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5 SDF Members Disciplined for Leaking Specially Designated Secrets; Kihara: “I Take the Cases Very Seriously”
Two cases of leaking specially designated secrets, or classified security information, were detected within the Ground and Maritime Self-Defense Fo...
April 27, 2024 -
JR Tokaido Line Suspending Operation Due to Accident; Keihin Tohoku, Saikyo and Shonan Shinjuku Lines Affected
JR Tokaido Line has been suspending operation between Tokyo and Atami Stations due to an accident that occurred at a crossing between the line's Yo...
April 26, 2024 -
Yokosuka Releases Video of AI-Generated Avatar Speaking English That Looks Just Like Mayor
The Yokosuka city government released a video on its website Tuesday of an avatar of Mayor Katsuaki Kamiji, created using artificial intelligence, ...
April 26, 2024 -
BOJ Decides to Maintain Monetary Policy after Dramatic Shift in March
The Bank of Japan decided to maintain its monetary policy at its meeting Friday, guiding overnight lending rates to 0%-0.1%, as decided in its last...
April 26, 2024 -
47 Cases of Children Being Abused by Religious Parents, Guidance Centers Say; ‘Inciting Fear, Restricting Freedom’ Most Common Form
Forty-seven cases of religious group members abusing their children were recorded by child guidance centers over a year and a half, according to th...
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Upper House Begins Deliberations on Joint Custody; Looking to Clarify Family Court Role, Decision-making Process
The House of Councillors’ Judicial Affairs Committee began deliberations on Thursday for a bill for Civil Code revision centered on a proposal for ...
April 26, 2024
LATEST NEWS
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Work Advice: Can You be a Nice Person but a Bad Manager?
This column has plenty of examples of bosses who abuse, belittle and undermine their subordi...
April 26, 2024 -
How ‘Vampire Facials’ at an Unlicensed Spa Left Three Women with HIV
The woman’s HIV diagnosis was puzzling.
Her only recent sexual partner tested negati...
April 26, 2024 -
Japanese Women Struggle to Balance Work, Finances, Family amid Sinking Birthrate
To curb the acceleration of declining birthrates and stem population decrease, it is crucial...
April 26, 2024 -
Nine Practices from Native American Culture that could Help the Environment
Since the first Earth Day in 1970, the world has experienced profound ecological changes. Wi...
April 26, 2024 -
US State Department Arabic Spokesperson Resigns in Opposition to Gaza Policy
WASHINGTON, April 25 (Reuters) - The Arabic language spokesperson of the U.S. State Departme...
April 26, 2024 -
Yukio Kasaya, Japan’s First Winter Olympics Champion, Dies at 80
Yukio Kasaya, who won Japan’s first gold medal at a Winter Olympics when he soared to victor...
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Gigantic Ichthyosaur’s Fossils Found by British Girl, Father
A fossil jawbone found by a British girl and her father on a beach in Somerset, England, bel...
April 26, 2024
POPULAR ARTICLES
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General News
U.S. 7th Fleet officer Arrested on Suspicion of Stealing Sushi, Sashimi, Chicken at Kanagawa Shopping Mall; Suspect Caught Mid-Meal
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Wider World
UNRWA Director Describes Catastrophic Destruction in Gaza; Says Relief Trucks Robbed, ‘People’s Hearts Destroyed’
April 24, 2024 -
General News
Cherry tree falls on man on Sanneizaka steps leading to famous Kiyomizu Temple in Kyoto
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Companies
Survey: 80% Worried About Recognizing AI as Patent Inventor; Respondents Fear Increase in Unverified Inventions
April 21, 2024 -
General News
Earthquake Hits Japan’s Ibaraki, Tochigi, Chiba Prefectures, No Risk of Tsunami
April 24, 2024 -
Yomiuri Editorial
Human Resources for Semiconductors: Develop Local Universities as Sites for Fostering Skilled Workers
April 22, 2024 -
Baseball
Shohei Ohtani Hits 176 MLB Homers; the Most by a Japanese-Born Player Surpassing Hideki Matsui
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General News
Tokyo Hits Mid-June Temperature of 26.1 C Saturday; Tochigi, Gunma, Kanagawa, Chiba Also Feel the Heat
April 20, 2024 -
Books & Literature
Precious Literary Manuscript Found in Antique Wooden Box; Written Kamakura-Period Poet Teika in His Own Hand
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General News
Riverside Redevelopment to Showcase Japanese Cuisine; Park Your Flying Car at Former Tsukiji Market Site
April 20, 2024
SOCIETY
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5 SDF Members Disciplined for Leaking Specially Designated Secrets; Kihara: “I Take the Cases Very Seriously”
Two cases of leaking specially designated secrets, or classified security information, were detected within the Ground and Maritime Self-Defense Forces, Defense Minister Minoru ...
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JR Tokaido Line Suspending Operation Due to Accident; Keihin Tohoku, Saikyo and Shonan Shinjuku Lines Affected
JR Tokaido Line has been suspending operation between Tokyo and Atami Stations due to a...
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Yokosuka Releases Video of AI-Generated Avatar Speaking English That Looks Just Like Mayor
The Yokosuka city government released a video on its website Tuesday of an avatar of Ma...
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Population Decline Unavoidable, Must be Managed; Regional Areas Hit First, but Problem Affects Nation
Even if the trend of low birthrates can be controlled to some extent, long-term populat...
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BOJ Decides to Maintain Monetary Policy after Dramatic Shift in March
The Bank of Japan decided to maintain its monetary policy at its meeting Friday, guidin...
April 26, 2024
IMPERIAL FAMILY
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Guests at Emperor, Empress’ Spring Garden Party Not Required to Wear Mask for 1st Time in Reiwa Era
Guests were not required to wear a mask at the spring garden party hosted by the Emperor and the Empress at Akasaka Imperial Garden in Tokyo on Tuesday for the first time in the Reiwa era .
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Princess Aiko Attends Spring Garden Party for 1st Time; Smiles on Being Congratulated for New Job
Princess Aiko, the daughter of the Emperor and Empress, was in attendance at the annual spri...
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Japan’s Crown Prince Akishino Visits Earthquake-Hit Ishikawa Pref. Town; Encourages Farmers Affected by Disaster
ANAMIZU, Ishikawa — Crown Prince Akishino met with farmers affected by the Noto Peninsula Ea...
April 19, 2024
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Japanese Emperor Sows Rice at Imperial Palace in Annual Tradition
The Emperor sowed rice in an annual tradition in seedbeds at the Imperial Palace on Wednesda...
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Imperial Household Agency Turns to Instagram Amid Renewed PR Efforts; New Account Surpasses 950,000 followers
The Imperial Household Agency launched its official Instagram account on April 1, a year aft...
April 17, 2024
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NEWS PICKUP!
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Museum Honoring Late U.S. Senator Daniel Inouye Opens in Father’s West Japan Hometown on Thursday
YAME, Fukuoka — A museum dedicated to the late Daniel K. Inouye, the first Japanese-American member of the U.S. Congress who devoted his career to ...
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Disciplinary Action a Window into Power Struggle within the LDP
By carrying out large-scale disciplinary action against members involved in a large-scale po...
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Tokyo Creative Salon Committee Showcases Works by Japanese Designers in Milan Design Week; Japan News Issue Distributed at Fair
MILAN — The executive committee of Tokyo Creative Salon (TCS), one of the largest design eve...
April 18, 2024
YOMIURI EDITORIAL
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Noto Peninsula Earthquake: Promoting The Steady Demolition of Damaged Houses
The work to demolish and remove houses damaged by a major disaster is the first step toward ...
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U.S. Protectionism: Intensified Inward-Looking Debate in Presidential Race Sparks Concern
Ahead of the U.S. presidential election in November, incumbent President Joe Biden and forme...
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Diplomatic Bluebook: Japan Must Actively Work for International Cooperation
The world order based on freedom, democracy and the rule of law is at risk. Japan must proac...
April 25, 2024 -
Lightning Strike Accidents: Watch Out for Signs of Danger during Outdoor Activities
Lightning will become more frequent as the summer season is approaching. People will need to...
April 25, 2024 -
Dangerous Railroad Crossings: Lack of Crossing Gates Must Be Dealt with
Accidents continue to occur in which passengers are hit by trains at railroad crossings that...
April 24, 2024 -
Administrative Action against Google: Tech Giant’s Market Dominance Enabled It to Hamper Competition
A giant information technology company reportedly was unfairly restricting the business of i...
April 24, 2024
POLITICS
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Upper House Begins Deliberations on Joint Custody; Looking to Clarify Family Court Role, Decision-making Process
The House of Councillors’ Judicial Affairs Committee began deliberations on Thursday for a bill for Civil Code revision centered on a proposal for ...
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Govt to Launch Searchable Database of Budget Projects; Japan Project Aims to Boost Transparency, Efficiency
The government will create an easily searchable database of all of the nation’s about 5,000 budget projects and make the information publicly avail...
April 26, 2024 -
Japan Expert Panel OK’s Revised Action Plan for Next Pandemic; Infection Prevention Balanced With Social, Economic Concerns
A government expert panel broadly approved a revised draft of an action plan on infectious diseases on Wednesday, in preparation for the next pande...
April 25, 2024
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Aso Seeks to Build Personal Relationship with Trump, Anticipating Possible Return to White House
NEW YORK — Liberal Democratic Party Vice President Taro Aso’s meeting with former U.S. Presi...
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Japan to Launch Antidumping Probe of Chinese Graphite Electrodes
Tokyo (Jiji Press)—Japan’s industry and finance ministries said Wednesday that they will lau...
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Japan Local Govts Setting Up Unique Divisions to Revitalize Economy
Tokyo (Jiji Press)—Many local governments in Japan created unusual departments at the beginn...
April 25, 2024
BUSINESS
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Japanese Beer Makers Tap Interactive Experiences to Pique Interest of Young Generation
Japan’s major beer brewers are opening facilities featuring eye-catching interactive experiences in a bid to crack open the interest of young peopl...
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Dollar Tops ¥156 for 1st Time in 34 Years in Tokyo Trading
Dollar tops ¥156 for 1st time in 34 years in Tokyo trading
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BOJ Maintains Interest Rate at Current 0%-0.1%
The Bank of Japan decided to maintain its current monetary policy and leave its policy interest rate unchanged at the current 0% - 0.1%, at its mon...
April 26, 2024
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Dollar Firms above 155.50 Yen in Tokyo
Tokyo, April 25 (Jiji Press)—The dollar climbed above ¥155.50 in Tokyo on Thursday, marking...
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Hokkaido Shinkansen Extension to Be Delayed Beyond FY 2030
Tokyo (Jiji Press)—The planned extension of the Hokkaido Shinkansen bullet train line to Sap...
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TEPCO Briefly Halts Fukushima Water Release Due to Power Outage
Tokyo (Jiji Press)—Tokyo Electric Power Company Holdings Inc. on Wednesday temporarily halte...
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Toyota Global Vehicle Sales Top 10 M. in FY 2023
Tokyo (Jiji Press)—Toyota Motor Corp. said Thursday that its parent-only global vehicle sale...
April 25, 2024
WORLD
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Taiwan FM Praises Japan-U.S.-Philippine Cooperation; Joseph Wu Says China Threatens More than Just Taiwan
TAIPEI — Taiwan Foreign Minister Joseph Wu praised the progress of security cooperation amon...
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Japan Univ.’s Chinese Professor Missing in China
Japanese Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshimasa Hayashi told a news conference in Tokyo that the ...
April 23, 2024 -
China Mutes Memorialization of Reformer Hu Yaobang; Memories Could Spark Critique of Xi Administration
GONGQINGCHENG, China — Chinese authorities were on high alert Monday in Gongqingcheng, China...
April 16, 2024
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Air Raid Sirens, Explosions Rock Southern Israel in Iranian Attack; Guests Seek Refuge in Hotel Shelter
EIN GEDI, Israel – Air raid sirens and explosions were heard across Israel during Iran’s dro...
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Former U.S. Pacific Command Head Touts Alliance; Harris Sees China, World Through ‘Dark Lens’
WASHINGTON — Prime Minister Fumio Kishida, during his state visit to the United States, held...
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5 People and a Suspect Killed in a Sydney Shopping Center Stabbing Attack, Police Say
SYDNEY — Five people and a suspect were killed in a Sydney shopping center stabbing attack o...
April 13, 2024
NEWS SERVICES
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Work Advice: Can You be a Nice Person but a Bad Manager?
This column has plenty of examples of bosses who abuse, belittle and undermine their subordinates. But is it possible for a manager to be too nice?...
April 26, 2024 -
How ‘Vampire Facials’ at an Unlicensed Spa Left Three Women with HIV
The woman’s HIV diagnosis was puzzling.
Her only recent sexual partner tested negative. She didn’t report injecting drugs or undergoing a b...
April 26, 2024 -
Nine Practices from Native American Culture that could Help the Environment
Since the first Earth Day in 1970, the world has experienced profound ecological changes. Wildlife populations have decreased by 69 percent, the re...
April 26, 2024
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US State Department Arabic Spokesperson Resigns in Opposition to Gaza Policy
WASHINGTON, April 25 (Reuters) - The Arabic language spokesperson of the U.S. State Departme...
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North Korea Leader Kim Jong Un Inspects Test-Firing of Multiple Launch Rockets, KCNA Says
SEOUL, April 26 (Reuters) - North Korean leader Kim Jong Un on Thursday inspected the test-f...
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South Africa to Mark 30 Years of Freedom Amid Inequality, Poverty and a Tense Election Ahead
JOHANNESBURG (AP) — As 72-year-old Nonki Kunene walks through the corridors of Thabisang Pri...
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Ukraine Court Orders Agriculture Minister to be Taken into Custody
KYIV, April 26 (Reuters) - A Ukrainian court ordered Agriculture Minister Mykola Solsky to b...
April 26, 2024
EDITORIAL & COLUMNS
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With Tech Breakthroughs on the Horizon, Startups Can Revitalize Japan
The Nikkei Stock Average has reached its highest level in 34 years, and the Bank of Japan ha...
April 13, 2024 -
Bigger Challenges Awaiting New Indonesia Leader
Indonesia’s Defense Minister Prabowo Subianto has coasted to an overwhelming victory in his ...
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2010 Senkaku Fishing Boat Case Holds Lessons for Countering China Tactics
Small islands administered by Taiwan approximately 200 kilometers from its main island but o...
April 6, 2024
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International Community Has Much to Learn from 10/7 Fiasco
On Sept. 29, 2023, White House national security adviser Jake Sullivan said, “[t]he Middle E...
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Can Next Year’s Expo in Japan Calm the Troubled Waters of the World?
The 2025 Osaka-Kansai Expo will mark the start of its one-year countdown next month. It will...
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Beyond the Paper Screen / Homemaking on the Go Never Really Stops
It was a typical day in Oregon in mid-May: drizzles, clouds, five minutes of sunshine, drizz...
March 25, 2024
RAMEN OF JAPAN
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Ramen Map
Map of ramen shops in Japan featured on the Ramen of Japan
A useful map for ramen lovers is now available. You can quickly find the locations of the ramen outlets featured on our Ramen of Japan. The number of shops keeps growing. Read the stories and visit there!
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Haruka / Taste of Edo Period in Nihombashi; Bowl of Passion Served by Former Judoka
Nihombashi is an area of central Tokyo where you can feel the traditional atmosphere of Edo period Japan. Ramen shop Haruka, which relocated from t...
Nihombashi, Tokyo
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Honma / Owner Hailing from Ramen Kingdom Yamagata Offers Variety of Dishes Fit for Royalty; Locally Sourced Ingredients Key to Authenticity
There’s a particular ramen restaurant near Komagome Station on the JR Yamanote Line. The owner, who hails from the ramen kingdom of Yamagata Prefectu...Komagome, Tokyo
March 13, 2024
SPORTS
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Yoshinobu Yamamoto’s 6 Shutout Innings Help Dodgers Finish Sweep, Defeat Nats 2-1
WASHINGTON (AP) — Yoshinobu Yamamoto pitched six shutout innings, and the Los Angeles Dodgers defeated the Washington Nationals 2-1 on Thursday to complete a three-game sweep.
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Waseda University’s Rugby Club Kicks Off New Era with 1st Women’s Team; Head Coach Former Member of Japan’s Rugby Sevens Team
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Japan’s Rhythmic Gymnastics Team Adorned in Ukiyo-e; New Costumes Feature Hokusai’s Famous Wave
April 25, 2024 -
Shohei Ohtani ‘Grateful’ for Support from Teammates, Team; Baseball Star Reflects on Former Interpreter’s Gambling Scandal
April 25, 2024 -
Shohei Ohtani’s Hard-Hit Blast Adds to Torrid Start in 1st Season with Dodgers
April 25, 2024 -
Shohei Ohtani Has 3 Doubles, Landon Knack Get 1st Victory as Dodgers Rout Nationals 11-2
April 25, 2024 -
Kenta Maeda Allows Three Hits in Five Scoreless Innings; Tigers Past Rays 4-2
April 24, 2024 -
Shohei Ohtani Hits 450-foot Homer into Second Deck at Nationals Park in Dodgers’ 4-1 Win
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Dodgers Manager Dave Roberts Working with Shohei Ohtani on Strike Zone Discipline
April 24, 2024
SCIENCE & NATURE
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Gigantic Ichthyosaur’s Fossils Found by British Girl, Father
A fossil jawbone found by a British girl and her father on a beach in Somerset, England, belongs to a gigantic marine reptile dating to 202 million...
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Fossils of Colossal Snake Vasuki Unearthed in India
WASHINGTON (Reuters) — Fossil vertebrae unearthed in a lignite mine are the remains of one of the largest snakes that ever lived, a monster estimat...
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Coral Reefs Are Bleaching. What Does That Mean?
LONDON (Reuters) — Huge stretches of coral reef around the world are turning a ghostly white this year amid record warm ocean temperatures.
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April 25, 2024
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Sea Otter Pups Paired with Surrogate Moms
LONG BEACH, Calif. (Reuters) — Every year, around 10 to 15 sea otter pups are found stranded...
April 25, 2024 -
Denmark Bets on Cow Feed Additive to Reduce Methane Emissions
COPENHAGEN (Reuters) — Denmark has agreed to help farmers finance a feed additive that is ex...
April 25, 2024 -
Japan Astronaut Satoshi Furukawa Wishes to ‘Pass the Baton’; Also Expresses Desire to Help Japanese Astronauts Still on ISS
Astronaut Satoshi Furukawa shared his aspirations on Wednesday after returning to Earth from...
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Sweden Aims to Boost Plastic Recycling with Giant Plant
MOTALA, Sweden (AFP-Jiji) — Discarded crisp bags, ketchup bottles and Tupperware containers ...
April 24, 2024
CULTURE
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Sairi Ito in ‘Tora ni Tsubara’ Can Not Only Handle the Pressure as Lead Role — She Enjoys It
April 26, 2024 -
Japanese Conductor Kazuki Yamada to Debut at Berlin Philharmonic
April 25, 2024 -
World of Sumi Ink Artist Toko Shinoda Recreated
April 23, 2024 -
Precious Literary Manuscript Found in Antique Wooden Box; Written Kamakura-Period Poet Teika in His Own Hand
April 22, 2024 -
Japan’s Yamada Wins 1st Place in U.S. Ballet Contest
April 21, 2024 -
Hiroyuki Sanada Pursues Authenticity of Feudal Japan in ‘Shogun’; Pushed for Detailed in Depiction of Characters
April 19, 2024
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‘The Boy and the Heron’ Surpasses 700 Million Yuan (¥14.9 Billion) at Chinese Box Office; Howl’s Moving Castle To Be Screened Next
April 21, 2024 -
Cosmopolitan Yakuza Manga ‘Ryuko’ Makes Belated Debut in Japan
April 20, 2024 -
‘Kanta on Manga’ Column Published in 2 E-Books
April 16, 2024 -
Manga “My Hero Academia” Surpasses 100 Million Copies in Print
April 5, 2024 -
Full Time for Football Comic ‘Captain Tsubasa’ in Print
April 4, 2024 -
Ex-Combat Agent Strives to Find a Peaceful Life
March 16, 2024
NEWS WITH VIDEO
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Cherry tree falls on man on Sanneizaka steps leading to famous Kiyomizu Temple in Kyoto
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Heirs to Kyoto Talent / Artisan Adds Twist to Traditional Metal Weaving; Charming Lampshades, Coffee Drippers Made by Hand
April 20, 2024 -
UNESCO-Recognized Takayama Spring Festival Sees Floats Under Cherry Blossoms
April 15, 2024 -
1 Year to Go Before 2025 Osaka-Kansai Expo’s Opening; Shinkansen Adorned with Expo Logo, Mascot Character
April 13, 2024 -
Famous Weeping Cherry Tree in Full Blossom in Fukushima Pref. Town
April 12, 2024
FEATURES
DELICIOUS
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Neo-Wagashi Excites with Both Appearance, Taste; Fusion of Western and Traditional Japanese Sweets Impresses
April 21, 2024 This Spring, Enjoy In-Season Nira Garlic Chives, a Stamina-Boosting Green Rich in Nutrients
April 21, 2024Special ‘Airport Beer’ Brewed in Western Japan; Limited 3,000 Bottles Sell Out Quickly at Nanki-Shirahama Airport
April 21, 2024Ushiojiru Clam Soup Brings Out Full Umami of Hard Clam Broth; Pairs Perfectly with Handmade Sesame Tofu
April 14, 2024
JAPAN IN FOCUS
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Rikuzentakata Unveils Tile Mural Gifted by U.S. City; Officials Committed to Further Deepening Ties
April 24, 2024 Asakusa Underground Shopping Street the Japan’s Oldest Underground Mall
April 22, 2024Okayama: Distinctive Coworking Space Supervised by Architect Kengo Kuma Opens
April 20, 2024Kagoshima: Officers Receive Habu Snake Repelling Training; Get Tips on Finding, Catching Them
April 20, 2024
TRAVEL SPOTS
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Museum Honoring Late U.S. Senator Daniel Inouye Opens in Father’s West Japan Hometown on Thursday
April 25, 2024 New DisneySea Hotel to Feature Luxurious Guest Rooms; Promises to Offer New Accommodation Experience
April 24, 2024Japan Tourism / Travelling Northbound Through Sarobetsu Plain, Northern Hokkaido: A View that Changed My Life
April 24, 2024Tulip Fair Opens with 300 Varieties, 3 Million Flowers in Tonami, Toyama Pref.; Festival on Through May 5
April 23, 2024
TROUBLESHOOTER
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My Overprotective Mom Doesn’t Let Me Wear Makeup And Enforces Unreasonable Curfew
April 21, 2024 I’m Stressed Because of My Low Workload, Want to Switch to Work that Matches My Hobbies
April 21, 2024My Child Wants a Double Mastectomy and I’m Not Sure How to Accept it
April 14, 2024My Husband is Addicted to His Phone and Never Talks to Me
April 14, 2024