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Riverside Redevelopment to Showcase Japanese Cuisine; Park Your Flying Car at Former Tsukiji Market Site
A new international exchange base will be created on a large plot of land owned by the Tokyo metropolitan government in a prime location in central...
April 20, 2024 -
Accessibility, Deluxe Amenities Eyed for New Stadium; Structure To Be Built on Former Tsukiji Market Site
A multipurpose stadium that will be the center of the redevelopment of the former site of the Tsukiji Market in Tokyo will have the ability to flex...
April 20, 2024 -
Tokyo Govt Names Consortium to Redevelop Tsukiji Site; Stadium to Be Core of Mitsui Fudosan, Yomiuri Project
The Tokyo metropolitan government announced on Friday that it has selected a consortium of 11 companies, including real estate developer Mitsui Fud...
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Earthquake in Western Japan a Reminder to Be Ready for the Big One; 14% of People Have Made No Preparations, Survey Says
The powerful earthquake that struck western Japan late Wednesday has prompted renewed calls for people and local governments to be better prepared ...
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Japan-U.K. Foreign Ministers Confirm Deepening Cooperation in Security Field; Kamikawa Underscores Importance of NATO Ties
CAPRI, Italy — Foreign Minister Yoko Kamikawa held talks with her British counterpart David Cameron in Italy on Thursday, confirming the policy of ...
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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 Earthquake during a day trip to Anamizu, Ishikawa Prefect...
April 19, 2024
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CARTOON OF THE DAY (April 19)
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April 19, 2024 -
Ukraine’s Growing Arms Sector Thwarted by Cash Shortages and Attacks
KYIV, April 19 (Reuters) - Hundreds of Ukrainian businesses making weapons and military equi...
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Tehran Plays down Reported Israeli Attacks, Signals No Further Retaliation
DUBAI/JERUSALEM, April 19 (Reuters) - Explosions echoed over an Iranian city on Friday in wh...
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Austria Risks Becoming Largely ‘Ice-free’ within 45 Years
VIENNA (AFP-Jiji) — Austria is set to become largely “ice-free” within 45 years, the country...
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Amid Syphilis Surge, Doctors Call for More Testing During Pregnancy
The nation’s largest coalition of obstetricians issued an urgent warning Thursday calling on...
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Meta’s AI Chatbot Is Coming to Social Media. Misinformation may Come with It.
For months, Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg has boasted of a plan to spread artificial intelligence...
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The U.S. just Changed How It Manages a Tenth of Its Land
For decades, the federal government has prioritized oil and gas drilling, hardrock mining an...
April 19, 2024
POPULAR ARTICLES
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General News
Shinkansen Services Suspended After Man ‘Searches for Phone’ on Tracks; Disruption Affects About 14,000 Passengers
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Asia-Pacific
China Mutes Memorialization of Reformer Hu Yaobang; Memories Could Spark Critique of Xi Administration
April 16, 2024 -
Baseball
Shohei Ohtani Defied Ex-Interpreter’s Request to Cover Up Fraud, Report
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Economy
Japan, U.S., Philippines to Strengthen Nickel Supply Chains; Reduce Reliance on China for Critical Minerals
April 14, 2024 -
General News
Powerful Earthquake Hits Ehime, Kochi Prefectures; No Risk of Tsunami (Update 1)
April 17, 2024 -
Politics & Government
Prime Minister Fumio Kishida Promotes Revised NISA Investment Program to Young People; Kishida Focusing on Moving Money From Savings to Investment in a Safe Environment
April 18, 2024 -
General News
Self-Built Pavilions at Osaka-Kansai Expo Likely to Drop from 60 to 40; Some Countries Likely to Change Type of Pavilion
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Companies
International Furniture Fair Salone del Mobile Kicks Off In Milan; Environmentally Friendly Japan Companies Among Exhibitors
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Companies
Shinkansen to Have Private Rooms by FY 2026, JR Tokai Announces
April 18, 2024 -
Yomiuri Editorial
Japan-U.S.-Philippines Summit Meeting: 3 Nations Should Deepen Security Cooperation to Deter China
April 15, 2024
SOCIETY
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Riverside Redevelopment to Showcase Japanese Cuisine; Park Your Flying Car at Former Tsukiji Market Site
A new international exchange base will be created on a large plot of land owned by the Tokyo metropolitan government in a prime location in central Tokyo.
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April 20, 2024 -
Accessibility, Deluxe Amenities Eyed for New Stadium; Structure To Be Built on Former Tsukiji Market Site
A multipurpose stadium that will be the center of the redevelopment of the former site ...
April 20, 2024 -
Tokyo Govt Names Consortium to Redevelop Tsukiji Site; Stadium to Be Core of Mitsui Fudosan, Yomiuri Project
The Tokyo metropolitan government announced on Friday that it has selected a consortium...
April 20, 2024 -
Earthquake in Western Japan a Reminder to Be Ready for the Big One; 14% of People Have Made No Preparations, Survey Says
The powerful earthquake that struck western Japan late Wednesday has prompted renewed c...
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Tokyo Port Sees Record Number of Cruise Ship Calls in 2023; Temporary Facility to Be Built as Demand Outstrips Space
Tokyo Port saw a record 49 cruise ship calls in 2023 since such records began in 2012. ...
April 19, 2024
IMPERIAL FAMILY
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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 Earthquake during a day trip to Anamizu, Ishikawa Prefecture, on Thursday.
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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...
April 18, 2024 -
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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Princess Aiko Attends Gagaku Court Music Concert; Princess Reportedly Enjoyed Concert Greatly
Princess Aiko, the daughter of the Emperor and the Empress, attended a spring gagaku — tradi...
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Emperor, Empress Visit Noto Peninsula Again; Imperial Couple Concerned about Jan. 1 Quake Victims
The Emperor and Empress flew from Tokyo’s Haneda Airport to Ishikawa Prefecture on Friday to...
April 12, 2024
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NEWS PICKUP!
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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 events in Japan, is participating in Milan Design Week, a ...
April 18, 2024 -
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...
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Sumo: Former Yokozuna Akebono Dies of Heart Failure at 54 (Update 2)
Former yokozuna Akebono died from heart failure. He was 54.
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April 11, 2024
YOMIURI EDITORIAL
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Russian-Occupied Nuclear Plant: Intl Community Must Step Up Surveillance to Ensure Safety
An attack on a nuclear power plant is an extremely dangerous act that could result in catast...
April 19, 2024 -
Pension System Reform: Consider How to Prevent Impoverishment in Old Age
Public pensions are the foundation for supporting people’s lives in old age, and they also p...
April 19, 2024 -
Measures against Stalking: Devise Ways to Help Perpetrators Find Medical Treatment
There is no end to the harm done by relentless stalkers. Some cases lead to even more seriou...
April 18, 2024 -
Political Funds Problem: Don’t Use Reform as A Tool in Political Power Struggles
Restoring the public’s trust by making the handling of political funds more transparent shou...
April 18, 2024 -
Prosecution of Ex-Interpreter: Bottomless Swamp of Gambling Caused Loss of ¥6.2 Billion
The pleasure of winning bets was unforgettable, and he could not stop gambling. Instead he r...
April 17, 2024 -
3 Lower House By-Elections: Defeats by Default Indicate LDP’s Deterioration
It is utterly pathetic that the party in power is unable to present voters with an option in...
April 17, 2024
POLITICS
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Prime Minister Fumio Kishida Promotes Revised NISA Investment Program to Young People; Kishida Focusing on Moving Money From Savings to Investment in a Safe Environment
Prime Minister Fumio Kishida took part in a small group meeting on Tuesday where young people learned about investment. During the meeting, he prom...
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Japan Ruling Party Struggles in ‘Kingdom of Conservatives’; Liberal Democratic Party Battered By Fundraising Scandal
With official campaigning now underway for three House of Representatives by-elections, the Liberal Democratic Party is facing a tough battle in a ...
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Saga Has No Plan to Host N-Waste Disposal Site
Saga (Jiji Press)—Saga Governor Yoshinori Yamaguchi said Tuesday that the southwestern Japan prefecture has no plan to host a final disposal site f...
April 17, 2024
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Ambassador Rahm Emanuel Visits MHI Plant in Aichi Pref.; Underscores Japan-U.S. Defense Cooperation
NAGOYA — U.S. Ambassador to Japan Rahm Emanuel on Tuesday visited a Mitsubishi Heavy Industr...
April 17, 2024 -
Underwater Drones to Be Tested in Japan from June; Govt Aims to Promote Domestic AUV Manufacturing
The government will start in June demonstration tests for the practical use of autonomous un...
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Japan’s Ruling LDP Approves Bill to Regulate Tech Giants; Smartphone App Stores to be Required to Open Up
Prime Minister Fumio Kishida on Tuesday took part in a small-group meeting for letting young...
April 17, 2024
BUSINESS
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Japan’s Docomo To Sell Contactless Smart Rings; Users Can Make Payments at the Wave of a Hand
NTT Docomo will begin selling smart rings, which can be used to make contactless payments, at some Docomo stores from May.
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Mazda unveils new CX-80 SUV, Reservations to Begin in May for Germany; Date for Japan TBA
Mazda Motor Corp. on Thursday unveiled the three-row CX-80 sport utility vehicle to be launched in Europe in autumn and in Japan by the end of this...
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Nikkei Average Dives over 1,200 Points in Morning (Update 1)
Tokyo, April 19 (Jiji Press) — Japan’s Nikkei stock average plunged over 1,200 points Friday morning, dragged down by overnight falls in U.S. high-...
April 19, 2024
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Shinkansen to Have Private Rooms by FY 2026, JR Tokai Announces
Central Japan Railway Co. will install private rooms in Tokaido Shinkansen bullet trains by ...
April 18, 2024 -
Line Operator Gets Administrative Guidance Again
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — The Internal Affairs and Communications Ministry on Tuesday issued a fr...
April 17, 2024 -
Toyota Recalls Prius Cars, Halts Orders Due to Door Handle Fault
TOKYO (Reuters) - Toyota Motor has suspended taking orders for its Prius model cars to addre...
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International Furniture Fair Salone del Mobile Kicks Off In Milan; Environmentally Friendly Japan Companies Among Exhibitors
MILAN — Environmentally conscious Japanese companies are among those displaying their wares ...
April 16, 2024
WORLD
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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...
April 15, 2024 -
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...
April 13, 2024 -
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
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South Korean Voters Rebuke Yoon’s Governing Style; Go-It-Alone Approach to Tough Issues May Have Cost Votes
SEOUL — The main reason the People Power Party (PPP), South Korea's conservative ruling part...
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Taiwan Residents Grieving a Week after Powerful Quake; President Tsai to Visit Disaster Area, Comfort Victims
HUALIEN, Taiwan — A week after a powerful earthquake struck off Taiwan’s eastern coast of Hu...
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Japan, China, S. Korea Plan Trilateral Summit; Meeting to be in ROK, Likely in Late May
Japan, China and South Korea have made final arrangements to hold a trilateral summit meetin...
April 10, 2024
NEWS SERVICES
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Ukraine’s Growing Arms Sector Thwarted by Cash Shortages and Attacks
KYIV, April 19 (Reuters) - Hundreds of Ukrainian businesses making weapons and military equipment have sprung up since Russia's full-scale invasion...
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Tehran Plays down Reported Israeli Attacks, Signals No Further Retaliation
DUBAI/JERUSALEM, April 19 (Reuters) - Explosions echoed over an Iranian city on Friday in what sources described as an Israeli attack, but Tehran p...
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Amid Syphilis Surge, Doctors Call for More Testing During Pregnancy
The nation’s largest coalition of obstetricians issued an urgent warning Thursday calling on doctors to expand testing for syphilis during pregnanc...
April 19, 2024
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Meta’s AI Chatbot Is Coming to Social Media. Misinformation may Come with It.
For months, Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg has boasted of a plan to spread artificial intelligence...
April 19, 2024 -
The U.S. just Changed How It Manages a Tenth of Its Land
For decades, the federal government has prioritized oil and gas drilling, hardrock mining an...
April 19, 2024 -
The Trump Trials: Trump’s Jury Seems Nearly Set. How We Got Here.
And then there was a baker’s dozen - a full 12-person jury, plus one alternate.
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Israel Attacks Iran, Sources Say, Drones Reported over Isfahan
WASHINGTON/DUBAI, April 19 (Reuters) - Israel has attacked Iran, three people familiar with ...
April 19, 2024
EDITORIAL & COLUMNS
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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 -
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...
April 5, 2024
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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...
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Can We Expect a Transfer of Power in the Next General Election?
“Nation sees historic change” read the headline of one national newspaper when Yukio Hatoyam...
March 23, 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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Carlos Carrasco Pitches Solid into the 6th Inning, Guardians Edge Red Sox 5-4 to Improve to 13-6
BOSTON (AP) — Carlos Carrasco picked up his first win with Cleveland since 2020 and Andrés Giménez had two RBIs to lead the Guardians to a 5-4 victory over the Boston Red Sox on Thursday.
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April 19, 2024 -
Jack Leiter Makes Pitching Debut for Rangers as They Beat Tigers 9-7
April 19, 2024 -
Badminton-Former World Number One Kento Momota Announces Retirement
April 18, 2024 -
Neftali Soto Adjusting to Hard Pitching in Pacific League; Foot Injury Kept Batter Off Feet Until Late December
April 18, 2024 -
Japan’s Official Paris Sunrise Inspired Uniform for 2024 Olympics Unveiled
April 18, 2024 -
Shohei Ohtani Hits three singles, 3-for-4; Nationals over Dodgers 2-0
April 18, 2024 -
Makoto Hasebe, former Japan Soccer Team Captain, Announces Retirement
April 18, 2024 -
NBA Bans Jontay Porter after Gambling Probe Shows He Shared Information, Bet on Games
April 18, 2024 -
LeBron James and the Lakers Beat Pelicans in Play-In, Earn a Playoff Rematch with the Nuggets
April 17, 2024
SCIENCE & NATURE
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Austria Risks Becoming Largely ‘Ice-free’ within 45 Years
VIENNA (AFP-Jiji) — Austria is set to become largely “ice-free” within 45 years, the country’s Alpine Club warned on April 5, as two of its glacier...
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Astronomers Unravel Mysteries around ‘Dragon’s Egg’ Nebula
WASHINGTON (Reuters) — Two large stars residing inside a spectacular cloud of gas and dust nicknamed the “Dragon’s Egg” nebula have presented a puz...
April 18, 2024 -
Twisted Magnetic Field Found around Milky Way’s Black Hole
WASHINGTON (Reuters) — Astronomers on March 27 announced that they have detected a strong and organized magnetic field twisted in a spiral pattern ...
April 18, 2024
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James Cameron — Childhood Drawings, Dreams Inspired Hollywood Blockbusters
PARIS (AFP-Jiji) — James Cameron, the mastermind behind “The Terminator,” “Aliens” and “Tita...
April 17, 2024 -
Premier League to Use Semi-automated Offside Technology
The Premier League will use AI-based player tracking technology to make offside calls from n...
April 17, 2024 -
U.N. Climate Chief Presses for Faster Action
OXFORD, England (AP) — Humanity has only two years left “to save the world” by making dramat...
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Govt, U.S. Sign Deal to Send 2 Japanese Astronauts to the Moon; Toyota to Contribute to Artemis Program with Lunar Cruiser
WASHINGTON — Japan and the United States have agreed that two Japanese astronauts will stand...
April 11, 2024
CULTURE
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Hiroyuki Sanada Pursues Authenticity of Feudal Japan in ‘Shogun’; Pushed for Detailed in Depiction of Characters
April 19, 2024 -
Studio Ghibli to Receive Honorary Palme d’Or at Cannes
April 18, 2024 -
Old Friend Breathes New Life into KyoAni Arson Victim’s Picture Book; Japan’s Veteran Voice Actors, Animators Create Anime Film
April 17, 2024 -
Ahead of Osaka Expo, Playhouses Add English, Anime Tie-ins to the Program
April 14, 2024 -
An Illustrator Between Author and Reader, Akihiro Yamada Draws Out Vivid Characters for Fantasy Novels
April 12, 2024 -
Revered ‘Suit Actor’ Jiro Okamoto Shines at Jiro Matsuri Event
April 12, 2024
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‘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 -
Nintendo Announces Production of New Animated Film Featuring Mario; Miyamoto Wants ‘To Expand the World of Mario’
March 11, 2024 -
At 83, Filmmaker Hayao Miyazaki Earns Historic Oscar for ‘The Boy and the Heron’
March 11, 2024
NEWS WITH VIDEO
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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 -
Tulips in Full Bloom Delight Visitors to Mie Pref. Flower Park
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New Deck Unveiled on MSDF Helicopter Carrier Kaga; Modification Will Let Fighter Jets Take Off
April 9, 2024
FEATURES
DELICIOUS
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Ushiojiru Clam Soup Brings Out Full Umami of Hard Clam Broth; Pairs Perfectly with Handmade Sesame Tofu
April 14, 2024 The birth of Kompeito Edible ‘Stars’ Comes with Patience; Keeping Traditions Alive with Inventive New Flavors
April 14, 2024Canned Risotto Made with Local Seafood, Rice Gains Popularity as Emergency Food, Gifts; Production Motivated by 2011 Great East Japan Earthquake
April 14, 2024Shop Selling Food from Fukushima Holds Anniversary Fair; Tastings Offered for Sake, Whiskey and Ramen
April 12, 2024
JAPAN IN FOCUS
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Children Play Shogi Beside Cherry Trees at School Event in Seto, Aichi Prefecture
April 17, 2024 Hina, Warrior Dolls on Display at Aomori Pref. Museum; Collection Stretches Back to Edo Period
April 17, 2024Traditional Japanese Knife Store in Tokyo’s Ningyocho District Dates to Edo Period
April 15, 2024Kagawa: Video of 3 Dolphins Picking Up Garbage Goes Viral; Staff Trained Them to Exchange Trash for Food
April 13, 2024
TRAVEL SPOTS
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Shibazakura Oasis Blooms in Central Tokyo; Full Bloom of Creeping Phlox Makes Picturesque Plot of Pink in Minato Ward
April 19, 2024 Industrial Buildings in Old Days Make Optimal Spaces To Roast Coffee Beans in Kiyosumi-Shirakawa
April 19, 2024Vows to be ‘Ambitious’ at Hokkaido Statue Hit 100,000; Famous Quote Attributed to Sapporo Agricultural College Professor Clark Lives On
April 19, 2024Tulips in Full Bloom at Nyuzen Flower Road Event; 2 Mil. Tulips of 80 Varieties Planted Over 5 Hectares in Toyama Prefecture
April 15, 2024
TROUBLESHOOTER
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My Child Wants a Double Mastectomy and I’m Not Sure How to Accept it
April 14, 2024 My Husband is Addicted to His Phone and Never Talks to Me
April 14, 2024My ‘Girlfriend’ of 20 Years Has Been Married to Another Man and Duped Me Out of Millions of Yen. How Do I Let Her Go?
April 7, 2024My Daughter Accuses Me of Treating Her and Her Younger Brother Differently
April 7, 2024