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Companies Casio to Release Model to Commemorate 60 Yrs Since 1st Launch
Casio Computer Co. announced on Thursday that it will release a new calculator model on Jan. 30, commemorating the 60th anniversary this year of th...
January 20, 2025
General News Education Ministry Eyes Using Digital Textbooks as Official Schoolbooks; Giving Boards of Education Choice of Digital Vs. Paper
The education ministry is considering giving digital textbooks, which are currently used as substitute teaching materials for paper textbooks, an o...
January 19, 2025
AFP-JIJI Israel Says Truce with Hamas Begins, after Delay
JERUSALEM (AFP-Jiji) - Israel on Sunday said a truce with Hamas began in Gaza at 0915 GMT, nearly three hours after initially scheduled, following ...
January 19, 2025
General News Yumeshima Station Opens for 2025 Osaka-Kansai Expo; Enthusiast Line up for Debut Ride
OSAKA — Yumeshima Station opened Sunday morning on a reclaimed island in Konohana Ward, Osaka, the location of the 2025 Osaka-Kansai Expo.
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January 19, 2025
Politics & Government Ishiba Seeks Debate on Resources for Hike in Taxable Income
Tokyo (Jiji Press)—Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba on Sunday stressed the importance of finding alternative financial resources for a propos...
January 19, 2025
Companies Mizuho Stops Accepting New Applications for Safe Deposit Box
Tokyo (Jiji Press)—Mizuho Bank has stopped accepting new customers for its safe deposit box services in principle, partly in the wake of a high-pro...
January 19, 2025
LATEST NEWS
2nd-Day Tests Start for Japan’s Unified University Entrance Exams
Tokyo (Jiji Press)—Second-day tests started Sunday for this year’s two-day unified universit...
January 19, 2025
Japan Likely to See “Healthy Growth” through 2026: World Bank Exec
Washington (Jiji Press)—World Bank Deputy Chief Economist Ayhan Kose has said that the Japan...
January 19, 2025
Nippon Ishin Puts Emphasis on Corporate Donation Ban
Tokyo (Jiji Press)—Nippon Ishin no Kai (Japan Innovation party) puts importance on the reali...
January 19, 2025
Thousands Gather in Washington to Protest Trump Inauguration
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Thousands of people gathered in Washington on Saturday to protest Pre...
January 19, 2025
1985 Was the Last Time an Inauguration Was Indoors. Ronald and Nancy Reagan Felt They Had No Choice
That's what White House press secretary Larry Speakes told reporters on Jan. 18, 1985, after...
January 19, 2025
Tiktok Goes Dark as U.S. Ban Takes Effect
NEW YORK (AP) — Millions of TikTok users in the United States are no longer able to watch vi...
January 19, 2025
Netanyahu Warns Again That Gaza Ceasefire Will Not Begin Until Hamas Provides a Hostage List
DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip (AP) — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said early Sunday...
January 19, 2025
POPULAR ARTICLES
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Only Remaining Yokozuna Terunofuji to Retire: Rose to Top from 2nd Lowest Division (UPDATE1)
Yokozuna Terunofuji will retire and train younger wrestlers under the name stablemaster...
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Japan Sauce Maker Opens Base in Paris; Hiroshima-Based Otafuku Hopes to Boost Sales Across Europe
Leading Hiroshima-based sauce maker Otafuku Sauce Co. has opened a base in Paris amid an i...
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Suzuki Aims to Expand Car Exports from India; Annual Production Capacity to Rise to 4 Million Units by FY30
NEW DELHI — Suzuki Motor Corp. plans to expand exports of its passenger cars from India...
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Assessment of Bank of Japan’s Policies: Identify Effectiveness, Limitations So Lessons Can Be Learned
Japan has suffered from a prolonged period of deflation and economic stagnation unprece...
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Toyota to Shift Some Production from Tokai to Tohoku, Kyushu Regions; Labor Shortages, Disaster Threat Influence Change
Toyota Motor Corp. has plans to start reorganizing its domestic production system in 20...
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Kose Ties Up with Emerging Indian Cosmetics Company; Seeks to Better Serve Local Consumers, Acquire Digital Know-How
Kose Corp. has announced a new business alliance with Foxtale Consumer Private Ltd., an...
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Earthquake Measuring Lower 5 Hits Japan’s Miyazaki Prefecture; Tsunami Advisories Temporarily Issued for Miyazaki, Kochi Prefectures (UPDATE1)
An earthquake measuring an intensity of lower 5 on the Japanese seismic scale of 7 occu...
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London Zoo Counts Its Animals One by One
LONDON (AFP-Jiji) — With bunches of lettuce and bucketloads of nuts, London Zoo kicked ...
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‘Ranma½’ Back After 30 Years; Beloved Japanese Anime Classic Transformed, Original Cast Returning
After 30 years, Rumiko Takahashi’s slapstick rom-com “Ranma1/2” is back. With its bold ...
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Nankai Trough Earthquake Extra Information Issued After Major Quake in Miyazaki Pref.; JMA Concludes Risk of Megaquake Low (UPDATE1)
The Japan Meteorological Agency issued Nankai Trough Earthquake Extra Information at 9:...
January 13, 2025
SOCIETY
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Education Ministry Eyes Using Digital Textbooks as Official Schoolbooks; Giving Boards of Education Choice of Digital Vs. Paper
The education ministry is considering giving digital textbooks, which are currently used as substitute teaching materials for paper textbooks, an official status to be used as s...
January 19, 2025 
Yumeshima Station Opens for 2025 Osaka-Kansai Expo; Enthusiast Line up for Debut Ride
OSAKA — Yumeshima Station opened Sunday morning on a reclaimed island in Konohana Ward,...
January 19, 2025
2nd-Day Tests Start for Japan’s Unified University Entrance Exams
Tokyo (Jiji Press)—Second-day tests started Sunday for this year’s two-day unified univ...
January 19, 2025
Centuries-Old Pagoda Swathed in Fog
A three-storied pagoda is illuminated in artificial fog at Hotel Chinzanso Tokyo during...
January 19, 2025
Kyoto Culture Inspires Tabletop Game Creators; Scented Card Game Used in Dementia Prevention Treatment
KYOTO — Several tabletop games inspired by traditional culture and set in Kyoto have be...
January 19, 2025
IMPERIAL FAMILY
Emperor, Empress Welcome in New Year
The Emperor and Empress, along with other Imperial family members including the Emperor Emeritus and Empress Emerita, held their New Year’s greetings at the Imperial Palace in Chiyoda Ward, Tokyo, ...
January 2, 2025-
New Year’s Ceremony Held at Imperial Palace (UPDATE 1)
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — The Emperor and Empress received New Year’s greetings from other Imperi...
January 1, 2025
Japan Emperor Prays for World Peace in New Year’s Message
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — The Emperor, in his New Year’s thoughts released through the Imperial H...
January 1, 2025
Princess Kako Visits Imperial Palace on Her 30th Birthday
Princess Kako, the second daughter of Crown Prince Akishino and Crown Princess Kiko, visited...
December 29, 2024
Japanese Princess Kako Turns 30
Tokyo (Jiji Press)—Japanese Princess Kako, the second daughter of Crown Prince Akishino and ...
December 29, 2024
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YOMIURI EDITORIAL
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Biden Leaves Office: Struggles of U.S. Embodied in His 4 Years
Joe Biden’s presidency will likely be remembered as a time when the United States struggled ...
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Redevelopment of National Theatre: Explore Ways to Use Cultural Facility from International Perspective
The redevelopment of the National Theatre, which serves as an important base for traditional...
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Record Number of Visitors to Japan: Improved Readiness Needed to Accept Tourists
The number of foreign visitors to Japan, who are attracted by the country’s many resources f...
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Japan-U.K. Defense Ministers’ Meeting: Maritime Nations Should Deepen Cooperation
It is significant for Japan and Britain, both maritime nations, to work together to protect ...
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30 Years after Great Hanshin Earthquake: Step up Preparation Efforts with Memories in Mind
The Japanese archipelago is constantly threatened by major earthquakes. It is important to m...
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Gaza ceasefire agreement: Turn the deal into a permanent peace
The fighting that has killed people and destroyed the lives of many others for more than 15 ...
January 17, 2025
POLITICS
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Nippon Ishin Puts Emphasis on Corporate Donation Ban
Tokyo (Jiji Press)—Nippon Ishin no Kai (Japan Innovation party) puts importance on the realization of a ban on political donations from firms and o...
January 19, 2025 
Next-gen Fighter Key for Building Cooperation Between Japan and Like-minded Countries, Says Chief of GIGO Agency
READING, England — Masami Oka, who heads an international agency for Japan, Britain and Italy that is jointly developing a next-generation fighter ...
January 19, 2025
LDP Approves Outline of ‘Active Cyber Defense’ Bills; System to Prevent Major Cyberattacks in Japan
The Liberal Democratic Party approved an outline of bills relating to the “active cyber defense” system to prevent major cyberattacks in Japan.
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January 19, 2025
National Security Secretary Head Akiba Announces Resignation; Outgoing Head Calls for Deeper Ties Between Japan, U.S.
National Security Secretariat Secretary General Takeo Akiba said Friday he will tender his r...
January 19, 2025
LDP Money Scandal Hits Tokyo Metropolitan Assembly; Ruling Party Worries Over Effect On Summer Elections
The “politics and money” scandal involving factions of Liberal Democratic Party in the Diet ...
January 19, 2025
Many Issues to Address in Election Law Revision
Revising the Public Offices Election Law requires addressing many issues, such as the postin...
January 18, 2025
BUSINESS
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Casio to Release Model to Commemorate 60 Yrs Since 1st Launch
Casio Computer Co. announced on Thursday that it will release a new calculator model on Jan. 30, commemorating the 60th anniversary this year of th...
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Mizuho Stops Accepting New Applications for Safe Deposit Box
Tokyo (Jiji Press)—Mizuho Bank has stopped accepting new customers for its safe deposit box services in principle, partly in the wake of a high-pro...
January 19, 2025 
Japan Likely to See “Healthy Growth” through 2026: World Bank Exec
Washington (Jiji Press)—World Bank Deputy Chief Economist Ayhan Kose has said that the Japanese economy is expected to “deliver healthy growth” ove...
January 19, 2025
Suzuki Motor Unveils 1st EV; Japanese Automaker Chases EV Market Share in India
NEW DELHI — Japanese automaker Suzuki Motor Corp. is currently showcasing its first electric...
January 19, 2025
Suzuki Aims to Expand Car Exports from India; Annual Production Capacity to Rise to 4 Million Units by FY30
NEW DELHI — Suzuki Motor Corp. plans to expand exports of its passenger cars from India to J...
January 17, 2025
Japan’s Beer, Quasi-Beer Sales Fall 3% in 2024
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — Sales of beer and quasi-beer products in Japan fell by about 3% in 2024...
January 17, 2025
Kose Ties Up with Emerging Indian Cosmetics Company; Seeks to Better Serve Local Consumers, Acquire Digital Know-How
Kose Corp. has announced a new business alliance with Foxtale Consumer Private Ltd., an emer...
January 16, 2025
WORLD
Indonesia Launches Free School Meal Program with Support from Japan; Ishiba Currying Favor with New President
JAKARTA — A free school meal program began this month in Indonesia, with Prime Minister Shig...
January 12, 2025
Outgoing U.S. Ambassador to Japan Rahm Emanuel Says He Played Role in Reinvigorating Japan-U.S. Relations
U.S. Ambassador to Japan Rahm Emanuel looked back at his three-year tenure and was confident...
January 10, 2025
North Korea Incited Anti-Japan Activities in South Korea; Court Documents Show Directives to Fuel Protests, Division
SEOUL ― North Korea ordered its spy network in South Korea to incite anti-Japanese activitie...
January 9, 2025
Israel’s Ambassador to Japan Expresses Expectations for Trump, Including Ceasefire; Says Israel is Monitoring Syria Situation
Israeli Ambassador to Japan Gilad Cohen expressed his expectations for U.S President-elect D...
January 8, 2025
Canada PM Justin Trudeau Says He Will Step Down after New Liberal Party Leader Named
OTTAWA (Reuters) - Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced on Monday that he will s...
January 7, 2025
Vietnam’s First Subway Opens in Ho Chi Minh City; Japanese Companies And Organizations Supported Development And Operation
HO CHI MINH CITY — Vietnam’s first subway, built with Japanese assistance, opened in Ho Chi ...
January 5, 2025
NEWS SERVICES
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Israel Says Truce with Hamas Begins, after Delay
JERUSALEM (AFP-Jiji) - Israel on Sunday said a truce with Hamas began in Gaza at 0915 GMT, nearly three hours after initially scheduled, following ...
January 19, 2025 
Thousands Gather in Washington to Protest Trump Inauguration
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Thousands of people gathered in Washington on Saturday to protest President-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration, as activists ...
January 19, 2025
1985 Was the Last Time an Inauguration Was Indoors. Ronald and Nancy Reagan Felt They Had No Choice
That's what White House press secretary Larry Speakes told reporters on Jan. 18, 1985, after the Republican president and first lady decided to hol...
January 19, 2025
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Tiktok Goes Dark as U.S. Ban Takes Effect
NEW YORK (AP) — Millions of TikTok users in the United States are no longer able to watch vi...
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Netanyahu Warns Again That Gaza Ceasefire Will Not Begin Until Hamas Provides a Hostage List
DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip (AP) — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said early Sunday...
January 19, 2025 
Trump Arrives in Washington for Inaugural Celebrations to Mark His Return to Power
WASHINGTON (AP) — Donald Trump arrived in Washington Saturday evening to celebrate with fami...
January 19, 2025
Ceasefire between Israel and Hamas Will Go into Effect Sunday Morning, Officials Say
CAIRO (AP) — The ceasefire between Hamas and Israel will go into effect Sunday at 8:30 a.m. ...
January 19, 2025
EDITORIAL & COLUMNS
Overseeing an Active Cyber Defense System is a Heavy Responsibility; Core Infrastructure Eyed for Protection
The government’s design for an “active cyber defense” system, which is aimed at preventing ...
January 11, 2025
Anticipation Rises For Nintendo’s Next Platform; Past Platforms Have Been Radically Innovative
Nintendo, the brilliantly idiosyncratic giant of the video game platform world, will reach a...
January 4, 2025
Can a 1950s Prime Minister’s Approach Work Today? Ishiba, LDP Attempt Multilateral Political Dialogue
Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba, who is also president of the Liberal Democratic Party, is see...
December 28, 2024
‘Syrian Spring’ Ends 50 Years of Assad’s Brutal Rule
In the seventh century, Muslim armies, advancing north from the Arabian Peninsula, were able...
December 27, 2024
Overlooking China’s Tyranny Endangers Japan’s Security; Suppression of Hong Kong Democracy Leaves No One Safe
Hong Kong legal scholar Benny Tai was sentenced to 10 years in prison by Hong Kong’s High Co...
December 26, 2024
Are Tourists Loving Japan’s Ancient Capital to Death? Kyoto Seeks Ways to Welcome Visitors Sustainably
Kyoto, one of Japan’s major tourist destinations, is suffering from overtourism amid booming...
December 21, 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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Akari / Perfect Bowl of Kosyu Jidori Chicken to Fill You Up; Beautiful Ramen Created by Former Yakitori Shop Owner
I saw the statue of Takeda Shingen, a warlord from the Warring States period, at the south exit of JR Kofu Station for the first time in a while — ...
Kofu, Yamanashi
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Number Nine 09 / Seafood Mazesoba Offers Delight Through Various Flavors; New Charm in Historical Soka
“Soka is becoming a ramen battleground with more and more delicious ramen shops opening up,” I was told by a person from the Soka Chamber of Commer...
Soka, Saitama
November 15, 2024
SPORTS
Money Was a Limited Factor for Roki Sasaki, and He Picked the Dodgers Anyway
The courting of young Japanese flamethrower Roki Sasaki was one of the few instances that all 30 Major League Baseball teams were on equal footing ...
January 19, 2025
Japanese RHP Roki Sasaki Says He’s Signed with Dodgers
Japanese star right-hander Roki Sasaki announced on Instagram Friday that he will sign with the Los Angeles Dodgers.
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January 18, 2025
Shohei Ohtani to Donate $500,000 for L.A. Fire Relief
Los Angeles Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani will donate $500,000 to support firefighters and victims of the wildfires that broke out near Los Angeles, h...
January 17, 2025
Only Remaining Yokozuna Terunofuji to Retire: Rose to Top from 2nd Lowest Division (UPDATE1)
Yokozuna Terunofuji will retire and train younger wrestlers under the name stablemaster Teru...
January 16, 2025
Tennis Player Taylor Fritz Is Donating Australian Open Prize Money to LA Wildfire Relief Funds
MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — American tennis player Taylor Fritz said Thursday he is donating...
January 16, 2025-
Yokozuna Terunofuji Pulls Out from New Year Grand Sumo Tournament, Skipping 3rd Contest in a Row
Yokozuna Terunofuji reported his withdrawal from the New Year Grand Sumo Tournament to the J...
January 16, 2025 
Shotaro Morii, 18-Year-Old 2-Way Player, Bypasses Japanese Baseball to Sign with Athletics
Hoping to become a two-way player in Major League Baseball just like Shohei Ohtani, 18-year-...
January 16, 2025
SCIENCE & NATURE
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London Zoo Counts Its Animals One by One
LONDON (AFP-Jiji) — With bunches of lettuce and bucketloads of nuts, London Zoo kicked off its annual animal count on Jan. 3, coaxing everything fr...
January 16, 2025 
Mosquitoes with ‘Toxic’ Semen Could Stem Disease Spread
SYDNEY (AFP-Jiji) — Genetically engineered mosquitoes with toxic semen could be a new weapon against tropical disease, Australian scientists said a...
January 16, 2025
Study Documents Extinction Threats to Freshwater Species
WASHINGTON (Reuters) — Freshwater environments cover about 1% of Earth’s surface while accounting for more than 10% of known species. Like many mar...
January 16, 2025
Don’t Eat Your Christmas Tree, Warns Belgium Food Agency
BRUSSELS (AFP-Jiji) — Some things may go without saying, but just in case … Belgium’s food a...
January 16, 2025
Japanese Space Startup Ispace’s Lunar Lander Launched; Rover to Gather Regolith after Touchdown around Late May
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. — Japan-based space startup ispace, Inc.’s Resilience lunar lande...
January 15, 2025
Spacecraft Beams Back Mercury’s Stunning Photos
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — A spacecraft has beamed back some of the best close-up photos ye...
January 15, 2025
Flying Taxis Finally on Horizon As Aviation Soars into a New Frontier
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — When he was still a boy making long, tedious trips between his school a...
January 15, 2025
CULTURE
‘Ranma½’ Back After 30 Years; Beloved Japanese Anime Classic Transformed, Original Cast Returning
After 30 years, Rumiko Takahashi’s slapstick rom-com “Ranma1/2” is back. With its bold chara...
January 17, 2025
Animation Legend Rintaro’s Autobiographical Manga, a Reverse Import from France
“Ginga Tetsudo 999” (“Galaxy Express 999”) in 1979, “Genma Taisen” (“Harmagedon”) in 1983 an...
January 17, 2025
New Imperial Theatre to Open in 29-Story Building in FY2030; Current Facility Scheduled to Close Next Month
The new Imperial Theatre will open in the Yurakucho district of Tokyo in fiscal 2030, Toho C...
January 16, 2025
10 Yrs of “Romancing Saga” Marked with Japanese Arita Wares; Special Exhibition Held for Saga Pref., Square Enix Project
A special exhibition is being held at a museum in Saga to commemorate the 10th anniversary o...
January 16, 2025
Traditional Japanese Wrapping Cloth Furoshiki Gets a Hungarian Twist; Sustainability Trends, Floral Designs Revive Practice
A European twist on furoshiki, Japanese wrapping cloth, is opening up a new world of wrappin...
January 12, 2025
Radio Show Hosts Make Heart-Warming Tokusatsu Event; Yama-Chang Has Touching Surprise
At the end of 2024, I put on an event based on Tokyo Star Radio’s “Ome Oja!” radio show, whi...
January 10, 2025
NEWS WITH VIDEO
Great Hanshin Earthquake’s victims remembered 30 years on; Emperor, Empress Attend Memorial Ceremony in Kobe (Update 1)
January 17, 2025
Red-Crowned Cranes Perform Dance of Love at Hokkaido Sanctuary
January 15, 2025
Former Shipbuilding Site Conveys History, Heritage of Japan’s Shipbuilding Industry; Uraga Brick Dock in Yokosuka, Rare Dry Dock in Japan
January 12, 2025
Okinawa: Traditional Bashofu Cloth Carries On; Fabric Made from Banana-Like Plants
January 11, 2025
Tuna Sells for ¥207 Million at New Year’s Auction in Tokyo; 276-Kilogram Bluefin Brings Second-Highest Price on Record
January 5, 2025
FEATURES
DELICIOUS
Hearty Hachis Parmentier Makes for the Perfect Winter Dish; Warm Your Seasonal Gatherings with French Classic
January 12, 2025Nagasaki Pref. Town Launches New Section Devoted to Goto Udon Noodles; Municipal Govt Aims to Promote Specialty Noodles
January 12, 2025Unagi Selected as ‘Japan’s Dish of 2024’ by Restaurant Search Site; Japanese Craft Gin, Premium Ramen Also Receive Awards
January 12, 2025Overhead Dining Videos Gaining Popularity; Social Media Trend Brings Floods of New Customers to Restaurants
January 5, 2025
JAPAN IN FOCUS
Otter Quintuplets Seen at Zoo; 1st Pups for Species at Zoo in 24 Years
January 19, 2025Okayama: White Snakes on Display to Mark Year of the Snake
January 19, 2025Nara: Explore ‘Samurai Spirit’: Kasuga Taisha Shrine Exhibits Historic Swords, Folding Screens
January 19, 2025Shinto Purification Ceremony Held in Northern Japan Shrine; Worshippers at Aomori’s Uto Shrine Burn Items to Pray for Good Health in New Year
January 15, 2025
TRAVEL SPOTS
Oita: Wild Monkeys Stay Warm in Front of Heaters Installed at Monkey Garden
January 19, 2025Osaka: Micromobility Increases Travel Comfort; Accessibility Improving at Tourist Sites
January 19, 2025Women Dressed in Kimono Offer Prayers at 3 Temples in Central Japan City; Traditional Festival Said to be More Than 200 Years Old
January 16, 2025New Food Court Opens in Ariake Garden in Tokyo; Mainly Offers Quick Meals and Takeout
January 15, 2025
