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Reuters South Korea’s Yoon survives martial law impeachment move after his party boycotts vote
Reuters [posttime] JST, [postdate] SEOUL, Dec 7 (Reuters) – South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol survived an impeachment motion in the oppo...
December 7, 2024
Reuters South Korea’s Yoon Survives Impeachment Vote After His Party Boycotts
SEOUL, Dec 7 (Reuters) - South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol survived an impeachment motion in the opposition-led parliament on Saturday that was ...
December 7, 2024
Politics & Government Japan to Support Its Companies Expanding into Africa; Creating Initiative to Act as Bridge with Local Start-ups
A new framework will be established to support collaboration between Japanese companies and African start-ups so that Japanese businesses can expa...
December 7, 2024
General News Shimane N-reactor Restarted After About 13 Years; Commercial Operation to Start in January
Chugoku Electric Power Co. on Saturday restarted the No. 2 reactor at its Shimane nuclear power plant in Matsue for the first time in about 13 year...
December 7, 2024
Soccer Fagiano Okayama Gain J1 Promotion for 1st Time Since its Foundation in 2004
OKAYAMA — Fagiano Okayama got a goal in each half and defeated Vegalta Sendai 2-0 in the J1 promotion playoff on Saturday to earn a place in the J....
December 7, 2024
Travel Spots Bright Red Maple Trees Reflected in Jet-Black Floor of Gunma Temple Draw Visitors
Many visitors to Hotokuji Temple in Kiryu, Gunma Prefecture, are now enjoying its “yuka momiji” (floor maples), the reflections of maple trees in t...
December 7, 2024
LATEST NEWS
Syrian Rebels Seize 4th City, Close in on Homs in Threat to Assad’s Rule
AMMAN/BEIRUT (Reuters) - Syrian rebels said they seized control of the southern city of Dara...
December 7, 2024
Putin Says New Oreshnik Hypersonic Missile Could Be Deployed in Belarus
ReutersRussia’s President Vladimir Putin and Belarus’ President Alexander Lukashenk...
December 7, 2024
Japan-China Public Opinion Poll: Fake Information Might Be Worsening Chinese People’s View of Japan
Chinese social media is filled with anti-Japanese posts that are far from true. This could b...
December 7, 2024-
Private Universities in Financial Trouble: Consider Appropriate Scale to Match Declining Birth Rate
The management environment at private universities is deteriorating due to the declining bir...
December 7, 2024 
Britain’s Guardian Sells The Observer Newspaper to Tortoise Media
LONDON (Reuters) - Britain's Guardian said on Friday it had agreed to sell The Observer to s...
December 7, 2024
Israeli Forces Storm into Gaza Hospital, Expel Some Staff, Displaced People
CAIRO (Reuters) - Israeli forces stormed into Kamal Adwan Hospital in Beit Lahiya in north G...
December 7, 2024
Russian Attacks Kill 12, Wound 40 in Ukraine’s Southeast
Russian attacks on the cities of Zaporizhzhia and Kryvyi Rih in southeastern Ukraine on Frid...
December 7, 2024
POPULAR ARTICLES
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China to Test Mine for Rare Metals Off Japan Island; Japan Lagging in Technologies Needed for Extraction
A state-owned Chinese company plans to conduct a large mining experiment in internation...
December 1, 2024 -
Miho Nakayama, Japanese Actress and Singer, Found Dead at Her Tokyo Residence; She was 54 (UPDATE 1)
Miho Nakayama, a Japanese actress and singer, was found dead at her residence in Shibuy...
December 6, 2024 -
Nissan President Uchida Facing Hard Time on 5 Years After Taking Office; Future of Nissan Uncertain
Five years have passed since Makoto Uchida became president of Nissan Motor Co. The com...
December 3, 2024 -
Cat Gifted from Vladimir Putin to Akita Governor Dies from Illness at 12; Its Name ‘Mir’ Means Peace in Russian
Mir, a male cat presented by Russian President Vladimir Putin to Akita Gov. Norihisa Sa...
December 3, 2024 -
Expectations High for Freight-Only Shinkansen Trains; Some Players Express Concerns
Hopes are high for freight-only Shinkansen trains, which are being considered for intro...
December 1, 2024 -
Two Large Exhibitions of Ancient Haniwa Figures from Today’s Perspective; Five Haniwa Warriors Gathered for 1st Time
Two large exhibitions in Tokyo are showcasing ancient haniwa clay figures, which are im...
December 2, 2024 -
In Pictures: Tense Night in Seoul After President Yoon Suk Yeol Declares Short-Lived Martial Law
South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol surprised his country and the rest of the world wh...
December 4, 2024 -
China’s New Energy Vehicles Dominating Domestic Market; Japanese, European Automakers Losing Ground
GUANGZHOU — Sales of new energy vehicles (NEVs), which include electric vehicles and pl...
December 6, 2024 -
Single Style / More Single Japanese People Deciding to Live in Newly Built Houses Which Increases Confidence, Inspiration
Recently, I have occasionally heard about a single person building a new house. Each pe...
December 2, 2024 -
Japan PM Ishiba Says Corporate, Group Donations ‘Not Inappropriate’; Interpellations Start at Lower House
Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba, who is also the president of the Liberal Democratic Part...
December 2, 2024
SOCIETY
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Shimane N-reactor Restarted After About 13 Years; Commercial Operation to Start in January
Chugoku Electric Power Co. on Saturday restarted the No. 2 reactor at its Shimane nuclear power plant in Matsue for the first time in about 13 years.
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December 7, 2024 
More Electric Kick Scooters Seen Driving on Metropolitan Expressway; Road Operator Tells Riders to Stop
There have been several cases of people illegally riding electric kick scooters on Toky...
December 7, 2024
Film Depicts Experience of Japanese Student Who Befriended International Students in Aftermath of Atomic Bombing
HIROSHIMA — In addition to the Japanese victims, the 1945 atomic bombing of Hiroshima b...
December 7, 2024
Fireworks Launched to Life Spirits in Noto; Elementary Students Collaborate to Partially Fund, Plan Event
KANAZAWA — A fireworks display was held on Friday in Nanao, Ishikawa Prefecture, to che...
December 7, 2024
Nihon Hidankyo’s Nobel Prize: Voices for Peace / Youngest A-Bomb Victims Were Unborn Babies In 1945; One Of Them To Share Story At Nobel Ceremony In Oslo
This is the second installment in a series of interviews with members of the delegation...
December 7, 2024
IMPERIAL FAMILY
Crown Prince Akishino Expresses Hopes for Stronger Ties at Istanbul Ceremony; Centenary of Japan-Turkey Diplomatic Ties Celebrated
ISTANBUL — Crown Prince Akishino and Crown Princess Kiko attended a ceremony in Istanbul on Thursday to mark 100 years of diplomatic relations between Japan and Turkey.
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December 6, 2024-
Crown Prince Akishino Pays Courtesy Visit to Turkish President, Delivering Friendly Message from Emperor
ANKARA — Crown Prince Akishino, who is on an official visit to Turkey, paid a courtesy visit...
December 5, 2024
Japan’s Crown Prince, Crown Princess Arrive in Turkey; Meetings Scheduled with President, Rescue Workers, Others
ANKARA — Crown Prince Akishino and Crown Princess Kiko arrived in Turkey, the destination of...
December 4, 2024
Japan’s Crown Prince, Crown Princess Fly to Turkey; Celebrating 100 Years of Japan-Turkey Diplomatic Relations
Crown Prince Akishino and Crown Princess Kiko flew to Turkey on a government plane from Toky...
December 3, 2024
Princess Aiko Turns 23; She Performed This Year First Official Duties Outside Tokyo Alone
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — Princess Aiko, the only child of the Emperor and Empress, turned 23 on ...
December 1, 2024
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YOMIURI EDITORIAL
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Japan-China Public Opinion Poll: Fake Information Might Be Worsening Chinese People’s View of Japan
Chinese social media is filled with anti-Japanese posts that are far from true. This could b...
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Private Universities in Financial Trouble: Consider Appropriate Scale to Match Declining Birth Rate
The management environment at private universities is deteriorating due to the declining bir...
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Deaflympics: Deepen Understanding of Those Who Are Deaf, Hard of Hearing
It is important to realize a society in which everyone, regardless of whether they have a di...
December 6, 2024 -
Intensive Deliberations at Budget Committee Meeting: Debate Security Issues in East Asia
Even though a full-fledged debate in the Diet had finally been realized following the launch...
December 6, 2024 -
U.N. Treaty on Plastic Waste: World Must Not Give up on Agreement on Reduction Measures
Plastic waste, which does not decompose in nature, is spreading across national borders and ...
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Martial Law in S. Korea: Chaos from Iron-Fisted Measure Raises Concerns
South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol may have tried to break the stagnation of national poli...
December 5, 2024
POLITICS
G7 Summit Likely to be Held Online Dec. 13; Leaders Expected to Discuss Ukraine, Middle East situations
The summit of the Group of Seven nations will be held online, possibly on Dec. 13, Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshimasa Hayashi said Friday.
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December 7, 2024
Japan to Ease Visa Requirements for Chinese Visitors; Will Expand Scope of Multiple Entry Visas
The government will likely relax some of the visa requirements for Chinese nationals visiting Japan, by expanding the scope of multiple entry visas...
December 6, 2024
Japan, Sweden Agree to Elevate Ties to Strategic Partnership; Military Cooperation Between N. Korea, Russia Condemned in Joint Statement
Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba and Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson agreed to elevate their bilateral relationship to a strategic partnership ...
December 6, 2024
S. Korea’s Political Troubles Are Threatening Ties with Japan, with Planned Official Visits to Be Postponed
The Japanese government is increasingly concerned that the turmoil in South Korea could harm...
December 5, 2024
Japan’s LDP Proposes Third-Party Panel to Monitor Use of Political Funds; Draft Does Not Mention Banning Corporate Donations
The ruling Liberal Democratic Party presented its draft outline on revising the Political Fu...
December 4, 2024
U.S. Defense Secretary Austin Set to Visit Japan Next Week; Austin to Hold Talks with Defense Minister Nakatani, Japan PM Ishiba
U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin is set to visit Japan next week to hold talks with Defen...
December 4, 2024
BUSINESS
Federal Appeals Court Upholds Law Requiring Sale or Ban of TikTok in U.S.
A federal appeals court panel on Friday unanimously upheld a law that could lead to a ban on TikTok as soon as next month, handing a resounding def...
December 7, 2024-
China’s New Energy Vehicles Dominating Domestic Market; Japanese, European Automakers Losing Ground
GUANGZHOU — Sales of new energy vehicles (NEVs), which include electric vehicles and plug-in hybrids (PHVs), are growing rapidly in China.
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December 6, 2024 
Japan’s Depachika Basement Luxury Food Store Opens in Bangkok
Fans of “depachika” basement food floors of department stores that house luxury and gourmet markets can now visit one in Bangkok.
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December 5, 2024
Nissan President Uchida Facing Hard Time on 5 Years After Taking Office; Future of Nissan Uncertain
Five years have passed since Makoto Uchida became president of Nissan Motor Co. The company ...
December 3, 2024
Ippudo Ramen Restaurant to Offer Low-Sodium Ramen for Tasting with ‘Salty’ Spoon Developed by Kirin HD
Chikaranomoto Holdings Co., which operates the Ippudo ramen restaurants, will sell a limited...
December 3, 2024
Crypto Exchange Operator DMM Bitcoin to Close Biz
Tokyo, Dec. 2 (Jiji Press) — Japanese cryptocurrency exchange operator DMM Bitcoin Co. said ...
December 2, 2024
Expectations High for Freight-Only Shinkansen Trains; Some Players Express Concerns
Hopes are high for freight-only Shinkansen trains, which are being considered for introducti...
December 1, 2024
WORLD
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Putin Says New Oreshnik Hypersonic Missile Could Be Deployed in Belarus
ReutersRussia’s President Vladimir Putin and Belarus’ President Alexander Lukashenk...
December 7, 2024 
South Korea’s Yoon Apologizes for Martial Law but Does Not Resign Ahead of Impeachment Vote (Update 1)
SEOUL (Reuters) – South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol apologized on Saturday for his attemp...
December 7, 2024
Ambassadors Call For More Japan-China Dialogue; Security, Youth Issues Discussed At Tokyo-Beijing Forum
The 20th Tokyo-Beijing Forum released a joint statement on Thursday, stating that “serious e...
December 6, 2024
In Pictures: Tense Night in Seoul After President Yoon Suk Yeol Declares Short-Lived Martial Law
South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol surprised his country and the rest of the world when he...
December 4, 2024
Chaos in S. Korea Shocks Japan Travelers, Residents; ROK a Popular Travel Destination with Large Japanese Community
South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol declared martial law late on Tuesday, deploying troops ...
December 4, 2024-
Poll: 87％ of Chinese Have Unfavorable View of Japan; Figure Up 24.8 Percentage Points From Last Year’s Survey
About 87% of Chinese respondents said they have an unfavorable view of Japan, according to a...
December 3, 2024
NEWS SERVICES
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South Korea’s Yoon survives martial law impeachment move after his party boycotts vote
Reuters [posttime] JST, [postdate] SEOUL, Dec 7 (Reuters) – South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol survived an impeachment motion in the oppo...
December 7, 2024 -
South Korea’s Yoon Survives Impeachment Vote After His Party Boycotts
SEOUL, Dec 7 (Reuters) - South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol survived an impeachment motion in the opposition-led parliament on Saturday that was ...
December 7, 2024 -
Syrian Rebels Seize 4th City, Close in on Homs in Threat to Assad’s Rule
AMMAN/BEIRUT (Reuters) - Syrian rebels said they seized control of the southern city of Daraa on Saturday, the birthplace of a 2011 uprising agains...
December 7, 2024
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Britain’s Guardian Sells The Observer Newspaper to Tortoise Media
LONDON (Reuters) - Britain's Guardian said on Friday it had agreed to sell The Observer to s...
December 7, 2024 -
Israeli Forces Storm into Gaza Hospital, Expel Some Staff, Displaced People
CAIRO (Reuters) - Israeli forces stormed into Kamal Adwan Hospital in Beit Lahiya in north G...
December 7, 2024 -
Russian Attacks Kill 12, Wound 40 in Ukraine’s Southeast
Russian attacks on the cities of Zaporizhzhia and Kryvyi Rih in southeastern Ukraine on Frid...
December 7, 2024 
S&P 500, Nasdaq Hit Record Closing Highs
NEW YORK (Reuters) - The Nasdaq and the S&P 500 rose to record closing highs on Friday follo...
December 7, 2024
EDITORIAL & COLUMNS
A higher minimum wage doesn’t have to harm jobs
Fumio Otake / Special to The Yomiuri Shimbun [posttime] JST, [postdate] The administration...
December 6, 2024
LDP’s Minority Govt Sets Stage For ‘3rd Pole Era’; Political History Suggests Instability Will Result
The political scene has undergone drastic change after the defeat of the ruling Liberal Demo...
November 30, 2024
Dealing with Trump, and ‘a world without police’
“America is not the world’s policeman,” then U.S. President Barack Obama said in 2013. Now, ...
November 29, 2024
Fighting Poverty Is Harder Than Fighting Gravity; Nelson’s 1977 Observation Still Resonates Today
It was a mission so difficult that many regarded its success as a dream come true. It was th...
November 23, 2024
Time to break away from defense-only policy
Donald Trump has been reelected as U.S. president. I thought he was leading during the campa...
November 22, 2024
Japanese Corporations, AI Startups Can Build Synergy; Both Have Qualities To Mutually Enhance Innovation
In February this year, I helped my client ClimateAI host a climate change wine tasting event...
November 16, 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
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Fagiano Okayama Gain J1 Promotion for 1st Time Since its Foundation in 2004
OKAYAMA — Fagiano Okayama got a goal in each half and defeated Vegalta Sendai 2-0 in the J1 promotion playoff on Saturday to earn a place in the J....
December 7, 2024 
Sumo Wrestlers Bring 1,500 Years of Tradition to London as the Sport Has An International Moment
LONDON (AP) — London's Royal Albert Hall, the gilded concert venue known for an annual "Rule Britannia" singalong, is preparing to host a different...
December 5, 2024
Japan’s Paralympic Wheelchair Rugby Team Wins Japan Para-Sports Award; Award Presented to Athletes That Achieve Outstanding Results
The Japanese Paralympic wheelchair rugby team was selected as the winner of the grand prize of the eighth Japan Para-Sports Awards on Monday.
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December 3, 2024
Popular Taiwanese Cheerleader Qun Qun Appears at B1 Game in Akita; Model and Dancer Has 960,000 Instagram Followers
AKITA - Qun Qun, a cheer dancer for the Taiwanese professional baseball team CTBC Brothers, ...
December 3, 2024
Norris Nabs Nippon Series; Kanaya Claims Money Crown
South Africa’s Shaun Norris shot a final-round 2-under 68 on Sunday for a two-stroke victory...
December 1, 2024
Saudi Arabia 2034 World Cup Bid ‘medium Risk’ for Human Rights: FIFA
PARIS (AFP-Jiji) — Saudi Arabia’s bid to host the 2034 World Cup was considered “medium risk...
December 1, 2024
Giants Town Stadium to Open to Public on March 1; Giants Set for Swallows, Tigers Match-Ups
Giants Town Stadium, the new venue for the Yomiuri Giants’ farm team, currently under constr...
November 30, 2024
SCIENCE & NATURE
As Baboons Become Bolder, Cape Town Searches for Solutions
CAPE TOWN (AFP-Jiji) — On a sunny afternoon in Cape Town’s seaside village of Simon’s Town, three young chacma baboons cause a commotion, clamberin...
December 4, 2024
Rare Pudu Birth in Argentina Sparks Conservation Hopes for Tiny Enigmatic Deer
BUENOS AIRES (Reuters) — A rare pudu fawn was born in a biopark in Argentina last month, giving scientists and conservationists a unique chance to ...
December 4, 2024
Fossil Footprints in Kenya Show 2 Human Ancestor Species Coexisted
About 1.5 million years ago, individuals of two different species in the human evolutionary lineage trudged on a muddy lakeshore in northern Kenya,...
December 4, 2024
Lancet: Global Diabetes Rate Has Doubled in Last 30 Years
PARIS (AFP-Jiji) — The percentage of adults suffering from diabetes across the world has dou...
December 4, 2024
Novel Laureate Geoffrey Hinton: Trump to Give AI Developers Free Rein; Urges 30 Times Greater Spending on Safety Research
TORONTO — The inauguration of U.S. President-elect Donald Trump will interfere with the safe...
December 3, 2024
Astronaut Takuya Onishi to Serve as ISS Commander
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — Japanese astronaut Takuya Onishi is set to serve as commander of the In...
December 3, 2024
Stray Dogs in Giza Become Tourist Draw after ‘Pyramid Puppy’ Sensation
CAIRO (AFP-Jiji) — Beneath the blazing Egyptian sun, crowds at the Giza Pyramids gazed up at...
November 30, 2024
CULTURE
Canadian Film Festival Winds Up Japan Tour in Toyama Prefecture
ASAHI, Toyama — The Japan tour of Canada’s Banff Centre Mountain Film Festival drew to a clo...
December 4, 2024
Two Large Exhibitions of Ancient Haniwa Figures from Today’s Perspective; Five Haniwa Warriors Gathered for 1st Time
Two large exhibitions in Tokyo are showcasing ancient haniwa clay figures, which are importa...
December 2, 2024
Bound to Please / How to Eat Well, Stay Sane and Enjoy Life with Help from Japan
In Japan, people eat all manner of things fried. There’s fried chicken (karaage), fried pork...
December 1, 2024
Ryoma Takeuchi Stars in Video-Game-Turned-Drama ‘Like A Dragon: Yakuza’; Amazon Prime Video Brings to Life Beloved Fighting Franchise
Kazuma Kiryu is the protagonist of Sega’s immensely popular video game series “Ryu ga Gotoku...
November 29, 2024
Opera ‘William Tell’ Graces Tokyo New National Theatre; Performance Stuns as All-Round Bullseye
Rossini’s last opera “William Tell,” or “Guillaume Tell,” received its first Japanese perfor...
November 28, 2024
2025 Expo Pavilion Light and Life Installation Unveiled to Press; 320,000 LED Lights Create Display to Illuminate the Question of Life
OSAKA — A 2025 Osaka-Kansai Expo pavilion’s light installation was unveiled to the media in ...
November 27, 2024
NEWS WITH VIDEO
Popular Taiwanese Cheerleader Qun Qun Appears at B1 Game in Akita; Model and Dancer Has 960,000 Instagram Followers
December 3, 2024
Japanese Monkeys Enjoy Hot Bath at Hokkaido Botanical Garden; Annual Winter Tradition Kicked Off for Facility’s 37 Nihonzaru
December 2, 2024
Sapporo White Illumination Event Underway; 5 Locations in City Lit Up to Create Winter Wonderland
December 2, 2024
In-Office Strawberry Cultivation System Brings Relaxation, Better Communication
December 1, 2024
2 Die in Fire at Lawmaker Kuniko Inoguchi’s Condo in Tokyo; Deceased Thought to be Husband Takashi and Their Daughter (UPDATE 1)
November 28, 2024
FEATURES
DELICIOUS
Niigata’s Top-quality Wine to Go on Sale in December; Iwanohara Vineyard Co. Dedicated to Innovation, Quality
December 3, 2024Easy-to-Prepare Frying Pan Hot Pot; Prepare for Coming Cold with 2 Steamy Hot Pot Recipes
December 1, 2024Sweetness of Root Crops Stands Out in Autumnal Miso Soup; Japan Seasonal Sweet Potato and Satoimo Taro Used in Indian-Inspired Recipe
November 24, 2024Japanese Seaweeds from Certain Regions Being Eaten More Widely, Used in Bread and Chocolate
November 24, 2024
JAPAN IN FOCUS
Hotel Gajoen Tokyo: a ‘Fairy Tale Palace’
December 2, 2024Japan’s Only Hovercraft Tour Launches; Oita Pref. Provides ¥11.2 Mil. to Improve Transportation System
December 1, 2024Tottori: Riders on Hayabusa-model Motorbikes Gather at Sacred Place; Hayabusa Station Roars on Weekends
November 30, 2024Osaka University to Rebrand as the University of Osaka Next Year to Boost Global Recognition
November 30, 2024
TRAVEL SPOTS
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Bright Red Maple Trees Reflected in Jet-Black Floor of Gunma Temple Draw Visitors
December 7, 2024 Separating Lodging, Dining Helps Revitalize Aging Hot Springs Area; Guests Increase 60% from Pre-Pandemic Numbers
December 6, 2024Japanese Monkeys Enjoy Hot Bath at Hokkaido Botanical Garden; Annual Winter Tradition Kicked Off for Facility’s 37 Nihonzaru
December 2, 2024Illuminated Ginkgo Trees Delight Visitors with Golden Fleece of Autumnal Leaves; Daily Light-Up Visible at Tokyo Park
November 28, 2024
TROUBLESHOOTER
I Have No Idea How I Should Treat My Pessimistic Mother
December 1, 2024Family of My Son’s Girlfriend Has Me Worried Sick About His Future
December 1, 2024I Cannot Think of my Handicapped Daughter as Precious; Son, Daughter Without Disabilities Are ‘Adorable’
November 24, 2024My girlfriend and Work Are Wearing Me out; ‘I Find Myself Wanting to Just Disappear’
November 24, 2024
