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Politics & Government Japan’s PM Ishiba Meets with Families of N. Korea Abductees; Representative of Abductee Group Opposes PM’s Plan to Set Up Liaison Office
Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba met with the families of Japanese nationals abducted by North Korea and vowed Thursday to find an early resolution to...
October 17, 2024
General News Bus Carrying Japanese Tourists Overturns in Turkey
Istanbul (Jiji Press)—A bus carrying 20 Japanese tourists and a guide overturned on a major road in Afyonkarahisar, western Turkey, on Thursday.
October 18, 2024
Wider World Palestinian Doctor Eschews Hatred, Calls For Peace; Abuelaish Lost Family Members To Israeli Shelling
Dr. Izzeldin Abuelaish, a Palestinian-Canadian medical doctor who is known for an autobiography based on his tragic experience of his daughters bei...
October 18, 2024
Science Electric Oranges? Japan’s Researchers Test Device to Generate Power from Mikan Mandarin Fields
YAWATAHAMA, Ehime — Shikoku Electric Power Co. and researchers from the Tokyo University of Agriculture and Technology and other organizations have...
October 18, 2024
Elections Only 10 Candidates Involved in Japan’s LDP Funds Scandal Lead in Election; Only 2 Unendorsed Candidates Lead in Polls
Only 10 of the 44 candidates who were involved in the Liberal Democratic Party’s political funds scandal are leading in the polls for the upcoming ...
October 17, 2024
General News Suspected Unexploded Bomb Found at Building Demolition Site in Central Nagoya
NAGOYA — A suspicious object, possibly an unexploded bomb, was found at a construction site in the Marunouchi district of Naka Ward, Nagoya City, a...
October 17, 2024
LATEST NEWS
Israel Says It Has Killed Hamas Leader Yahya Sinwar in Gaza
JERUSALEM (AP) — Israeli forces in Gaza killed Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar, a chief architect...
October 18, 2024
Norway Police: ‘Russian Spy’ Whale Likely Died of Infection
OSLO (AFP-Jiji) — A beluga whale found dead in Norway in August, suspected by some of being ...
October 17, 2024
The Japan News / Weekly Edition (10/18-10/24)
Our weekly ePaper presents the most noteworthy recent topics in an exciting, readable format. V...
October 17, 2024
AI Research: Nobel Prizes Have Entered A New Era
Artificial intelligence research dominated the science sector of this year’s Nobel prizes. T...
October 17, 2024
LDP Expected to Lose Proportional Representation Seats; ‘Politics and Money’ Issues Likely Influencing Voters
The Liberal Democratic Party is expected to lose seats in proportional representation segmen...
October 17, 2024-
China’s Military Drills: Threatening Taiwan with Military Force Is Unacceptable
If China thinks continued military threats and psychological intimidation can force Taiwan i...
October 17, 2024 
Japan’s Ruling Parties Likely to Keep Majority, Says Yomiuri Survey; CDPJ on Track to Pick Up Seats
The ruling parties appear on track to secure a majority in the upcoming House of Representat...
October 17, 2024
POPULAR ARTICLES
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JICA Employee Suspected of Leaking Info on ODA Project in Manila; Bidding for Railway Renovation May Have Been Impacted
Yomiuri Shimbun file photoThe Metro Rail Transit Line 3, whose rehabilitation project is s...
October 16, 2024 -
Asukayama Monorail in Tokyo: Free to Ride!
This is a short video of the Asukayama Monorail. It runs between just outside the centr...
October 11, 2024 -
China Struggles to Develop Passenger Jet to Rival Boeing, Airbus; Russian Cooperation Falls
BEIJING — China is developing a new passenger jet, C929, following the launch of its do...
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‘Doraemon’ Voice Actress Nobuyo Oyama Dies at 90; Also Voiced Katsuo in Anime ‘Sazae-san’ (UPDATE 1)
Voice actress Nobuyo Oyama, known for providing the voice of the popular anime characte...
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China Spokesperson Avoids Commenting on Hidankyo’s Nobel Prize; Claims Country Holds Antinuclear Stance
BEIJING — China has continued to avoid commenting on the recent awarding of the Nobel P...
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Japan’s Nihon Hidankyo Wins Nobel Peace Prize; Hibakusha Group Campaigns against Nuclear Weapons (UPDATE 3)
Nihon Hidankyo, or Japan Confederation of A- and H-Bomb Sufferers Organizations, has wo...
October 11, 2024 -
Japanese Automakers Team Up on Software Development; Aim to Compete with U.S., China in SDV Market
Three major Japanese automobile manufacturers, Toyota Motor Corp., Honda Motor Co. and ...
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Kawasaki Heavy Commemorates Delivery of 5,000th Railcar in U.S.; 40% of Railcars Used in N.Y. are from Kawasaki Heavy
NEW YORK — Kawasaki Heavy Industries, Ltd. commemorated the delivery of its 5,000th rai...
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ASEAN Meetings: Work to Deepen Cooperation Based on Trust
Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba has expressed his intention to prioritize Japan’s existin...
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Low-Latitude Aurora Observed in Hokkaido; Influenced by Increased Solar Activity
SAPPORO — A low-latitude aurora was observed in Hokkaido early Friday morning, turning ...
October 11, 2024
SOCIETY
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Bus Carrying Japanese Tourists Overturns in Turkey
Istanbul (Jiji Press)—A bus carrying 20 Japanese tourists and a guide overturned on a major road in Afyonkarahisar, western Turkey, on Thursday.
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October 18, 2024 
Suspected Unexploded Bomb Found at Building Demolition Site in Central Nagoya
NAGOYA — A suspicious object, possibly an unexploded bomb, was found at a construction ...
October 17, 2024
Popular Children’s Book Author Rieko Nakagawa Dies at 89; ‘Guri and Gura’ Series Loved for Stories About Twin Mice (Update 1)
Rieko Nakagawa, a famous author of children’s books such as the “Guri to Gura” (“Guri a...
October 17, 2024
Toshiyuki Nishida Dies at 76; Actor and Singer Was Known for Role in ‘Tsuribaka Nisshi’ Films (Update2)
Actor Toshiyuki Nishida, known for roles including Hama-chan in the “Tsuribaka Nisshi” ...
October 17, 2024
Japan’s Nobel Peace Prize Laureate Group Hidankyo Prepares to Give Lecture; Receives Invitation to December Award Ceremony in Oslo
This year’s Nobel Peace Prize laureate, Nihon Hidankyo, or the Japan Confederation of A...
October 17, 2024
IMPERIAL FAMILY
Paris Gold Medalists to Be Among Invitees to Imperial Garden Party; Mutton Barbecue to Make Post-Pandemic Return
Gold-medal winning athletes at the Paris Olympics will be among those invited to the autumn Imperial garden party to be held on Oct. 30 at the Akasaka Imperial Gardens in Motoakasaka, Tokyo, accord...
October 16, 2024-
Princess Kako Attends Closing Ceremony of Japan Games in Saga; First Event Since Name Changed from ‘National Sports Festival’
The 78th Japan Games, formerly the National Sports Festival, ended on Tuesday in Saga Prefec...
October 16, 2024
Japan’s Emperor, Empress Attend Opening Ceremony of National Cultural Festival in Gifu; Emperor Expresses Sympathy for Victims of Recent Disasters in Noto Peninsula
GIFU — The Emperor and Empress attended the opening ceremony of the 39th National Cultural F...
October 15, 2024
Japan’s Empress Emerita Leaves Hospital
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — Japan’s Empress Emerita left hospital Sunday afternoon after treatment ...
October 13, 2024
Japan’s Empress Emerita Recovering from Right Thigh Surgery; Said to Be Feeling Less Pain in Injured Leg
The rehabilitation process of the Empress Emerita, who recently had surgery on the upper por...
October 12, 2024
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YOMIURI EDITORIAL
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AI Research: Nobel Prizes Have Entered A New Era
Artificial intelligence research dominated the science sector of this year’s Nobel prizes. T...
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China’s Military Drills: Threatening Taiwan with Military Force Is Unacceptable
If China thinks continued military threats and psychological intimidation can force Taiwan i...
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Newspaper Week: Disinformation Creates A Crisis for Democracy
With the advancement of digital technology, information that is difficult to discern as true...
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Official Start of Lower House Election Campaign: Determine Which Political Parties Are Worthy of Trust
Amidst a mountain of domestic and international challenges, an important election has begun ...
October 16, 2024 -
Lower House Campaign Starts: Parties Must Debate Policies for Overcoming Difficult Problems / Chance for Voters to Determine Japan’s Future
The international situation is drastically changing and there are countless domestic issues ...
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ASEAN Meetings: Work to Deepen Cooperation Based on Trust
Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba has expressed his intention to prioritize Japan’s existing coo...
October 13, 2024
POLITICS
Japan’s PM Ishiba Meets with Families of N. Korea Abductees; Representative of Abductee Group Opposes PM’s Plan to Set Up Liaison Office
Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba met with the families of Japanese nationals abducted by North Korea and vowed Thursday to find an early resolution to...
October 17, 2024-
LDP Expected to Lose Proportional Representation Seats; ‘Politics and Money’ Issues Likely Influencing Voters
The Liberal Democratic Party is expected to lose seats in proportional representation segments of the upcoming House of Representatives election, a...
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Japan’s Ruling Parties Likely to Keep Majority, Says Yomiuri Survey; CDPJ on Track to Pick Up Seats
The ruling parties appear on track to secure a majority in the upcoming House of Representatives election, while some opposition parties could gain...
October 17, 2024
LDP’s Expected Ishiba Honeymoon Appears To Be A Dud; Little Electoral Boost Seen From New Cabinet In Poll
The latest nationwide opinion survey on the early stage of the House of Representatives elec...
October 17, 2024
Ishiba Makes Ritual Offering at Yasukuni Shrine
Tokyo, Oct. 17 (Jiji Press)—Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba made a ritual “masakaki” ...
October 17, 2024
Few 2-Horse Races in Japan’s Upcoming Lower House Election; Opposition Parties Fail to Join Forces Against Ruling LDP
Voters are seeing few head-to-head races between ruling and opposition parties in the upcomi...
October 17, 2024
BUSINESS
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Japanese Automakers Team Up on Software Development; Aim to Compete with U.S., China in SDV Market
Three major Japanese automobile manufacturers, Toyota Motor Corp., Honda Motor Co. and Nissan Motor Co., have reached an agreement to promote colla...
October 16, 2024 
Foreign Visitors to Japan Hit Record High for Sept.
Tokyo, Oct. 16 (Jiji Press)—The estimated number of foreign visitors to Japan in September grew 31.5 pct from a year before to 2,872,200, a record ...
October 16, 2024-
China Struggles to Develop Passenger Jet to Rival Boeing, Airbus; Russian Cooperation Falls
BEIJING — China is developing a new passenger jet, C929, following the launch of its domestic narrowbody passenger jet C919 last spring, in the hop...
October 13, 2024
Kawasaki Heavy Commemorates Delivery of 5,000th Railcar in U.S.; 40% of Railcars Used in N.Y. are from Kawasaki Heavy
NEW YORK — Kawasaki Heavy Industries, Ltd. commemorated the delivery of its 5,000th railcar ...
October 12, 2024
Fast Retailing’s Revenue Tops ¥3 Tril. for 1st Time; Uniqlo Boosts Parent Company’s Performance Despite China Struggles
Major casual clothing chain operator Fast Retailing Co. has posted its highest-ever annual g...
October 11, 2024
Japanese LCC Zipair to Fly to Houston from March Next Year
Narita, Chiba Pref. (Jiji Press)—Zipair Tokyo said Thursday the low-cost carrier will launch...
October 10, 2024
3 Major Gyudon Beef Bowl Chains Slash Price of Popular Dish to Less Than ¥400; Aim to Attract Customers Turned Away by Price Hikes
Three major gyudon beef bowl chains have started offering discounts on regular-sized bowls, ...
October 10, 2024
WORLD
China Spokesperson Avoids Commenting on Hidankyo’s Nobel Prize; Claims Country Holds Antinuclear Stance
BEIJING — China has continued to avoid commenting on the recent awarding of the Nobel Peace ...
October 15, 2024
China Launches War Games around Taiwan, Drawing Anger in Taipei, Concern from Washington
TAIPEI (Reuters) — China's military launched a new round of war games near Taiwan on Monday,...
October 14, 2024
Japanese School in Shenzhen Resumes In-person Classes from Monday after Fatal Stabbing
A Japanese school in Shenzhen decided to resume in-person classes on Monday about a month af...
October 14, 2024
Chinese Mainstream Media Silent on Nobel Peace Prize for Hidankyo as Xi’s Government Pushes Nuclear Expansion
BEIJING — Chinese mainstream media have remained silent on the news that Nihon Hidankyo, or ...
October 13, 2024
Ex-DPRK Diplomat Criticizes Pyongyang Over Nuclear Program; Defector Says North Koreans Resent Leader’s Luxurious Life
SEOUL — A former North Korean diplomat who defected to South Korea last November has sharply...
October 9, 2024
G7 Leaders Condemn Iran’s Attack against Israel
WASHINGTON (Jiji Press) — Leaders of the Group of Seven major democracies condemned on Thurs...
October 4, 2024
NEWS SERVICES
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Israel Says It Has Killed Hamas Leader Yahya Sinwar in Gaza
JERUSALEM (AP) — Israeli forces in Gaza killed Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar, a chief architect of last year's attack on Israel that sparked the war, ...
October 18, 2024 
Nikkei Closes Lower as Chip Stocks Drag, Investors Focus on Earnings (Update 1)
TOKYO, Oct 17 (Reuters) - Japan's Nikkei share average closed lower on Thursday, as chip stocks slid despite industry star TSMC reporting better-th...
October 17, 2024
J-Hope, Member of K-pop’s BTS, Finishes Military Service in South Korea
SEOUL (Reuters) - K-pop star J-Hope, a member of the boy band supergroup BTS, was discharged from South Korea's military on Thursday after 18 month...
October 17, 2024
Archdiocese of Los Angeles Agrees to Pay $880 Million to Victims of Clergy Sexual Abuse
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Archdiocese of Los Angeles has agreed to pay $880 million to victims ...
October 17, 2024
Monsoon Flooding Closes Schools and Offices in India’s Southern IT Hubs
CHENNAI, India (AP) — Schools, colleges and government offices were shut Wednesday in parts ...
October 17, 2024
Israel Dominates Election’s Final Stretch, An Issue Democrats Hoped Would Fade
President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris hoped the ongoing violence in the Middl...
October 17, 2024
‘Off the Charts’: How Trump Tariffs Would Shock U.S., World Economies
Former president Donald Trump is campaigning on the most significant increase in tariffs in ...
October 17, 2024
EDITORIAL & COLUMNS
Why Is BRICS Appealing To Southeast Asian Nations? Japan Must Keep Close to Its Neutral Neighbors
Are Thailand and Malaysia gravitating toward China and Russia? The two Southeast Asian natio...
October 12, 2024
Chance to Boost Economic Metabolism Finally Here
Let’s compare two economies with inflation rates of 2% and 0%. Which one is more vibrant? Th...
October 11, 2024
Bilateral Alliance Stronger than Ever, and More Necessary than Ever
After three years in command, I am convinced the U.S.-Japan Alliance has never been more cap...
October 7, 2024
Defense-oriented Ishiba Should Learn from Hatoyama’s Diplomatic Error
The LDP presidential election, in which a record nine candidates ran, ended with Shigeru Ish...
October 5, 2024
Ambassadors Skipping Peace Ceremony Showed Poor Form; People of Nagasaki Slighted In Pro-Israel Gesture
All six ambassadors to Japan from the Group of Seven nations, such as the United States and ...
October 2, 2024
Family Businesses Display Admirable Strengths, Awful Weaknesses
Several scandals have involved family-owned companies, including sexual assaults by the foun...
September 28, 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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Teuchi Mensai Kamei / Handmade Noodles with Essence of Sanuki Udon
The sound of noodles being cut echoed through the beautiful ramen shop. It was like background music while I waited for a bowl of ramen to be serve...
Chofu, Tokyo
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Marudebu Sohonten / Traditional Taste from 107-Year-Old Shop in Gifu City; One and Only Soy-Sauce Based Bowl Only ¥600
A ramen shop in downtown Gifu City has truly stood the test of time. Located in the central Japanese city’s Yanagase area, which found nationwide f...
Yanagase, Gifu
June 13, 2024
SPORTS
Shohei Ohtani Homers as the Dodgers Rout the Mets 8-0 for a 2-1 Lead in the NLCS
NEW YORK (AP) — Shohei Ohtani launched a three-run homer for the Los Angeles Dodgers that punctuated their 8-0 victory over the New York Mets in Ga...
October 17, 2024
Tom Brady’s Purchase of a Minority Stake in the Las Vegas Raiders Is Approved by NFL Team Owners
ATLANTA (AP) — Tom Brady has another new role in the NFL: owner.
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October 16, 2024
Sumo Scene / Oldest Tourney Attests to Long-Standing Connection to Shintoism
The sport of sumo, which holds such an eminent place in traditional Japanese culture, also has a strong connection to Shintoism.
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October 16, 2024
Shohei Ohtani and Francisco Lindor Leading the Way as Dodgers-Mets NLCS Shifts to NYC for Game 3 on Wednesd
NEW YORK (AP) — Everything starts with Shohei Ohtani and Francisco Lindor in this National L...
October 16, 2024
Shohei Ohtani Remains Hitless with the Bases Empty: Mets Stop Dodgers’ Scoreless Streak in 7-3 Win, Head to NY with NLCS Tied 1-1
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The New York Mets weren't sure what they were going to get with the Los A...
October 15, 2024
Australia Vow to ‘Flip Script’ with First Win in Japan
Defender Kye Rowles vowed Monday to “flip the script” as Australia look to win on Japanese s...
October 14, 2024
Hanshin Tigers Names Former Reliever Kyuji Fujikawa Manager of Team
Kyuji Fujikawa, a former Hanshin Tigers relief pitcher, was appointed the team’s manager on ...
October 14, 2024
SCIENCE & NATURE
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Electric Oranges? Japan’s Researchers Test Device to Generate Power from Mikan Mandarin Fields
YAWATAHAMA, Ehime — Shikoku Electric Power Co. and researchers from the Tokyo University of Agriculture and Technology and other organizations have...
October 18, 2024 
Norway Police: ‘Russian Spy’ Whale Likely Died of Infection
OSLO (AFP-Jiji) — A beluga whale found dead in Norway in August, suspected by some of being a Russian spy, probably died of an infection and not gu...
October 17, 2024
Oldest-known Birds of Prey Lived alongside T. Rex in North America
WASHINGTON (Reuters) — In western North America during the twilight of the dinosaur age, the unquestioned ruler was Tyrannosaurus rex, one of the l...
October 17, 2024
Manchester Opens Doors to $2.3 Billion Sci-tech Innovation District
MANCHESTER (Reuters) — The city of Manchester on Sept. 27 opened the first phase of a £1.7 b...
October 17, 2024
Population of 16 Familiar Bird Species in Sharp Decline in Japan; Azure-Winged Magpie Experiencing 14.1％ Rate of Decline
A sharp decline in the number of familiar bird species, including sparrows and Japanese wagt...
October 15, 2024
Low-Latitude Aurora Observed in Hokkaido; Influenced by Increased Solar Activity
SAPPORO — A low-latitude aurora was observed in Hokkaido early Friday morning, turning the n...
October 11, 2024
Scientists Explain 2 Rivers Cause Mt. Everest’s Anomalous Growth
Mt. Everest is Earth’s tallest mountain — towering 8.85 kilometers above sea level — and is ...
October 10, 2024
CULTURE
More Attention Sought for Creators of Atomic Bomb Paintings; ‘Hiroshima Panels’ Exhibited Around Japan and in 20 Countries
KAWAGOE, Saitama — Hopes are rising that more attention will be paid to a couple who created...
October 14, 2024
German-made Radiometers Sold as Interior Design Items at Antique Store in Kisarazu, Chiba Pref.
Glass spheres with four small blades inside line Kanedaya Lichtmuhle, an antique store in Ki...
October 11, 2024
‘Call Me Dragon’ Actor Yasuaki Kurata Still Kicking, Shares Old Memories from Filming
Action movie star Yasuaki Kurata, who has appeared in many Hong Kong kung fu films, was the ...
October 11, 2024
European Literary Festival Held Across Tokyo; Poets, Novelists, Translators to Meet The Public
Thirteen-year-old Jamie, protagonist of the Booker Prize-nominated novel “How to Build a Boa...
October 11, 2024
Yomiuri Nippon Symphony Orchestra from Japan Set to Tour 8 European Cities; Principal Conductor Sebastian Weigle ‘Excited’ to Perform in Birthplace
The Yomiuri Nippon Symphony Orchestra (YNSO) will tour eight cities in Europe from Sunday th...
October 10, 2024
Contemporary Artwork Exhibited at Dazaifu Shrine
DAZAIFU, Fukuoka — More than 10 million people a year make the trip to Dazaifu Tenmangu, a s...
October 8, 2024
NEWS WITH VIDEO
Mt. Kurikoma, in Japan’s Tohoku Region, Boasts Beautiful Autumn Leaves
October 16, 2024
Sauna Bus Helps Users Refresh their Bodies, Minds; City Buses Reborn as Mobile Saunas
October 11, 2024
Shinkansen Trains Featuring Disney Characters Begin Operating; Will Run on Tohoku-Hokkaido Line until June Next Year
October 10, 2024
Helicopter Believed to be U.S. Navy’s Makes Emergency Landing on Beach in Chigasaki, Kanagawa Pref.
October 10, 2024
Heirs to Kyoto Talent / Japanese Candlemaker Brightens Future by Traditional Flame
October 5, 2024
FEATURES
DELICIOUS
Tokyo’s ‘Secret’ Restaurants Popular with Customers for Their Mystique; Members-Only Eateries Offer a Different Atmosphere
October 13, 2024Different Textures Add Spice to Stir-Fried Liver and Nira Garlic Chives
October 13, 2024Okura Tokyo Hotel Unveils New Christmas Cakes and Bread; Holiday Offerings Include Mont Blanc Dessert, Stollen
October 8, 2024Packaged Rice Serves Up Instantly Delicious Meals
October 6, 2024
JAPAN IN FOCUS
Yokohama Lighthouse Safely Guiding Ships for 130 Years; Oldest Existing Lighthouse in Tokyo Bay
October 15, 2024Fukui: Hokuriku Shinkansen Up-And-Coming as ‘Detour’ Route as Tokaido Shinkansen Alternative
October 14, 2024Cutting of Deer Antlers Performed in Nara; Edo Period Ritual Practiced for Peaceful Coexistence
October 13, 2024Nagasaki: Ceremony for Victims of Korean Jeju Massacre Held on Tsushima
October 13, 2024
TRAVEL SPOTS
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Mt. Kurikoma, in Japan’s Tohoku Region, Boasts Beautiful Autumn Leaves
October 16, 2024 Emperor Meiji’s Train Car Open to Public; Entry Allowed for 1st Time in 6 Years
October 14, 2024Miyazaki: Annual Health Checks Conducted on Wild Horses on Cape; About 100 of National Treasure Treated
October 13, 2024Tokushima: Electric Scooters May Help Tourists Get Around ‘Water City’
October 13, 2024
TROUBLESHOOTER
I’m in My 80s And Recently Feel My Family Treating Me More Coldly
October 13, 2024I’m Worried about My 35-Year-Old jobless Son, His Future as We All Get Old
October 13, 2024What My Mother-in-Law Said Still Haunts Me
October 6, 2024Happy Job-Hopper Wonders if She Should Become Regular Worker, Head Toward Career Path for Stable Future
October 6, 2024
