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Politics & Government Japan’s LDP Calls For Ending Political Activity Expense Funds; Seeks To Coordinate Reform Proposal With Opposition
The Liberal Democratic Party plans to propose the abolition of political activity funds that are given to individual lawmakers by parties, accordin...
November 20, 2024
General News Director, Chef at Tokyo French Restaurant Each Get Order from French Government; Contributions to Exchange of Food Culture Recognized
Two French nationals working at Tour d’Argent Tokyo, a French restaurant in Japan’s capital, each received an order of merit from the French govern...
November 20, 2024
General News Earthquake Hits Northern Japan’s Aomori Prefecture; No Tsunami Expected
An earthquake struck Aomori Prefecture on Wednesday around 3:40 p.m., measuring four on the seven-level Japanese seismic intensity scale. No tsunam...
November 20, 2024
Reuters Japan’s Nikkei Stock Average Slips as Jitters Set in before Nvidia Results (UPDATE 1)
TOKYO (Reuters) - Japan’s Nikkei share average fell on Wednesday as caution set in ahead of U.S. AI darling Nvidia’s results and outlook later in t...
November 20, 2024
Reuters Kadokawa Shares Surge after News of Sony Acquisition Talks
TOKYO (Reuters) - Kadokawa’s shares closed up 16% in Tokyo on Wednesday, a day after Reuters reported Sony was in talks to acquire the publishing, ...
November 20, 2024
Reuters Biden Approves Anti-Personnel Mines for Ukraine, US Official Says
President Joe Biden has approved provision of anti-personnel land mines to Ukraine, a U.S. official told Reuters, a step that could help slow Russi...
November 20, 2024
LATEST NEWS
Scientists Say World’s Largest Coral Found near Solomon Islands
SYDNEY (AFP-Jiji) — Scientists say they have found the world’s largest coral near the Pacifi...
November 20, 2024
Far Side of the Moon Once Had Erupting Volcanoes Too
NEW YORK (AP) — Volcanoes were erupting on the mysterious far side of the moon billions of y...
November 20, 2024
Trump Selects Howard Lutnick, Wall Street CEO, as Commerce Secretary
President-elect Donald Trump has tapped investment banker Howard Lutnick as his next commerc...
November 20, 2024
Biden Approves Antipersonnel Mines for Ukraine, Undoing His Own Policy
President Joe Biden has authorized the provision of antipersonnel land mines to Ukraine, two...
November 20, 2024
DEA Faces Legal Challenge as Uncertainty Clouds Plan to Reclassify Marijuana
As the federal government considers loosening restrictions on marijuana, the Drug Enforcemen...
November 20, 2024
Trump Ignores Transition Rules. It’s a ‘Hostile Takeover,’ Ally Says.
A thousand miles from the austere buildings where Washington runs, Donald Trump’s transition...
November 20, 2024
Pentagon misstated how Special Operations troops died off Cyprus last year
A secretive U.S. Army helicopter unit sent to the Mediterranean last year in response to Ham...
November 20, 2024
POPULAR ARTICLES
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Malaysia Growing in Popularity as Destination for Studying Abroad; British-style Education Available at Low Cost
Malaysia is becoming a popular destination among high school students who aim to study ...
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Japan’s Economy Expands Annualised 0.9％ in Q3 on Tepid Capex
TOKYO (Reuters) — Japan's economy expanded by an annualised 0.9% over the July-Septembe...
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Russian Methane Emissions ‘Greater Than It Reported’; Japanese Satellite Detected Higher Levels In 2009-20
BAKU — Russia’s annual methane emissions were 2.4 times greater than the country report...
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Ministry Eyes Improving Night-School Japanese Lessons; Aim Is To Help Foreigners Complete Junior High School
The education ministry aims to make new guidelines, starting next fiscal year, for teac...
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Picky Protection Rules Hamper Swiss Mushrooming Craze
LES MOSSES, Switzerland (AFP-Jiji) — After suffocating COVID-19 restrictions, many embr...
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APEC Leaders Vow to Maintain Free Trade System
Lima, Peru (Jiji Press)—Leaders of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum on Satur...
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BOJ Policy Normalization to Support Long-Term Growth: Ueda
Nagoya (Jiji Press)—Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda on Monday said that monetary poli...
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Freelance Law: Create Environment to Work with Peace of Mind
A new law to protect freelance workers who do not belong to any organization came into ...
November 17, 2024 -
New R&D Drone Facility in Tokyo to Change Logistics; MFLP/LOGIFRONT Tokyo Itabashi Aims to Solve
A gigantic logistics facility housing a research and development center for next-generatio...
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Telma Founder Terumasa Nakajima Expresses Warmth Through Handwork; Enjoys Using Japanese Techniques to Create Garments
This September, Tokyo Fashion Week spring/summer 2025 opened with the debut of the late...
November 15, 2024
SOCIETY
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Earthquake Hits Northern Japan’s Aomori Prefecture; No Tsunami Expected
An earthquake struck Aomori Prefecture on Wednesday around 3:40 p.m., measuring four on the seven-level Japanese seismic intensity scale. No tsunami is expected by the earthquak...
November 20, 2024 
Japanese Actor Shohei Hino Dies at 75
Actor Shohei Hino died on Nov. 14, according to sources. He was 75. Hino was a well-kno...
November 20, 2024
Director, Chef at Tokyo French Restaurant Each Get Order from French Government; Contributions to Exchange of Food Culture Recognized
Two French nationals working at Tour d’Argent Tokyo, a French restaurant in Japan’s cap...
November 20, 2024
Mt. Fuji Climbers to be Charged Fee even from Shizuoka Pref.; Between ¥3,000 – ¥5,000 from Next Summer
SHIZUOKA — Shizuoka Prefecture plans to charge a toll of between ¥3,000 and ¥5,000 per ...
November 19, 2024
Japan’s 1st Case of Lumpy Skin Disease Detected at Fukuoka Cattle Farm; Dozens More Infected Cattle Found at Other Farms in Same City
FUKUOKA — The nation’s first confirmed case of lumpy skin disease, an infectious diseas...
November 19, 2024
IMPERIAL FAMILY
Traditional Rituals Held for Late Princess Yuriko of Japan
Traditional ceremonies were held Saturday evening for the late Princess Yuriko at Prince Mikasa’s residence in Minato Ward, Tokyo.
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November 17, 2024-
Mourners Begin Signing Condolence Books for Princess Yuriko; Visitors Lining Up at Akasaka Estate to Pay Respects
General mourners began signing condolence books on Saturday for Princess Yuriko, who had pas...
November 16, 2024
Princess Yuriko Part of Imperial Family for 83 Years;Witness to History Lived With Dignity, Elegance
Princess Yuriko spent 83 years of her life as a member of the Imperial family after marrying...
November 16, 2024
Princess Yuriko, Widow of Emperor Showa’s Brother, passes away at 101; Imperial Family Now Has 16 Members (Update 2)
Princess Yuriko, who was the oldest living member of the Imperial family, passed away at a T...
November 15, 2024
Japan’s Princess Yuriko Dies at 101
Princess Yuriko, the oldest living member of the Imperial family died. She was 101.
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November 15, 2024
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YOMIURI EDITORIAL
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Annual Income Thresholds: Discuss Tax And Social Security Together
Many people hold back on increasing their working hours because if their income increases, t...
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Increase in ‘Unclaimed Bodies’: Is It Sufficient to Leave Measures up to Local Govts?
The number of “unclaimed bodies” that have no one to retrieve them after death is increasing...
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Hyogo Gubernatorial Election: Information of Unknown Authenticity Has Spread
The will of the people as expressed in elections, which are the basis of democracy, must be ...
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GDP Increase: Make Urgent Preparations for Future Risks
The Japanese economy is slowly recovering, but the risks ahead are increasing. The governmen...
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Mediating Mergers and Acquisitions: Create Environment for SMEs to Conduct Transactions with Peace of Mind
More and more small and midsize enterprises (SMEs) have gone out of business due to a severe...
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APEC Meeting: Can Ishiba Fulfill Heavy Responsibilities of Summit Diplomacy?
Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba can be said to have managed his meetings with the leaders of w...
November 18, 2024
POLITICS
Japan Prime Minister Eager to Build Relations with Trump, Pledges to Speed Revision of Political Funds Control Law
RIO DE JANEIRO — Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba expressed his willingness to build a relationship with U.S. President-elect Donald Trump at a press ...
November 20, 2024
Hard-to-Verify Information Spread during Hyogo Election Campaign; Contributed to Result in Saito’s Reelection
The spread of hard-to-verify information on social media contributed to Motohiko Saito’s successful reelection campaign in the Hyogo Prefecture gub...
November 19, 2024
Japan, U.K. Leaders Agree to Establish Economic 2+2 Meetings; Next-Generation Fighter Development Also Discussed
RIO DE JANEIRO — Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba and U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer agreed to establish a new framework for an economic “two-plus-t...
November 19, 2024
News in Pictures / Meets World Leaders on His Trip to South America, Hoping to Demonstrate His Diplomatic Chops
Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba departed for his tour of Peru and Brazil on Thursday after bei...
November 19, 2024
Govt To Conduct Geothermal Excavation Surveys; Promising Renewable Power Source Is Costly to Develop
Aiming to expand the generation and use of renewable energy, the economy ministry will launc...
November 19, 2024
Environment Minister Keiichiro Asao: Japan Will Accelerate Efforts Toward Ambitious Greenhouse Gas Reduction Targets; Assistance to Developing Countries is Vital Issue
BAKU — Environment Minister Keiichiro Asao, at a ministerial meeting of the 29th Conference ...
November 19, 2024
BUSINESS
Netflix to Boost Production of Japanese Titles, as Subscribers Skyrocket in Asia
NEW YORK — Netflix Inc. intends to boost production of Japanese content, including anime, an executive for the major U.S. video streaming giant has...
November 21, 2024
Tokyo Metro, Sumitomo Corp. to Join Operator of London’s ‘Elizabeth Line’ through 7-Year Contract
LONDON – A Joint Venture, which comprises Tokyo Metro Co., Sumitomo Corp. and a major U.K. passenger transport provider, will be entrusted to opera...
November 20, 2024
Customer Service by Remotely Operated Avatars Gaining Popularity; Practice Allows for Work by Part-Timers, Home-Bound People
Customer service using remotely operated avatars is becoming more common in businesses such as convenience stores and online insurance consultation...
November 20, 2024
Rakuten Launches Unmanned Delivery Service in Tokyo; Robot Brings Goods to 62 Locations in Chuo Ward
Rakuten Group Inc. has started an unmanned delivery service in several areas in and around t...
November 20, 2024
BOJ Policy Normalization to Support Long-Term Growth: Ueda
Nagoya (Jiji Press)—Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda on Monday said that monetary policy no...
November 18, 2024
Canon, Imagica Group Release VR Footage Simulating Space Travel; Footage Taken from Stratosphere
Canon Inc. and Imagica Group Inc., a major video production company, have released VR footag...
November 18, 2024
Japan’s Economy Expands Annualised 0.9％ in Q3 on Tepid Capex
TOKYO (Reuters) — Japan's economy expanded by an annualised 0.9% over the July-September qua...
November 15, 2024
WORLD
PM Ishiba Visits Fujimori’s Grave in Lima, Getting His Wish
LIMA — Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba visited the grave of former Peruvian President Alberto ...
November 18, 2024
APEC Leaders Vow to Maintain Free Trade System
Lima, Peru (Jiji Press)—Leaders of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum on Saturday r...
November 17, 2024
Ishiba, Xi Reaffirm Strategic Mutually Beneficial Relationship; China’s Resumption of Imports of Japanese Marine Products Affirmed
LIMA — Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba met with Chinese President Xi Jinping on Friday in Lima...
November 16, 2024
Japanese Foreign Minister Takeshi Iwaya Visits Ukraine; Plans to Discuss War Situation with Counterpart
KYIV — Foreign Minister Takeshi Iwaya arrived in Ukraine to hold talks with his counterpart,...
November 16, 2024
Japan, U.S., ROK to Set up Trilateral Secretariat to Ensure Cooperation; Ishiba, Biden Affirm Commitment to Alliance
LIMA — The leaders of Japan, the United States and South Korea agreed on Friday to set up a ...
November 16, 2024
Russian Methane Emissions ‘Greater Than It Reported’; Japanese Satellite Detected Higher Levels In 2009-20
BAKU — Russia’s annual methane emissions were 2.4 times greater than the country reported, J...
November 14, 2024
NEWS SERVICES
Trump Selects Howard Lutnick, Wall Street CEO, as Commerce Secretary
President-elect Donald Trump has tapped investment banker Howard Lutnick as his next commerce secretary.
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November 20, 2024
Biden Approves Antipersonnel Mines for Ukraine, Undoing His Own Policy
President Joe Biden has authorized the provision of antipersonnel land mines to Ukraine, two U.S. officials said, a step that will bolster Kyiv’s d...
November 20, 2024
DEA Faces Legal Challenge as Uncertainty Clouds Plan to Reclassify Marijuana
As the federal government considers loosening restrictions on marijuana, the Drug Enforcement Administration is scheduled to convene a court hearin...
November 20, 2024
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Trump Ignores Transition Rules. It’s a ‘Hostile Takeover,’ Ally Says.
A thousand miles from the austere buildings where Washington runs, Donald Trump’s transition...
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Pentagon misstated how Special Operations troops died off Cyprus last year
A secretive U.S. Army helicopter unit sent to the Mediterranean last year in response to Ham...
November 20, 2024 
Kadokawa Shares Surge after News of Sony Acquisition Talks
TOKYO (Reuters) - Kadokawa’s shares closed up 16% in Tokyo on Wednesday, a day after Reuters...
November 20, 2024
Biden Approves Anti-Personnel Mines for Ukraine, US Official Says
President Joe Biden has approved provision of anti-personnel land mines to Ukraine, a U.S. o...
November 20, 2024
EDITORIAL & COLUMNS
LDP Faces Struggle To Survive As Minority Ruling Party; Ishiba Must Woo Opposition To Get Anything Done
The Japanese people punished the Liberal Democratic Party for its political funds scandals i...
November 16, 2024
Polish Ambassador To Japan Reflects On Independence; In 1918 Poland Became Free From Russia, Other Empires
As silence fell over Europe’s trenches and battlefields on the 11th of November in 1918, Wor...
November 13, 2024
Revisiting Crichton’s ‘Rising Sun’ Shows A Changed World; Once Rivals, Japan and U.S. Now Face China Together
Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba inaugurated his Cabinet last month, and U.S. President-elect D...
November 9, 2024
Why is an exit from deflation needed amid inflation?
This autumn, while the summer heat lingered, the political sphere of the nation began to mov...
November 8, 2024
Japan’s Weakened New Leader Faces Challenges Abroad; PM Ishiba Has A Tricky ‘Month of Diplomacy’ Ahead
Japan’s foreign policy faces trying times. Amid an increasingly uncertain international situ...
November 2, 2024
‘Social education’ Boosts Local Social Infrastructure;Lives Enriched By Participation In Shared Projects
Even after graduating from school and entering the workforce, people can continue to learn. ...
October 26, 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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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
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YUJI Ramen TOKYO / Ramen Shop’s Unique ‘Tunakotsu’ Broth Made from Tuna Bones is Popular for its Rich, Light Taste
It is common for ramen to be served with “tonkotsu” broth, which is made from pig bones. But YUJI Ramen TOKYO, located in Kiyosumi, Tokyo, offers s...
Kiyosumi-Shirakawa
October 25, 2024
SPORTS
Ichiro Suzuki and CC Sabathia among 14 newcomers on baseball Hall of Fame ballot. Wagner tops holdovers
COOPERSTOWN, N.Y. (AP) — Outfielder Ichiro Suzuki and pitcher CC Sabathia are among 14 new candidates on the Hall of Fame ballot released Monday, j...
November 19, 2024
Major Leaguer Yusei Kikuchi Builds Indoor Baseball Facility in Home Prefecture; Star Gives Back to Hometown
HANAMAKI, Iwate — An indoor baseball facility where locals can practice their skills opened in Hanamaki, Iwate Prefecture, on Sunday, with its fund...
November 19, 2024
Japan’s Yuma Kagiyama, Hana Yoshida Sweep Gold in Finland GP
Japanese figure skaters Yuma Kagiyama and Hana Yoshida swept to men’s and women’s gold in the Finland Grand Prix on Saturday to qualify for next mo...
November 17, 2024
Tokyo Deaflympics Unveil Medals; Origami Crane Symbolizing Hope Featured
The medals that will be awarded in the Tokyo 2025 Deaflympics, an international sports event...
November 16, 2024
Shohei Ohtani Receives NL Hank Aaron Award, Edgar Martinez Outstanding Designated Hitter Award (UPDATE1)
Shohei Ohtani and Chris Sale, who are expected to receive bigger prizes next week, were amon...
November 15, 2024
Shohei Ohtani’s 50-50 Home Run Ball Displayed in Taipei Skyscraper; Record Setting Ball is Exhibited on 89th Floor of Taipei 101
TAIPEI — Los Angeles Dodgers star player Shohei Ohtani’s 50th home run ball of the 2024 base...
November 14, 2024
Sumo Scene / The Eyes at the Side of the Ring That Help Get Calls Right
As the current crop of wrestlers puts it all on the line in the ring, you will find a number...
November 13, 2024
SCIENCE & NATURE
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Scientists Say World’s Largest Coral Found near Solomon Islands
SYDNEY (AFP-Jiji) — Scientists say they have found the world’s largest coral near the Pacific’s Solomon Islands, announcing Nov. 14 a major discove...
November 20, 2024 
Far Side of the Moon Once Had Erupting Volcanoes Too
NEW YORK (AP) — Volcanoes were erupting on the mysterious far side of the moon billions of years ago just like on the side that we can see, new res...
November 20, 2024
Over 300 Japan Firms to be Target of Govt’s CO2 Emissions Trading Scheme; Nearly 60％ of Japan’s Emissions Come from Firms Targeted in Scheme
The Economy, Trade and Industry Ministry plans to mandate companies that emit 100,000 tons or more of carbon dioxide per year in Japan to be a part...
November 20, 2024
California Researchers Discover Mysterious New Sea Slug
MONTEREY, Calif. (AP) — More than two decades after spotting a mysterious, gelatinous, biolu...
November 20, 2024
Fugaku Ranked 6th For Speed Among World Supercomputers; U.S. Systems Sweep Top 4 in Twice-Yearly Assessment
The Fugaku supercomputer placed sixth in the Top500 world rankings for computing speed, the ...
November 19, 2024
Japan to Establish Greenhouse Gas Information Center; Climate Change Measure Announced at COP29
BAKU — The National Institute for Environmental Studies plans to establish a new information...
November 19, 2024
Picky Protection Rules Hamper Swiss Mushrooming Craze
LES MOSSES, Switzerland (AFP-Jiji) — After suffocating COVID-19 restrictions, many embraced ...
November 15, 2024
CULTURE
Telma Founder Terumasa Nakajima Expresses Warmth Through Handwork; Enjoys Using Japanese Techniques to Create Garments
This September, Tokyo Fashion Week spring/summer 2025 opened with the debut of the latest st...
November 15, 2024
2 Stories Beautifully Merge in ‘Heavenly Delusion’
For a long time, I have been interested in Masakazu Ishiguro, a manga creator with a cult fo...
November 15, 2024
Takarazuka Revue Company’s School Removes ‘Good-Looks’ Application Requirement; This Year’s Acceptance Rate 1 in 12
TAKARAZUKA, Hyogo — Takarazuka Music School, where performers train for the all-female Takar...
November 10, 2024
Imperial Artistic Patronage Through the Ages at Tokyo Museum; Works of Legendary Calligraphers, Modern Artists
Stunning brush strokes, both for calligraphy and paintings, are on display alongside beautif...
November 10, 2024
Streaming Services Boost Anime Popularity Overseas; Former ‘Geeky’ Interest More Beloved Among Gen Z than 3 Major U.S. Sports
The value of media exported by Japan, such as films, anime and manga, rivals that of steel a...
November 8, 2024
Takatoleague: Local Superheroes Save the Day at Ikebukuro Festival
I served as the emcee at “Takatoleague,” an event featuring many regional superheroes, on th...
November 8, 2024
NEWS WITH VIDEO
Giant USJ Christmas Tree Lit Up for Final Year; Visitors Cheer for 10-Time World Record-Breaking 30 Meter Tree
November 20, 2024
Event Held to Mark 5,000th Day Since 2011 Great East Japan Earthquake; Locals, Families who Lost Loved Ones Gathered
November 17, 2024-
New R&D Drone Facility in Tokyo to Change Logistics; MFLP/LOGIFRONT Tokyo Itabashi Aims to Solve
November 17, 2024 
Japan, U.S., ROK Hold Joint Training; Nations Practice Combating Maritime, Aerial, Cyber Threats
November 15, 2024
Dried Persimmon Season Has Arrived, Bringing Curtains of Bright Orange
November 15, 2024
FEATURES
DELICIOUS
Crispy Spring Rolls with Fluffy Autumn Salmon, Mushrooms; Seasonal Recipe for Harvest Time, Inspired by Japan Flavors
November 17, 2024Japanese Alcohol Shoots for Overseas Market; Domestic Manufacturers Change Tactics, Develop New Products to Make a Splash Abroad
November 17, 2024Land-Based Seaweed Cultivation Methods Attracting Attention; Operators Use New Techniques to Preserve Traditional Japanese Nori Culture
November 11, 2024Japan Autumnal Favorite Fish Gets French Twist; Refreshing Umami of Sanma Saury, Vegetables Concentrated in Escabeche
November 3, 2024
JAPAN IN FOCUS
Japan’s Oldest Hippo ‘Zan’ Dies at 49; Had Been Popular Attraction at Sapporo Maruyama Zoo
November 20, 2024Junior High School Students Guide Visitors to Local Waterfall with English; Showing off English Guide Club Skills
November 20, 2024Former Vacation Home of ‘Japan’s Wine King’ Retains Its Old Glory; Kamiya’s Mansion Is A Monument to Taisho-Era Modernist Architecture
November 19, 2024Saga: Floats Parade through City in Karatsu Kunchi Autumn Festival; Annual Parade Has 400-Year History
November 18, 2024
TRAVEL SPOTS
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Giant USJ Christmas Tree Lit Up for Final Year; Visitors Cheer for 10-Time World Record-Breaking 30 Meter Tree
November 20, 2024 Tokyo Skytree Lit Up for Campaign to End Violence Against Women; Various Tourist Attractions Illuminated to Raise Awareness
November 13, 2024‘Donkey Kong Country’ to Open in Universal Studios Japan in December; New Area Will Expand ‘Super Nintendo World’ Section by 70％
November 12, 2024Next Zenkoji Temple Special Event ‘Gokaicho’ Set for 2027; Rare Chance to See Special Statue
November 11, 2024
TROUBLESHOOTER
As a Man in My Early 40s, Should I Look for a Spouse or Chase My Dreams?
November 17, 2024I Quit My Job to Focus on My Health, But Now I’m Full of Anxiety about the Future
November 17, 2024I’m Worried If I Can Rebuild My Life after Being Released from Prison
November 10, 2024I’m Concerned by Classmates Being Cyberbullied. What Should I Say?
November 10, 2024
