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Reuters Japan’s Nikkei Stock Average Ends Nearly Flat as Market Ponders Trump Tariff Threats (UPDATE 1)
TOKYO, Feb 10 (Reuters) - Japan's Nikkei share average edged down on Monday, as investors weighed fresh U.S. tariff risks and losses across Wall St...
February 10, 2025
Politics & Government Ishiba: Legal Details Need to be Hashed Out On U.S. Steel; Discussions Will Distinguish Between Acquisition, Investment
Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba said Monday that he expects legal work will be needed to clarify the distinction between investment and acquisition, ...
February 10, 2025
Politics & Government Japan Prime Minister Ishiba Says Trump May Visit Japan During 2025 Osaka-Kansai Expo
Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba said on a Japanese TV program Sunday that U.S. President Donald Trump may make an official visit to Japan during the ...
February 10, 2025
Politics & Government Ishiba Goes Against His Instincts to Laud Trump, Hoping It Will Reap Benefits for Japan
WASHINGTON — Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba offered lavish praise for U.S. President Donald Trump in their first face-to-face meeting on Friday, tak...
February 10, 2025
Travel Spots Candles Add Warmth to Snow Festival in Iwate Pref. Town; 16,000 Candles Lit for 1-Day Event
Candles warmly light up snow huts and cast fantastic silhouettes during the “Yukiakari in Nishiwaga” snow festival in Nishiwaga, Iwate Prefecture, ...
February 10, 2025
Science Health Ministry Introducing System to Assist with Organ Donations; Institutions Inexperienced in Brain-Dead Donations Get Help
The Health, Labor and Welfare Ministry this year started rolling out an online system to enable about 70 institutions with minimal experience in th...
February 10, 2025
LATEST NEWS
Japan-U.S. Summit: Alliance Enters Era of Contributing to the World / Work Together to Restore Peace
The international scene has been in turmoil. Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba is the second sta...
February 10, 2025
Japan Weather Bureau Says No Signs of El Nino, La Nina
TOKYO, Feb 10 (Reuters) - Japan's weather bureau said on Monday there were no clear indicati...
February 10, 2025
Trump Eyes Future Confrontation with China; Emphasizes Japan-U.S. Alliance in White House Meeting with Ishiba
WASHINGTON — U.S. President Donald Trump made clear his emphasis on the Japan-U.S. alliance ...
February 10, 2025
Chinese Marriages Slid by a Fifth in 2024, Further Fanning Birthrate Concerns
HONG KONG, Feb 10 (Reuters) - Marriages in China dropped by a fifth last year despite manifo...
February 10, 2025
Eagles Deny the Chiefs a Super Bowl Three-Peat with Dominant Defense in 40-22 Rout
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Cooper DeJean, Josh Sweat and the Philadelphia Eagles’ ferocious defense ...
February 10, 2025
Japan’s Current Account Surplus Hits Record High in 2024
Tokyo (Jiji Press)—Japan’s current account surplus hit a record high in 2024 mainly because ...
February 10, 2025
Sinkhole Disaster Boost Sales of Water-Saving Products; Saitama Residents Asked to Lessen Use of Sewer System
In the 12 cities and towns where the Saitama prefectural government has called on people to ...
February 10, 2025
POPULAR ARTICLES
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ANA, JAL Cancel Flights Due to Heavy Snowfall
ANA announced on Wednesday afternoon that it would cancel a total of 55 flights, includ...
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Myanmar Pro-Democracy Rebels Condemn Junta’s Airstrikes; In Tokyo, NUG Officials Decry Civilian Deaths
Four years after the military coup in Myanmar, high officials of a democratic organizat...
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Ishiba Pledges to Boost Japan’s Investment in U.S. to $1 Trillion; Trump Says Meeting with Nippon Steel Execs Scheduled
WASHINGTON — Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba pledged to boost Japan’s investment in the U...
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Sapporo Snow Festival Attracts Many Visitors on Opening Day; Popular Event Taking Place at 3 Locations Around City
People stand and take photos in front of a large snow sculpture based on an anime at th...
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ANA, JAL Cancel More Flights As Heavy Snowfall Continues in Japan
All Nippon Airlines and Japan Airlines announced further flight cancellations for Thurs...
February 6, 2025 -
Things to Know about the Sports Betting Case against the Ex-Interpreter for Baseball’s Shohei Ohtani
SANTA ANA, Calif. (AP) — The former interpreter for baseball star Shohei Ohtani is set ...
February 6, 2025 -
Heavy Snow Continues to Affect Shinkansen Services; Several Lines Delayed or Suspended (Update 1)
Shinkansen bullet train services in Japan have been suspended or delayed due to heavy s...
February 8, 2025 -
Nissan Intends to Terminate Merger Talks with Honda
Nissan Motor Co. intends to terminate merger talks with Honda Motor Co., it has been le...
February 5, 2025 -
DDoS Cyberattacks Becoming More Sophisticated, Larger in Scale; Damages Used to be Minor, But Now Damages Can Be Significant
An ongoing series of cyberattacks on companies in Japan since the end of last year are ...
February 5, 2025 -
Situation in Myanmar: Election Cannot Provide Legitimacy to Military Rule
The civil war has intensified in Myanmar and the humanitarian crisis continues to worse...
February 8, 2025
SOCIETY
Sinkhole Disaster Boost Sales of Water-Saving Products; Saitama Residents Asked to Lessen Use of Sewer System
In the 12 cities and towns where the Saitama prefectural government has called on people to reduce their sewer system use since a major sinkhole opened at an intersection in Yas...
February 10, 2025
Search for Truck Driver Suspended after 30 Minutes at Saitama Sinkhole; Risks of Further Cave-ins too Great
The fire department on Sunday morning resumed searching for a male driver in his 70s wh...
February 9, 2025
‘Japan’s Most Dangerous Zoo’ in Sapporo to Receive Closure Order; Facilities Built without Permission Expanded Over Almost 20 Years
SAPPORO — The Sapporo municipal government plans to order a company operating a zoo to ...
February 9, 2025
Yamagata Shinkansen Prolongs Suspension Between Fukushima, Shinjo Stations; Impact of Heavy Snow Continues
The Yamagata Shinkansen, which has been suspended between Fukushima and Shinjo stations...
February 9, 2025
Ishiba Gives Trump Golden Kabuto as Souvenir; Gift Made in PM’s Home Pref. of Tottori
Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba presented U.S. President Donald Trump with a golden kabut...
February 9, 2025
IMPERIAL FAMILY
Japan’s Emperor, Empress to Make Official Visit to Mongolia in July; Couple Scheduled to Attend Naadam
An official visit by the Emperor and the Empress to Mongolia has been arranged for early July, it has been learned.
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January 30, 2025-
Emperor, Empress, Princess Aiko Appreciate Monet Exhibition in Tokyo
The Emperor, the Empress and their daughter, Princess Aiko, went to the National Museum of W...
January 28, 2025
New Year Poetry Ceremony Held at Imperial Palace; Princess Aiko Makes Debut with Poem on ‘Dreams’
The annual ceremony of the Utakai Hajime, or the Imperial New Year’s Poetry Reading, took pl...
January 22, 2025
Emperor, Empress Welcome in New Year
The Emperor and Empress, along with other Imperial family members including the Emperor Emer...
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
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YOMIURI EDITORIAL
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Japan-U.S. Summit: Alliance Enters Era of Contributing to the World / Work Together to Restore Peace
The international scene has been in turmoil. Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba is the second sta...
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Situation in Myanmar: Election Cannot Provide Legitimacy to Military Rule
The civil war has intensified in Myanmar and the humanitarian crisis continues to worsen. Ev...
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Search over Hyogo Gubernatorial Election: Quickly Clarify Precise Picture of Social Media Tactics
The legitimacy of an election campaign using social media is being questioned. It is essenti...
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Elections and Social Media: Urgent Reform Needed to Ensure Fairness
There has been a spate of serious incidents in which information of unknown veracity on soci...
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Online Medical Treatment: Make System User-friendly for Elderly People in Rural Areas
Online medical treatment, provided by connecting patients and doctors via the internet, shou...
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System for Stockpiling Rice: Make Prompt Decision on Release to Stabilize Prices
Rice, a staple food, has continued to rise in price for some time, putting a strain on house...
February 6, 2025
POLITICS
Japan Prime Minister Ishiba Says Trump May Visit Japan During 2025 Osaka-Kansai Expo
Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba said on a Japanese TV program Sunday that U.S. President Donald Trump may make an official visit to Japan during the ...
February 10, 2025
Ishiba Goes Against His Instincts to Laud Trump, Hoping It Will Reap Benefits for Japan
WASHINGTON — Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba offered lavish praise for U.S. President Donald Trump in their first face-to-face meeting on Friday, tak...
February 10, 2025-
Trump Eyes Future Confrontation with China; Emphasizes Japan-U.S. Alliance in White House Meeting with Ishiba
WASHINGTON — U.S. President Donald Trump made clear his emphasis on the Japan-U.S. alliance during his meeting with Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba o...
February 10, 2025
Ishiba, Trump Keep it Friendly at White House Press Conference; Development of Close Relationship Between 2 Leaders Might Take Time
WASHINGTON — Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba was able to create a friendly atmosphere with U.S...
February 9, 2025
Japan’s Self-Defense Forces Teaming Up with Local Govts for Possible Nankai Trough Earthquake; Drills Conducted to Drop Relief Supplies
The Self-Defense Forces have made efforts to strengthen cooperation with local governments i...
February 8, 2025
Ishiba Pledges to Boost Japan’s Investment in U.S. to $1 Trillion; Trump Says Meeting with Nippon Steel Execs Scheduled
WASHINGTON — Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba pledged to boost Japan’s investment in the United...
February 8, 2025
BUSINESS
Japan’s Current Account Surplus Hits Record High in 2024
Tokyo (Jiji Press)—Japan’s current account surplus hit a record high in 2024 mainly because of higher dividend and interest receipts from abroad, t...
February 10, 2025
Japan Business Federation Keidanren Picks Toyota Motor President as Next Vice Chair
The Japan Business Federation (Keidanren) plans to appoint Toyota Motor Corp. President Koji Sato as its next vice chair. The appointment will be t...
February 9, 2025
Japan Govt to Outline Plan for Release of Stockpiled Rice Reserved for Emergency Use
The government plans to outline the release of stockpiled rice reserved for emergency use, including quantities and prices, as soon as Friday next ...
February 8, 2025
FSA Asked Apple, Google to Remove Illegal Crypto Exchange Apps; Effort to Protect Traders, Prevent Money Laundering
The Financial Service Agency (FSA) ordered Apple and Google to remove the apps of five illeg...
February 8, 2025
Trump Meets US Steel CEO to Discuss Its Long Sought Tie Up with Japan
WASHINGTON (Reuters) — President Donald Trump on Thursday met U.S. Steel X.N Chief Executive...
February 7, 2025
Yen Hits 8-week High Anticipating BOJ’s Interest Rate Hike Policy
NEW YORK (Reuters) — The yen touched an eight-week high versus the dollar on Thursday after ...
February 7, 2025
Google Scraps Diversity-Based Hiring Targets
Alphabet’s Google is scrapping its goal to hire more employees from underrepresented groups ...
February 6, 2025
WORLD
Arab American, Muslim Leaders Decry Trump Comments on Gaza
U.S. Arab American and Muslim leaders, including some who supported Donald Trump in the 2024...
February 6, 2025
Trump says Ishiba to Visit him for Talks This Week; Mentions Former Relationship with Abe
WASHINGTON — U.S. President Donald Trump said Friday that Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba will...
February 1, 2025
Rihanna Makes First Court Appearance at the Trial of Her Partner A$AP Rocky, as Accuser Testifies
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Rihanna appeared for the first time at the trial of her longtime partner ...
January 30, 2025
China May Have Practiced Blocking U.S. Forces in Drill Near Taiwan, Says Japan Institute for National Fundamentals
A large-scale drill that the Chinese military conducted nearby Taiwan in December seems to h...
January 28, 2025
Shenzhen Court Hands Death Penalty to Man for Murder of Japanese Boy
SHENZHEN — A Chinese district court sentenced a man in his 40s to death for murder on Friday...
January 24, 2025
Palestinian Envoy to Japan Seeks More Gaza Progress
Just after the start of a six-week ceasefire in Gaza, Palestinian Ambassador to Japan Waleed...
January 24, 2025
NEWS SERVICES
Japan Weather Bureau Says No Signs of El Nino, La Nina
TOKYO, Feb 10 (Reuters) - Japan's weather bureau said on Monday there were no clear indications of El Nino or La Nina events, although La Nina char...
February 10, 2025
Chinese Marriages Slid by a Fifth in 2024, Further Fanning Birthrate Concerns
HONG KONG, Feb 10 (Reuters) - Marriages in China dropped by a fifth last year despite manifold efforts by authorities to encourage young couples to...
February 10, 2025-
Japan’s Nikkei Stock Average Ends Nearly Flat as Market Ponders Trump Tariff Threats (UPDATE 1)
TOKYO, Feb 10 (Reuters) - Japan's Nikkei share average edged down on Monday, as investors weighed fresh U.S. tariff risks and losses across Wall St...
February 10, 2025
Nippon Steel Considering ‘Bold’ Revision to US Steel Buyout, Government Spokesperson Says (UPDATE 1)
TOKYO (Reuters) - Japan’s Nippon Steel on Monday declined to comment on U.S. President Donal...
February 10, 2025
Japan’s Nikkei Slides As Tariff Concerns, Wall Street Losses Weigh
TOKYO (Reuters) - Japan’s Nikkei share average declined in early trade on Monday as tariff r...
February 10, 2025
Trump Says He Will Announce 25％ Steel And Aluminum Tariffs Monday, And More Import Duties Are Coming
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump said he will announce on Monday that the United Sta...
February 10, 2025
Egypt to Host Emergency Arab Summit on 27 February to Discuss ‘Serious’ Palestinian Developments
CAIRO, Feb 9 (Reuters) - Egypt will host an emergency Arab summit on 27 February to discuss ...
February 9, 2025
EDITORIAL & COLUMNS
Circumstances Favor Ishiba’s Political Survival For Now; Opposition Parties, LDP Rivals Await their Chance
When the ruling coalition of the Liberal Democratic Party and Komeito lost its majority in l...
February 8, 2025
U.S. Tariff-First Policy is a Historical Throwback
Will the start of U.S. President Donald Trump’s second administration lead to a foundational...
February 7, 2025
Europe is More Awake than Japan to Fiscal Risks; Govt Debt Has Become a ‘Boiling Frog’ Situation
Debates about fiscal policy in major developed countries reflect the politics and public opi...
February 1, 2025
Trump 2.0 to Intensify Great Power Rivalries
Donald Trump is now in his second term as U.S. president. The world has changed considerably...
January 31, 2025
Year Of The Snake Holds Political Peril For Ishiba; Japan’s Prime Minister Heads Minority Ruling Party
According to the Chinese zodiac, 2025 is the Year of the Snake. As snakes grow by shedding t...
January 25, 2025
Trump 2.0 set to repeat history of unpredictability
The second administration of Donald Trump — Trump 2.0 — officially started on Jan. 20, when ...
January 24, 2025
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
Eagles Deny the Chiefs a Super Bowl Three-Peat with Dominant Defense in 40-22 Rout
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Cooper DeJean, Josh Sweat and the Philadelphia Eagles’ ferocious defense denied Patrick Mahomes, Travis Kelce and the Kansas Cit...
February 10, 2025-
Things to Know about the Sports Betting Case against the Ex-Interpreter for Baseball’s Shohei Ohtani
SANTA ANA, Calif. (AP) — The former interpreter for baseball star Shohei Ohtani is set to be sentenced for bank and tax fraud after he stole nearly...
February 6, 2025 
The LA Rams Will Be the Home Team in 2026 for the First NFL Game in Australia
The league announced Wednesday that it will be playing a game in 2026 in Melbourne at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, a venue that holds about 100,00...
February 6, 2025
Sumo Scene / Terunofuji Ends Drama-Filled Career of Highs and Lows
Of the 73 wrestlers who have reached the yokozuna rank in sumo history, arguably none have h...
February 5, 2025
Japan’s Tatsuya Shinhama Skates to 1st 500 Win of Season
MILWAUKEE, Wis. — Japan’s Tatsuya Shinhama raced to his first World Cup victory of the seaso...
February 3, 2025
Shohei Ohtani’s Return to Pitching Could Come in May for World Series Champion Dodgers
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Shohei Ohtani pitching for the Los Angeles Dodgers in May is "about right...
February 3, 2025
Yomiuri Giants Open Spring Training with Aim at CL Repeat
MIYAZAKI — The Yomiuri Giants were forced indoors by rain for the second straight year, but ...
February 1, 2025
SCIENCE & NATURE
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Health Ministry Introducing System to Assist with Organ Donations; Institutions Inexperienced in Brain-Dead Donations Get Help
The Health, Labor and Welfare Ministry this year started rolling out an online system to enable about 70 institutions with minimal experience in th...
February 10, 2025 
2 Japanese Universities Begin Clinical Trial to Treat Cervical Cancer with iPS Cells; New Therapy Has Potential to Help When Conventional Treatment is Ineffective
A team of researchers from Juntendo University and the Institute of Science Tokyo has started a clinical trial for a new immunotherapy treatment fo...
February 8, 2025
Scientists Use Genetic Engineering to Create Mice with 2 Male Parents
Scientists in China have manipulated embryonic stem cells to create laboratory mice with two male parents that managed to live to adulthood — thoug...
February 5, 2025
Mega-Iceberg Drifts toward Antarctic Penguin Island
PARIS (AFP-Jiji) — The world’s biggest iceberg — more than twice the size of London — could ...
February 5, 2025
Nasa’s 2 Stuck Astronauts Take 1st Spacewalk Together
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — NASA’s two stuck astronauts took their first spacewalk together ...
February 5, 2025
Japan Successfully Launched 5th H3 Rocket Sunday; Rocket Carried Satellite to Further Improve Positioning System
Japan’s fifth H3 large-scale rocket with a satellite positioning system on board was success...
February 3, 2025
JAEA Plans Hydrogen Facility Integrated with N-Reactor; Goal Is Steady Supply of Hydrogen without CO2 Byproduct
The Japan Atomic Energy Agency plans to ask the Nuclear Regulation Authority to review its p...
January 31, 2025
CULTURE
New Art Museum on Naoshima Island in Kagawa Prefecture Set to Open in May; Museum, Designed by Famous Architect Tadao Ando, to Feature Asian Artists
The Naoshima New Museum of Art, designed by world-renowned architect Tadao Ando, is set to o...
February 8, 2025
Nobuyuki Suzuki Is ‘Salary Man Kintaro’ of Reiwa Era; Popular Manga a Story about Tuna Fisherman Who Becomes Salary Worker
“Salary Man Kintaro,” a popular manga by Hiroshi Motomiya depicting the lives of salaried wo...
February 7, 2025
Tatsuaki Kuroda Retrospective: Journey of a Wood and Lacquer Master; Kyoto Museum Exhibits Wooden Treasures
KYOTO — A retrospective exhibition of Tatsuaki Kuroda (1904-1982), a wood and lacquer artist...
February 2, 2025
Simose Art Museum Wins UNESCO’s Prix Versailles; Hiroshima Prefecture Museum Was Judged ‘World’s Most Beautiful’
HIROSHIMA — Simose Art Museum, which sits on the coast of the Seto Inland Sea, won this year...
February 2, 2025
Longevity, Good Fortune in Art Shining at Sannomaru Shozokan; Start Off the New Year with Auspicious Art at Tokyo Museum
The Museum of the Imperial Collections, Sannomaru Shozokan in Chiyoda Ward, Tokyo, is now fi...
January 29, 2025
xxxHOLiC Stage Play Returns After 2023 Cancellation; CLAMP’s Dark Fantasy Manga Reenters the Spotlight
“Engekichou Itan ‘xxxHOLiC’ -Zoku Sai-,” a stage production of the popular manga series by C...
January 24, 2025
NEWS WITH VIDEO
Heirs to Kyoto Talent: Maki-e Artisan Uses Brilliant Skill to Preserve Traditional Lacquerware Craft
February 8, 2025
International Orchid Show Begins in Tokyo; About 1 Million Flowers on Display
February 5, 2025
Noto Peninsula Oyster Harvest Season Opens Up; Piles of Oysters Being Prepared for Shipping
February 4, 2025
Japan Successfully Launched 5th H3 Rocket Sunday; Rocket Carried Satellite to Further Improve Positioning System
February 3, 2025
Local Authorities Rush to Stop Water Inflow at Saitama Pref. Cave-In Site; Ramp Under Construction to Let Heavy Machinery Enter Hole
January 31, 2025
FEATURES
DELICIOUS
Shops in Japan Serving Foods to Give Stressed Students Bit of Luck; Specialty Foods Help Students Get Through Entrance Exam Season
February 6, 2025Sichuan-style Pork Stew Heats Up Wintry Days; Offers Refreshing Spiciness, Flavor
February 6, 2025Warm Up with Chicken Pot-Au-Feu, French-Style Soup with Winter Vegetables
February 2, 2025Fans drink in Bright Colors, Eye-Catching Designs of Japanese Craft Beer; Label Designs Changed Following COVID-19 Pandemic
February 2, 2025
JAPAN IN FOCUS
Kumamoto: Women Learn to Operate Forklifts in Kumamoto Prefecture; Preparing for Disaster
February 8, 2025Hiroshima: Community Supports to Ensure Elephant’s Safe Birth
February 8, 2025Osaka: Metro Station Instrument Shelters Set for Removal; Devices Measured Temperature, Humidity for 90 Years
February 8, 2025Heirs to Kyoto Talent: Maki-e Artisan Uses Brilliant Skill to Preserve Traditional Lacquerware Craft
February 8, 2025
TRAVEL SPOTS
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Candles Add Warmth to Snow Festival in Iwate Pref. Town; 16,000 Candles Lit for 1-Day Event
February 10, 2025 Cherry Trees at Tokyo Shrine Adorned with Sakura-Like Ribbons for Wish-Making
February 6, 2025Sapporo Snow Festival Attracts Many Visitors on Opening Day; Popular Event Taking Place at 3 Locations Around City
February 4, 2025Noto Peninsula Oyster Harvest Season Opens Up; Piles of Oysters Being Prepared for Shipping
February 4, 2025
TROUBLESHOOTER
My Son is Crazy about His Girlfriend, Who is Very Presumptuous
February 9, 2025My Husband’s Excessive Attempts to Fight Body Odor are Backfiring
February 9, 2025I’m Single in My 30s and I Feel Hopeless about the Future
February 2, 2025My Physically Disabled Son’s Prospective In-Laws Oppose the Marriage
February 2, 2025
