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Imperial Family U.N. Panel’s Stance on Imperial Succession Refuted; Experts Question Motives, Lack of Transparency
GENEVA/NEW YORK — The reverberations from a U.N. committee’s recommendation that the Japanese government amend the Imperial House Law show no sign ...
November 23, 2024
General News Indian Ambassador Speaks to Japanese Students in Tokyo; Urges Teens to See World from New Perspectives
Indian Ambassador to Japan Sibi George told junior high and high school students at a recent seminar to keep their minds open to what is going on a...
November 22, 2024
General News JCG Sent Senior Official to Request Anti-Whaling Activist’s Extradition; Paul Watson’s Greenland Detention Hits 4 Months
The Japan Coast Guard dispatched a senior official to Denmark in late September to directly request the extradition of anti-whaling activist Paul W...
November 22, 2024
Politics & Government Japan Govt Adopts Economic Package; Including Plans to Raise ¥1.03 Million Threshold
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — The Japanese government on Friday adopted an economic package focusing on benefits for low-income households, subsidies for ut...
November 22, 2024
Imperial Family Japan Eyes 325-Mil.-Yen Govt Funds for Princess Yuriko’s Funeral
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — The Japanese government decided Friday to spend about ¥319.5 million out of its fiscal 2024 reserve funds to cover costs for t...
November 22, 2024
General News China to Resume Visa Waiver for Japanese Nationals; Visiting for Business, Tourist Reasons Visa-Free for 15 Days
BEIJING — Japanese nationals will be allowed to make short visits to China without visas, China’s foreign ministry announced on Friday. The visa wa...
November 22, 2024
LATEST NEWS
South Korea Says Russia Supplied Air Defense Missiles to North Korea in Return for Its Troops
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — Russia has supplied air defense missiles to North Korea in exchang...
November 22, 2024
Amazon and SpaceX Aim to Defang the Federal Labor Board. Trump may Help
Donald Trump’s presidential administration is poised to oversee major cuts to the powers of ...
November 22, 2024
Countries at UN Climate Summit under Pressure with No Finance Deal Entering Final Day
BAKU, Azerbaijan (AP) — Countries at the United Nations climate summit amped up the pressure...
November 22, 2024
Dangerous Driving: Law Revision Needed So Calls of Bereaved Families Will Prove Fruitful
There have been many cases in which bereaved families are left dissatisfied with the current...
November 22, 2024-
Agreement among LDP, Komeito, DPFP: Is it Responsible of Ruling Parties to Just Make Concessions to Opposition?
While it is necessary for the ruling and opposition parties to discuss policies, it is not a...
November 22, 2024 
Sweden’s Northvolt Files for Bankruptcy, in Blow to Europe’s EV Ambitions
Northvolt, the Swedish maker of battery cells for electric vehicles, said on Thursday it has...
November 22, 2024
Low-Carbon Power Sources Exceeded 30% in Fiscal 2023; N-Plant Restart Delays, Slow Renewable Uptake Puts Targets at Risk
Low-carbon power sources, including solar energy and nuclear power, exceeded 30% of total po...
November 22, 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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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...
November 16, 2024 -
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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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 ...
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Contemporary Art Festival Aims to Promote Tourism in Northern Okayama Prefecture
An international art festival featuring contemporary artists at the forefront of the ar...
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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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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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Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba Urges Respect for International Law, Reforms to U.N. in Address at G20
RIO DE JANEIRO — Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba emphasized the importance of respecting ...
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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...
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Ex-Hyogo Governor Reelected Despite Power Abuse Scandal; Returns to Office Months After Unanimous No-Confidence Vote
Former Hyogo Gov. Motohiko Saito was reelected in Sunday’s gubernatorial election, afte...
November 18, 2024
SOCIETY
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Indian Ambassador Speaks to Japanese Students in Tokyo; Urges Teens to See World from New Perspectives
Indian Ambassador to Japan Sibi George told junior high and high school students at a recent seminar to keep their minds open to what is going on around them and in the world as...
November 22, 2024 
JCG Sent Senior Official to Request Anti-Whaling Activist’s Extradition; Paul Watson’s Greenland Detention Hits 4 Months
The Japan Coast Guard dispatched a senior official to Denmark in late September to dire...
November 22, 2024
China to Resume Visa Waiver for Japanese Nationals; Visiting for Business, Tourist Reasons Visa-Free for 15 Days
BEIJING — Japanese nationals will be allowed to make short visits to China without visa...
November 22, 2024
Couple Rearrested for Allegedly Killing Mother with Antifreeze Agent; 4th Arrest of Couple Suspected of Killing Daughter, Aunt, Father
A married couple who are currently in custody accused of three murders were rearrested ...
November 22, 2024
Examining Generative AI / Cutting Through Chaos / Impersonations Via Generative AI Help Sway Polls; Interference Seen In U.S., Japan, Slovakia
A fabricated video went viral on social media the day before the Nov. 5 U.S. presidenti...
November 22, 2024
IMPERIAL FAMILY
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U.N. Panel’s Stance on Imperial Succession Refuted; Experts Question Motives, Lack of Transparency
GENEVA/NEW YORK — The reverberations from a U.N. committee’s recommendation that the Japanese government amend the Imperial House Law show no sign of abating.
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Japan Eyes 325-Mil.-Yen Govt Funds for Princess Yuriko’s Funeral
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — The Japanese government decided Friday to spend about ¥319.5 million ou...
November 22, 2024
Traditional Rituals Held for Late Princess Yuriko of Japan
Traditional ceremonies were held Saturday evening for the late Princess Yuriko at Prince Mik...
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
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YOMIURI EDITORIAL
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Dangerous Driving: Law Revision Needed So Calls of Bereaved Families Will Prove Fruitful
There have been many cases in which bereaved families are left dissatisfied with the current...
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Agreement among LDP, Komeito, DPFP: Is it Responsible of Ruling Parties to Just Make Concessions to Opposition?
While it is necessary for the ruling and opposition parties to discuss policies, it is not a...
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Trump’s next administration: Having too many yes-men raises concerns
The U.S. Republican Party, whose symbolic color is red, has gained control of the White Hous...
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Seven & i: Which Takeover Proposal Would Increase Value?
The founding family of Seven & i Holdings Co. has made a buyout proposal to counter an acqui...
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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...
November 20, 2024
POLITICS
Japan PM Ishiba’s Diplomatic Debut Shows Cautious Approach, Lack of Polish
RIO DE JANEIRO — Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba endeavored to stick closely to the policies of the Cabinet of former Prime Minister Fumio Kishida, b...
November 22, 2024
Japan Extra Diet Session to Be Convened Nov. 28
Tokyo (Jiji Press)—Japan will convene an extraordinary session of the Diet, its parliament, on Nov. 28 for a 24-day run until Dec. 21, Chief Cabine...
November 21, 2024
Japan PM Ishiba Returns To Tokyo After APEC, G20 Summits; LDP Meeting On Political Reform Set For Same Day
Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba returned to Japan on Thursday after attending the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit in Peru and the Group of 2...
November 21, 2024
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...
November 20, 2024
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 relation...
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 suc...
November 19, 2024
BUSINESS
Mitsuoka Motor Launches Limited Run of M55 Concept Car; 100 Retro Inspired Vehicles to be Sold for ¥8.08 Million Each
Mitsuoka Motor Co. has announced the launch of its M55 concept car with a limited run of just 100 units.
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November 22, 2024
Low-Carbon Power Sources Exceeded 30% in Fiscal 2023; N-Plant Restart Delays, Slow Renewable Uptake Puts Targets at Risk
Low-carbon power sources, including solar energy and nuclear power, exceeded 30% of total power generation for the first time since the 2011 Great ...
November 22, 2024
Nissan to Cut or Transfer about 1,000 Jobs in Thailand, Sources Say
TOKYO (Reuters) - Nissan Motor 7201.T will cut or transfer about 1,000 jobs in Thailand as it shrinks production in Southeast Asia, part of its rec...
November 22, 2024
Japan’s Core Inflation Steady Above BOJ Target, Service Prices Firm
TOKYO (Reuters) - Japan's core inflation in October held above the central bank's 2% target ...
November 22, 2024
Japan’s Factory Activity Extends Declines on Sluggish Demand, PMI Shows
TOKYO (Reuters) - Japan's factory activity contracted for the fifth straight month in Novemb...
November 22, 2024
Visitors Enter World of Licca-Chan at Takara Tomy Planet; Digital Immersive Experience to Open in Tokyo
Using digital technology to create an immersive experience into a world of toys, a space nam...
November 21, 2024
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...
November 21, 2024
WORLD
Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba Urges Respect for International Law, Reforms to U.N. in Address at G20
RIO DE JANEIRO — Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba emphasized the importance of respecting inter...
November 19, 2024
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
NEWS SERVICES
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South Korea Says Russia Supplied Air Defense Missiles to North Korea in Return for Its Troops
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — Russia has supplied air defense missiles to North Korea in exchange for sending its troops to support Russia's war effort...
November 22, 2024 
Amazon and SpaceX Aim to Defang the Federal Labor Board. Trump may Help
Donald Trump’s presidential administration is poised to oversee major cuts to the powers of the federal agency that protects unions, as corporation...
November 22, 2024
Countries at UN Climate Summit under Pressure with No Finance Deal Entering Final Day
BAKU, Azerbaijan (AP) — Countries at the United Nations climate summit amped up the pressure on themselves Friday by entering the last scheduled da...
November 22, 2024
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Sweden’s Northvolt Files for Bankruptcy, in Blow to Europe’s EV Ambitions
Northvolt, the Swedish maker of battery cells for electric vehicles, said on Thursday it has...
November 22, 2024 
IAEA Board Passes Iran Resolution as West Pushes Tehran Towards Talks
VIENNA (Reuters) - The U.N. atomic watchdog's 35-nation Board of Governors passed a resoluti...
November 22, 2024
Japan’s Nikkei Stock Average Ends Higher as Chip-related Shares Track Nvidia’s Gains (Update 1)
TOKYO (Reuters) - Japan's Nikkei share average ended higher on Friday after two straight ses...
November 22, 2024
Papuan Women’s Mangrove Forest in Indonesia Is Increasingly Threatened by Development and Pollution
JAYAPURA, Indonesia (AP) — On the southeastern coast of the city of Jayapura, Petronela Mera...
November 22, 2024
EDITORIAL & COLUMNS
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
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
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
Shohei Ohtani Again Wins MVP and Japanese Newspapers Print More Special Editions to Mark History
TOKYO (AP) — Shohei Ohtani is going to save the newspaper industry in Japan — singlehandedly.
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November 22, 2024
Shohei Ohtani Wins 3rd MVP Award; First Player in 58 Years to Take The Honor in Both Leagues
LOS ANGELES — Shohei Ohtani of the Los Angeles Dodgers won the National League’s Most Valuable Player Award for the first time on Thursday.
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November 22, 2024
Shohei Ohtani in Early Stages of Rehab from Shoulder Surgery and Hopes to Be Ready for Opening Day
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Shohei Ohtani is in the early stages of rehabbing from arthroscopic surgery to repair a labrum tear in his left shoulder followi...
November 22, 2024
Shohei Ohtani Voted as Japan’s Favorite Athlete; Volleyball Player Yuki Ishikawa Ranked 2nd, Boxer Naoya Inoue 3rd
Shohei Ohtani of the Los Angeles Dodgers is by far the favorite athlete among the Japanese p...
November 22, 2024
Shohei Ohtani Wins Third MVP Award, First in NL. Aaron Judge Earns Second AL Honor in 3 Seasons
NEW YORK (AP) — Shohei Ohtani won his third Most Valuable Player Award and first in the Nati...
November 22, 2024
Yomiuri Giants Legend Sadaharu Oh Proposes Project to Promote Baseball; Looks to Foster Successors to Ohtani
Sadaharu Oh, a legendary professional baseball player, has announced a project involving the...
November 21, 2024
Rafael Nadal’s Legacy Is a Relentlessness That Inspired Carlos Alcaraz and Plenty of Others
MALAGA, Spain (AP) — Not surprisingly, Rafael Nadal couldn't take a step around the grounds ...
November 21, 2024
SCIENCE & NATURE
Japan N-Waste Body Submits Survey Report to Hokkaido Town
SUTTSU, Hokkaido (Jiji Press) — A Japanese nuclear waste management body submitted a report Friday on the results of a survey to select a final dis...
November 22, 2024
‘Morphing’ Wheel May Transform Lives, Robots
DAEJEON, South Korea (Reuters) — Imagine a wheelchair equipped with wheels flexible enough to navigate all manner of obstacles from curbstones to h...
November 22, 2024
African Elephants in Peril over a Half Century
African elephants are Earth’s largest land animals, remarkable mammals that are very intelligent and highly social. They are also in peril. Fresh e...
November 22, 2024
Coral Habitat Range in Japan Further North than Expected; Colonies Discovered off Yamagata Prefecture
A team of researchers led by a professor at the University of Tokyo said they confirmed in O...
November 21, 2024
Experimental Measures Against Bears Using Drones, AI; System Distinguishes Bear from Costume, Mistakes Bear Face for Cat
AKITA — A demonstration experiment was conducted in Akita Prefecture to test a system using ...
November 21, 2024
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
CULTURE
Ishida Gumi Gets Its Budokan Concert, in Rarity for a String Ensemble
Violinist Yasunao Ishida is not to be deterred.A decade ago he formed a string ensemble, and...
November 22, 2024
Contemporary Art Festival Aims to Promote Tourism in Northern Okayama Prefecture
An international art festival featuring contemporary artists at the forefront of the art sce...
November 18, 2024
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
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
