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Defense & Security Japan Considering Bid to Join Australia’s Frigate Project; Boost to Domestic Defense Industry Expected
The government is considering launching a bid to jointly develop new frigates with Australia, The Yomiuri Shimbun has learned.
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May 8, 2024
Defense & Security Chief Cabinet Secretary Urges Need to Introduce Active Cyber Defense
Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshimasa Hayashi on Tuesday announced the government’s intention to set up an expert panel to begin full-fledged deliberat...
May 7, 2024
Companies Highly Skilled Foreign Professionals Increasing in Japan’s Rural Areas; Local Govts Providing Support to Counter Manpower Shortage
Companies in rural areas are increasingly hiring “highly skilled foreign professionals,” those with a designated visa that have specialized knowled...
May 7, 2024
General News Frauds Using Generative AI Get More Sophisticated; Survey Finds Public Concern Over Fake Ads, Propoganda
A recent Yomiuri Shimbun survey revealed growing public concern about the misuse of generative AI for crimes and manipulation. As this technology b...
May 7, 2024
General News Naha City Hall Suspends Operations After Suspicious Suitcase Found; Explosives Disposal Unit Dispatched
NAHA ー Naha City Hall suspended operations and closed all buildings on Tuesday after a suspicious suitcase was found inside.
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May 7, 2024
Travel Spots New Fantasy Springs Area at Tokyo DisneySea Unveiled to Press
Oriental Land Co., the operator of Tokyo Disney Resort, unveiled the new Fantasy Springs area in Tokyo DisneySea (TDS) in Urayasu, Chiba Prefecture...
May 7, 2024
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Israeli Forces Seize Gaza Side of Rafah Border Crossing, Putting Cease-Fire Talks on Knife’s Edge
CAIRO (AP) — An Israeli tank brigade seized control on Tuesday of the Gaza Strip side of the...
May 7, 2024
Japan Warns of Action over Rapid Currency Moves
TOKYO (Reuters) - Japan may have to take action against any disorderly, speculative-driven f...
May 7, 2024
Sen. Bernie Sanders to Seek Reelection to Fourth Term
Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) announced Monday that he is running for reelection this year, en...
May 7, 2024
Massive Pro-Palestinian College Protests Bring Rare Surge in Discipline
As pro-Palestinian student protests surged in the past week, universities responded with con...
May 7, 2024
Yomiuri Poll: 93％ Say Originator Profile ‘Necessary’ to Counter AI Disinformation
Ninety three percent of people said Originator Profile (OP) is necessary to tackle disinform...
May 7, 2024
Ohtani Hits 11th Homer and Buehler Returns as Dodgers Defeat Marlins 6-3 for 4th Straight Win
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Shohei Ohtani launched his fourth home run in three games and the Los Ang...
May 7, 2024
Management of Japan Post Holdings: Now Is The Time to Discuss Vision for The Future
How will the nation’s postal business, which is suffering from deteriorating revenues, be rebui...
May 7, 2024
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US & Canada
Paparo Stresses Ties with Allies at U.S. Indo-Pacific Change of Command Ceremony; U.S. Defense Secretary Emphasizes Strengthening Deterrence Against China
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Wider World
Brazilian President Lula Aims to Work with Japan on UNSC Reform, Condemns Israeli Attacks on Gaza as ‘Genocide’
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Baseball
Shohei Ohtani Makes Rare Public Appearance with Wife at Dodgers’ Charity Event
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Asia-Pacific
North Korea Plants Land Mines on Roads to South; Kim’s Move Seen As Ratcheting Up Tension
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General News
In Tsukiji Makeover, Developers Aim to Create New Tokyo Landmark; Roof of Multi-use Stadium to Feature Solar Panels, Greenery
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Tokyo Giants Town Under Construction in Inagi, Tokyo; New Stadium Done 40% of Construction
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Kishida Announces Establishing Intl Framework on Generative AI
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Asia-Pacific
Japan to Provide Sri Lanka with Sonar-Equipped Vessel; Showing Support for Country’s Development
May 4, 2024
SOCIETY
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Frauds Using Generative AI Get More Sophisticated; Survey Finds Public Concern Over Fake Ads, Propoganda
A recent Yomiuri Shimbun survey revealed growing public concern about the misuse of generative AI for crimes and manipulation. As this technology becomes increasingly prevalent,...
May 7, 2024 
Naha City Hall Suspends Operations After Suspicious Suitcase Found; Explosives Disposal Unit Dispatched
NAHA ー Naha City Hall suspended operations and closed all buildings on Tuesday after a ...
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Yomiuri Poll: 93％ Say Originator Profile ‘Necessary’ to Counter AI Disinformation
Ninety three percent of people said Originator Profile (OP) is necessary to tackle disi...
May 7, 2024 
Widespread Concern Over AI Misuse for Crimes; Survey Finds Worry Shared by All Age Groups
The Yomiuri Shimbun’s recent nationwide survey revealed a high level of awareness of th...
May 7, 2024
6th Person Arrested over Burned Bodies Found in Eastern Japan
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — Japanese police on Tuesday arrested a 36-year-old acquaintance of ...
May 7, 2024
IMPERIAL FAMILY
Emperor Emeritus, Empress Emerita Still Care For People; Prayer, Travel, Rest Are Parts of Current Lifestyle
The Emperor Emeritus and Empress Emerita are still mindful about people of this country.
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May 1, 2024-
Five Years On, Emperor Reigns in ‘Reiwa Style;’ Imperial Couple Show Great Care for Others
Wednesday marked five years since the Emperor’s accession to the Chrysanthemum Throne and th...
May 1, 2024
Crown Princess Kiko, President of Japan Anti-Tuberculosis Association, Visits Kiyose City Museum in Tokyo
Crown Princess Kiko, president of the Japan Anti-Tuberculosis Association, visited the Kiyos...
May 1, 2024
Emperor, Empress Attend Midori Prize Ceremony; Applaud Winners for Their Achievements
The Emperor and Empress attended a ceremony for the Midori Prize in Tokyo on Friday. The pri...
April 27, 2024
Japan Emperor, Empress to Visit Britain in June
Tokyo (Jiji Press)—Japan’s Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako are making preparations to vi...
April 27, 2024
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100-Year-Old Dons Wedding Dress for Fashion Show in Hyogo Prefecture
KOBE — A 100-year-old woman wore a white wedding dress in a fashion show featuring elderly models, including some who are receiving nursing care, i...
May 6, 2024
Retiring amid Funds Scandal, Nikai Aims a Parting Shot at Kishida
“When you run for office, you are encouraged by many people. But when you quit, you have to ...
May 4, 2024
North Korea Plants Land Mines on Roads to South; Kim’s Move Seen As Ratcheting Up Tension
SEOUL — North Korea has installed mines on all three roads between the two Koreas since arou...
May 1, 2024
YOMIURI EDITORIAL
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Management of Japan Post Holdings: Now Is The Time to Discuss Vision for The Future
How will the nation’s postal business, which is suffering from deteriorating revenues, be rebui...
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Myanmar Situation: Military Regime’s Conscription Move Will Only Deepen Humanitarian Crisis
The Myanmar military, which took control of the country in a coup three years ago, has introduc...
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Harassment by Local Govt Heads: Create System That Will Not Overlook Employees’ Suffering
Incidents of sexual harassment and workplace bullying by local government leaders are occurring...
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Japan Games: Review Sports Event in Response to Changing Times
The Japan Games, the national sports festival annually hosted by each prefecture in rotation, h...
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Recommendations to UNRWA: Restore Trust through Concrete Actions
The activities of U.N. agencies in conflict zones should be premised on maintaining a distance ...
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Children’s Day: Cherish Experiences That Enhance Five Senses
Society has been changing drastically with the advancement of digital technology. What kind of ...
May 5, 2024
POLITICS
Chief Cabinet Secretary Urges Need to Introduce Active Cyber Defense
Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshimasa Hayashi on Tuesday announced the government’s intention to set up an expert panel to begin full-fledged deliberat...
May 7, 2024
League of Lawmakers Aims to Strengthen Command Center for Ocean Policy; Grant More Influence, Higher Budget
An outline of draft bills to strengthen the Cabinet Office’s National Ocean Policy Secretariat has been compiled by a bipartisan study group of Die...
May 7, 2024
Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshimasa Hayashi Tells U.S. That Biden’s ‘Xenophobia’ Comment Is Regrettable
TOKYO (Reuters) — Japan has described as "regrettable" U.S. President Joe Biden's comment that "xenophobia" is stifling the Asian nation's economic...
May 7, 2024
Survey: Nearly 60％ Suspect Foreign Countries Engage in ‘Information Manipulation’; Increase in AI-Generated Disinformation Reflected
The percentage of people who suspect that foreign countries engage in “information manipulat...
May 7, 2024
U.S. Wary of China’s Next-Generation Stealth Bomber As Development of H-20 Reaches Final Stage
BEIJING / WASHINGTON — The Chinese military’s new stealth bomber, the H-20, appears to be in...
May 7, 2024
Prime Minister Kishida Returns to Japan; Visits to France, Brazil, Paraguay Included Summits with Leaders
Prime Minister Fumio Kishida returned to Japan on Monday afternoon, arriving at Haneda Airpo...
May 6, 2024
BUSINESS
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Highly Skilled Foreign Professionals Increasing in Japan’s Rural Areas; Local Govts Providing Support to Counter Manpower Shortage
Companies in rural areas are increasingly hiring “highly skilled foreign professionals,” those with a designated visa that have specialized knowled...
May 7, 2024 
Nintendo to Announce Switch Successor Details This Financial Year
TOKYO (Reuters) — Japan's Nintendo 7974.T said on Tuesday it plans to make an announcement about the successor to its aging Switch console during t...
May 7, 2024
Japan Warns of Action over Rapid Currency Moves
TOKYO (Reuters) — Japan may have to take action against any disorderly, speculative-driven foreign exchange moves, the government's top currency di...
May 7, 2024
Daihatsu Resumes Production at All Plants in Japan
IKEDA, Osaka (Jiji Press) — Daihatsu Motor Co. on Tuesday resumed production at its plant in...
May 7, 2024
IMF Projects Japan’s GDP to Fall to World’s 5th After India in 2025; Japan’s Economy Continues Decline
Japan’s nominal gross domestic product will be overtaken by India’s and slip from No. 4 in t...
May 6, 2024
Supermarkets Win Hearts of Customers with Unique Staff, Performances; Store in Hokuto, Yamanashi Pref., Goes Viral
Supermarkets that support the daily lives of locals are serving up a storm. With their uniqu...
May 6, 2024
Japan Announces Bid for 2027 ADB Meeting
Tbilisi, Georgia (Jiji Press)—Japanese Finance Minister Shunichi Suzuki on Sunday announced ...
May 6, 2024
WORLD
Russia Builds Surveillance Bases on Disputed Kuril Islands to Bolster Military Presence and Counter Japan-US Alliance
Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu revealed Friday during a meeting with the Russian mil...
May 5, 2024
Japan to Provide Sri Lanka with Sonar-Equipped Vessel; Showing Support for Country’s Development
The Japanese government has finalized a plan to provide Sri Lanka with a vessel equipped wit...
May 4, 2024
OECD Members Agree to Build Stronger Supply Chains, Share Concerns about ‘Economic Coercion’
PARIS — Member countries of the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development agreed...
May 4, 2024
OECD Members Issue Statement on AI-Made Fake News; Securing Strategic Resources Also Addressed
The Ministerial Council Meeting of the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development...
May 4, 2024
Brazilian President Lula Aims to Work with Japan on UNSC Reform, Condemns Israeli Attacks on Gaza as ‘Genocide’
BRASILIA — Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva expressed his desire to expand coop...
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North Korea Plants Land Mines on Roads to South; Kim’s Move Seen As Ratcheting Up Tension
SEOUL — North Korea has installed mines on all three roads between the two Koreas since arou...
May 1, 2024
NEWS SERVICES
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Israeli Forces Seize Gaza Side of Rafah Border Crossing, Putting Cease-Fire Talks on Knife’s Edge
CAIRO (AP) — An Israeli tank brigade seized control on Tuesday of the Gaza Strip side of the Rafah border crossing with Egypt as Israel moved forwa...
May 7, 2024 
Japan Warns of Action over Rapid Currency Moves
TOKYO (Reuters) - Japan may have to take action against any disorderly, speculative-driven foreign exchange moves, the government's top currency di...
May 7, 2024
Sen. Bernie Sanders to Seek Reelection to Fourth Term
Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) announced Monday that he is running for reelection this year, ending months of speculation over whether the second-olde...
May 7, 2024
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Massive Pro-Palestinian College Protests Bring Rare Surge in Discipline
As pro-Palestinian student protests surged in the past week, universities responded with con...
May 7, 2024 
Bingo, Beaded Bracelets and Volunteer Iphones Power Biden’s Organizing Effort
MILWAUKEE - Bracelet beading for Joe Biden, timed to the new Taylor Swift album, drew studen...
May 7, 2024
Japan’s Nikkei Closes at 3-week High on US Rate-Cut Outlook, Tech Boost (Update 1)
TOKYO (Reuters) - Japan's Nikkei share average jumped more than 1% on Tuesday, as investor s...
May 7, 2024
Sea Drone Warfare Has Arrived. the U.S. Is Floundering.
The U.S. Navy's efforts to build a fleet of unmanned vessels are faltering because the Penta...
May 7, 2024
EDITORIAL & COLUMNS
Transform Diet into Forum for Real Debate on Policy
Thirty years have passed since major political reforms took place in Japan in 1994, culminat...
May 3, 2024
Pension System Flaw Keeps Part-Timers’ Pay Low; Govt Urged to Address ‘Annual Income Barriers’
Against the backdrop of a labor shortage, this year’s shunto spring wage negotiations saw a ...
April 27, 2024
Disciplinary Action a Window into Power Struggle within the LDP
By carrying out large-scale disciplinary action against members involved in a large-scale po...
April 20, 2024
With Tech Breakthroughs on the Horizon, Startups Can Revitalize Japan
The Nikkei Stock Average has reached its highest level in 34 years, and the Bank of Japan ha...
April 13, 2024
Bigger Challenges Awaiting New Indonesia Leader
Indonesia’s Defense Minister Prabowo Subianto has coasted to an overwhelming victory in his ...
April 12, 2024
2010 Senkaku Fishing Boat Case Holds Lessons for Countering China Tactics
Small islands administered by Taiwan approximately 200 kilometers from its main island but o...
April 6, 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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Haruka / Taste of Edo Period in Nihombashi; Bowl of Passion Served by Former Judoka
Nihombashi is an area of central Tokyo where you can feel the traditional atmosphere of Edo period Japan. Ramen shop Haruka, which relocated from t...
Nihombashi, Tokyo
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Honma / Owner Hailing from Ramen Kingdom Yamagata Offers Variety of Dishes Fit for Royalty; Locally Sourced Ingredients Key to Authenticity
There’s a particular ramen restaurant near Komagome Station on the JR Yamanote Line. The owner, who hails from the ramen kingdom of Yamagata Prefectu...Komagome, Tokyo
March 13, 2024
SPORTS
Baseball Ohtani Hits 11th Homer and Buehler Returns as Dodgers Defeat Marlins 6-3 for 4th Straight Win
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Shohei Ohtani launched his fourth home run in three games and the Los Angeles Dodgers defeated the Miami Marlins 6-3 on Monday night in Walker Buehler's first major league start ...
May 7, 2024
Other Sports Naoya Inoue Keeps Super Bantam Titles with 6th-Round TKO of Nery at Tokyo Dome; Bounces Back from 1st Knockdown of Career
May 7, 2024
Baseball Yu Darvish Pitches 5 Scoreless Innings as the Padres Beat the Cubs 6-3
May 7, 2024
Other Sports Harimoto, Hayata Secure Paris Olympics Berth in Table Tennis Mixed Doubles; Ranked 3rd in World
May 7, 2024
Basketball Brittney Griner Still Adjusting after Russian Prison Ordeal. WNBA Star Details Experience in Book
May 7, 2024
Other Sports Japan Qualifies in Paris in Both Men’s Relays
May 6, 2024
Baseball Shohei Ohtani Homers Twice as Dodgers Sweep Braves with 5-1 Win
May 6, 2024
Other Sports Inoue, Nery Make Weight for Tokyo Dome World Title Fight
May 5, 2024
Other Sports Japan’s Forever Young Is Another Nose Back in Third; Mystik Dan Wins 150th Kentucky Derby by a Nose in the Closest 3-horse Photo Finish Since 1947
May 5, 2024
SCIENCE & NATURE
JAXA Plans to Develop Demonstration Plant for Tech to Produce Spacecraft Fuel on Moon; Agency to Partner with Government, Private Sector, Academia
The Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) plans to develop a demonstration plant for technology that produces fuel for spacecraft on the moon, ...
May 6, 2024
Astronomers Detect Milky Way’s Second-Largest Known Black Hole
WASHINGTON (Reuters) — Astronomers have discovered a black hole with a mass about 33 times greater than that of our sun, the biggest one known in t...
May 3, 2024
Huge energetic flare from magnetic neutron star found
WASHINGTON (Reuters) — Magnetars are among the universe’s most extreme objects — a class of the compact stellar remnants called neutron stars that ...
May 2, 2024
Construction Complete of University of Tokyo’s Observatory in Chile; High Hopes for World’s Highest Astronomical Site
Construction of the University of Tokyo Atacama Observatory (TAO) in the highlands of Chile,...
May 2, 2024
Dinosaurs Displayed a Fast Growth Rate from the Very Beginning
WASHINGTON (Reuters) — One of the traits that helped make the dinosaurs such an evolutionary...
May 2, 2024
Understanding of Earth’s Flowering Plants Blossoms in Genome Study
WASHINGTON (Reuters) — Flowering plants — from corn, wheat, rice and potatoes to maple, oak,...
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NASA Chief Asks Nations to Work Together on Climate Change
MEXICO CITY (Reuters) — NASA is hoping that nations will work together more closely in the f...
May 2, 2024
CULTURE
Art Crafts Featuring Pokémon on Display in Shiga Prefecture
May 5, 2024
Music Mazzel’s Debut Album ‘Parade’ a Great Medley of Music and Dance
May 3, 2024
Film & TV Japan Director Hirokazu Koreeda Selected to be on Cannes Film Festival Jury; ‘Barbie’ Director Greta Gerwig to Preside
April 30, 2024
Fashion Fashion Designer Yumi Katsura Gets Rosy in Tokyo Show; Leading Japanese Bridal Fashion for Nearly 60 Years
April 27, 2024
Film & TV Sairi Ito in ‘Tora ni Tsubara’ Can Not Only Handle the Pressure as Lead Role — She Enjoys It
April 26, 2024
Music Japanese Conductor Kazuki Yamada to Debut at Berlin Philharmonic
April 25, 2024
Manga & Anime X Platform to Help Spread Japanese Anime Around World; Executive Vows to Battle ‘Impression Farming’ with AI
April 28, 2024
Manga & Anime ‘The Boy and the Heron’ Surpasses 700 Million Yuan (¥14.9 Billion) at Chinese Box Office; Howl’s Moving Castle To Be Screened Next
April 21, 2024
Manga & Anime Cosmopolitan Yakuza Manga ‘Ryuko’ Makes Belated Debut in Japan
April 20, 2024
Manga & Anime ‘Kanta on Manga’ Column Published in 2 E-Books
April 16, 2024
Manga & Anime Manga “My Hero Academia” Surpasses 100 Million Copies in Print
April 5, 2024
Manga & Anime Full Time for Football Comic ‘Captain Tsubasa’ in Print
April 4, 2024
NEWS WITH VIDEO
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New Fantasy Springs Area at Tokyo DisneySea Unveiled to Press
May 7, 2024 
Tourists Enjoy Rafting on Shiribetsu River in Hokkaido
May 6, 2024
‘Nabeyaki Ramen’ Shop Owner Spent 10 Years Recreating Taste from Memory; Helped Bring Back Nostalgic Showa Era Dish
May 5, 2024
Bullfighting Season Kicks Off in Niigata Pref.; Bovines Butt Heads in Traditional Display
May 4, 2024
Spring Grand Sumo Champion Takerufuji Attends Hometown Victory Parade; Wrestler Won in Makuuchi Division Debut Despite Ankle Injury
May 2, 2024
FEATURES
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‘Nabeyaki Ramen’ Shop Owner Spent 10 Years Recreating Taste from Memory; Helped Bring Back Nostalgic Showa Era Dish
May 5, 2024 Multifaceted Spring Treat, White Asparagus Gratin; Simple Ingredients for Great Taste
May 5, 2024“Our rivals are wine and champagne”: U.S.-Produced Dassai Blue to Hit Shelves in Japan Later This April
May 5, 2024Liven Up the Dinner Table With Homemade Ham
April 28, 2024
JAPAN IN FOCUS
Siberia, Unusual Confectionery Loved for 108 Years; Rare Treat That Was Once Everywhere
May 6, 2024Sakura Shrimp Fair Held in Shizuoka Mall; Suruga Bay Specialty Offered in Various Food Items
May 1, 2024Climbing Season Starts at Hokkaido’s Mt. Apoi; Easy Climbing with Beautiful Flowers Attracts Climbers
May 1, 2024Nara: Night at the Museum: World of Kukai Offered in English
April 27, 2024
TRAVEL SPOTS
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New Fantasy Springs Area at Tokyo DisneySea Unveiled to Press
May 7, 2024 Tourists Enjoy Rafting on Shiribetsu River in Hokkaido
May 6, 2024Village in Gifu Pref. Holds 32nd Annual Tsuchinoko Festival; 800 Participants Seek Snake-Like Creature
May 6, 2024Azaleas in Full Bloom at Hakone Gardens; View of Mt. Fuji to Accompany Beautiful Flowers
May 6, 2024
TROUBLESHOOTER
It’s Tough Being a Burden in the Workplace
May 5, 2024I Can’t Tell My Children About Their Parents Marrying After an Affair
May 5, 2024Receptionists Becoming Punching Bag for Hospital Patients; Behavior Progressively Getting Worse
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