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General News 4.9 Quake Hits Japan’s Iwate Pref., Surrounding Areas; No Tsunami Expected
A magnitude 4.9 earthquake hit Iwate and Aomori prefectures at 8:22 a.m. on Sunday.
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November 24, 2024
Associated Press A $300B a Year Deal for Climate Cash at UN Summit Sparks Outrage for Some and Hope for Others
BAKU, Azerbaijan (AP) — United Nations climate talks adopted a deal to inject at least $300 billion annually in humanity's fight against climate ch...
November 24, 2024
Social Series Examining Generative AI: Cutting Through the Chaos / Can Generative AI Be Good Partner for Human Race? Intelligence Without Ethics May Seek to Harm People
Kento Kawaharazuka, a project assistant professor at the University of Tokyo, had a pleased look while recently working at a laboratory in Bunkyo W...
November 24, 2024
Defense & Security SDF Seeking Ways to Distinguish Proper Guidance and Harassment; Leaders Hope to Create Common Understanding of What Is Appropriate Instruction
As the Self-Defense Forces try to root out all forms of harassment, they are struggling to make members understand where the line sits between prop...
November 23, 2024
Soccer Vissel Kobe Claim Emperor’s Cup in ‘Kansai Derby’ Final
Closing in on a second straight J.League title, Vissel Kobe stopped on the way for some other silverware.
Vissel captured the Emperor’s Cup...
November 23, 2024
General News Companies Expanding Use of Recycled Plastic; Technological Developments Improve Production Process, Allow Incorporation in Cars, Electronics
At a time when the need to protect the environment is necessitating for decreases the production of new plastic and increases the reuse of existing...
November 24, 2024
LATEST NEWS
Yamaguchi: Elephant Weighing Made Easy at Zoo with New Custom-Built Scale
SHUNAN, Yamaguchi — A weight scale might not immediately come to mind as a great present, bu...
November 23, 2024
Osaka Metro Staff to Become Bus Drivers for 2025 Expo Venue Routes amid Nationwide Driver Shortage
OSAKA — Osaka Metro Co., which operates subway lines in Osaka, plans to have about 60 of its...
November 23, 2024
Nara: Freshly Paved Roads Add New Flavor to Old Townscape; More Roads Expected to Be Paved in Future
GOSE, Nara — Work to pave the roads using earth-toned blocks to better match the surrounding...
November 23, 2024
New Economic Package Will Further Delay Return of Normal Spending Structure; Subsidies May Impact Decarbonization Efforts
The new economic package adopted by the government on Friday is to be financed by a suppleme...
November 23, 2024
Queen Camilla Will Skip Royal Variety Performance as She Recovers from Chest Infection
LONDON (AP) — Queen Camilla will miss her third public engagement in two weeks as she recove...
November 23, 2024
Osaka: Futuristic Yumeshima Station to Open for Expo in January; Showcases ‘Corridor of Light’
OSAKA — A subway station will soon open on Yumeshima Island, a reclaimed island in Osaka Cit...
November 23, 2024
South Korea Will Not Attend Sado Mines Memorial Event in Japan amid Lingering Historical Tensions
SEOUL (AP) — South Korea’s government said Saturday it will not attend a memorial service ne...
November 23, 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 ...
November 18, 2024 -
APEC Leaders Vow to Maintain Free Trade System
Lima, Peru (Jiji Press)—Leaders of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum on Satur...
November 17, 2024 -
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 -
U.N. Panel Resolution Raps N. Korea’s Human Rights Violations
New York (Jiji Press)—A U.N. General Assembly committee approved on Wednesday a draft r...
November 21, 2024 -
Contemporary Art Festival Aims to Promote Tourism in Northern Okayama Prefecture
An international art festival featuring contemporary artists at the forefront of the ar...
November 18, 2024 -
BOJ Policy Normalization to Support Long-Term Growth: Ueda
Nagoya (Jiji Press)—Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda on Monday said that monetary poli...
November 18, 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...
November 17, 2024 -
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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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...
November 20, 2024 -
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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4.9 Quake Hits Japan’s Iwate Pref., Surrounding Areas; No Tsunami Expected
A magnitude 4.9 earthquake hit Iwate and Aomori prefectures at 8:22 a.m. on Sunday.
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November 24, 2024 
Examining Generative AI: Cutting Through the Chaos / Can Generative AI Be Good Partner for Human Race? Intelligence Without Ethics May Seek to Harm People
Kento Kawaharazuka, a project assistant professor at the University of Tokyo, had a ple...
November 24, 2024
Companies Expanding Use of Recycled Plastic; Technological Developments Improve Production Process, Allow Incorporation in Cars, Electronics
At a time when the need to protect the environment is necessitating for decreases the p...
November 24, 2024
Ukraine Likely to Participate in Osaka-Kansai Expo; Economic Recovery from War Sought
Ukraine has made arrangements with Japan to participate in the Osaka-Kansai Expo 2025, ...
November 23, 2024
Examining Generative AI: Cutting Through the Chaos / False Stories Spread to Thwart Western Aid for Ukraine, Reduce Nation’s Resolve to Battle Russia
A false “scoop” that Olena Zelenska, the wife of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky...
November 23, 2024
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 of abating.
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November 23, 2024-
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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Economic Measures Approved: Will The Govt Continue to Issue Lavish Handouts out of Habit?
It must be said that the government has inflated budgetary spending by prioritizing its scal...
November 23, 2024 -
Situation in Ukraine: Russia Must Stop Its Threats to Use Nuclear Weapons
Russia, having violated international law and subjected Ukraine to a campaign of aggression,...
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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...
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 -
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...
November 21, 2024
POLITICS
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New Economic Package Will Further Delay Return of Normal Spending Structure; Subsidies May Impact Decarbonization Efforts
The new economic package adopted by the government on Friday is to be financed by a supplementary budget, which earmarks around ¥13.9 trillion in g...
November 23, 2024 
Failed Hyogo Gubernatorial Election Candidate Side Questions X Account Suspension
KOBE (Jiji Press) — The support group for a failed candidate in the recent gubernatorial election in Hyogo Prefecture has filed a criminal complain...
November 23, 2024
Japan, U.S., ROK Coast Guards Give Capacity-Building Support to 10 Nations; JCG, U.S. Coast Guard Reinforcing Assistance
The Japan Coast Guard said Friday it has, with its U.S. and South Korean counterparts, provided joint capacity-building support to the coast guard ...
November 23, 2024
U.S. Aircraft Carrier George Washington Arrives in Yokosuka
YOKOSUKA, Kanagawa (Jiji Press) — The nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS George Washington...
November 23, 2024
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 ...
November 22, 2024
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 o...
November 22, 2024
BUSINESS
Ex-MUFG Bank Employee Steals Customer Assets Worth over ¥1 Bil.
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — A former MUFG Bank employee who was working in over-the-counter operations stole customer assets worth a total of over ¥1 bill...
November 23, 2024
JETRO Draws up Guidelines for ‘Wagyu’ Labeling in U.S.
NEW YORK (Jiji Press) — The Japan External Trade Organization, or JETRO, along with the Japanese government and others, has drawn up guidelines on ...
November 23, 2024
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 po...
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 i...
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
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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A $300B a Year Deal for Climate Cash at UN Summit Sparks Outrage for Some and Hope for Others
BAKU, Azerbaijan (AP) — United Nations climate talks adopted a deal to inject at least $300 billion annually in humanity's fight against climate ch...
November 24, 2024 
Queen Camilla Will Skip Royal Variety Performance as She Recovers from Chest Infection
LONDON (AP) — Queen Camilla will miss her third public engagement in two weeks as she recovers from a chest infection, Buckingham Palace said Frida...
November 23, 2024
South Korea Will Not Attend Sado Mines Memorial Event in Japan amid Lingering Historical Tensions
SEOUL (AP) — South Korea’s government said Saturday it will not attend a memorial service near Japan’s Sado Island Gold Mines due to unspecified di...
November 23, 2024
Christmas TV Movies Are in Their Taylor Swift Era, with Two Swift-inspired Films Airing This Year
Two new Christmas TV movies have a Taylor Swift connection that her fans would have no probl...
November 23, 2024
Beep Beep Zip: Video Game Music Goes Classical at Washington Orchestra
When Jamin Morden was a kid growing up in the ’80s and ’90s, he spent a lot of time with his...
November 23, 2024
For Trump Inauguration, D.C. Residents Call for Airbnb Blackout
When Donald Trump became president-elect yet again, D.C. resident Stacy Kane felt she needed...
November 23, 2024
How a Change in Rice Farming Unexpectedly Made India’s Air so Much Worse
BATHINDA, India - An Indian initiative to preserve vanishing groundwater by delaying the ann...
November 23, 2024
EDITORIAL & COLUMNS
Time to break away from defense-only policy
Donald Trump has been reelected as U.S. president. I thought he was leading during the campa...
November 22, 2024
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
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
November 15, 2024 -
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
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Vissel Kobe Claim Emperor’s Cup in ‘Kansai Derby’ Final
Closing in on a second straight J.League title, Vissel Kobe stopped on the way for some other silverware.
Vissel captured the Emperor’s Cup...
November 23, 2024 
Celebrate Shohei Ohtani’s MVP Win with Japan Post’s Exclusive Stamp, Towel Set
Japan Post Co. announced Friday that it will release a commemorative stamp set and a special towel set to celebrate Los Angeles Dodgers star Shohei...
November 23, 2024
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 Valuab...
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 surge...
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
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
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Yamaguchi: Elephant Weighing Made Easy at Zoo with New Custom-Built Scale
November 23, 2024 Osaka Metro Staff to Become Bus Drivers for 2025 Expo Venue Routes amid Nationwide Driver Shortage
November 23, 2024Osaka: Futuristic Yumeshima Station to Open for Expo in January; Showcases ‘Corridor of Light’
November 23, 2024Hiroshima: Video of Hiroshima Police Officers Dancing to Song Warning Against Scams Goes Viral
November 23, 2024
TRAVEL SPOTS
Nara: Freshly Paved Roads Add New Flavor to Old Townscape; More Roads Expected to Be Paved in Future
November 23, 2024Giant USJ Christmas Tree Lit Up for Final Year; Visitors Cheer for 10-Time World Record-Breaking 30 Meter Tree
November 20, 2024Tokyo 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, 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
