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Companies India’s Automobile Market Sees Competition Shift into Top Gear; Local Firms Tata, Mahindra Make Gains on Suzuki, Hyundai
TIRUCHIRAPPALLI, India — Competition is getting fierce in India’s automobile market, the third largest after China and the United States. While Jap...
November 25, 2024
Asia-Pacific Japanese Schools in China to Have Security Guards on School Buses
The Foreign Ministry plans to move up its schedule for placing security guards on school buses for Japanese schools in China, following a series of...
November 25, 2024
Obituaries Voice Actor Junko Hori Dies at 89; Known for Her Role as Kanzo Hattori in ‘Ninja Hattori-kun’
Voice actor Junko Hori died of old age on Nov. 18, her management agency announced on Monday. She was 89.
Hori was well known for her roles...
November 25, 2024
Companies Japanese Food Firm Marumiya Recalls Kamameshi-related Product after Finding Foreign Object, Possibly Cockroach
Marumiya Corp. announced that it will recall about 15,000 of its pre-packaged ingredient boxes for making kamameshi rice called “Tori Gobo Kamamesh...
November 25, 2024
Crime & Courts 93-year-old Inmate over Ikebukuro Car Crash Dies
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — The 93-year-old inmate over a car crash in which a mother and her young daughter were killed in Tokyo’s busy Ikebukuro distric...
November 25, 2024
Politics & Government Japan Database Planned of Digitally Savvy Personnel; Meant to Eliminate Regional Gaps in Digital Transformation
The communications ministry plans to create a database of digitally savvy human resources to help local governments hire such staff, according to s...
November 25, 2024
LATEST NEWS
Former Lawmaker Akimoto Denies Accepting Bribes
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — Former lawmaker Masatoshi Akimoto on Monday pleaded not guilty to char...
November 25, 2024
Japan to Develop New Radar System for Hypersonic Missile Interception; Aiming by FY29, Utilizing Domestic Technology
The Acquisition, Technology & Logistics Agency (ATLA), an external bureau of the Defense Min...
November 25, 2024
Ex-Deputy Mayor Certain to Win Nagoya Mayoral Election
Nagoya (Jiji Press)—Ichiro Hirosawa, former deputy mayor of Nagoya, the capital of Aichi Pre...
November 25, 2024
Ex-ace Masahiro Tanaka, Tohoku Rakuten Eagles Part Ways
Veteran right-hander Masahiro Tanaka, facing a massive pay cut from the Tohoku Rakuten Eagle...
November 25, 2024
Seismic Breakers: Device Should Be Used to Prevent Electrical Fires
In the event of an earthquake, fires caused by damage to electrical wiring are more likely t...
November 25, 2024-
Humanitarian Crisis in Gaza: Can Change in U.S. Administration Prevent Situation from Getting Worse?
The administration of outgoing U.S. President Joe Biden has no momentum, and the incoming ad...
November 25, 2024 
Background Art From ‘The Boy and the Heron’ on Display at Studio Ghibli Museum; Features 120 Drawings for Film Directed by Hayao Miyazaki
The background art from Studio Ghibli's animated film "Kimitachi wa Do Ikiru ka?" (The Boy a...
November 25, 2024
POPULAR ARTICLES
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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 -
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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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’...
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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...
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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 op...
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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...
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Japan N-Waste Body Submits Survey Report to Hokkaido Town
SUTTSU, Hokkaido (Jiji Press) — A Japanese nuclear waste management body submitted a re...
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Mt. Fuji Climbers to be Charged Fee even from Shizuoka Pref.; Between ¥3,000 – ¥5,000 from Next Summer
SHIZUOKA — Shizuoka Prefecture plans to charge a toll of between ¥3,000 and ¥5,000 per ...
November 19, 2024 -
Earthquake Hits Northern Japan’s Aomori Prefecture; No Tsunami Expected
An earthquake struck Aomori Prefecture on Wednesday around 3:40 p.m., measuring four on...
November 20, 2024 -
Ichiro Suzuki and CC Sabathia among 14 newcomers on baseball Hall of Fame ballot. Wagner tops holdovers
COOPERSTOWN, N.Y. (AP) — Outfielder Ichiro Suzuki and pitcher CC Sabathia are among 14 ...
November 19, 2024
SOCIETY
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Voice Actor Junko Hori Dies at 89; Known for Her Role as Kanzo Hattori in ‘Ninja Hattori-kun’
Voice actor Junko Hori died of old age on Nov. 18, her management agency announced on Monday. She was 89.
Hori was well known for her roles in popular Japanese anime, in...
November 25, 2024 
93-year-old Inmate over Ikebukuro Car Crash Dies
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — The 93-year-old inmate over a car crash in which a mother and her ...
November 25, 2024
Former Lawmaker Akimoto Denies Accepting Bribes
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — Former lawmaker Masatoshi Akimoto on Monday pleaded not guilty to...
November 25, 2024
Making of Iburigakko Smoked Pickled Daikon Radish Reaches Busiest Time of Year in Akita Pref.
A woman works in a smoking hut with hundreds of daikon radishes hanging from the ceilin...
November 25, 2024
Chuck Woolery, Smooth-Talking Game Show Host of ‘Love Connection’ and ‘Scrabble,’ Dies at 83
NEW YORK (AP) — Chuck Woolery, the affable, smooth-talking game show host of "Wheel of ...
November 25, 2024
IMPERIAL FAMILY
Wake Held for Princess Yuriko at Her Residence; Imperial Family Members, Govt Officials in Attendance
A wake was held for Princess Yuriko of Mikasa in the main hall of the princess’ residence in Minato Ward, Tokyo, on Sunday and Monday.
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November 25, 2024-
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 Japanes...
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
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YOMIURI EDITORIAL
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Seismic Breakers: Device Should Be Used to Prevent Electrical Fires
In the event of an earthquake, fires caused by damage to electrical wiring are more likely t...
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Humanitarian Crisis in Gaza: Can Change in U.S. Administration Prevent Situation from Getting Worse?
The administration of outgoing U.S. President Joe Biden has no momentum, and the incoming ad...
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Hyogo Prefecture’s Article 100 Committee: Key Issue Is How Whistleblowing Was Handled
Even if a public mandate has been received through reelection, that does not mean that the i...
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Ohtani Named MVP: May His Unflagging Efforts Lead to Ever Greater Heights
Despite not being able to pitch in the 2024 season due to an injury, Shohei Ohtani was still...
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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...
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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,...
November 23, 2024
POLITICS
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Japan to Develop New Radar System for Hypersonic Missile Interception; Aiming by FY29, Utilizing Domestic Technology
The Acquisition, Technology & Logistics Agency (ATLA), an external bureau of the Defense Ministry, plans to develop a new model of radar to improve...
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Ex-Deputy Mayor Certain to Win Nagoya Mayoral Election
Nagoya (Jiji Press)—Ichiro Hirosawa, former deputy mayor of Nagoya, the capital of Aichi Prefecture, is certain to win Sunday’s mayoral election in...
November 25, 2024 
Chief Cabinet Secretary Hayashi Visits Abduction Site in Tottori Pref.; Speaks with Abductee Kyoko Matsumoto’s Brother
YONAGO, Tottori — Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshimasa Hayashi, who also serves as minister in charge of the abduction issue, visited Yonago, Tottori ...
November 25, 2024
Japanese Political Parties At Odds Over Corporate Donations; Issue May Be Shelved to Prioritize Agreement on Other Points
Ruling and opposition parties are set to begin negotiations on revising the Political Funds ...
November 25, 2024
Japan Seeks to Balance Active Cyber Defense, ‘Secrecy of Information’ Guaranteed by Constitution
With a third-party entity set to be established for approving wiretaps, the government aims ...
November 24, 2024
Tapping Conversations between Japan, Abroad to Need Outside Approval, as Japan Aims for Active Cyber Defense
The government has begun arranging a new system in which it will have to seek approval from ...
November 24, 2024
BUSINESS
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India’s Automobile Market Sees Competition Shift into Top Gear; Local Firms Tata, Mahindra Make Gains on Suzuki, Hyundai
TIRUCHIRAPPALLI, India — Competition is getting fierce in India’s automobile market, the third largest after China and the United States. While Jap...
November 25, 2024 -
Japanese Food Firm Marumiya Recalls Kamameshi-related Product after Finding Foreign Object, Possibly Cockroach
Marumiya Corp. announced that it will recall about 15,000 of its pre-packaged ingredient boxes for making kamameshi rice called “Tori Gobo Kamamesh...
November 25, 2024 
Nikkei Stock Average Temporarily Jumps Over 700 Points
The Nikkei stock average surged temporarily over 700 points on Monday compared to Friday’s close.
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November 25, 2024
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 operati...
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 Japa...
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 jus...
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
WORLD
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 resolu...
November 21, 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 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
NEWS SERVICES
Stolen Shoe Mystery Solved at Japanese Kindergarten When Security Camera Catches Weasel in the Act
TOKYO (AP) — Police thought a shoe thief was on the loose at a kindergarten in southwestern Japan, until a security camera caught the furry culprit...
November 25, 2024
Left-wing Opposition Candidate Wins Tight Presidential Election in Uruguay
MONTEVIDEO, Uruguay (AP) — Uruguay's leftist opposition candidate, Yamandú Orsi, claimed victory in a tight presidential runoff Sunday, ousting the...
November 25, 2024
Israel Says Rabbi Who Went Missing in the UAE Was Killed. the Government Arrests 3
TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) — Israel said Sunday that the body of an Israeli-Moldovan rabbi who went missing in the United Arab Emirates has been found a...
November 25, 2024
Japan’s Nikkei Stock Average Ends Higher as Investors Assess Positive US Data (UPDATE 1)
TOKYO, Nov 25 (Reuters) - Japan’s Nikkei share average ended higher on Monday as local inves...
November 25, 2024
Heavy Rains in Bolivia Send Mud Crashing into the Capital, Leaving 1 Missing and Destroying Homes
LA PAZ, Bolivia (AP) — A landslide caused by heavy rains after a prolonged drought in La Paz...
November 25, 2024
Republicans Lash Out at Democrats’ Claims That Trump Intelligence Pick Gabbard Is ‘Compromised’
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — Republican senators pushed back on Sunday against criticism fro...
November 25, 2024
Forecasts Warn of Possible Winter Storms across US during Thanksgiving Week
WINDSOR, Calif. (AP) — Another round of wintry weather could complicate travel leading up to...
November 25, 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
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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
Ex-ace Masahiro Tanaka, Tohoku Rakuten Eagles Part Ways
Veteran right-hander Masahiro Tanaka, facing a massive pay cut from the Tohoku Rakuten Eagles, asked for and was granted his release Sunday from th...
November 25, 2024
Kotozakura Claims 1st Career Title by Beating Hoshoryu in Kyushu Clash
Kotozakura managed to equal his famous grandfather in one aspect, an eerie coincidence in terms of the timing of his first career title.
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November 24, 2024
Andy Murray Will Coach Novak Djokovic through the Australian Open
The recently retired Andy Murray is going to team up with longtime rival Novak Djokovic as his coach, they both announced Saturday, with plans to p...
November 24, 2024
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 othe...
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...
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...
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
SCIENCE & NATURE
COP29 Reaches Agreement on Funding Target
Baku, Azerbaijan (Jiji Press)—Countries participating in the COP29 climate conference have agreed on a funding target for efforts to combat climate...
November 24, 2024-
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 intelli...
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
CULTURE
Sign Language Kyogen by and for Deaf People
The 40-year-old Japanese Theater of the Deaf put on a performance of kyogen, a form of tradi...
November 24, 2024
Avantgardey, Mysterious School Uniformed Dance Group from Japan, Finds Worldwide Fame After Being on America’s Got Talent
Mysterious school-uniformed and bobbed-haired group Avantgardey comprises 17 female dancers ...
November 22, 2024
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
NEWS WITH VIDEO
Making of Iburigakko Smoked Pickled Daikon Radish Reaches Busiest Time of Year in Akita Pref.
November 25, 2024
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
FEATURES
DELICIOUS
Sweetness of Root Crops Stands Out in Autumnal Miso Soup; Japan Seasonal Sweet Potato and Satoimo Taro Used in Indian-Inspired Recipe
November 24, 2024Japanese Seaweeds from Certain Regions Being Eaten More Widely, Used in Bread and Chocolate
November 24, 2024Crispy 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, 2024
JAPAN IN FOCUS
Yamaguchi: Elephant Weighing Made Easy at Zoo with New Custom-Built Scale
November 23, 2024Osaka 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
Kyoto Temple Enjoys Delayed Peak Viewing for Autumn Leaves
November 25, 2024Miyagi Prefecture’s Taga Castle Government Office Recreated via 3D Hologram Projection; Part of Event to Celebrate 1300th Anniversary of Castle
November 24, 2024Shohei Ohtani Fans Flock to Baseball Star’s Hometown, High School in Iwate Prefecture; Popular Shrine Charms in Dodger Colors of Blue, White Sold Out
November 24, 2024Nara: Freshly Paved Roads Add New Flavor to Old Townscape; More Roads Expected to Be Paved in Future
November 23, 2024
TROUBLESHOOTER
I Cannot Think of my Handicapped Daughter as Precious; Son, Daughter Without Disabilities Are ‘Adorable’
November 24, 2024My girlfriend and Work Are Wearing Me out; ‘I Find Myself Wanting to Just Disappear’
November 24, 2024As 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, 2024
