TOP STORIES
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Japan Top Currency Diplomat: No Comment on Exchange Rate Fluctuations
"I have no comment," said Masato Kanda, vice finance minister for international affairs, on Monday regarding fluctuations in the yen-dollar exchang...
April 29, 2024 -
Political Funds Scandal Brings Election Defeat for LDP; Prime Minister May Struggle to Dissolve Lower House
The Liberal Democratic Party’s effective defeat in all three by-elections for the House of Representatives on Sunday is likely to strengthen specul...
April 29, 2024 -
CDPJ Eyes No-Confidence Motion Against Kishida Cabinet; Move Follows Sweeping CDPJ Victory in All 3 By-Elections
The Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan party is considering submitting a no-confidence motion against Prime Minister Fumio Kishida’s Cabinet ...
April 29, 2024 -
Japan’s Yen Jumps against the Dollar on Suspected Intervention
The yen jumped suddenly against the dollar on Monday, with traders citing yen-buying intervention by Japanese authorities to try to underpin a curr...
April 29, 2024 -
South Korea’s Yoon Meets Opposition Leader in Bid to Reset Presidency
SEOUL (Reuters) - South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol met opposition leader Lee Jae-myung for talks on Monday after a crushing election defeat for...
April 29, 2024 -
Toyota Tests Hilux Electric Pickup Trucks for Bus Services in Thai City; Company Aims for 2025 Sales Debut
BANGKOK — Toyota Motor Corp. has started using its electric Hilux pickup truck for bus services in the central Thai city of Pattaya as part of an e...
April 29, 2024
LATEST NEWS
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South Korean Director Making Documentary on Japanese Photojournalist Shisei Kuwabara Who Covered Modern Korean History
South Korean director Ko Hee-young, 57, is producing a documentary about photojournalist Shi...
April 30, 2024 -
“Documentary Focuses on Man behind a Cruelly Bizarre 1990s Japanese Reality Show “
TOKYO (AP) — Naked and frail, a shaggy-haired man films himself as he endures solitude in a ...
April 29, 2024 -
African Leaders Seek Record World Bank Financing to Combat Climate Change
NAIROBI (Reuters) - African leaders on Monday called for rich countries to commit record con...
April 29, 2024 -
Ukraine’s Army Chief Reports Tactical Retreat in the East, and Warns of Front-Line Pressure
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Ukraine's troops have been forced to make a tactical retreat from three...
April 29, 2024 -
Donald Trump Is Running against Joe Biden. but He Keeps Bringing Up Another Democrat: Jimmy Carter
ATLANTA (AP) — As Donald Trump campaigns for a return to the White House, he often reaches b...
April 29, 2024 -
Obstacles Remain as Women Seek More Leadership Roles in America’s Black Church
No woman had ever preached the keynote sermon at the Joint National Baptist Convention, a ga...
April 29, 2024 -
African Farmers Look to the Past and the Future to Address Climate Change
HARARE, Zimbabwe (AP) — From ancient fertilizer methods in Zimbabwe to new greenhouse techno...
April 29, 2024
POPULAR ARTICLES
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Wider World
UNRWA Director Describes Catastrophic Destruction in Gaza; Says Relief Trucks Robbed, ‘People’s Hearts Destroyed’
April 24, 2024 -
General News
Cherry tree falls on man on Sanneizaka steps leading to famous Kiyomizu Temple in Kyoto
April 23, 2024 -
General News
Earthquake Hits Japan’s Ibaraki, Tochigi, Chiba Prefectures, No Risk of Tsunami
April 24, 2024 -
General News
Man Repels Bear Attack in Hokkaido by Kicking its Face After Encountering 2 Bears While Sightseeing
April 25, 2024 -
Baseball
Yoshinobu Yamamoto’s 6 Shutout Innings Help Dodgers Finish Sweep, Defeat Nats 2-1
April 26, 2024 -
Crime & Courts
Japanese “Sugar Baby” Sentenced to 9 Years in Prison
April 23, 2024 -
Companies
Japanese Beer Makers Tap Interactive Experiences to Pique Interest of Young Generation
April 26, 2024 -
Companies
10 Major Tech Companies to Cooperate Against AI Child Porn Risks; Hoping to Remove Harmful Images from Training Material
April 25, 2024 -
Imperial Family
Princess Aiko Attends Spring Garden Party for 1st Time; Smiles on Being Congratulated for New Job
April 23, 2024 -
General News
Smoke Seen from ANA Aircraft with More than 200 Passengers after Landing at Hokkaido’s New Chitose Airport; No Injuries Reported
April 24, 2024
SOCIETY
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Japanese Government to Lower Hurdles for New Drug Applications; Aims to Improve Japan’s ‘Drug Loss’ Problem
The Health, Labor, and Welfare Ministry has decided to ease requirements for the approval of applications for new drugs for rare diseases such as childhood cancers.
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Hokkaido Police Release Footage of Bear Attack on Truck; Dashcam Footage Shows Moment of Attack
Police in Nemuro, Hokkaido, on Monday released dashcam footage of a brown bear attackin...
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Japan Recognizes 4,108 People in 2024 Spring Honors
Tokyo (Jiji Press)—The Japanese government announced on Monday a list of 4,108 people r...
April 29, 2024 -
High Temperatures Expected in Tokyo, Surrounding Areas
On Monday, the third day of the Golden Week holiday period, high pressure is forecast f...
April 29, 2024 -
Two People Bitten, Injured by Wild Boar in Aichi Pref.; Boar Remains on the Loose
NAGOYA - A man and a woman were bitten by a wild boar on Sunday at a forest park in Owa...
April 28, 2024
IMPERIAL FAMILY
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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 prize commends individuals and groups for contributions to such fields as botanical research, the preservati...
April 27, 2024 -
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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 -
Guests at Emperor, Empress’ Spring Garden Party Not Required to Wear Mask for 1st Time in Reiwa Era
Guests were not required to wear a mask at the spring garden party hosted by the Emperor and...
April 24, 2024
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Princess Aiko Attends Spring Garden Party for 1st Time; Smiles on Being Congratulated for New Job
Princess Aiko, the daughter of the Emperor and Empress, was in attendance at the annual spri...
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Japan’s Crown Prince Akishino Visits Earthquake-Hit Ishikawa Pref. Town; Encourages Farmers Affected by Disaster
ANAMIZU, Ishikawa — Crown Prince Akishino met with farmers affected by the Noto Peninsula Ea...
April 19, 2024
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NEWS PICKUP!
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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 greater rush of wage increases than in previous years. ...
April 27, 2024 -
Museum Honoring Late U.S. Senator Daniel Inouye Opens in Father’s West Japan Hometown on Thursday
YAME, Fukuoka — A museum dedicated to the late Daniel K. Inouye, the first Japanese-American...
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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
YOMIURI EDITORIAL
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LDP Loses ‘All 3’ By-Elections: Will the Party Be Able to Rebuild Its Weakened Foundation?
The Liberal Democratic Party has lost a seat in the “conservative kingdom” of Shimane, and the ...
April 29, 2024 -
Help for Addicts: Prevent Sufferers, Families from Becoming Isolated
Uncontrollable addiction to such things as gambling, alcohol and drugs is a disease requiring m...
April 29, 2024 -
Municipalities at Risk of ‘Extinction’: Strengthen Measures to Nurture Next Generation
It is no easy task to stop the population from decreasing. However, unless countermeasures are ...
April 28, 2024 -
Issue of Political Funds: Discuss Revisions to Law on Funding Control Constructively
In making the handling of political funds transparent, there must be no difference between the ...
April 28, 2024 -
New Regulations on Tech Giants: Adverse Effects Caused by Smartphone Oligopoly Must Be Prevented
The question of how to rectify the adverse effects caused by the tech giant oligopoly has be...
April 27, 2024 -
Leaks of Specially Designated Secrets: SDF Shows Serious Lack of Awareness on Protecting Classified Security Info
Legislation is currently being discussed to expand the scope of people required to maintain ...
April 27, 2024
POLITICS
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Political Funds Scandal Brings Election Defeat for LDP; Prime Minister May Struggle to Dissolve Lower House
The Liberal Democratic Party’s effective defeat in all three by-elections for the House of Representatives on Sunday is likely to strengthen specul...
April 29, 2024 -
CDPJ Eyes No-Confidence Motion Against Kishida Cabinet; Move Follows Sweeping CDPJ Victory in All 3 By-Elections
The Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan party is considering submitting a no-confidence motion against Prime Minister Fumio Kishida’s Cabinet ...
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By-elections in Tokyo, Shimane, Nagasaki Prefectures See Lowest Voter Turnout; Reasons Likely Include Fallout from LDP Political Funds Scandal
All three by-elections for the House of Representatives held on Sunday had the lowest voter turnout ever, according to the election administration ...
April 29, 2024
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Japan, EU to Draft New Principles Aimed at Boosting Economic Security; Friction with China Cited as Cause for Measures
Japan and the European Union are planning to launch a joint measure aimed at bolstering inte...
April 29, 2024 -
Kamikawa Visiting African and Asian Countries to Deepen Ties; Hoping to Discuss Economic Cooperation
Foreign Minister Yoko Kamikawa is visiting five emerging and developing countries in Africa and...
April 29, 2024 -
Japan’s Opposition Party CDPJ Sweeps 3 By-Elections in Lower House (UPDATE 1)
The Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan was assured of victory in all three by-election...
April 28, 2024
BUSINESS
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Japan Top Currency Diplomat: No Comment on Exchange Rate Fluctuations
"I have no comment," said Masato Kanda, vice finance minister for international affairs, on Monday regarding fluctuations in the yen-dollar exchang...
April 29, 2024 -
Toyota Tests Hilux Electric Pickup Trucks for Bus Services in Thai City; Company Aims for 2025 Sales Debut
BANGKOK — Toyota Motor Corp. has started using its electric Hilux pickup truck for bus services in the central Thai city of Pattaya as part of an e...
April 29, 2024 -
Japanese Seafood Exports to China Sink 57% in FY23; U.S. Becomes Largest Seafood Export Destination
The value of Japanese seafood exports to China in fiscal 2023 fell to about 40% of the previous year's level, an analysis of trade statistics for f...
April 29, 2024
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48.6% of Global Patent Applications Related to All-Solid-State Batteries Came from Japanese Firms; Panasonic Tops List
Japanese companies accounted for 48.6% of global patent applications related to all-solid-st...
April 29, 2024 -
Japan’s Automakers Struggle in EV Price War; Oversupply Leads to Price Cuts
BEIJING – Companies participating in the 2024 Beijing International Automotive Exhibition ar...
April 29, 2024 -
Elliott Acquires Large Stake in Trader Sumitomo
New York (Jiji Press)—Elliott Management Corp. of the United States, known as an activist in...
April 29, 2024 -
Yen Weakens to ¥160 against Dollar in First since 1990; Investors Selling Yen, Buying Dollars after BOJ Meeting (Update 1)
The yen temporarily weakened to ¥160 against the dollar in foreign exchange markets on Monda...
April 29, 2024
WORLD
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India Seen Overtaking Japan in Nominal GDP in 2025
Tokyo (Jiji Press)—India will overtake Japan in nominal gross domestic product in dollar ter...
April 29, 2024 -
UNRWA Director Describes Catastrophic Destruction in Gaza; Says Relief Trucks Robbed, ‘People’s Hearts Destroyed’
JERUSALEM ― An official of the U.N. Palestine refugee agency described the chaos he has seen in...
April 24, 2024 -
Taiwan FM Praises Japan-U.S.-Philippine Cooperation; Joseph Wu Says China Threatens More than Just Taiwan
TAIPEI — Taiwan Foreign Minister Joseph Wu praised the progress of security cooperation amon...
April 23, 2024
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Japan Univ.’s Chinese Professor Missing in China
Japanese Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshimasa Hayashi told a news conference in Tokyo that the ...
April 23, 2024 -
China Mutes Memorialization of Reformer Hu Yaobang; Memories Could Spark Critique of Xi Administration
GONGQINGCHENG, China — Chinese authorities were on high alert Monday in Gongqingcheng, China...
April 16, 2024 -
Air Raid Sirens, Explosions Rock Southern Israel in Iranian Attack; Guests Seek Refuge in Hotel Shelter
EIN GEDI, Israel – Air raid sirens and explosions were heard across Israel during Iran’s dro...
April 15, 2024
NEWS SERVICES
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South Korea’s Yoon Meets Opposition Leader in Bid to Reset Presidency
SEOUL (Reuters) - South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol met opposition leader Lee Jae-myung for talks on Monday after a crushing election defeat for...
April 29, 2024 -
“Documentary Focuses on Man behind a Cruelly Bizarre 1990s Japanese Reality Show “
TOKYO (AP) — Naked and frail, a shaggy-haired man films himself as he endures solitude in a tiny room for months, and months more.
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April 29, 2024 -
African Leaders Seek Record World Bank Financing to Combat Climate Change
NAIROBI (Reuters) - African leaders on Monday called for rich countries to commit record contributions to a low-interest World Bank facility for de...
April 29, 2024
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Japan’s Yen Jumps against the Dollar on Suspected Intervention
The yen jumped suddenly against the dollar on Monday, with traders citing yen-buying interve...
April 29, 2024 -
Ukraine’s Army Chief Reports Tactical Retreat in the East, and Warns of Front-Line Pressure
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Ukraine's troops have been forced to make a tactical retreat from three...
April 29, 2024 -
Donald Trump Is Running against Joe Biden. but He Keeps Bringing Up Another Democrat: Jimmy Carter
ATLANTA (AP) — As Donald Trump campaigns for a return to the White House, he often reaches b...
April 29, 2024 -
Obstacles Remain as Women Seek More Leadership Roles in America’s Black Church
No woman had ever preached the keynote sermon at the Joint National Baptist Convention, a ga...
April 29, 2024
EDITORIAL & COLUMNS
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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
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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 -
International Community Has Much to Learn from 10/7 Fiasco
On Sept. 29, 2023, White House national security adviser Jake Sullivan said, “[t]he Middle E...
April 5, 2024 -
Can Next Year’s Expo in Japan Calm the Troubled Waters of the World?
The 2025 Osaka-Kansai Expo will mark the start of its one-year countdown next month. It will...
March 30, 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
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Interest in Hosting Olympics ‘Never So High’, Says IOC Boss
Despite threats from climate change, AI-enhanced doping or competition from e-sports, the boss of the International Olympic Committee believes the future has never looked so bright for his sports m...
April 28, 2024 -
Masataka Yoshida Goes 4 for 5; Red Sox Beat Cubs 17-0
April 28, 2024 -
Shohei Ohtani’s RBI Single Off Yusei Kikuchi in the Second Comes Off His Bat at 119.2 Mph; Dodgers Beat Blue Jays 4-2
April 28, 2024 -
Yoshinobu Yamamoto’s 6 Shutout Innings Help Dodgers Finish Sweep, Defeat Nats 2-1
April 26, 2024 -
Waseda University’s Rugby Club Kicks Off New Era with 1st Women’s Team; Head Coach Former Member of Japan’s Rugby Sevens Team
April 26, 2024 -
Japan’s Rhythmic Gymnastics Team Adorned in Ukiyo-e; New Costumes Feature Hokusai’s Famous Wave
April 25, 2024 -
Shohei Ohtani ‘Grateful’ for Support from Teammates, Team; Baseball Star Reflects on Former Interpreter’s Gambling Scandal
April 25, 2024 -
Shohei Ohtani’s Hard-Hit Blast Adds to Torrid Start in 1st Season with Dodgers
April 25, 2024 -
Shohei Ohtani Has 3 Doubles, Landon Knack Get 1st Victory as Dodgers Rout Nationals 11-2
April 25, 2024
SCIENCE & NATURE
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Gigantic Ichthyosaur’s Fossils Found by British Girl, Father
A fossil jawbone found by a British girl and her father on a beach in Somerset, England, belongs to a gigantic marine reptile dating to 202 million...
April 26, 2024 -
Fossils of Colossal Snake Vasuki Unearthed in India
WASHINGTON (Reuters) — Fossil vertebrae unearthed in a lignite mine are the remains of one of the largest snakes that ever lived, a monster estimat...
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Coral Reefs Are Bleaching. What Does That Mean?
LONDON (Reuters) — Huge stretches of coral reef around the world are turning a ghostly white this year amid record warm ocean temperatures.
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April 25, 2024
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Sea Otter Pups Paired with Surrogate Moms
LONG BEACH, Calif. (Reuters) — Every year, around 10 to 15 sea otter pups are found stranded...
April 25, 2024 -
Denmark Bets on Cow Feed Additive to Reduce Methane Emissions
COPENHAGEN (Reuters) — Denmark has agreed to help farmers finance a feed additive that is ex...
April 25, 2024 -
Japan Astronaut Satoshi Furukawa Wishes to ‘Pass the Baton’; Also Expresses Desire to Help Japanese Astronauts Still on ISS
Astronaut Satoshi Furukawa shared his aspirations on Wednesday after returning to Earth from...
April 25, 2024 -
Sweden Aims to Boost Plastic Recycling with Giant Plant
MOTALA, Sweden (AFP-Jiji) — Discarded crisp bags, ketchup bottles and Tupperware containers ...
April 24, 2024
CULTURE
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Fashion Designer Yumi Katsura Gets Rosy in Tokyo Show; Leading Japanese Bridal Fashion for Nearly 60 Years
April 27, 2024 -
Sairi Ito in ‘Tora ni Tsubara’ Can Not Only Handle the Pressure as Lead Role — She Enjoys It
April 26, 2024 -
Japanese Conductor Kazuki Yamada to Debut at Berlin Philharmonic
April 25, 2024 -
World of Sumi Ink Artist Toko Shinoda Recreated
April 23, 2024 -
Precious Literary Manuscript Found in Antique Wooden Box; Written Kamakura-Period Poet Teika in His Own Hand
April 22, 2024 -
Japan’s Yamada Wins 1st Place in U.S. Ballet Contest
April 21, 2024
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X Platform to Help Spread Japanese Anime Around World; Executive Vows to Battle ‘Impression Farming’ with AI
April 28, 2024 -
‘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 -
Cosmopolitan Yakuza Manga ‘Ryuko’ Makes Belated Debut in Japan
April 20, 2024 -
‘Kanta on Manga’ Column Published in 2 E-Books
April 16, 2024 -
Manga “My Hero Academia” Surpasses 100 Million Copies in Print
April 5, 2024 -
Full Time for Football Comic ‘Captain Tsubasa’ in Print
April 4, 2024
NEWS WITH VIDEO
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Artists Mix It Up With Small Factory’s Artisans in Tokyo
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Cherry tree falls on man on Sanneizaka steps leading to famous Kiyomizu Temple in Kyoto
April 23, 2024 -
Heirs to Kyoto Talent / Artisan Adds Twist to Traditional Metal Weaving; Charming Lampshades, Coffee Drippers Made by Hand
April 20, 2024 -
UNESCO-Recognized Takayama Spring Festival Sees Floats Under Cherry Blossoms
April 15, 2024 -
1 Year to Go Before 2025 Osaka-Kansai Expo’s Opening; Shinkansen Adorned with Expo Logo, Mascot Character
April 13, 2024
FEATURES
DELICIOUS
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Liven Up the Dinner Table With Homemade Ham
April 28, 2024 Old Sake Brewery Revived as Craft Beer Studio, Beer Hall in Osaka Pref.; Owner Aims to Revitalize Local Community
April 28, 2024Restaurants, Producers Work to Promote Brand Recognition of Hakata Wagyu Beef
April 28, 2024Neo-Wagashi Excites with Both Appearance, Taste; Fusion of Western and Traditional Japanese Sweets Impresses
April 21, 2024
JAPAN IN FOCUS
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Nara: Night at the Museum: World of Kukai Offered in English
April 27, 2024 Rikuzentakata Unveils Tile Mural Gifted by U.S. City; Officials Committed to Further Deepening Ties
April 24, 2024Asakusa Underground Shopping Street the Japan’s Oldest Underground Mall
April 22, 2024Okayama: Distinctive Coworking Space Supervised by Architect Kengo Kuma Opens
April 20, 2024
TRAVEL SPOTS
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Kochi: Observation Deck Set Up in Kochi to Offer Visitors Same Eye Level as Sakamoto Ryoma
April 27, 2024 Kumamoto: Open Restoration of Castle Draws Tourists; Number of Visitors Gaining on Previous Levels
April 27, 2024Shimane: Ancient Japanese Tatara Iron Manufacturing Method Introduced; Facility Opens in Izumo
April 27, 2024Museum Honoring Late U.S. Senator Daniel Inouye Opens in Father’s West Japan Hometown on Thursday
April 25, 2024
TROUBLESHOOTER
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Receptionists Becoming Punching Bag for Hospital Patients; Behavior Progressively Getting Worse
April 28, 2024 My Husband Has Terrible Body Odor; What’s the Best Way To Tell a Partner They Smell?
April 28, 2024My Overprotective Mom Doesn’t Let Me Wear Makeup And Enforces Unreasonable Curfew
April 21, 2024I’m Stressed Because of My Low Workload, Want to Switch to Work that Matches My Hobbies
April 21, 2024