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Imperial Family 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 spring garden party hosted by her parents for the first tim...
April 23, 2024
Associated Press EU Ratchets up Pressure on TikTok’s New Rewards App over Risks to Kids, Warns of Suspension
LONDON (AP) — The European Union on Monday demanded TikTok provide more information about a new app that pays users to watch videos and warned that...
April 23, 2024
Asia-Pacific 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 among Japan, the United States and the Philippines, and exp...
April 23, 2024
General News Japan’s Fair Trade Commission Seeks to Curb Tech Giants; Lack of Fair Competition Threatens Rivals, Consumers
The Japan Fair Trade Commission’s recent administrative action against Google LLC. is part of a global trend to strengthen regulations on technolog...
April 23, 2024
Reuters Japan’s Nikkei Rises but US Earnings Caution Caps Gains
TOKYO, April 23 (Reuters) - Japan's Nikkei share average rose on Tuesday, buoyed by Wall Street's rally overnight, although concerns about big tech...
April 23, 2024
Politics & Government LDP to Propose That Diet Members Certify Funds Reports; Other Changes to Political Funds Control Law Also Eyed
The ruling Liberal Democratic Party intends to incorporate a clause in its draft proposals for amending the Political Funds Control Law that would ...
April 23, 2024
LATEST NEWS
World of Sumi Ink Artist Toko Shinoda Recreated
GIFU — The atelier of the late artist Toko Shinoda, globally known for her abstract sumi ink...
April 23, 2024
70 ％ of Japan Companies to Raise Pay Scales in FY 2024
Tokyo, April 22 (Jiji Press) — About 70 pct of companies in Japan will implement pay scale i...
April 23, 2024
Biden Moves to Shield Patients’ Abortion Records from GOP Threats
The Biden administration on Monday announced new rules intended to protect the privacy of pa...
April 23, 2024
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
Crash of MSDF Helicopters: Ascertain Why Self-Defense Forces Are Having Frequent Accidents
Serious accidents continue to occur involving the Self-Defense Forces. Is there a lack of sk...
April 23, 2024-
Support for Ukraine: Use Resumption of U.S. Aid to Spur Counteroffensive against Russia
U.S. military assistance to Ukraine, which had been stalled due to a deadlock between Democrats...
April 23, 2024 
U.S. Military Aircraft to Join Search for MSDF Members; 7 Still Missing Since Two MSDF Helicopters Crashed During Training Exercise
The U.S. military plans to send a patrol aircraft to join the search for seven missing Japan...
April 23, 2024
POPULAR ARTICLES
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General News
JAL Airplane Experiences Radio Malfunction During Flight, Lands Safely By Relying on Light Signals
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General News
U.S. 7th Fleet officer Arrested on Suspicion of Stealing Sushi, Sashimi, Chicken at Kanagawa Shopping Mall; Suspect Caught Mid-Meal
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General News
Earthquake in Western Japan a Reminder to Be Ready for the Big One; 14% of People Have Made No Preparations, Survey Says
April 19, 2024 -
General News
Powerful Earthquake Hits Ehime, Kochi Prefectures; No Risk of Tsunami (Update 1)
April 17, 2024 -
Companies
Shinkansen to Have Private Rooms by FY 2026, JR Tokai Announces
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Companies
Survey: 80％ Worried About Recognizing AI as Patent Inventor; Respondents Fear Increase in Unverified Inventions
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Politics & Government
Prime Minister Fumio Kishida Promotes Revised NISA Investment Program to Young People; Kishida Focusing on Moving Money From Savings to Investment in a Safe Environment
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Companies
Japan’s Docomo To Sell Contactless Smart Rings; Users Can Make Payments at the Wave of a Hand
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General News
No Tsunami as Strong Earthquake Strikes Western Japan; Blocked Roads, Burst Water Pipes Reported (Update 1)
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Books & Literature
Old Friend Breathes New Life into KyoAni Arson Victim’s Picture Book; Japan’s Veteran Voice Actors, Animators Create Anime Film
April 17, 2024
SOCIETY
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Japan’s Fair Trade Commission Seeks to Curb Tech Giants; Lack of Fair Competition Threatens Rivals, Consumers
The Japan Fair Trade Commission’s recent administrative action against Google LLC. is part of a global trend to strengthen regulations on technology giants that could distort ma...
April 23, 2024 
Turkish Airlines Flight Makes Go-Around at Haneda Airport After Going Off Course; May Have Mixed Up Runways for Landing
A Turkish Airlines plane descending toward Haneda Airport in Tokyo on Saturday evening ...
April 23, 2024
Memorial Service Held for Victims of Sightseeing Boat Sinking off Hokkaido’s Shiretoko Peninsula 2 Years Ago
A memorial service marking the second anniversary of a shipwreck off the Shiretoko Peni...
April 23, 2024
Cherry tree falls on man on Sanneizaka steps leading to famous Kiyomizu Temple in Kyoto
KYOTO – A man was trapped under a cherry tree that fell on the sloping pathway of steps...
April 23, 2024
2025 Osaka-Kansai Expo Volunteer Uniforms Unveiled; Tomoka Kurotani, Other Stars Showcase Uniforms at Unveiling Ceremony in Osaka
The Japan Association for the 2025 World Exposition on Monday unveiled the uniforms tha...
April 23, 2024
IMPERIAL FAMILY
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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 spring garden party hosted by her parents for the first time on Tuesday at Akasaka Imperial Gardens in Tokyo....
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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
Japanese Emperor Sows Rice at Imperial Palace in Annual Tradition
The Emperor sowed rice in an annual tradition in seedbeds at the Imperial Palace on Wednesda...
April 18, 2024
Imperial Household Agency Turns to Instagram Amid Renewed PR Efforts; New Account Surpasses 950,000 followers
The Imperial Household Agency launched its official Instagram account on April 1, a year aft...
April 17, 2024
Princess Aiko Attends Gagaku Court Music Concert; Princess Reportedly Enjoyed Concert Greatly
Princess Aiko, the daughter of the Emperor and the Empress, attended a spring gagaku — tradi...
April 16, 2024
NEWS PICKUP！
Disciplinary Action a Window into Power Struggle within the LDP
By carrying out large-scale disciplinary action against members involved in a large-scale political funds scandal, the Liberal Democratic Party hop...
April 20, 2024
Tokyo Creative Salon Committee Showcases Works by Japanese Designers in Milan Design Week; Japan News Issue Distributed at Fair
MILAN — The executive committee of Tokyo Creative Salon (TCS), one of the largest design eve...
April 18, 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
YOMIURI EDITORIAL
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Crash of MSDF Helicopters: Ascertain Why Self-Defense Forces Are Having Frequent Accidents
Serious accidents continue to occur involving the Self-Defense Forces. Is there a lack of sk...
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Support for Ukraine: Use Resumption of U.S. Aid to Spur Counteroffensive against Russia
U.S. military assistance to Ukraine, which had been stalled due to a deadlock between Democrats...
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Human Resources for Semiconductors: Develop Local Universities as Sites for Fostering Skilled Workers
Human resource development has become a major challenge as new semiconductor factories are b...
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Ads claiming ‘No. 1’: Companies Must Back Them with Objective Data
Hyperbolic ads making unfounded claims such as “No. 1 in popularity” are rampant. Advertisin...
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Gasoline Subsidies: It’s Time to Phase out Government Program
Vast amounts of money should not continue to be spent to keep gasoline prices down. The gove...
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Indian General Election: True State of World’s Largest Democracy is in Question
As China and Russia seek to change the international order by force, all eyes are on how Ind...
April 21, 2024
POLITICS
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U.S. Military Aircraft to Join Search for MSDF Members; 7 Still Missing Since Two MSDF Helicopters Crashed During Training Exercise
The U.S. military plans to send a patrol aircraft to join the search for seven missing Japanese Maritime Self-Defense Force members who went missin...
April 23, 2024 
Japanese Govt Sees ‘Originator Profile’ as Useful to Identify Origin of Online Information; Aims to Protect Intellectual Property Rights
The government believes Originator Profile (OP) is effective at providing the origin of online information, as outlined in a draft report at a meet...
April 23, 2024
Japan’s Ruling Party Vice President Taro Aso Departs for U.S. Seeking Trump Meeting; Aims to Build Ties With Trump, Team in New York
Liberal Democratic Party Vice President Taro Aso departed from Haneda Airport for New York on Monday to seek a meeting with former U.S. President D...
April 23, 2024
LDP’s Only Candidate Struggles in Shimane Constituency By-Election; CDPJ Leads in All Constituencies
The only Liberal Democratic Party candidate in by-elections for the House of Representatives...
April 23, 2024
N. Korea Fires Ballistic Missile, Falls Outside Japan’s EEZ
North Korea launched at least one ballistic missile toward the Sea of Japan on Monday and is...
April 22, 2024
Japan’s LDP Battles to Avoid ‘Total Defeat’ in By-Elections; Opposition Party Guards against Overconfidence
The ruling Liberal Democratic Party canlidate is falling behind his opponent in the House of...
April 22, 2024
BUSINESS
70 ％ of Japan Companies to Raise Pay Scales in FY 2024
Tokyo, April 22 (Jiji Press) — About 70 pct of companies in Japan will implement pay scale increases in fiscal 2024, a survey by the Finance Minist...
April 23, 2024
Japan’s “V Point” Program Stumbles on Launch Day
Tokyo, April 23 (Jiji Press) — Japan’s new “V Point” reward point program stumbled on the very day it was launched, due to a glitch found in relate...
April 23, 2024
Electric Motor-Assisted Child Seat-Type Bicycle That Assists While Pushing, Walking Set for Release
Panasonic Cycle Technology Co. plans to release in June a child seat-type electric bicycle that is equipped with a motor to assist in pushing and w...
April 23, 2024
Survey: 80％ Worried About Recognizing AI as Patent Inventor; Respondents Fear Increase in Unverified Inventions
Recognizing AI as a patent inventor could be problematic, according to more than 80% of comp...
April 21, 2024
Nissan, Panasonic Launch Information-Sharing Service Between Cars, Home Appliances; Aims to Increase Peace of Mind
Nissan Motor Co. and Panasonic Corp. launched a service on Friday in which information such ...
April 21, 2024
German-style Vocational Program Launches for First Time in Japan
The first German-style vocational program, combining hands-on and classroom learning, was la...
April 20, 2024
Ezaki Glico’s ‘Putchin Pudding’ and Other Refrigerated Products Halted Shipments Due to Failure in Logistics and Procurement System
Osaka-based food company Ezaki Glico Co. announced Friday that it has been unable to ship re...
April 20, 2024
WORLD
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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
Former U.S. Pacific Command Head Touts Alliance; Harris Sees China, World Through ‘Dark Lens’
WASHINGTON — Prime Minister Fumio Kishida, during his state visit to the United States, held...
April 13, 2024
5 People and a Suspect Killed in a Sydney Shopping Center Stabbing Attack, Police Say
SYDNEY — Five people and a suspect were killed in a Sydney shopping center stabbing attack o...
April 13, 2024
South Korean Voters Rebuke Yoon’s Governing Style; Go-It-Alone Approach to Tough Issues May Have Cost Votes
SEOUL — The main reason the People Power Party (PPP), South Korea's conservative ruling part...
April 11, 2024
NEWS SERVICES
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EU Ratchets up Pressure on TikTok’s New Rewards App over Risks to Kids, Warns of Suspension
LONDON (AP) — The European Union on Monday demanded TikTok provide more information about a new app that pays users to watch videos and warned that...
April 23, 2024 
Biden Moves to Shield Patients’ Abortion Records from GOP Threats
The Biden administration on Monday announced new rules intended to protect the privacy of patients seeking abortions, and the health workers who ma...
April 23, 2024-
Japan’s Nikkei Rises but US Earnings Caution Caps Gains
TOKYO, April 23 (Reuters) - Japan's Nikkei share average rose on Tuesday, buoyed by Wall Street's rally overnight, although concerns about big tech...
April 23, 2024
A Cluster of Earthquakes Shakes Taiwan after a Strong One Killed 13 Earlier This Month
TAIPEI (AP) — A cluster of earthquakes struck the island republic of Taiwan early Tuesday, t...
April 23, 2024
Israeli Military Intelligence Head Resigns over Oct. 7 Failures
JERUSALEM, April 22 (Reuters) - The head of Israeli military intelligence has resigned after...
April 23, 2024
European Space Agency Adds 5 New Astronauts in Only Fourth Class Since 1978. over 20,000 Applied
COLOGNE, Germany (AP) — For the past year, five fit, academically superior men and women hav...
April 23, 2024
Biden Will Send Ukraine Air Defense Weapons, Artillery Once Senate Approves, Zelenskyy Says
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden told Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Monday...
April 23, 2024
EDITORIAL & COLUMNS
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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
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-
Beyond the Paper Screen / Homemaking on the Go Never Really Stops
It was a typical day in Oregon in mid-May: drizzles, clouds, five minutes of sunshine, drizz...
March 25, 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 Shohei Ohtani Hits 176 MLB Homers; the Most by a Japanese-Born Player Surpassing Hideki Matsui
LOS ANGELES ― Los Angeles Dodgers superstar Shohei Ohtani hit his 176th MLB home run on Sunday at home against the New York Mets, surpassing Hideki Matsui for most home runs by a Japan-born player....
April 22, 2024
Baseball Japan High School Baseball Bat Standards Get Update; Outdated Bats Reused as Vases or Sent Overseas to Promote Sport
April 22, 2024
Basketball Nikola Jokic Leads NBA Champ Denver Nuggets Past LeBron James and Lakers 114-103 in Playoff Opener
April 22, 2024
Baseball Shohei Ohtani Surpassed Hideki Matsui for Most Homers by Japan-born Player, Hitting 176th Home Run
April 22, 2024
Baseball Masataka Yoshida’s Hitting Helps Red Sox Overcome Pirates
April 21, 2024
Baseball Shota Imanaga Allows Three Runs, Two Earned, in Six Innings; Cubs Past Marlins 5-3
April 21, 2024
Baseball Francisco Lindor Slugs Tiebreaking 2-run Homer, Mets Knock off the Dodgers for 5th Straight Win
April 20, 2024
Baseball Brayan Bello Allows 1 Hit in 6 Innings as Red Sox Breeze Past Pirates 8-1
April 20, 2024
Baseball Carlos Carrasco Pitches Solid into the 6th Inning, Guardians Edge Red Sox 5-4 to Improve to 13-6
April 19, 2024
SCIENCE & NATURE
Jellyfish Invade Venezuelan Waters, Worrying Fishermen
CHORONI, Venezuela (AFP-Jiji) — A thick bloom of jellyfish of varying hues drifts in the turquoise waters of Aragua in Venezuela, a surreal vision ...
April 20, 2024
Japanese Astronauts Landed Tickets to Moon in Win-win Deal; U.S. to Get Lunar Cruiser, Ally against China
TOKYO/WASHINGTON — The recent Japan-U.S. agreement to send two Japanese astronauts to the moon as part of the U.S.-led Artemis lunar exploration pr...
April 20, 2024
Austria Risks Becoming Largely ‘Ice-free’ within 45 Years
VIENNA (AFP-Jiji) — Austria is set to become largely “ice-free” within 45 years, the country’s Alpine Club warned on April 5, as two of its glacier...
April 19, 2024
Astronomers Unravel Mysteries around ‘Dragon’s Egg’ Nebula
WASHINGTON (Reuters) — Two large stars residing inside a spectacular cloud of gas and dust n...
April 18, 2024
Twisted Magnetic Field Found around Milky Way’s Black Hole
WASHINGTON (Reuters) — Astronomers on March 27 announced that they have detected a strong an...
April 18, 2024
James Cameron — Childhood Drawings, Dreams Inspired Hollywood Blockbusters
PARIS (AFP-Jiji) — James Cameron, the mastermind behind “The Terminator,” “Aliens” and “Tita...
April 17, 2024
Premier League to Use Semi-automated Offside Technology
The Premier League will use AI-based player tracking technology to make offside calls from n...
April 17, 2024
CULTURE
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Art World of Sumi Ink Artist Toko Shinoda Recreated
April 23, 2024 
Books & Literature Precious Literary Manuscript Found in Antique Wooden Box; Written Kamakura-Period Poet Teika in His Own Hand
April 22, 2024
Performing Arts Japan’s Yamada Wins 1st Place in U.S. Ballet Contest
April 21, 2024
Film & TV Hiroyuki Sanada Pursues Authenticity of Feudal Japan in ‘Shogun’; Pushed for Detailed in Depiction of Characters
April 19, 2024
Film & TV Studio Ghibli to Receive Honorary Palme d’Or at Cannes
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Books & Literature Old Friend Breathes New Life into KyoAni Arson Victim’s Picture Book; Japan’s Veteran Voice Actors, Animators Create Anime Film
April 17, 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
Manga & Anime Ex-Combat Agent Strives to Find a Peaceful Life
March 16, 2024
NEWS WITH VIDEO
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
Famous Weeping Cherry Tree in Full Blossom in Fukushima Pref. Town
April 12, 2024
Tulips in Full Bloom Delight Visitors to Mie Pref. Flower Park
April 10, 2024
FEATURES
DELICIOUS
Neo-Wagashi Excites with Both Appearance, Taste; Fusion of Western and Traditional Japanese Sweets Impresses
April 21, 2024This Spring, Enjoy In-Season Nira Garlic Chives, a Stamina-Boosting Green Rich in Nutrients
April 21, 2024Special ‘Airport Beer’ Brewed in Western Japan; Limited 3,000 Bottles Sell Out Quickly at Nanki-Shirahama Airport
April 21, 2024Ushiojiru Clam Soup Brings Out Full Umami of Hard Clam Broth; Pairs Perfectly with Handmade Sesame Tofu
April 14, 2024
JAPAN IN FOCUS
Asakusa Underground Shopping Street the Japan’s Oldest Underground Mall
April 22, 2024Okayama: Distinctive Coworking Space Supervised by Architect Kengo Kuma Opens
April 20, 2024Kagoshima: Officers Receive Habu Snake Repelling Training; Get Tips on Finding, Catching Them
April 20, 2024Mie: Participants Endure Cold, Heat to Purify Themselves; Location Said to Be Where Iga Ninjas Trained
April 20, 2024
TRAVEL SPOTS
Tulip Fair Opens with 300 Varieties, 3 Million Flowers in Tonami, Toyama Pref.; Festival on Through May 5
April 23, 2024Penguins from Noto Region Doing Well at Tokyo Aquarium
April 22, 2024Diamond Fuji Observed in Shizuoka Pref., Attracting Photographers
April 21, 2024Children Laugh in Giant Maze of Rape Blossoms in Fukushima Pref.: Built to Promote District Affected by 2011 Earthquake
April 21, 2024
TROUBLESHOOTER
My 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, 2024My Child Wants a Double Mastectomy and I’m Not Sure How to Accept it
April 14, 2024My Husband is Addicted to His Phone and Never Talks to Me
April 14, 2024
