TOP STORIES
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Japan’s Opposition Party CDPJ Sweeps 3 By-Elections in Lower House (UPDATE)
The Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan was assured of victory in all three by-elections held on Sunday for the House of Representatives. Thes...
April 28, 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 Owariasahi, Aichi Prefecture, local police said. The man was se...
April 28, 2024 -
Japanese Government, BOJ Refrain from Intervening in Foreign Exchange Markets Despite Record Fall in Yen’s value
The yen has fallen to a historic low against the U.S. dollar, yet the government and the Bank of Japan have observed without intervening.
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April 28, 2024 -
Tourist Spots Across Japan Bustle with Families, Foreign Visitors for Golden Week Holidays
The Golden Week holiday period, which features up to 10 consecutive days off this year, kicked off on Saturday, with tourist destinations across Ja...
April 28, 2024 -
MSDF Helicopters Thought to Have Collided In Night Drills; Advanced Training Fraught With Danger for Personnel
Two Maritime Self-Defense Force helicopters that crashed on April 20 are increasingly believed to have collided during an advanced nighttime traini...
April 28, 2024 -
X Platform to Help Spread Japanese Anime Around World; Executive Vows to Battle ‘Impression Farming’ with AI
The Japan unit of X Corp., formerly Twitter, Inc., will use the social media platform to further spread Japanese anime and movies around the world,...
April 28, 2024
LATEST NEWS
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LDP Headed for 2 ‘Losses By Default’ in Diet By-Elections; Outcome Could Affect Management of Kishida Administration
Prime Minister Fumio Kishida’s Liberal Democratic Party was headed for a pair of “losses by ...
April 28, 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 -
Midsummer Day in Various Locations, 32.1 C in Fukushima Pref., 31.4 C in Gunma Pref.
The weather cleared up and temperatures rose in many areas nationwide on Sunday, the second day...
April 28, 2024 -
Month-Long ‘SusHi Tech 2024’ Event Kicks Off in Tokyo; Exploring Urban Futures, Sustainable Technology
An international event exploring the future of urban development, SusHi Tech Tokyo 2024, was la...
April 28, 2024 -
Artists Mix It Up With Small Factory’s Artisans in Tokyo
Tucked away in a residential area of the old part of Tokyo’s Edogawa Ward sits a small metalwor...
April 28, 2024 -
Liven Up the Dinner Table With Homemade Ham
Want to try a fancy dish outdoors? Food coordinator and outdoor chef Nahoko Minakuchi recomm...
April 28, 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 -
Yomiuri Editorial
Human Resources for Semiconductors: Develop Local Universities as Sites for Fostering Skilled Workers
April 22, 2024 -
General News
Man Repels Bear Attack in Hokkaido by Kicking its Face After Encountering 2 Bears While Sightseeing
April 25, 2024 -
Books & Literature
Precious Literary Manuscript Found in Antique Wooden Box; Written Kamakura-Period Poet Teika in His Own Hand
April 22, 2024 -
Baseball
Shohei Ohtani Hits 176 MLB Homers; the Most by a Japanese-Born Player Surpassing Hideki Matsui
April 22, 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
SOCIETY
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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 Owariasahi, Aichi Prefecture, local police said. The man was seriously injured, and the woman...
April 28, 2024 -
Tourist Spots Across Japan Bustle with Families, Foreign Visitors for Golden Week Holidays
The Golden Week holiday period, which features up to 10 consecutive days off this year,...
April 28, 2024 -
Carp Streamers Fly above Wajima Morning Market; Symbol of Hope and Recovery After Noto Peninsula Earthquake
WAJIMA, Ishikawa — Koinobori carp streamers are fluttering in the wind above the Wajima...
April 28, 2024 -
Midsummer Day in Various Locations, 32.1 C in Fukushima Pref., 31.4 C in Gunma Pref.
The weather cleared up and temperatures rose in many areas nationwide on Sunday, the secon...
April 28, 2024 -
‘AI Script’ Event in Tokyo Canceled Due to Plagiarism Criticism
A performance featuring popular voice actors reading out an “AI script” had to be cance...
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. ...
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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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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 -
Noto Peninsula Earthquake: Promoting The Steady Demolition of Damaged Houses
The work to demolish and remove houses damaged by a major disaster is the first step toward ...
April 26, 2024 -
U.S. Protectionism: Intensified Inward-Looking Debate in Presidential Race Sparks Concern
Ahead of the U.S. presidential election in November, incumbent President Joe Biden and forme...
April 26, 2024
POLITICS
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MSDF Helicopters Thought to Have Collided In Night Drills; Advanced Training Fraught With Danger for Personnel
Two Maritime Self-Defense Force helicopters that crashed on April 20 are increasingly believed to have collided during an advanced nighttime traini...
April 28, 2024 -
LDP Headed for 2 ‘Losses By Default’ in Diet By-Elections; Outcome Could Affect Management of Kishida Administration
Prime Minister Fumio Kishida’s Liberal Democratic Party was headed for a pair of “losses by default” Sunday as voters went to the polls for three H...
April 28, 2024 -
Apple Fights Bill to Allow App Store Competition; JFTC Head Hopes It Will Pass in Current Diet Session
A bill newly approved by the Cabinet to regulate IT giants is chiefly aimed at forcing Apple Inc. to allow its App Store on its iPhone devices to f...
April 28, 2024
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Survey of Senkaku Islands Forced to Halt Due to Approach of Chinese Vessel; JCG Ships Step in to Block Approach
An environmental survey of the Senkaku Islands and the surrounding waters conducted by the m...
April 27, 2024 -
Japan Prime Minister Kishida to visit France, Brazil, Paraguay from May 1
The government announced Friday that Prime Minister Fumio Kishida will visit France, Brazil ...
April 27, 2024 -
Japanese Lawmakers Begin Talks on Political Funds Control
Tokyo (Jiji Press)—Japanese lawmakers began discussions Friday on revising the political fun...
April 27, 2024
BUSINESS
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Japanese Government, BOJ Refrain from Intervening in Foreign Exchange Markets Despite Record Fall in Yen’s value
The yen has fallen to a historic low against the U.S. dollar, yet the government and the Bank of Japan have observed without intervening.
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April 28, 2024 -
Month-Long ‘SusHi Tech 2024’ Event Kicks Off in Tokyo; Exploring Urban Futures, Sustainable Technology
An international event exploring the future of urban development, SusHi Tech Tokyo 2024, was launched in Tokyo on Saturday. The month-long event organ...
April 28, 2024 -
JR East Says Will Not Respond to Harassing Customers
Tokyo (Jiji Press)—East Japan Railway Co., or JR East, has announced that it has drawn up a policy for dealing with “customer harassment,” or exces...
April 28, 2024
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Weakening Yen Adds Complexity to BOJ’s Rate Hike Decisions; Rising Commodity Prices may Impact ‘Virtuous Cycle’ Efforts
A weaker yen — which will cause prices to rise again due to the increasing cost of commoditi...
April 27, 2024 -
Yen Drops to 158 Range Against Dollar in New York, Hitting Fresh 34-Year Low
NEW YORK — The yen’s exchange rate against the U.S. dollar temporarily dived to the ¥158.40 ...
April 27, 2024 -
Japanese Beer Makers Tap Interactive Experiences to Pique Interest of Young Generation
Japan’s major beer brewers are opening facilities featuring eye-catching interactive experie...
April 26, 2024 -
Dollar Tops ¥156 for 1st Time in 34 Years in Tokyo Trading
Dollar tops ¥156 for 1st time in 34 years in Tokyo trading
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April 26, 2024
WORLD
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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 -
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
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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...
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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
NEWS SERVICES
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Marmalade Fest Celebrates Quintessential British Breakfast Treat
The Japanese ambassador raved about the daffodils and the glorious spring sunshine. The Australian envoy joked about beating the “Poms” at their ow...
April 28, 2024 -
TikTok Creators Fear Economic Blow of US Ban
Ayman Chaudhary turned her love for reading into a living on TikTok, posting video snippets about books like those banned in schools in ultra-conse...
April 28, 2024 -
Secrets, Lies and Payoffs Laid Bare in Week 1 of Trump Trial Testimony
NEW YORK - Donald Trump fought mightily before and after he was elected president to keep secret the embarrassing details of his private life, but ...
April 28, 2024
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Agony over Ecstasy: FDA Bid Shows It’s Hard to Test Psychedelics
The first attempt to win government approval of a psychedelic drug for mental health treatme...
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With U.S. Aid Resumed, Ukraine Will Try to Dig Itself Out of Trouble
A long-awaited influx of U.S. weapons will help Ukraine to blunt Russia’s advance in the com...
April 28, 2024 -
Baltimore Principal’s Racist Rant Was An AI Fake. His Colleague Was Arrested.
Lloyd Fox/The Baltimore Sun via APThis undated photo shows the The Pikesville High School sign ...
April 28, 2024 -
Iraq Criminalises Same-Sex Relationships with Maximum 15 Years in Prison
BAGHDAD (Reuters) - Iraq's parliament passed a law criminalising same-sex relationships with...
April 28, 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...
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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...
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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...
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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