Perspectives
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Step Back in Time at Historical Estate Renovated into a Commercial Complex in Tokyo
A large residence in Tokyo’s Itabashi Ward dating back to the early Edo period (1603-1867) where com...
February 15, 2026
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Senior Japanese Citizens Return to University to Gain Knowledge, Find New Career, Make Friends
Learning makes life rich regardless of how old a person is. More and more universities are offeri...
February 3, 2026
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Prevent Accidents When Removing Snow from Roofs; Always Use Proper Gear and Follow Safety Precautions
As it gets colder, accidental falls while removing snow from rooftops become more common in snowy...
January 27, 2026
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Tokyo University of the Arts Now Offering Free Guided Tour of New Storage Building, Completed in 2024
Old & New video By Ryuzo Suzuki / Yomiuri Shimbun Senior PhotographerParticipants listen to an ...
January 25, 2026
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Walking through the Changing Seasons in Shinhotaka, Gifu Pref.
At the beginning of November, autumn foliage had just entered the peak of its season in the Okuhi...
January 20, 2026
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Montbell Founder Isamu Tatsuno’s Love of Mountain Climbing Driving Force Behind Outdoor Gear Company’s Success 50 Years On
Isamu Tatsuno, chairman of Montbell Co., said the past 50 years has been a period in which “I con...
January 20, 2026
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What Filmmaking in Japan Looks Like from the Extra’s Perspective
The tide of blockbuster movies and hit dramas continues to rise. Every day, new releases generate...
January 14, 2026
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Disaster Preparedness / Apartment Management Associations: Instructions on What to Do in the Event of Power Outage
Compared to those in houses, apartment and condominium residents face greater inconvenience when ...
January 3, 2026
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Kawasaki Releases Guide to Sheltering at Home During Disasters, with Essential Tips for Apartment Residents
Kawasaki has published a booklet for residents to refer to when sheltering at home during disaste...
December 29, 2025
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Japanese Student Gamifies Tsunami Evacuation Drill with Nighttime Quake Scenario
Disasters strike without warning. Kindai University senior Tsuyoshi Kitahara, 21, has come up wit...
December 29, 2025
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Mt. Oyama Offers Historical Site Filled with Nature, Spirituality
Less than two hours from Tokyo, Mt. Oyama emerges from the forests of central Kanagawa Prefecture...
December 23, 2025
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Project Mapping Event Showcases Ema Paintings at Senso-ji Temple in Tokyo’s Asakusa
A projection mapping event was held this month for the first time at Sensoji temple in Taito Ward, T...
December 21, 2025
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Barriers to Nursing Care Services Remain High for Elderly Foreign Residents; Government Seeks Ways to Help Growing Number of Aging Foreigners
Aging spares no one, including foreign residents of Japan. There have been concerns that the lang...
December 9, 2025
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Controlled Burns at Aso Field Play Role in Combating Global Warming, Absorbing more CO2 than Emitted
Controlled burns are a springtime tradition in grasslands in the Aso region of Kumamoto Prefectu...
December 2, 2025
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People Keep Loved Ones’ Ashes Close in Special Jewelry, Small Urns as Unique Way to Memorialize Them
With the increase in nuclear families, there is a growing interest in a more personal form of mem...
November 29, 2025
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