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Secrets of Kyoto / The Legendary Woman Behind History of Kabuki; Investigating the Real Origins of Kabuki
Did you know that kabuki, Japan’s unique theatrical style, was born in Kyoto?
...March 4, 2024
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Single Style / Off to the Races Alone
Eating out alone. Going to a movie alone. Singing karaoke alone. There are more and more places wher...
February 26, 2024
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The Japan News Used in High School English Classes; Students Learn Both News, English
Students at Aichi Prefectural Zuiryo High School are using a wide variety of articles from The Japan...
February 21, 2024
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Disaster Preparedness / Evacuees Struggle with Cold Temperature at Crowded Shelter; Lack of Supplies Such as Diapers Cause Anxiety
When a major earthquake occurs in winter, there is a risk of hypothermia and economy class syndrome ...
February 19, 2024
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Handmade with Japanese Soybeans, High-quality Artisanal Natto from Tokyo’s Amakusa Natto Spreads Out Worldwide
Natto made of large black soybeans glistens in a crystal Baccarat glass. Made from the finest black ...
February 11, 2024
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Old Storage Building Converted to ‘Art Storage Hotel’
A storage building built in 1966 was reborn in July 2020 as an “art storage hotel,” a contemporary a...
February 4, 2024
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Disaster Preparedness / Midwinter Disasters; Preparing for Massive Blackouts
A massive earthquake may be followed by a blackout lasting several days or even a week....
January 30, 2024
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New York Seeks Quieter And Less Perilous Streets, Looks Abroad for Examples
The following is an installment of the “Letter from New York” column by Jacob Margolies, The Yomiuri...
January 29, 2024
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Secrets of Kyoto / Octopus Girls and Snake Women: How Stalls for Gawking at Curiosities Birthed a Kyoto Shopping Street
If you’re after the most Kyoto-esque entertainment hub, then head to Shinkyogoku. This pedestrian-on...
January 22, 2024
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LEGEND / Isao Aoki Always at the Forefront of Japanese Golf; First Male Japanese Player to Win on PGA Tour
With an illustrious career spanning 56 Japan Golf Tour titles, one European Tour title, one Australi...
January 15, 2024
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Entering the Priesthood and Creating a Safe Place for People with Worries
When people become resident priests or nuns, they bring with them their experience with loneliness, ...
January 11, 2024
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Music Echoes in Huge Underground Void in Tokyo
Old & New video By Ryuzo Suzuki / Yomiuri Shimbun Senior PhotographerA classical music concert ...
January 7, 2024
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Disaster Preparedness / Post-Quake Congestion Could Cause Secondary Disasters; Crowds, Loss of Phone Signal Issues to be Aware of
If there is strong earthquake in the middle of a weekday, urban areas will be full of a huge number ...
December 25, 2023
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Foreign Mothers-to-be Get Help from Compatriots on Giving Birth in Japan
As more foreigners take up residence in Japan, the challenges facing those giving birth and raising ...
December 18, 2023
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LEGEND / Renowned Japanese Artist Tadanori Yokoo Talks Art, Spirituality
The Yomiuri ShimbunTadanori Yokoo is seen in his central Tokyo studio. He says he spent more time in...
December 11, 2023
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