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Crime & Courts Ex-Squad Member Says, ‘I Crossed the Line’ to Get Confession in Kawai Bribery Case
A former member of the Tokyo District Public Prosecutors Office’s special investigation squad who questioned a local politician in connection to a ...
May 18, 2024
Imperial Family Parties Divided over How to Boost Imperial Family Size; Talks on Qualifications for Throne Could Divide Them Further
With discussions on increasing the size of the Imperial family gaining momentum among the ruling and opposition parties, they have been divided on ...
May 18, 2024
General News Temperatures Soar to Midsummer Levels Across Japan
Temperatures soared nationwide on Saturday, with 33 areas recording midsummer day temperatures of 30 C or higher, making it the hottest day of the ...
May 18, 2024
Politics & Government Japan Industry Groups Slam ‘Oligopoly’ on Smartphones, Urge Passage of Bill Allowing 3rd-Party App Stores
Seven IT-related industry groups released a joint statement on Friday supporting a new bill that would promote competition in smartphone software, ...
May 18, 2024
Politics & Government Party Talks on Imperial Family Likely to Affect Princesses; Burden of Duties Growing as Members Age
The Imperial Household Agency is paying close attention to how talks between the ruling and opposition parties on measures for ensuring stable Impe...
May 18, 2024
Travel Spots Tottori: Majesty of French Culture on Display in Sand
TOTTORI — A unique museum in Tottori that exhibits sculptures made from sand is holding an exhibition linked to France, to mark the year of the Par...
May 18, 2024
LATEST NEWS
Jera to Invest 5 Trillion Yen for Decarbonization
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — Japanese power generation company Jera Co. will invest about ¥5 trillio...
May 18, 2024
Hyogo: Mannequin ‘Idols’ Guide Visitors through Old Silver Mine Characters Speak in 6 Languages
ASAGO, Hyogo — A group of CGI characters called Ginzan Boyz is guiding visitors through an o...
May 18, 2024
Incoming Taiwan President Lai to Pledge Steady Approach to Relationship with China
TAIPEI (Reuters) - Taiwan's next president, Lai Ching-te, will pledge to secure stability by...
May 18, 2024
Philippines to vigorously Defend Territory, President Says
MANILA (Reuters) - Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr said on Saturday the country wil...
May 18, 2024
Gunmen Kill Three Spanish Tourists in Afghanistan’s Central Bamyan Province
KABUL/MADRID/DELHI (Reuters) - Three Spanish tourists were killed and at least one Spaniard ...
May 18, 2024
Boeing Starliner’s Debut Crewed Flight Delayed again to Check Helium Leak
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - NASA and Boeing BA.N delayed the launch of Boeing's Starliner crew ca...
May 18, 2024
U.S. Ambassador Makes 1st Visit to Japan’s Westernmost Island
Yonaguni, Okinawa Pref. (Jiji Press)—U.S. Ambassador to Japan Rahm Emanuel on Friday visited...
May 18, 2024
POPULAR ARTICLES
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Tokyo District Court Rules AI Cannot Be Issued Patents; Law Recognizes Only ‘Natural Persons’ as Inventors
The Tokyo District Court has dismissed a claim by an American engineer regarding an AI-...
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FAO Environment Director Pushes for Stronger Climate Action; Stresses Potential of Japan’s Agricultural Tech
Kaveh Zahedi, director for climate change, biodiversity and the environment at the U.N....
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China Firm ‘Developed System to Manipulate Public Opinion’; Leaked Information Describes Hijacking Social Media Accounts (UPDATE 1)
A Shanghai-based tech company with ties to the Chinese government is suspected of devel...
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City Government in Hokkaido Ramps Up Bear Hunter Training; Local Interest Surges Following Recent Attacks
NEMURO, Hokkaido — To address the frequent appearances of brown bears in Nemuro, Hokkai...
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Aurora Observed in Hokkaido Due to Solar Flares; Intense Solar Activity Showing Beautiful Patterns on Starry Nights
Auroras were observed in the northern sky of Hokkaido on Saturday night due to severe g...
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KDDI Deploys Drones at 1,000 Locations, Including Lawson Stores; Aims for Implementation in Facility Inspections and Disaster Response
KDDI Corp. announced Monday that it has formed a capital and business alliance with U.S...
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Myanmar Anti-junta Ethnic Group Leader Calls for Japan’s Help with Democracy, Humanitarian Aid
The leader of an ethnic group fighting against the Myanmar national army expressed his ...
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U.S. Senator Again Justifies 1945 Atomic Bombings of Japan
Washington, May 12 (Jiji Press) — A U.S. Republican senator again made remarks Sunday j...
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Japan Airline Giant ANA Holdings Creates Manual for Handling Cases of Customer Harassment of Staff
Airline giant ANA Holdings Inc. has created an employee manual for responding in cases ...
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Japanese Entrepreneur in U.S. Stresses Need to Study Abroad; Govt Working to Expand Scholarships to Support Students
It has been a while since Japanese youth are said to have become inward looking, shunni...
May 14, 2024
SOCIETY
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Ex-Squad Member Says, ‘I Crossed the Line’ to Get Confession in Kawai Bribery Case
A former member of the Tokyo District Public Prosecutors Office’s special investigation squad who questioned a local politician in connection to a massive bribery case involving...
May 18, 2024 
Temperatures Soar to Midsummer Levels Across Japan
Temperatures soared nationwide on Saturday, with 33 areas recording midsummer day tempe...
May 18, 2024
‘Drifting Postbox’ for Letters to Lost Loved Ones Kept Alive; Jionji Temple in Iwate Pref. Takes Over Duties
MORIOKA — A unique postbox that receives letters with messages for people who died in t...
May 18, 2024
74-Year-Old Woman Allegedly Swindled Out of ¥140 Mil.; Says Men Threatened Her with Arrest Warrant over Phone’
SAITAMA – A 74-year-old woman in Shiki, Saitama Pref., was swindled out of about \140 m...
May 17, 2024
3 Members of Japan’s Tsubasa no To Political Group Arrested; Police Allege Disruptions to Campaign Speeches
Three members of the Tsubasa no To political group were arrested on Friday for allegedl...
May 17, 2024
IMPERIAL FAMILY
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Parties Divided over How to Boost Imperial Family Size; Talks on Qualifications for Throne Could Divide Them Further
With discussions on increasing the size of the Imperial family gaining momentum among the ruling and opposition parties, they have been divided on how exactly to do so.
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Japan Emperor Plants Rice Seedlings at Imperial Palace Grounds in Annual Tradition
The Emperor planted rice seedlings at a paddy near the Biological Laboratory of the Imperial...
May 15, 2024
Princess Kako Attends Tokyo Ceremony Recognizing Greenery Efforts; Gives Comment Supporting Event
Princess Kako, the second daughter of Crown Prince Akishino and Crown Princess Kiko, attende...
May 12, 2024
Princess Aiko Visits Exhibition as Her 1st Solo Official Duty; Observes Ancient Literary Manuscripts
Princess Aiko, the only child of the Emperor and Empress, visited the National Archives of J...
May 12, 2024
Emperor Emeritus, Empress Emerita Still Care For People; Prayer, Travel, Rest Are Parts of Current Lifestyle
The Emperor Emeritus and Empress Emerita are still mindful about people of this country.
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May 1, 2024
NEWS PICKUP！
Japan’s Sakishima Islands at Risk in Tense Region; Civil Defense Preparations Underway in Yonaguni
It is natural for parents to try to explain things to their children as easily as possible. In my case, when teaching my children about social stud...
May 18, 2024
5-Story Pagoda at Nara’s Kokufuji Temple Prepped for 1st Major Repairs in 120 Years
NARA — The five-story pagoda of Kofukuji temple, a World Heritage site in Nara, is being pre...
May 17, 2024
USS Ronald Reagan Departs Japan after 8½-Year Mission; Nuclear Aircraft Carrier Set for Major Renovation
YOKOSUKA, Kanagawa — The nuclear aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan, which had been statione...
May 16, 2024
YOMIURI EDITORIAL
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Arrests over Election Obstruction: Diet Should Deepen Discussions to Prevent Reoccurrence
Stump speeches during election campaigns are important opportunities for candidates to expr...
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China-Russia Summit: Putin, Xi Imperil Global Stability with Their Close Bilateral Embrace
The latest China-Russia summit once again highlighted how deeply Russia, which has continue...
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Illegal Immigration in Britain: Seek Solution through Cooperation with International Organizations
Britain seems to be in deepening anguish as it struggles between its sense of responsibility...
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Cheating on Waseda U. Entrance Exam: Find Ways to Stop Misuse of High-Tech Devices
Advances in digital technology have made methods of cheating on entrance examinations more s...
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Projection for Dementia Sufferers: Work to Keep Affected People Connected to Society
Dementia is a disease that anyone can get if they live long enough. It is hoped that a socie...
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Reduction of Station Ticket Offices: Users Should Not Be Left Behind
East Japan Railway Co. (JR East) may have lacked consideration for users who are unfamiliar ...
May 16, 2024
POLITICS
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U.S. Ambassador Makes 1st Visit to Japan’s Westernmost Island
Yonaguni, Okinawa Pref. (Jiji Press)—U.S. Ambassador to Japan Rahm Emanuel on Friday visited Yonaguni Island in Okinawa Prefecture, Japan’s western...
May 18, 2024 
Japan Industry Groups Slam ‘Oligopoly’ on Smartphones, Urge Passage of Bill Allowing 3rd-Party App Stores
Seven IT-related industry groups released a joint statement on Friday supporting a new bill that would promote competition in smartphone software, ...
May 18, 2024
Japan, U.S., S. Korea Coast Guards Plan Joint Exercise; Moves by China, N. Korea Spur New Cooperation
The Japan Coast Guard plans to hold a joint exercise with the coast guards of the United States and South Korea in the Sea of Japan in early June, ...
May 18, 2024
Coming of Joint Custody Inspires Relief, Concern in Japan; Questions Raised Over Medical Decisions, Other Details
A system under which divorced parents can choose joint custody to share responsibility for t...
May 17, 2024
Introduction of Joint Custody in Japan Complicated by Domestic Violence; Lawmakers Call for Expansion of Family Court System
One of the focal points of the Diet deliberations over the introduction of joint custody was...
May 17, 2024
Japanese Government Drafts Basic AI Regulation Policies; Plans To Require Disclosure Of Safety Information
The government will consider legally requiring major artificial intelligence developers to d...
May 17, 2024
BUSINESS
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Jera to Invest 5 Trillion Yen for Decarbonization
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — Japanese power generation company Jera Co. will invest about ¥5 trillion for decarbonization, partly to replace fuels for ther...
May 18, 2024 
Japan Enacts Bill to Make Webcasts Mandatory for NHK
Tokyo (Jiji Press)—Japan’s parliament Friday enacted a bill to make webcasts of television programs mandatory for public broadcaster NHK, or Japan ...
May 18, 2024
JR Group Holds Tokyo Fair to Showcase Farm Goods Transported via Shinkansen; Trains Eyed as Additional Way to Transport Packages Nationwide
Six Japan Railway (JR) group companies held a fair selling farm products and souvenirs, which were transported by Shinkansen bullet trains, at Toky...
May 18, 2024
China Removes Japanese Seafood Exporters from Official Database Amid Fukushima Water Release Controversy; Reasons Remain Unclear
China Removes Japanese Seafood Exporters from Official Database Amid Fukushima Water Release Co...
May 18, 2024
7 Japan Tech Industry Groups Support Bill to Regulate Tech Giants; Envisaged Law to Promote App Competition
Seven organizations in Japan related to the information technology industry, such as app dev...
May 17, 2024
Honda to Double Investment to Promote EV Shift
Tokyo, May 16 (Jiji Press) — Honda Motor Co. said Thursday it will invest about ¥10 trillion...
May 17, 2024
Japan’s 3 Megabanks Hit ¥3 Trillion in Combined Annual Net Profits
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — The combined consolidated net profits of Japan’s three megabanks in fis...
May 17, 2024
WORLD
Myanmar Anti-junta Ethnic Group Leader Calls for Japan’s Help with Democracy, Humanitarian Aid
The leader of an ethnic group fighting against the Myanmar national army expressed his hope ...
May 15, 2024
Biden Hiking Tariffs on Chinese EVs, Solar Cells, Steel, Aluminum – Adding to Tensions With Beijing
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Biden administration announced plans to slap new tariffs on Chinese el...
May 14, 2024
16 Years After Sichuan Earthquake, Families of Victims Gather in Afflicted Areas; Police Watch for Anti-Government Sentiment
SHANGHAI — Sunday marked the 16th anniversary of the earthquake that struck Sichuan Province...
May 14, 2024
U.S. Senator Again Justifies 1945 Atomic Bombings of Japan
Washington, May 12 (Jiji Press) — A U.S. Republican senator again made remarks Sunday justif...
May 13, 2024
Japan Parade Held in New York, Many People Enjoy Japanese Culture and Food
NEW YORK (Jiji Press) — The third “Japan Parade” aimed at spreading Japanese culture was hel...
May 12, 2024
Former U.S. State Department Officials Speak of Disappointment With Government
Two former U.S. State Department officials who resigned in protest against the policy of the...
May 12, 2024
NEWS SERVICES
Incoming Taiwan President Lai to Pledge Steady Approach to Relationship with China
TAIPEI (Reuters) - Taiwan's next president, Lai Ching-te, will pledge to secure stability by maintaining the status quo in the island's relationshi...
May 18, 2024
Philippines to vigorously Defend Territory, President Says
MANILA (Reuters) - Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr said on Saturday the country will "vigorously defend what is ours," in a thinly veiled ...
May 18, 2024
Gunmen Kill Three Spanish Tourists in Afghanistan’s Central Bamyan Province
KABUL/MADRID/DELHI (Reuters) - Three Spanish tourists were killed and at least one Spaniard was injured in an attack by gunmen in Afghanistan's cen...
May 18, 2024
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Boeing Starliner’s Debut Crewed Flight Delayed again to Check Helium Leak
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - NASA and Boeing BA.N delayed the launch of Boeing's Starliner crew ca...
May 18, 2024 
Argentine President Begins Unusual Visit to Spain, Snubbing Officials and Courting the Far-right
BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) — Even before kicking off a three-day visit to Madrid on Friday...
May 18, 2024
Dow Ends above 40,000 Milestone, Indexes Notch up Weekly Gains
NEW YORK (Reuters) - The Dow Jones industrial average closed above the 40,000 mark for the f...
May 18, 2024
Crypto Lender Genesis to Return $3 billion to Customers in Bankruptcy Wind-down
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Crypto lender Genesis Global received court approval on Friday to retur...
May 18, 2024
EDITORIAL & COLUMNS
Holistic Teaching in ‘A Country of Extraordinary Resilience’
When education is subjected to extreme situations, its true essence is revealed. The actions...
May 11, 2024
What Place Is There for Religion in a Democracy?
Young Japanese people’s interest in thinking and religion is said to have been declining in ...
May 10, 2024
Retiring amid Funds Scandal, Nikai Aims a Parting Shot at Kishida
“When you run for office, you are encouraged by many people. But when you quit, you have to ...
May 4, 2024
Transform Diet into Forum for Real Debate on Policy
Thirty years have passed since major political reforms took place in Japan in 1994, culminat...
May 3, 2024
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 ...
April 27, 2024
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
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
Shohei Ohtani Hits 2-run Homer and Scores Go-ahead Run on His Special Day in LA as Dodgers Beat Reds 7-3
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Shohei Ohtani slugged a two-run homer and scored the go-ahead run in the seventh inning when the Los Angeles Dodgers rallied aft...
May 18, 2024
Ozeki Kirishima Pulls Out of Summer Tourney, Faces Demotion
Ozeki Kirishima withdrew from the Summer Grand Sumo Tournament on Saturday, a move that almost assures he will be demoted from the sport’s second-h...
May 18, 2024
Dodgers’ First Shohei Ohtani Bobblehead Giveaway Creates ‘a Stir’ and Snarls Stadium Traffic
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The first Shohei Ohtani bobblehead giveaway of the season snarled traffic outside Dodger Stadium on Thursday and created long li...
May 17, 2024
L.A. Bumbles Ohtani’s Bobblehead Night
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Elly De La Cruz went 4-for-4 with a career-best four stolen bases and sco...
May 17, 2024
World Para Athletics meet kicks off in Kobe
KOBE — Host Japan wasted little time in securing its first medal as the World Para Athletics...
May 17, 2024
‘Para-performers’ Make Dazzling Debut in Japan; Team PTW Hopes to Expand Possibilities of People with Disabilities
Para-athletes exist in sports, so wouldn’t it be great to have “para-performers” in the ente...
May 17, 2024
Seiya Suzuki Hits a Solo Homerun; Cubs Beat Braves 7-1
Pete Crow-Armstrong went 2 for 4 with a triple, two RBIs and a run scored, and Seiya Suzuki ...
May 16, 2024
SCIENCE & NATURE
T. Rex Is at the Center of a Debate over Intelligence
WASHINGTON (Reuters) — Surmising even the physical appearance of a dinosaur — or any extinct animal — based on its fossils is a tricky proposition,...
May 16, 2024
Pre-agricultural People Ate a Lot of Plants, Study Shows
WASHINGTON (Reuters) — The advent of agriculture roughly 11,500 years ago in the Middle East was a milestone for humankind — a revolution in diet a...
May 16, 2024
A Leader in U.S. Seaweed Farming Preaches, Teaches Wider Network
BRANFORD, Conn. (AFP-Jiji) — Bren Smith and his GreenWave organization are helping lay the foundations for a generation of seaweed-growing farmers ...
May 16, 2024
Scientists Find Hammerhead Shark Nursery in Galapagos
QUITO (Reuters) — A team of researchers has discovered a potential breeding ground for smoot...
May 15, 2024
Japan to Join Electron-Ion Collider Accelerator Construction Project; Potential Boost for Quantum Computer Technology
Japan will participate in a U.S. project to build a large electron-ion collider (EIC), a par...
May 15, 2024-
Bumpy Ride Ahead for EVs in Europe
LILLESTROM, Norway (AFP-Jiji) — Electric cars are a key part of Europe’s green transition pl...
May 15, 2024 
New Rules: Dogs Entering U.S. Must Be 6 Months Old
NEW YORK (AP) — All dogs coming into the U.S. from other countries must be at least 6 months...
May 15, 2024
CULTURE
Remembering Akira Toriyama and the Manga He Really Wanted to Draw
On March 8, I learned that Akira Toriyama had passed away, and my mind went blank.He was only four years older than I am. I never expected to hear of ...
May 18, 2024
Production of Boshu Uchiwa Fans Reaches Peak in Chiba Pref.; Tourists Visit Workshop for Interactive Events
Artisan Mayumi Uyama, 62, is preparing to attach a piece of patterned cloth to ribs made from bamboo to fashion an uchiwa hand fan at a workshop in...
May 18, 2024
Yuumi Kawai Boosts Presence With Acting Prowess; Actor Talks about Deciding on Career in High School
Many viewers must have wondered who played Junko, a delinquent high school student who deeply loves her father in the megahit TV miniseries “Futeki...
May 17, 2024
Actors Issey Takahashi, Marie Iitoyo Gets Married; Couple Costar in TV Drama ‘Thus Spoke Kishibe Rohan’
Actors Issey Takahashi and Marie Iitoyo have gotten married, their agencies announced on Thursday.
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May 16, 2024
Kotaro Isaka’s Thriller ‘The Mantis’ Shortlisted for CWA Daggers; Author Previously Nominated for ‘Bullet Train’
Kotaro Isaka’s novel “Ax” (“The Mantis”) has been shortlisted for the Ian Fleming Steel Dagger Award, according to Britain’s Crime Writers’ Associa...
May 13, 2024
Returned Portraits Give Insight into Ryukyu’s Twist on Chinese Culture
NAHA — Portraits of Ryukyu Kingdom (1429-1879) monarchs that had been missing since the Battle of Okinawa in the final phase of the World War II we...
May 13, 2024
Pop Idol Koichi Domoto’s Musical ‘Shock’ Rewrites Japan Record
Tokyo, May 10 (Jiji Press) — The musical series “Shock” starring pop idol Koichi Domoto, 45, has marked its 2,018th performance, becoming the most ...
May 10, 2024
High School Student Artist Apipo’s Drawings Fascinate Fans; Helps with Struggles, Daily Difficulties
Apipo, 16, is a second-year high school student living in Yoshikawa, Saitama Prefecture. Because of her condition, she was unable to go to school f...
May 10, 2024
Glamorous Event Celebrates 40th Anniversary of ‘Bioman’ and All Its Charms in Osaka
This year marks the 40th anniversary of the broadcast of “Chodenshi Bioman,” a Super Sentai series tokusatsu superhero TV drama that aired from 198...
May 10, 2024
Hayao Miyazaki’s ‘Spirited Away’ Stage Adaptation Premieres in London’s West End, Featuring Japanese Cast, English Subtitles
LONDON — The stage adaptation of "Spirited Away," the popular anime film directed by Hayao Miyazaki, opened in a London’s West End theater district...
May 10, 2024
Weigle, YNSO Impress with ‘Elektra,’ Orchestral Concerts
Sebastian Weigle’s sixth year as the principal conductor of the Yomiuri Nippon Symphony Orchestra (YNSO) got off to a great start in April, the ope...
May 9, 2024
Crafts Featuring Pokémon on Display in Shiga Prefecture
MORIYAMA, Shiga — Many fans have been flocking to see a special craft exhibition featuring Pokémon at the Sagawa Art Museum in Moriyama, Shiga Pref...
May 5, 2024
NEWS WITH VIDEO
5-Story Pagoda at Nara’s Kokufuji Temple Prepped for 1st Major Repairs in 120 Years
May 17, 2024
Kyoto’s Aoi Festival Showcases Ancient Japanese Attire; Estimated 35,000 People Watch Procession from Roadside
May 16, 2024
USS Ronald Reagan Departs Japan after 8½-Year Mission; Nuclear Aircraft Carrier Set for Major Renovation
May 16, 2024
Rice Planting Resumes at Earthquake-Damaged Shiroyone Senmaida Terraces in Ishikawa Pref.; Recovery Ongoing
May 12, 2024
Low Tide Connects Enoshima Island Directly to Honshu; Tourists Enjoy Natural Phenomenon
May 12, 2024
FEATURES
DELICIOUS
Over 100 Years of Kobe’s Famous Butaman Pork Buns; Looking to Future Evolution while Preserving Heritage
May 13, 2024Grilled Red Sea Bream with Crunchy Shredded Potatoes; Delightful Textures, Aromas for Festive Occasions
May 12, 2024High School Students, Soy Sauce Maker Develop New Savory Sauce in Gunma; Only 3,000 Packets Available To Buy
May 12, 2024‘Nabeyaki Ramen’ Shop Owner Spent 10 Years Recreating Taste from Memory; Helped Bring Back Nostalgic Showa Era Dish
May 5, 2024
JAPAN IN FOCUS
Hiroshima: Skyrail System Makes Final Run; ‘New Transportation’ Was Not Introduced Elsewhere
May 18, 2024Kushiro Shitsugen Norokko Train Season Begins in Hokkaido; Scenic Delights Await Passengers on 35th Anniversary Journey
May 15, 2024Shaved Ice Served with Local Ingredients in Aichi Pref.
May 15, 2024Tokyo Record Shop Offers Precious J-pop Memories of Bygone Era; No Age Restrictions When It Comes to Being
May 13, 2024
TRAVEL SPOTS
Hyogo: Mannequin ‘Idols’ Guide Visitors through Old Silver Mine Characters Speak in 6 Languages
May 18, 2024Tottori: Majesty of French Culture on Display in Sand
May 18, 2024Kochi: Giant Katsuo No Tataki Sculptures at Airport; Baggage Claim Also Whets the Appetite
May 18, 2024Kyoto’s Aoi Festival Showcases Ancient Japanese Attire; Estimated 35,000 People Watch Procession from Roadside
May 16, 2024
TROUBLESHOOTER
My Husband Blindly Accepts What He Sees on YouTube
May 12, 2024I Was Warned Over Shoulder Tap and Quit Working as Volunteer; Museum’s Strict No-Physical-Contact Policy Hard to Accept
May 12, 2024It’s Tough Being a Burden in the Workplace
May 5, 2024I Can’t Tell My Children About Their Parents Marrying After an Affair
May 5, 2024
