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WWII Color Footage of Japan’s Battleship Yamato Discovered; Citizen Group from Oita Prefecture Makes Historic Discovery
Color footage of the World War II battleship Yamato, which was sunk in the final phase of the war, has been found for the first time in the U.S. Na...
May 13, 2024 -
Japan’s Shionogi Says COVID Treatment Did Not Meet Endpoint in Late-Stage Trial
TOKYO (Reuters) - Japan's Shionogi & Co said on Monday its pill-based treatment for COVID-19 did not meet the primary endpoint of showing a statist...
May 13, 2024 -
Survey: Egg Freezing by Healthy Women on Rise; More Medical Institutions Offer ‘Social Egg Freezing’
About 30% of medical institutions offering in vitro fertilization (IVF) treatment have frozen the eggs of healthy women to preserve their fertility...
May 13, 2024 -
SoftBank Swings to Q4 Profit in Sign of Comeback Gaining Steam
TOKYO (Reuters) - Technology investor SoftBank Group 9984.T reported a second successive quarterly net profit on Monday, with performance at portfo...
May 13, 2024 -
Snake Found Under Seat on Tokyo’s JR Yamanote Line; No Injuries Result From What Appears to be Rat Snake
A 20-centimeter-long snake was discovered on the JR Yamanote Line in Tokyo on Sunday afternoon, about two hours after a passenger alerted staff to ...
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Metropolitan Police Department Raids Tsubasa Party Office over Election Sabotage Suspicions
The Metropolitan Police Department raided the head office of Tsubasa no To (Tsubasa Party) among other related locations Monday on suspicion of vio...
May 13, 2024
LATEST NEWS
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Panel Calls for Pay Hike for Teachers
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — An advisory panel to the education minister on Monday proposed raising ...
May 13, 2024 -
Tokyo Record Shop Offers Precious J-pop Memories of Bygone Era; No Age Restrictions When It Comes to Being
Showa-era idols, American cars and other striking images catch the eye at Diskunion Shinjuku...
May 13, 2024 -
Man Who Received Pig Kidney Transplant Dies Weeks after Milestone Surgery
Richard “Rick” Slayman, the first patient to receive a genetically edited kidney from a pig,...
May 13, 2024 -
Trump Insults Prosecutor at Jersey Shore Rally Filled with Vulgar Jabs
WILDWOOD, N.J. - Donald Trump on Saturday insulted the prosecutor who has charged him in his...
May 13, 2024 -
Israeli Operations in North and South Gaza Force Displaced to Flee Again
JERUSALEM - Israeli forces continued to advance on the southern city of Rafah on Sunday and ...
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In Homestretch of Maryland U.S. Senate Primary, Identity Is Center Stage
In the closing hours of her primary campaign for U.S. Senate, Prince George’s Executive Ange...
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Traditional Sento Public Bathhouse Opens Branch in Harajuku, Tokyo’s Youth Culture, Fashion Hub
A sento public bathhouse has opened in Harajuku, the center of Japanese youth culture and fa...
May 13, 2024
POPULAR ARTICLES
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Small Animal That Appears to be Mouse Found in Chojuku Bread Products; Some Brands on Same Production Line to be Recalled Voluntarily
Pasco Shikishima Corp. will voluntarily recall about 104,000 units from its Chojuku bre...
May 8, 2024 -
Political Pulse / Holistic Teaching in ‘A Country of Extraordinary Resilience’
When education is subjected to extreme situations, its true essence is revealed. The ac...
May 11, 2024 -
Highly Skilled Foreign Professionals Increasing in Japan’s Rural Areas; Local Govts Providing Support to Counter Manpower Shortage
Companies in rural areas are increasingly hiring “highly skilled foreign professionals,...
May 7, 2024 -
Ride-Hailing Services Used More than Taxis in Tokyo in 1st Month
TOKYO — Ride-hailing services, which have been allowed to operate in Tokyo and some oth...
May 11, 2024 -
Bank of Japan Gov. Kazuo Ueda Expresses Positive Outlook for Japan’s Economy; Warns Against Excessive Depreciation of Yen
Bank of Japan Gov. Kazuo Ueda expressed his views on the current economic situation in ...
May 8, 2024 -
Japan, U.S., S. Korea Coast Guards Sign Pledge to Strengthen Cooperation
The Japan Coast Guard has signed a letter of intent with its counterparts in the United...
May 11, 2024 -
Paris Olympic Flame Arrives in France by Ship from Greece
MARSEILLE, France — The Olympic flame of the Paris Olympics, which will start on July 2...
May 9, 2024 -
Bipartisan U.S. Senators Submit Bill to Promote Japan Cooperation in AUKUS; Weary of China’s Growing Military Threat
WASHINGTON – A bipartisan group of U.S. senators on Wednesday submitted a bill to promo...
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Pop Idol Koichi Domoto’s Musical ‘Shock’ Rewrites Japan Record
Tokyo, May 10 (Jiji Press) — The musical series “Shock” starring pop idol Koichi Domoto...
May 10, 2024 -
Auroras May be Visible in Hokkaido within Days from Friday Night as Sun is Extremely Active; GPS, Aircraft Communications Disruption Feared
Auroras may be visible in Hokkaido and other areas in low-latitude areas, and the Globa...
May 10, 2024
SOCIETY
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Panel Calls for Pay Hike for Teachers
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — An advisory panel to the education minister on Monday proposed raising allowances for public school teachers that are paid instead of overtime pay, for the ...
May 13, 2024 -
WWII Color Footage of Japan’s Battleship Yamato Discovered; Citizen Group from Oita Prefecture Makes Historic Discovery
Color footage of the World War II battleship Yamato, which was sunk in the final phase ...
May 13, 2024 -
Survey: Egg Freezing by Healthy Women on Rise; More Medical Institutions Offer ‘Social Egg Freezing’
About 30% of medical institutions offering in vitro fertilization (IVF) treatment have ...
May 13, 2024 -
Snake Found Under Seat on Tokyo’s JR Yamanote Line; No Injuries Result From What Appears to be Rat Snake
A 20-centimeter-long snake was discovered on the JR Yamanote Line in Tokyo on Sunday af...
May 13, 2024 -
Metropolitan Police Department Raids Tsubasa Party Office over Election Sabotage Suspicions
The Metropolitan Police Department raided the head office of Tsubasa no To (Tsubasa Par...
May 13, 2024
IMPERIAL FAMILY
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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, attended a ceremony for the Midori no Kanshasai event held in Chiyoda Ward, Tokyo on Saturday.
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May 12, 2024 -
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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
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Five Years On, Emperor Reigns in ‘Reiwa Style;’ Imperial Couple Show Great Care for Others
Wednesday marked five years since the Emperor’s accession to the Chrysanthemum Throne and th...
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Crown Princess Kiko, President of Japan Anti-Tuberculosis Association, Visits Kiyose City Museum in Tokyo
Crown Princess Kiko, president of the Japan Anti-Tuberculosis Association, visited the Kiyos...
May 1, 2024
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NEWS PICKUP!
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WWII Color Footage of Japan’s Battleship Yamato Discovered; Citizen Group from Oita Prefecture Makes Historic Discovery
Color footage of the World War II battleship Yamato, which was sunk in the final phase of the war, has been found for the first time in the U.S. Na...
May 13, 2024 -
Political Pulse / 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 -
JR East Freezes Plan to Mothball More Station Ticket Offices; Partly Due to Surging Number of Overseas Visitors to Japan
East Japan Railway Co. (JR East) has paused its plan to slash the number of ticket offices t...
May 9, 2024
YOMIURI EDITORIAL
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Xi’s Foreign Trip: West Must Be Vigilant against China’s Attempt to Sow Division
With an eye on a possible prolonged confrontation with the United States, China may have so...
May 13, 2024 -
Learning Terminals: Strain of Prioritizing Distribution at Schools Has Been Exposed
Prioritizing the distribution of digital devices to students can be said to have exposed th...
May 13, 2024 -
Minamata Disease and Environment Ministry: Is Dialogue with Sufferers A Mere Formality?
The purpose of establishing the Environment Ministry was to prevent environmental pollution ...
May 10, 2024 -
Obstruction of Election Campaigns: Don’t Misunderstand Freedom of Speech
Freedom of speech and free elections are important rights of the people guaranteed by the Co...
May 10, 2024 -
Phaseout of Coal-Fired Power Plants: Make Use of Japan-Originated Decarbonization Technology
There is a growing international trend of calls for the phaseout of coal-fired thermal power...
May 9, 2024 -
Children Who Require Ongoing Medical Care: Generous Support Needed throughout Their Adult Lives
It is important to ensure that children who require medical assistance in their daily lives ...
May 9, 2024
POLITICS
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Japan, U.S., S. Korea Coast Guards Sign Pledge to Strengthen Cooperation
The Japan Coast Guard has signed a letter of intent with its counterparts in the United States and South Korea that confirms they will work to stre...
May 11, 2024 -
Japanese Companies Welcome Introduction of Security Clearance System; Hopes for Expanded Business Opportunities in Economic Security Field
As addressing economic security becomes an urgent issue for corporate activities, the business community welcomes the law to introduce a security c...
May 11, 2024 -
Bills to Create Joint SDF Headquarters Pass Diet; New Joint Commander to Ease Burden on SDF Chief
The House of Councillors on Friday passed a legislative package to create a joint operations command center for the Self-Defense Forces.
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May 11, 2024
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New Law for Boosting Japan’s Economic Security to Enhance International Collaboration; Impacts on Personnel to be Considered
With the passage of a new law on Friday, the government will adopt a “security clearance sys...
May 11, 2024 -
Japan’s Ruling Bloc Criticized over Funds Law Revision Plan
Japan’s ruling bloc met with criticism from opposition forces Friday over its proposals for ...
May 11, 2024 -
CDPJ Seeks Initiative over Funds Law Revision
The Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan is planning to seize the initiative in talks be...
May 11, 2024
BUSINESS
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Ride-Hailing Services Used More than Taxis in Tokyo in 1st Month
TOKYO — Ride-hailing services, which have been allowed to operate in Tokyo and some other areas in Japan since April, have been used more frequentl...
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Japan’s Current Account Surplus Hits Record ¥25 trillion in FY 2023
TOKYO — Japan’s current account surplus in fiscal 2023 soared 2.8-fold from the previous year to hit a record high of ¥25,339 billion, mainly thank...
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Haneda Airport Brewery Flavors Suds with Wasabi, Green Tea; Collaborates with Entities Across Japan to Introduce Local Specialties
A restaurant nearby Haneda Airport is brewing up a buzz for its craft beers flavored with local specialties from across Japan.
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May 11, 2024
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Japan Household Spending Down 3.2 % in FY 2023
Tokyo, May 10 (Jiji Press) — Japanese household spending in fiscal 2023, which ended in Marc...
May 10, 2024 -
Sega Sammy to Sell Phoenix Resort to Fortress
Tokyo, May 10 (Jiji Press) — Sega Sammy Holdings Inc. said Friday that it will sell subsidia...
May 10, 2024 -
Tokaido Shinkansen, Kappa Ebisen Snack Food Jointly Celebrate 60th Anniversary with Special Train
A special Shinkansen bullet train sped between Tokyo and Nagoya on Wednesday to celebrate th...
May 10, 2024 -
Japan’s Current Account Surplus Hits Record ¥25 Tril in Fiscal 2023
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — Japan’s current account surplus in fiscal 2023 soared 2.8-fold from the...
May 10, 2024
WORLD
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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 -
Arabic-language State Dept Spokesperson Resigns Over Gaza; U.S. Talking Points Only ‘Inflamed’ Anti-U.S. Sentiment
WASHINGTON — A growing number of U.S. federal government officials are said to have have res...
May 12, 2024
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Bipartisan U.S. Senators Submit Bill to Promote Japan Cooperation in AUKUS; Weary of China’s Growing Military Threat
WASHINGTON – A bipartisan group of U.S. senators on Wednesday submitted a bill to promote co...
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Paparo Stresses Ties with Allies at U.S. Indo-Pacific Change of Command Ceremony; U.S. Defense Secretary Emphasizes Strengthening Deterrence Against China
HONOLULU – The U.S. Indo-Pacific change of command ceremony was held Friday at Joint Base Pe...
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Russia Builds Surveillance Bases on Disputed Kuril Islands to Bolster Military Presence and Counter Japan-US Alliance
Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu revealed Friday during a meeting with the Russian mil...
May 5, 2024
NEWS SERVICES
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Japan’s Shionogi Says COVID Treatment Did Not Meet Endpoint in Late-Stage Trial
TOKYO (Reuters) - Japan's Shionogi & Co said on Monday its pill-based treatment for COVID-19 did not meet the primary endpoint of showing a statist...
May 13, 2024 -
SoftBank Swings to Q4 Profit in Sign of Comeback Gaining Steam
TOKYO (Reuters) - Technology investor SoftBank Group 9984.T reported a second successive quarterly net profit on Monday, with performance at portfo...
May 13, 2024 -
Man Who Received Pig Kidney Transplant Dies Weeks after Milestone Surgery
Richard “Rick” Slayman, the first patient to receive a genetically edited kidney from a pig, has died nearly two months after the milestone surgery...
May 13, 2024
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Trump Insults Prosecutor at Jersey Shore Rally Filled with Vulgar Jabs
WILDWOOD, N.J. - Donald Trump on Saturday insulted the prosecutor who has charged him in his...
May 13, 2024 -
Israeli Operations in North and South Gaza Force Displaced to Flee Again
JERUSALEM - Israeli forces continued to advance on the southern city of Rafah on Sunday and ...
May 13, 2024 -
In Homestretch of Maryland U.S. Senate Primary, Identity Is Center Stage
In the closing hours of her primary campaign for U.S. Senate, Prince George’s Executive Ange...
May 13, 2024 -
Russian Forces Bear Down on Ukraine Border Town in Kharkiv Region
NEAR VOVCHANSK, Ukraine, May 12 (Reuters) - Russian forces attacking Ukraine's northeastern ...
May 13, 2024
EDITORIAL & COLUMNS
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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
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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 ...
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 -
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
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
April 16, 2024 -
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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2 Top Wrestlers Pull Out of Summer Sumo Tourney; Terunofuji, Takakeisho Withdraw after 1st-Day Losses
The Summer Grand Sumo Tournament was dealt a double blow just two days after it started when both yokozuna Terunofuji and ozeki Takakeisho withdrew on Monday.
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May 13, 2024 -
Yu Darvish Strikes Out Seven in Seven Dominant Innings as Padres Beat Dodgers 4-0
May 13, 2024 -
Shohei Ohtani Not in Dodgers’ Starting Lineup Vs. Padres Because of Back Tightness
May 13, 2024 -
Dodgers Beat Padres 5-0; Mild Concerns about Shohei Ohtani Stiff Back
May 12, 2024 -
Yokohama Rallies Past Al-Ain for 2-1 Win in 1st Leg of Asian Champions League Final
May 12, 2024 -
Japan-born Wrestler’s Olympic Dream Comes True as Samoan; Ex-Pat Gaku Akazawa Qualifies for Paris
May 11, 2024 -
Paris Olympic Flame Arrives in France by Ship from Greece
May 9, 2024 -
Shoma Uno Announces His Retirement from Skating, Expresses Gratitude For ‘Wonderful’ Competitive Career
May 9, 2024 -
Maradona’s World Cup Trophy to Go Under the Hammer; Trophy Was Stolen in 1989 Bank Heist
May 8, 2024
SCIENCE & NATURE
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Japan Team Develops AI Foundation with Fugaku Supercomputer
Tokyo (Jiji Press)—A team of researchers from the Tokyo Institute of Technology, Fujitsu Ltd. and others said Friday they have developed a large la...
May 11, 2024 -
Intensifying Solar Activity Threatens Global Communications; Starting Friday Night, Solar Flares May Bring GPS Errors
The National Institute of Information and Communications Technology, a government research and development agency, has warned that due to intensify...
May 11, 2024 -
Auroras May be Visible in Hokkaido within Days from Friday Night as Sun is Extremely Active; GPS, Aircraft Communications Disruption Feared
Auroras may be visible in Hokkaido and other areas in low-latitude areas, and the Global Positioning System and aircraft communications may be disr...
May 10, 2024
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U.K. Women’s Codecracking Army Gets Belated Recognition
CAMBRIDGE, England (AFP-Jiji) — During World War II, dozens of women Cambridge University st...
May 9, 2024 -
Genome Study Reveals Prehistoric Ethiopian Origins of Coffee
WASHINGTON (Reuters) — You might call it a cup of Joe, java, mud, brew, mocha, or your morni...
May 9, 2024 -
90-million-year-old Herbivore Dinosaur Found in Argentina
BUENOS AIRES (Reuters) — Paleontologists from Argentina announced the discovery of a new med...
May 9, 2024 -
Wine Growers on Tip of Africa Race to Adapt to Climate Change
STELLENBOSCH, South Africa (AFP-Jiji) — At a South African wine farm, dry, uprooted grapevin...
May 8, 2024
CULTURE
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Kotaro Isaka’s Thriller ‘The Mantis’ Shortlisted for CWA Daggers; Author Previously Nominated for ‘Bullet Train’
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Returned Portraits Give Insight into Ryukyu’s Twist on Chinese Culture
May 13, 2024 -
Pop Idol Koichi Domoto’s Musical ‘Shock’ Rewrites Japan Record
May 10, 2024 -
High School Student Artist Apipo’s Drawings Fascinate Fans; Helps with Struggles, Daily Difficulties
May 10, 2024 -
Glamorous Event Celebrates 40th Anniversary of ‘Bioman’ and All Its Charms in Osaka
May 10, 2024 -
Hayao Miyazaki’s ‘Spirited Away’ Stage Adaptation Premieres in London’s West End, Featuring Japanese Cast, English Subtitles
May 10, 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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WWII Color Footage of Japan’s Battleship Yamato Discovered; Citizen Group from Oita Prefecture Makes Historic Discovery
May 13, 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 -
Heir to Kyoto Talent / Kyoto Woodblock Artisan Sharpens Skills with His Repeated Work
May 11, 2024 -
New Fantasy Springs Area at Tokyo DisneySea Unveiled to Press
May 7, 2024
FEATURES
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Over 100 Years of Kobe’s Famous Butaman Pork Buns; Looking to Future Evolution while Preserving Heritage
May 13, 2024 Grilled 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
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Tokyo Record Shop Offers Precious J-pop Memories of Bygone Era; No Age Restrictions When It Comes to Being
May 13, 2024 Shiga: Temple Priest Finds Gritty Bamboo Shoot Growing Under, Lifting Heavy Wooden Beam
May 11, 2024Nagasaki: Tsushima Leopard Cat Placed Under Protection Returns to Wild After Recovery from Injury
May 11, 2024Hyogo: Cockroaches, Mosquitoes, Caterpillars … Pesticide Researcher Re-creates His ‘Foes’ in Origami
May 11, 2024
TRAVEL SPOTS
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Traditional Sento Public Bathhouse Opens Branch in Harajuku, Tokyo’s Youth Culture, Fashion Hub
May 13, 2024 Low Tide Connects Enoshima Island Directly to Honshu; Tourists Enjoy Natural Phenomenon
May 12, 2024Spring Roses Reach Full Bloom at Kyu-Furukawa Gardens in Tokyo
May 9, 2024New Fantasy Springs Area at Tokyo DisneySea Unveiled to Press
May 7, 2024
TROUBLESHOOTER
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My Husband Blindly Accepts What He Sees on YouTube
May 12, 2024 I 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