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‘AI Script’ Event in Tokyo Canceled Due to Plagiarism Criticism
A performance featuring popular voice actors reading out an “AI script” had to be canceled last month due to criticism over the use of generative A...
April 28, 2024 -
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 municipal government in Ishigaki, Okinawa Prefecture, wa...
April 27, 2024 -
Shohei Ohtani Responds to Toronto Boos by Hitting 7th Homer as the Dodgers Beat the Blue Jays 12-2
TORONTO (AP) — Shohei Ohtani responded to boos from the Toronto crowd by hitting his seventh home run, Max Muncy and Will Smith also went deep and ...
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 range in New York on Friday, the lowest since May 1990 ...
April 27, 2024 -
Nara: Night at the Museum: World of Kukai Offered in English
A nighttime tour of the special exhibition, “Kukai: The Worlds of Mandalas and the Transcultural Origins of Esoteric Buddhism,” will be offered at ...
April 27, 2024 -
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 commodities — will make it more challenging for the central bank...
April 27, 2024
LATEST NEWS
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JR Chuo Line Suspended Operation between Mitaka and Kunitachi Stations Due to Accident (Update1)
JR Chuo Line's rapid service has been suspending operation between Tokyo and Takao Stations ...
April 27, 2024 -
South Korea to Consult Naver, after Report Firm Faces Japan Pressure to Divest Stake
SEOUL (Reuters) - South Korea said on Saturday it will consult with Naver 035420.KS, after m...
April 27, 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 -
CARTOON OF THE DAY (April 27)
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April 27, 2024 -
Black College President Says It’s Time to Fix Black-Jewish Relations
NEW ORLEANS - After two Black celebrities were accused of antisemitism in late 2022, the new...
April 27, 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 se...
April 27, 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 -
Companies
Survey: 80% Worried About Recognizing AI as Patent Inventor; Respondents Fear Increase in Unverified Inventions
April 21, 2024 -
Yomiuri Editorial
Human Resources for Semiconductors: Develop Local Universities as Sites for Fostering Skilled Workers
April 22, 2024 -
Baseball
Shohei Ohtani Hits 176 MLB Homers; the Most by a Japanese-Born Player Surpassing Hideki Matsui
April 22, 2024 -
Books & Literature
Precious Literary Manuscript Found in Antique Wooden Box; Written Kamakura-Period Poet Teika in His Own Hand
April 22, 2024 -
General News
Man Repels Bear Attack in Hokkaido by Kicking its Face After Encountering 2 Bears While Sightseeing
April 25, 2024 -
Defense & Security
“High Probability” 2 MSDF Patrol Helicopters Collided near Torishima Island; 1 Dead, 7 Others Onboard Missing (Update 2)
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Crime & Courts
Japanese “Sugar Baby” Sentenced to 9 Years in Prison
April 23, 2024
SOCIETY
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‘AI Script’ Event in Tokyo Canceled Due to Plagiarism Criticism
A performance featuring popular voice actors reading out an “AI script” had to be canceled last month due to criticism over the use of generative AI which possibly learns copyri...
April 28, 2024 -
JR Chuo Line Suspended Operation between Mitaka and Kunitachi Stations Due to Accident (Update1)
JR Chuo Line's rapid service has been suspending operation between Tokyo and Takao Stat...
April 27, 2024 -
Japanese Slow to Resume Foreign Travel as Weak Yen Bites; April Marks 60 Yrs since Nationals Allowed to Sightsee Abroad
April marks 60 years since Japanese people were officially allowed to make pleasure tri...
April 27, 2024 -
Golden Week Holiday Begins; Over 80% Seats Reserved for Major Airlines
Airports and train stations across the nation were crowded with people heading for thei...
April 27, 2024 -
Yomiuri Proposal on Declining Population Receives Wide Support; Govts, Businesses Agree to Support Childcare, Child-Rearing
A proposal to address the nation’s declining population, which was published by The Yom...
April 27, 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. ...
April 27, 2024 -
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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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 -
Diplomatic Bluebook: Japan Must Actively Work for International Cooperation
The world order based on freedom, democracy and the rule of law is at risk. Japan must proac...
April 25, 2024 -
Lightning Strike Accidents: Watch Out for Signs of Danger during Outdoor Activities
Lightning will become more frequent as the summer season is approaching. People will need to...
April 25, 2024
POLITICS
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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 and Paraguay from May 1 to 6.
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April 27, 2024 -
Japanese Lawmakers Begin Talks on Political Funds Control
Tokyo (Jiji Press)—Japanese lawmakers began discussions Friday on revising the political funds control law in the wake of a high-profile slush fund...
April 27, 2024 -
Japan Tightens Student Residency Rules to Combat Illegal Work, Missing Foreign Students
The Immigration Services Agency on Friday amended a Justice Ministry ordinance concerning the student residency status of foreign students at unive...
April 27, 2024
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Kamikawa to Visit Africa, Southeast Asia
Tokyo (Jiji Press)—Japanese Foreign Minister Yoko Kamikawa said Friday that she will visit s...
April 27, 2024 -
Japan LDP Considers Calling Meta Executives to Testify in Diet Over False Ads on Facebook
The Liberal Democratic Party’s working group handling the issue of false advertising on soci...
April 27, 2024 -
Japan Govt to Introduce Law Opening Up Apple, Google App Stores to Competition
The government approved at a Cabinet meeting Friday a new bill requiring companies such as A...
April 26, 2024
BUSINESS
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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 commodities — will make it more challenging for the central bank...
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 range in New York on Friday, the lowest since May 1990 ...
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Japanese Beer Makers Tap Interactive Experiences to Pique Interest of Young Generation
Japan’s major beer brewers are opening facilities featuring eye-catching interactive experiences in a bid to crack open the interest of young peopl...
April 26, 2024
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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 -
BOJ Maintains Interest Rate at Current 0%-0.1%
The Bank of Japan decided to maintain its current monetary policy and leave its policy inter...
April 26, 2024 -
Dollar Firms above 155.50 Yen in Tokyo
Tokyo, April 25 (Jiji Press)—The dollar climbed above ¥155.50 in Tokyo on Thursday, marking...
April 25, 2024 -
Hokkaido Shinkansen Extension to Be Delayed Beyond FY 2030
Tokyo (Jiji Press)—The planned extension of the Hokkaido Shinkansen bullet train line to Sap...
April 25, 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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South Korea to Consult Naver, after Report Firm Faces Japan Pressure to Divest Stake
SEOUL (Reuters) - South Korea said on Saturday it will consult with Naver 035420.KS, after media reported that the domestic internet company was un...
April 27, 2024 -
Shohei Ohtani Responds to Toronto Boos by Hitting 7th Homer as the Dodgers Beat the Blue Jays 12-2
TORONTO (AP) — Shohei Ohtani responded to boos from the Toronto crowd by hitting his seventh home run, Max Muncy and Will Smith also went deep and ...
April 27, 2024 -
Black College President Says It’s Time to Fix Black-Jewish Relations
NEW ORLEANS - After two Black celebrities were accused of antisemitism in late 2022, the new president of Dillard University, a historically Black ...
April 27, 2024
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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 se...
April 27, 2024 -
Paris Organizers Receive Flame in Athens Ahead of Relay
ATHENS (Reuters) - Paris 2024 Olympics organizers on Friday received the Games' flame in a h...
April 27, 2024 -
King Charles to Resume Public Duties after Cancer Diagnosis
LONDON (Reuters) - Britain's King Charles will return to public duties next week for the fir...
April 27, 2024 -
UN Investigators Probe 14 Gaza Aid Staffers Israel Had Tied to Hamas’ Oct. 7 Attack
UNITED NATIONS (AP) — U.N. investigators are looking into allegations against 14 of the 19 s...
April 27, 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...
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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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Yoshinobu Yamamoto’s 6 Shutout Innings Help Dodgers Finish Sweep, Defeat Nats 2-1
WASHINGTON (AP) — Yoshinobu Yamamoto pitched six shutout innings, and the Los Angeles Dodgers defeated the Washington Nationals 2-1 on Thursday to complete a three-game sweep.
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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 -
Kenta Maeda Allows Three Hits in Five Scoreless Innings; Tigers Past Rays 4-2
April 24, 2024 -
Shohei Ohtani Hits 450-foot Homer into Second Deck at Nationals Park in Dodgers’ 4-1 Win
April 24, 2024 -
Dodgers Manager Dave Roberts Working with Shohei Ohtani on Strike Zone Discipline
April 24, 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...
April 25, 2024 -
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...
April 25, 2024 -
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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‘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 -
Ex-Combat Agent Strives to Find a Peaceful Life
March 16, 2024
NEWS WITH VIDEO
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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 -
Famous Weeping Cherry Tree in Full Blossom in Fukushima Pref. Town
April 12, 2024
FEATURES
DELICIOUS
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Neo-Wagashi Excites with Both Appearance, Taste; Fusion of Western and Traditional Japanese Sweets Impresses
April 21, 2024 This Spring, Enjoy In-Season Nira Garlic Chives, a Stamina-Boosting Green Rich in Nutrients
April 21, 2024Special ‘Airport Beer’ Brewed in Western Japan; Limited 3,000 Bottles Sell Out Quickly at Nanki-Shirahama Airport
April 21, 2024Ushiojiru Clam Soup Brings Out Full Umami of Hard Clam Broth; Pairs Perfectly with Handmade Sesame Tofu
April 14, 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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My Overprotective Mom Doesn’t Let Me Wear Makeup And Enforces Unreasonable Curfew
April 21, 2024 I’m Stressed Because of My Low Workload, Want to Switch to Work that Matches My Hobbies
April 21, 2024My Child Wants a Double Mastectomy and I’m Not Sure How to Accept it
April 14, 2024My Husband is Addicted to His Phone and Never Talks to Me
April 14, 2024