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Political Series By-Election Shock / Moves to Replace Japan PM Kishida Gain Momentum Amid Low Ratings; LDP Heavyweights Eye Candidates for Party Presidency
Moves to replace Prime Minister Fumio Kishida have been gathering momentum behind the scenes, in response to the low approval ratings of the curren...
May 2, 2024 -
Imperial Family 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 -
General News Tokyo Giants Town Under Construction in Inagi, Tokyo; New Stadium Done 40% of Construction
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A new training complex for pro baseball's Yomiuri Giants calle...
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Travel Spots Tea Leaf Picking Event Held in Nishio, Aichi Pref. at ’88Th Day of Spring’ Event; New Leaves Thought to Promote Longevity
The Yomiuri ShimbunA woman picks new tea leaves under a shade net in Nishio, Aichi Prefecture, on Wednesday. The Yomiuri Shimbun [posttime] JST, ...
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Politics & Government System to Make Patents Closed to Public Starts; Govt Aims to Protect Inventions Sensitive to National Security
The government on Wednesday started implementing a patent nondisclosure system under which the government can make patent applications for inventio...
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Associated Press Highway Collapse in China’s Southern Guangdong Province Leaves at least 24 Dead
BEIJING (AP) — A section of a highway collapsed early Wednesday in southern China, sending cars tumbling and leaving at least 24 people dead, accor...
May 1, 2024
LATEST NEWS
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Sakura Shrimp Fair Held in Shizuoka Mall; Suruga Bay Specialty Offered in Various Food Items
SHIZUOKA — Sakura shrimp, or sakuraebi is a specialty of Suruga Bay. The tiny, bright-pink s...
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Climbing Season Starts at Hokkaido’s Mt. Apoi; Easy Climbing with Beautiful Flowers Attracts Climbers
SAMANI, Hokkaido — The climbing season started at Mt. Apoi in Hidaka Sanmyaku-Erimo Quasi-Na...
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Attorney General Moves to Reclassify Marijuana as Lower-Risk Drug
Attorney General Merrick Garland on Tuesday recommended loosening restrictions on marijuana,...
May 1, 2024 -
Trump Held in Contempt after Violating Gag Order in Hush Money Trial
NEW YORK - Former president Donald Trump was held in contempt of court Tuesday for repeatedl...
May 1, 2024 -
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...
May 1, 2024 -
College Tensions Take Hostile Turn as Expulsions Threatened over Protests
The standoff between student protesters and college administrators took a sharply hostile tu...
May 1, 2024 -
Japan, EU to Cooperate in Digital Regulation
Brussels, April 30 (Jiji Press) — Japan and the European Union on Tuesday confirmed they wil...
May 1, 2024
POPULAR ARTICLES
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General News
Man Repels Bear Attack in Hokkaido by Kicking its Face After Encountering 2 Bears While Sightseeing
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Baseball
Yoshinobu Yamamoto’s 6 Shutout Innings Help Dodgers Finish Sweep, Defeat Nats 2-1
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Companies
Japanese Beer Makers Tap Interactive Experiences to Pique Interest of Young Generation
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Markets
Japan Top Currency Diplomat: No Comment on Exchange Rate Fluctuations
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Europe
Parents Seek Truth of Daughter’s Death in Italy; New Investigation Launched 3 Years On
April 30, 2024 -
Markets
Yen Weakens to ¥160 against Dollar in First since 1990; Investors Selling Yen, Buying Dollars after BOJ Meeting (Update 1)
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Olympics & Paralympics
Interest in Hosting Olympics ‘Never So High’, Says IOC Boss
April 28, 2024 -
Markets
Japanese Government, BOJ Refrain from Intervening in Foreign Exchange Markets Despite Record Fall in Yen’s value
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Yomiuri Editorial
Diplomatic Bluebook: Japan Must Actively Work for International Cooperation
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General News
‘AI Script’ Event in Tokyo Canceled Due to Plagiarism Criticism
April 28, 2024
SOCIETY
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Tokyo Giants Town Under Construction in Inagi, Tokyo; New Stadium Done 40% of Construction
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A new training complex for pro baseball's Yomiuri Giants called Tokyo Giants Town is being b...
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Native English Teachers to Work at All Kindergartens in Tokyo’s Minato Ward
Native English teachers will work at all municipal kindergartens in Tokyo’s Minato Ward...
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Tomihiro Hoshino, Quadriplegic Poet and Painter, Dies at 78; Leaves Behind More Than 500 Works
Tomihiro Hoshino, quadriplegic poet and painter, dies at 78
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Number of Vacant Homes in Japan Hits Record High of 9 Million
Tokyo, April 30 (Jiji Press) — The estimated number of vacant homes in Japan stood at n...
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Half of Temporary Housing Finished for Earthquake Survivors; Progress Also Made on Restoration of Running Water, Roads
Four months after the Noto Peninsula Earthquake, more than half the temporary housing u...
May 1, 2024
IMPERIAL FAMILY
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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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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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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 pri...
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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
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NEWS PICKUP！
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North Korea Plants Land Mines on Roads to South; Kim’s Move Seen As Ratcheting Up Tension
SEOUL — North Korea has installed mines on all three roads between the two Koreas since around December last year, South Korean military sources sa...
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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 ...
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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...
April 25, 2024
YOMIURI EDITORIAL
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Continuing Depreciation of Yen: Do Not Allow Speculative Currency Market Moves
The yen has further depreciated, and it is shaking the Japanese economy. Excessive fluctuation ...
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U.S.-China Talks: Avoiding Clash Is The Responsibility of Both Powers
Although there are deep differences between the United States and China, it is commendable that...
May 1, 2024 -
Review of National Funds: Monitoring of Management Should be Strengthened
National funds are devices for pooling state money for specific projects and providing subsidie...
April 30, 2024 -
Local Vitalization Cooperator: Ensure Municipalities Fully Utilize Participants’ Enthusiasm
Many people are eager to move to local municipalities to contribute to regional development....
April 30, 2024 -
LDP Loses ‘All 3’ By-Elections: Will the Party Be Able to Rebuild Its Weakened Foundation?
The Liberal Democratic Party has lost a seat in the “conservative kingdom” of Shimane, and the ...
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Help for Addicts: Prevent Sufferers, Families from Becoming Isolated
Uncontrollable addiction to such things as gambling, alcohol and drugs is a disease requiring m...
April 29, 2024
POLITICS
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System to Make Patents Closed to Public Starts; Govt Aims to Protect Inventions Sensitive to National Security
The government on Wednesday started implementing a patent nondisclosure system under which the government can make patent applications for inventio...
May 1, 2024 -
Japan, EU to Cooperate in Digital Regulation
Brussels, April 30 (Jiji Press) — Japan and the European Union on Tuesday confirmed they will deepen cooperation in the field of regulation of digi...
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Kishida Departs for France, Brazil, Paraguay; Prime Minister Scheduled to Discuss International Issues, AI with Heads of State, Organizations
Prime Minister Fumio Kishida departed from Haneda Airport aboard a government aircraft on Wednesday morning, kicking off his state visits to France...
May 1, 2024
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Japan, U.S., Australian Defense Ministers to Ink Pact; Deal Will Strengthen Research Cooperation
WASHINGTON ― Japan, the United States and Australia are in the final phases of preparation t...
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Taiwan President-elect Lai Reaffirms Cooperation with Japan; Taiwan Leaders Speak with LDP Delegation in Taipei
TAIPEI — Taiwan President-elect Lai Ching-te reaffirmed stronger cooperation between Japan a...
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Japan, France Likely to Start Talks on Joint Drill Agreement This Week; Kishida to Meet Macron in Paris
Prime Minister Fumio Kishida will visit Paris on Thursday where he is expected to meet with ...
May 1, 2024
BUSINESS
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Japan Likely Spent ¥5 Trillion in Forex Intervention
Tokyo, April 30 (Jiji Press) — Japanese authorities are believed to have conducted yen-buying$,-selling foreign exchange market intervention worth ...
May 1, 2024 -
Industrial Output Rises 3.8% in March
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — Japan’s industrial production in March jumped 3.8% from the previous month, rising for the first time in three months as vehic...
May 1, 2024 -
Japan Officials Mum Over Possible Yen Intervention; Movement in Overseas Market Hints at Action
The yen was traded at the upper ¥156 level against the U.S. dollar in Tokyo on Tuesday, not much change from the previous day’s closing.
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April 30, 2024
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Japan Top Currency Diplomat: No Comment on Exchange Rate Fluctuations
"I have no comment," said Masato Kanda, vice finance minister for international affairs, on ...
April 29, 2024 -
Toyota Tests Hilux Electric Pickup Trucks for Bus Services in Thai City; Company Aims for 2025 Sales Debut
BANGKOK — Toyota Motor Corp. has started using its electric Hilux pickup truck for bus servi...
April 29, 2024 -
Japanese Seafood Exports to China Sink 57％ in FY23; U.S. Becomes Largest Seafood Export Destination
The value of Japanese seafood exports to China in fiscal 2023 fell to about 40% of the previ...
April 29, 2024 -
48.6％ of Global Patent Applications Related to All-Solid-State Batteries Came from Japanese Firms; Panasonic Tops List
Japanese companies accounted for 48.6% of global patent applications related to all-solid-st...
April 29, 2024
WORLD
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Brazil’s Lula Calls for Stronger Economic Ties with Japan
Brasilia, April 30 (Jiji Press) — Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva said Tuesday...
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Turmoil Deepens in Myanmar; Military, Armed Groups Continue to Fight as Thailand’s Concerns Grow
“Having a relative who’s a solider, I’ve always been prepared for the worst. But I still can...
May 1, 2024 -
Parents Seek Truth of Daughter’s Death in Italy; New Investigation Launched 3 Years On
The body of a Japanese woman was found in Verona, Italy, in January 2021. Local police at th...
April 30, 2024
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South Korean Director Making Documentary on Japanese Photojournalist Shisei Kuwabara Who Covered Modern Korean History
South Korean director Ko Hee-young, 57, is producing a documentary about photojournalist Shi...
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India Seen Overtaking Japan in Nominal GDP in 2025
Tokyo (Jiji Press)—India will overtake Japan in nominal gross domestic product in dollar ter...
April 29, 2024 -
UNRWA Director Describes Catastrophic Destruction in Gaza; Says Relief Trucks Robbed, ‘People’s Hearts Destroyed’
JERUSALEM ― An official of the U.N. Palestine refugee agency described the chaos he has seen in...
April 24, 2024
NEWS SERVICES
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Highway Collapse in China’s Southern Guangdong Province Leaves at least 24 Dead
BEIJING (AP) — A section of a highway collapsed early Wednesday in southern China, sending cars tumbling and leaving at least 24 people dead, accor...
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Attorney General Moves to Reclassify Marijuana as Lower-Risk Drug
Attorney General Merrick Garland on Tuesday recommended loosening restrictions on marijuana, a historic shift in federal drug policy that could bro...
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Trump Held in Contempt after Violating Gag Order in Hush Money Trial
NEW YORK - Former president Donald Trump was held in contempt of court Tuesday for repeatedly violating a gag order, and the judge overseeing his o...
May 1, 2024
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College Tensions Take Hostile Turn as Expulsions Threatened over Protests
The standoff between student protesters and college administrators took a sharply hostile tu...
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What’s Causing the Catastrophic Rainfall in Kenya?
NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — The torrential rains and deadly floods that have hit Kenya since March...
May 1, 2024 -
Chinese Scientist Who Published COVID-19 Virus Sequence Allowed Back in His Lab after Sit-In Protest
BEIJING (AP) — The first scientist to publish a sequence of the COVID-19 virus in China said...
May 1, 2024 -
Philippines Says Chinese Coast Guard Elevating Tensions in South China Sea
MANILA, May 1 (Reuters) - The Philippines on Wednesday accused China's coast guard of elevat...
May 1, 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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Sumo Sumo Ring Name Kotozakura Returns after 50 Years; Ozeki Kotonowaka Makes Change After Fulfilling Promise to Famous Grandfather
For the first time in 50 years, the heralded name of Kotozakura is appearing on the ranking list for a grand sumo tournament.
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Baseball Yu Darvish Earns 1st Win of Season and Machado Hits 3-run Double as Padres Defeat Reds 6-4
May 1, 2024 -
Baseball Former MVP Mike Trout Needs Surgery on Torn Meniscus. the Angels Hope He Can Return This Season
May 1, 2024 -
Baseball Bee Delay: Dodgers and Diamondbacks Start Pushed Back by Bee Swarm
May 1, 2024 -
Sumo The Sumo Scene / Legendary late Yokozuna Akebono was as Kind-hearted as He Was Powerful as Star in Era of Hawaiian-born Wrestlers
May 1, 2024 -
Baseball Shohei Ohtani’s Hard-Hit Home Run Adds to Torrid Start in 1st Season with Dodgers
May 1, 2024 -
Baseball Okoye Taking Right Steps Toward Success with Giants
April 30, 2024 -
Baseball Shohei Ohtani Has Two Singles, A Walk and An RBI; Dodgers Beat Diamondbacks 8-4
April 30, 2024 -
Soccer Japan and Uzbekistan Qualify for Men’s Olympic Soccer by Reaching U23 Asian Cup Final
April 30, 2024
SCIENCE & NATURE
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Rising Temperatures Upend Migratory Bird Habitats
LEZHE, Albania (AFP-Jiji) — Long considered a Garden of Eden for migratory birds, the Vain Lagoon along the northern Albanian coast has been increa...
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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...
April 25, 2024
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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...
April 25, 2024 -
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
CULTURE
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Film & TV Japan Director Hirokazu Koreeda Selected to be on Cannes Film Festival Jury; ‘Barbie’ Director Greta Gerwig to Preside
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Fashion Fashion Designer Yumi Katsura Gets Rosy in Tokyo Show; Leading Japanese Bridal Fashion for Nearly 60 Years
April 27, 2024 -
Film & TV Sairi Ito in ‘Tora ni Tsubara’ Can Not Only Handle the Pressure as Lead Role — She Enjoys It
April 26, 2024 -
Music Japanese Conductor Kazuki Yamada to Debut at Berlin Philharmonic
April 25, 2024 -
Art World of Sumi Ink Artist Toko Shinoda Recreated
April 23, 2024 -
Books & Literature Precious Literary Manuscript Found in Antique Wooden Box; Written Kamakura-Period Poet Teika in His Own Hand
April 22, 2024
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Manga & Anime X Platform to Help Spread Japanese Anime Around World; Executive Vows to Battle ‘Impression Farming’ with AI
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Manga & Anime ‘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 -
Manga & Anime Cosmopolitan Yakuza Manga ‘Ryuko’ Makes Belated Debut in Japan
April 20, 2024 -
Manga & Anime ‘Kanta on Manga’ Column Published in 2 E-Books
April 16, 2024 -
Manga & Anime Manga “My Hero Academia” Surpasses 100 Million Copies in Print
April 5, 2024 -
Manga & Anime Full Time for Football Comic ‘Captain Tsubasa’ in Print
April 4, 2024
NEWS WITH VIDEO
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Artists Mix It Up With Small Factory’s Artisans in Tokyo
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Golden Week Holiday Begins; Over 80% Seats Reserved for Major Airlines
April 27, 2024 -
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
FEATURES
DELICIOUS
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Liven Up the Dinner Table With Homemade Ham
April 28, 2024 Old Sake Brewery Revived as Craft Beer Studio, Beer Hall in Osaka Pref.; Owner Aims to Revitalize Local Community
April 28, 2024Restaurants, Producers Work to Promote Brand Recognition of Hakata Wagyu Beef
April 28, 2024Neo-Wagashi Excites with Both Appearance, Taste; Fusion of Western and Traditional Japanese Sweets Impresses
April 21, 2024
JAPAN IN FOCUS
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Sakura Shrimp Fair Held in Shizuoka Mall; Suruga Bay Specialty Offered in Various Food Items
May 1, 2024 Climbing Season Starts at Hokkaido’s Mt. Apoi; Easy Climbing with Beautiful Flowers Attracts Climbers
May 1, 2024Nara: Night at the Museum: World of Kukai Offered in English
April 27, 2024Rikuzentakata Unveils Tile Mural Gifted by U.S. City; Officials Committed to Further Deepening Ties
April 24, 2024
TRAVEL SPOTS
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Tea Leaf Picking Event Held in Nishio, Aichi Pref. at ’88Th Day of Spring’ Event; New Leaves Thought to Promote Longevity
May 1, 2024 Oldest Train in Service in Japan Has Temporary Run in Osaka; No Air-Conditioning System Attached
April 30, 2024Kochi: Observation Deck Set Up in Kochi to Offer Visitors Same Eye Level as Sakamoto Ryoma
April 27, 2024Kumamoto: Open Restoration of Castle Draws Tourists; Number of Visitors Gaining on Previous Levels
April 27, 2024
TROUBLESHOOTER
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Receptionists Becoming Punching Bag for Hospital Patients; Behavior Progressively Getting Worse
April 28, 2024 My Husband Has Terrible Body Odor; What’s the Best Way To Tell a Partner They Smell?
April 28, 2024My Overprotective Mom Doesn’t Let Me Wear Makeup And Enforces Unreasonable Curfew
April 21, 2024I’m Stressed Because of My Low Workload, Want to Switch to Work that Matches My Hobbies
April 21, 2024
