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General News Earthquake Hits Japan’s Kanagawa Prefecture; No Tsunami Expected
An earthquake measuring 4 on the Japanese seismic intensity scale of 7 struck western Kanagawa Prefecture on Thursday night, the Japan Meteorologic...
August 15, 2024
General News WWII Submariner Remembers Comrades Lost in Suicide Attacks; Japan’s 96-Year-Old Makes Yearly Memorial Journey
For almost 20 years, former submariner Kunshiro Kiyozumi had made an annual trip each spring to commemorate his comrades who died near the end of t...
August 15, 2024
General News Due to Typhoon Ampil Tozai Line to Suspend Service; No Trains Between Toyocho, Nishi-funabashi from 10:30 a.m. on Friday (UPDATE1)
Tokyo Metro will suspend services on part of the Tozai Line on Friday, due to Typhoon Ampil that is approaching eastern Japan.
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August 15, 2024
Politics & Government Japan Prime Minister Hopefuls Start Angling for Fumio Kishida’s Post; Kono, Takaichi Show Interest
Lawmakers aiming to replace Prime Minister Fumio Kishida began preparing Thursday to secure support from 20 Diet members in the Liberal Democratic ...
August 15, 2024
General News Massive Power Outage Hits Japan’s Osaka, Neighboring Areas; Blackout Affected over 200,000 Homes, Train Services
A massive power outage hit parts of Osaka and neighboring areas on Thursday morning, affecting homes and suspending train operations.
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August 15, 2024
Politics & Government Kishida Makes Ritual Offering at Tokyo’s Yasukuni Shrine
Tokyo, Aug. 15 (Jiji Press) — Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida made a “tamagushi” ritual offering at Yasukuni Shrine in Tokyo on Thursday, the...
August 15, 2024
LATEST NEWS
Biden Praises Kishida’s Leadership in Bolstering Ties
Washington, Aug. 14 (Jiji Press) — U.S. President Joe Biden on Wednesday praised Japanese Pr...
August 15, 2024
Prayers Offered For Japan’s War Dead at Tokyo Cemetery; Site Enshrines Unidentified Remains of 370,700 People
Many families of the victims and others visited the Chidorigafuchi National Cemetery for the...
August 15, 2024
Typhoon Ampil Expected to Bring Heavy Rain in Tokyo, Neighboring Areas; JMA Advises Caution Against Storms, Waves
Typhoon Ampil developed and moved northward near the Ogasawa Islands on Thursday and is expe...
August 15, 2024
Kishida to step down: Make LDP presidential election opportunity for revitalization / Compete on policies and insights to restore trust
Even if Prime Minister Fumio Kishida, the president of the ruling Liberal Democratic Party, ...
August 15, 2024
The Japan News / Weekly Edition (8/16-8/22)
Our weekly ePaper presents the most noteworthy recent topics in an exciting, readable format. V...
August 15, 2024
Gena Rowlands, Acting Powerhouse and Star of Movies by Her Director-husband, John Cassavetes, Dies
Gena Rowlands, hailed as one of the greatest actors to ever practice the craft and a guiding...
August 15, 2024
CIA Director Will Be in Qatar for Gaza Ceasefire Talks, Source Says
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. Central Intelligence Agency Director William Burns will be in Qa...
August 15, 2024
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OLYMPICS&PARALYMPICS
Kishida Meets with Japan’s Paris Olympics Medalists
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — Prime Minister Fumio Kishida on Tuesday met with 66 Japanese medalists in the Paris Summer Olympics who had returned home.
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August 15, 2024
Japan’s National Olympic Team Disbands at Ceremony; Members Praise Audience, Fellow Athletes
Japan’s national team for the Paris Olympic Games disbanded at a ceremony in Tokyo on W...
August 14, 2024
Paris Games Aimed For Legacy of ‘Sustainable Olympics’; Some Athletes Critical of Focus on Environmental Measures
The International Olympic Committee is promoting a sustainability strategy to reform th...
August 13, 2024
Global Warming Casts Shadow over Future of Winter Olympics; IOC Presses Ahead with Reforms for Sustainability
PARIS — Reform has become a vital issue for the International Olympic Committee, sparke...
August 13, 2024
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POPULAR ARTICLES
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Nankai Trough Megaquake Tsunami could Hit in 2 Minutes; Japan Authorities Urge Caution after Recent Earthquake
The Japan Meteorological Agency has issued its first special advisory regarding a possi...
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Typhoon Ampil Approaching Japan
Typhoon Ampil was formed on Tuesday and is moving east-northeast at about 10 kilometers...
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Strong Earthquake Hits Tokyo, Neighboring Areas; No Tsunami Expected (UPDATE 1)
A magnitude-5.3 earthquake rocked the Kanto region on Friday evening. The quake measure...
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As Typhoon Ampil Approaches Japan, Tokaido Shinkansen May Suspend Service on Friday, Saturday
The Tokaido Shinkansen bullet train may suspend its service between certain stations on...
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Japan Asks Residents to Prep for Major Earthquakes in Nankai Trough Area; Expert Warns Against Panic Buying
The Japan Meteorological Agency and the government are calling for residents near where...
August 9, 2024 -
Monitoring of Nankai Trough Heightened but No Abnormal Changes Observed; People Urged to Reexamine Disaster Preparedness
Following its first issuance of a megaquake advisory called the Nankai Trough Earthquak...
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Nankai Trough Earthquake Misinformation Spreads on Social Media; Japan Govt Asks Platforms to Take Action
Misinformation and suspicious social media posts that stir fear are spreading after the...
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Strain on Tectonic Plates Under Japan’s Hyuganada Sea Causes Earthquakes; Has Resulted in More than Five M-7 Quakes Since 1931
Strain accumulating at the boundary between tectonic plates under the Hyuganada Sea off...
August 10, 2024 -
Due to Megathrust Earthquake Attention Advisory, Japan’s Tokaido Shinkansen Line Operating at Reduced Speed; Delays of 10 Minutes or More Expected
In response to the issuance of an advisory called Megathrust Earthquake Attention on Th...
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Japan Advisory on Megaquake Fuels Spread of Misinformation; Government Urges Caution Amid Baseless Social Media Claims
False information has been spreading on social media following the recent issuance of a...
August 12, 2024
SOCIETY
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Earthquake Hits Japan’s Kanagawa Prefecture; No Tsunami Expected
An earthquake measuring 4 on the Japanese seismic intensity scale of 7 struck western Kanagawa Prefecture on Thursday night, the Japan Meteorological Agency said.
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August 15, 2024 
Massive Power Outage Hits Japan’s Osaka, Neighboring Areas; Blackout Affected over 200,000 Homes, Train Services
A massive power outage hit parts of Osaka and neighboring areas on Thursday morning, af...
August 15, 2024-
Prayers Offered For Japan’s War Dead at Tokyo Cemetery; Site Enshrines Unidentified Remains of 370,700 People
Many families of the victims and others visited the Chidorigafuchi National Cemetery fo...
August 15, 2024 
Imperial Couple, Kishida Attend Memorial for War Dead; Annual Mourning Ceremony Restored to Pre-Pandemic Form
The national memorial service to honor those who died in World War II was held at the N...
August 15, 2024-
Typhoon Ampil Expected to Bring Heavy Rain in Tokyo, Neighboring Areas; JMA Advises Caution Against Storms, Waves
Typhoon Ampil developed and moved northward near the Ogasawa Islands on Thursday and is...
August 15, 2024
IMPERIAL FAMILY
Princess Kako Attends Equestrian Competition Opening; Encourages Athletes, Supporters to Do their Best
Princess Kako, the second daughter of Crown Prince Akishino and Crown Princess Kiko, attended the opening ceremony of the 58th All-Japan High School Equestrian Competition in Gotemba, Shizuoka Pref...
July 27, 2024-
Emperor, Empress Host Tea Party for Leaders Taking Part in Pacific Islands Leaders Meeting; Wishes for Mutual Friendship and Goodwill
The Emperor and the Empress hosted a tea party at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo on Wednesday ...
July 18, 2024
Concert Celebrates 90th Birthdays of Emperor Emeritus, Empress Emerita; Violinist Yasuko Otani Among Performers
A concert celebrating the 90th birthdays of the Emperor Emeritus and Emperor Emerita took pl...
July 11, 2024
News in Pictures / Japan’s Emperor, Empress’ Visit Reaffirms Special Ties with U.K.; Toasting at Buckingham Palace; Tree Planting at Oxford
The visit of the Emperor and the Empress to the United Kingdom last week was marked by a pos...
July 3, 2024
Crown Princess Kiko Appreciates Choir of Cancer Patients; Charity Concert Held at Tokyo Opera City Concert Hall
Crown Princess Kiko attended the “ninth charity concert sung by cancer patients” held at the...
July 1, 2024
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YOMIURI EDITORIAL
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Kishida to step down: Make LDP presidential election opportunity for revitalization / Compete on policies and insights to restore trust
Even if Prime Minister Fumio Kishida, the president of the ruling Liberal Democratic Party, ...
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Prosecutors’ Interrogation: Emphasis on Confessions Leads to Use of Intimidation
The Osaka High Court has decided to put a prosecutor on trial for assault and cruelty by a s...
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Recovery of Visitors to Japan: Convey More of the Charms of Regional Areas
The number of foreign visitors to Japan in the first half of this year reached a record high...
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Honda and Nissan: Urgency in EV Collaboration Key to Its Success
The changing competitive environment surrounding electric vehicles is intense. A sense of ur...
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Paris Olympics Close: People Watched Athletes’ Heated Battles with Prayers for Peace
Athletes from various countries competed in heated battles, and at times, they were moved to...
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Aviation Fuel Shortage: Increase in Visitors to Japan Should Not Be Hindered
Numerous plans to set up new routes or add more flights on existing routes are being abandon...
August 12, 2024
POLITICS
Kishida Makes Ritual Offering at Tokyo’s Yasukuni Shrine
Tokyo, Aug. 15 (Jiji Press) — Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida made a “tamagushi” ritual offering at Yasukuni Shrine in Tokyo on Thursday, the...
August 15, 2024
Calls to Dissolve Lower House in Autumn Gain Momentum; LDP Hopes to Showcase Diverse Policies to Voters
Calls for the dissolution of the House of Representatives soon after the Liberal Democratic Party’s presidential election in September have gained ...
August 15, 2024
Fumio Kishida Yields to LDP Criticism Over Dismal Polls; Japan’s Prime Minister Forgoes Bid for More Time in Power
Prime Minister Fumio Kishida yielded to criticism in the Liberal Democratic Party over his responsibility for a slump in support for the Cabinet, c...
August 14, 2024
Fumio Kishida Withdraws from LDP Presidential Race; New Japanese Prime Minister to Take Office
Prime Minister Fumio Kishida, also president of the ruling Liberal Democratic Party, announc...
August 14, 2024
Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida to Not Run in LDP Presidential Race (UPDATE1)
Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida, also the Liberal Democratic Party’s president, will n...
August 14, 2024
Education Ministry Eyes System to Dispatch School Support Teams to Disaster Areas; Lessons Learned After Noto Earthquake
The Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology Ministry has decided to establish a s...
August 14, 2024
BUSINESS
Kobayashi Pharma Fails to Report 11 More Suspected Deaths
Osaka, Aug. 13 (Jiji Press) — Kobayashi Pharmaceutical Co. said Tuesday it has newly found 11 more fatalities that should have been reported to Jap...
August 14, 2024
Financial Institutions Offer Products Covering ‘Pair Loan’ Mortgages if Spouse Dies
Financial institutions have begun offering products that guarantee reducing the housing loan balance to zero if one member of a couple who took out...
August 13, 2024
Japan’s Nikkei Stock Average Rallies Over 1,200 Points, Led by Chip Stocks
Tokyo (Jiji Press)—Japan’s benchmark Nikkei 225 stock average rallied more than 1,200 points on Tuesday, led by semiconductor-related shares.
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August 13, 2024
Japan’s Nikkei Stock Index Jumps over 800 Points
Tokyo, Aug. 13 (Jiji Press)—Japan’s benchmark Nikkei 225 stock index soared over 800 points ...
August 13, 2024
Yen Carry Positions Rapidly Resolved in Recent Yen Rally
Tokyo (Jiji Press)—So-called yen carry positions in the international monetary market appear...
August 12, 2024
High-speed Computerized Trading May Be at Fault for Market Tremors; More Than 60% of Orders on TSE Placed Automatically
High-speed computerized trading using artificial intelligence has been suggested as one factor ...
August 8, 2024
Young People Boost Once-Stagnant Perfume Sales in Japan; Interest Grow Amid Isolation, Tension of COVID Pandemic
Young people are driving a boom in the fragrance and perfume market in Japan, a country once...
August 8, 2024
WORLD
Aeon Employee Returns to Japan after Detention in Myanmar
Tokyo, Aug. 14 (Jiji Press) — An Aeon Co. employee returned to Japan Wednesday morning after...
August 14, 2024
Japanese Businessman Released from Detention in Myanmar
Bangkok (Jiji Press)—A Japanese man dispatched by Japanese retailer Aeon Co. to Myanmar has ...
August 13, 2024
Chinese local authorities prohibit fishers from fishing around Senkaku Islands; Japan-China Relations Likely in Mind
GUANGZHOU, China — The municipal government of Shishi in Fujian Province, China, prohibited ...
August 10, 2024
Japan, 5 Mekong River Countries Adopt New Strategy; Initiatives for Post-COVID-19 Resilience, Digitalization, Security
VIENTIANE — Japan and the five Mekong River basin countries — Cambodia, Thailand, Vietnam, M...
July 27, 2024
Brazil Apologizes for Past Abuse of Japanese Immigrants; Many Relocated, Imprisoned by Dictatorship in WW2 Era
BRASILIA – The Brazilian government on Thursday made its first official apology for the Worl...
July 26, 2024
French Train Lines Hit by ‘Malicious Acts’ Disrupting Traffic Ahead of Olympics, Rail Company Says
PARIS (AP) — The French national rail company SNCF said Friday that high-speed lines were hi...
July 26, 2024
NEWS SERVICES
Japan Ends Megaquake Advisory on Nankai Trough Disasters
TOKYO, Aug 15 (Reuters) - Japan on Thursday ended its call for higher-than-usual risks of a major earthquake, one week after a strong tremor on the...
August 15, 2024
CIA Director Will Be in Qatar for Gaza Ceasefire Talks, Source Says
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. Central Intelligence Agency Director William Burns will be in Qatar for talks on a ceasefire in Gaza on Thursday, a sou...
August 15, 2024
Japan Firms See Harris Presidency as Better for Business than Trump, Reuters Survey Shows
TOKYO (Reuters) - More Japanese companies believe a Kamala Harris presidency in the U.S. would be better for their businesses than a second Donald ...
August 15, 2024
Columbia University President Quits, Months after Handling of Gaza War Protests
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Columbia University President Minouche Shafik resigned on Wednesday, ne...
August 15, 2024
China Resubmits Application to Build Contested Big Embassy in London
LONDON (Reuters) - China has resubmitted plans to build a new large embassy in London, a con...
August 15, 2024
Google Confirms An Iranian Group Is Trying to Access Emails Linked to Both US Presidential Campaigns
NEW YORK (AP) — Google said Wednesday that an Iranian group linked to the country's Revoluti...
August 15, 2024
Japan’s First-Ever Megaquake Advisory Brings Worry and Confusion. What Does It Mean?
TOKYO (AP) — Japan, one of the most earthquake-prone nations on earth, issued its first-ever...
August 15, 2024
EDITORIAL & COLUMNS
Generations of Emperors Expressed Wish for Peace; Heritage Stretches from Emperor Meiji to Today
In 1904, at the outbreak of the Russo-Japanese War, Emperor Meiji composed a waka poem. This...
August 9, 2024
Japan’s Boards of Education Can Lead Positive Change; Real-Life Examples Show They Needn’t Be Stuck in Past
The words “board of education” can conjure up negative images. You may recall a scene where ...
August 3, 2024
Japan Must Boost its Defenses Against Cyberattacks; Aggressive ‘Hybrid Warfare’ Seen as a Growing Threat
One evening, the power supply from multiple substations suddenly stops, and the power supply...
July 27, 2024
Could Olympics Boost French Role in Indo-Pacific?
The 2024 Paris Olympic Games will kick off on Friday. The French capital is hosting the Summ...
July 26, 2024
Data Centers Slurp Up Water to Keep Servers Cool; Essential Infrastructure Has Environmental Impact
In 2023, humanity experienced the hottest summer in history. United Nations Secretary Genera...
July 20, 2024
Iran, Israel’s Warfare of Silence Has a New Actor
Reformist candidate Masoud Pezeshkian has been elected as the new president of the Islamic R...
July 19, 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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Marudebu Sohonten: Traditional Taste from 107-Year-Old Shop in Gifu City; One and Only Soy-Sauce Based Bowl Only ¥600
A ramen shop in downtown Gifu City has truly stood the test of time. Located in the central Japanese city’s Yanagase area, which found nationwide f...
Yanagase, Gifu
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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
SPORTS
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Kishida Meets with Japan’s Paris Olympics Medalists
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — Prime Minister Fumio Kishida on Tuesday met with 66 Japanese medalists in the Paris Summer Olympics who had returned home.
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August 15, 2024 
Japan’s National Olympic Team Disbands at Ceremony; Members Praise Audience, Fellow Athletes
Japan’s national team for the Paris Olympic Games disbanded at a ceremony in Tokyo on Wednesday. During the Games, Japanese athletes won 45 medals,...
August 14, 2024
Shohei Ohtani Hits NL-leading 37th Homer, Dodgers Defeat Brewers 7-2 for 5th Straight Victory
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Shohei Ohtani hit his National League-leading 37th home run and the Los Angeles Dodgers finished with four homers in a 7-2 win ove...
August 14, 2024
Yusei Kikuchi Allows Just One Run on Three Hits in 5 2/3 Innings; Astros Beat Rays 3-2
Yusei Kikuchi stifled Tampa Bay for the second time in two weeks and the Astros won their se...
August 14, 2024-
Paris Games Aimed For Legacy of ‘Sustainable Olympics’; Some Athletes Critical of Focus on Environmental Measures
The International Olympic Committee is promoting a sustainability strategy to reform the Oly...
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Global Warming Casts Shadow over Future of Winter Olympics; IOC Presses Ahead with Reforms for Sustainability
PARIS — Reform has become a vital issue for the International Olympic Committee, sparked by ...
August 13, 2024 
Reliever Kyle Keller Revels in Full Japan Pro Baseball Experience in 1st Year with Yomiuri After Starting Career with Hanshin
It seems like every team in Nippon Professional Baseball has some sort of rivalry with Yomiu...
August 13, 2024
SCIENCE & NATURE
Largest 3D-printed Neighborhood Nears Completion
GEORGETOWN, Texas (Reuters) — As with any desktop 3D printer, the Vulcan printer pipes layer by layer to build an object — except this printer is m...
August 14, 2024
Spanish Laboratory Sterilizes Mosquitoes
NAQUERA, Spain (Reuters) — A Spanish laboratory is breeding and sterilizing thousands of tiger mosquitoes to fight dengue fever and other diseases ...
August 8, 2024
Primordial Spiny Slug from China Was Forerunner of World’s Mollusks
WASHINGTON (Reuters) — Earth’s roughly 76,000 species of mollusks come in an impressive variety of forms including clams, oysters, scallops, mussel...
August 8, 2024
ESA’s Juice Spacecraft to Swing by Earth, Moon on Jovian Path
PARIS (AFP-Jiji) — A spacecraft launched last year will slingshot back around Earth and the ...
August 8, 2024
Butchered Animal Bones Indicate Earliest Human Presence in Southern South America
BUENOS AIRES (Reuters) — Fossil bones found in Argentina of a large armadillo relative with ...
August 8, 2024-
Plague May Have Driven Stone Age European Population Crash
Around 5,000 years ago, the population in northern Europe collapsed, decimating Stone Age fa...
August 7, 2024 
China’s Judiciary Accelerates Use of AI; Aims to Speed Up Cases, Add Perceived Fairness
BEIJING — The court clerk enters the details of the complaint in a finance-related civil cas...
August 6, 2024
CULTURE
‘Young Orpheus:’ Novel for Children Receives Opera Adaptation; Cast, Music Carries Audience on Interplanetary Journey
“Shonen Orufe” (“Young Orpheus”) is based on a novel for children of the same name by Yukio ...
August 12, 2024
Relive Famous Film Scenes at Tokyo DisneySea’s Fantasy Springs
Scenes of magic and imagination await you at Tokyo DisneySea in Urayasu, Chiba Prefecture, wher...
August 9, 2024
Rise of ‘Hikoboshi no Hoko’ Concert; A Fun Event with 3 Anison Singers
On July 7, which is the day of the Tanabata star festival, “Hikoboshi no Hoko” (The roar of Hik...
August 9, 2024
Art Museums in Tokushima, Kochi Prefectures Investigating Paintings Suspected of Being Fake; Possibly Done by Master Forger
Two art museums in Shikoku might be the victims of a master forger. The Tokushima Modern Art...
August 7, 2024
Emailed Response Implicates Beltracchi in Forging 2 Oil Painting Owned by Japanese Art Museums; Apologizes for Causing Confusion
Wolfgang Beltracchi, the world-famous art forger suspected of creating two fake oil painting...
August 7, 2024
Kanazawa Museum Dazzles Visitors with Varieties of Mizuhiki Works; 200 Colorful Light Shades on Display
KANAZAWA - Standing quietly by the Saigawa river, west of Kanazawa Castle, is Jiyukajin Mizu...
August 5, 2024
NEWS WITH VIDEO
Sendai Tanabata Festival Begins; 3,000 Colorful Decorations Delight Visitors to Northern Japan City
August 6, 2024
Yamagata’s Hanagasa Festival Opens with Parade of Dancers, Decked in Flowery Hats
August 6, 2024
Boat Tour on Fukushima Pref. River Promises Time-Travel-Like Experience; Tourists Enjoy Beautiful Views of Otherworldly Mist and Natural Landscapes
August 2, 2024
Northern Japan Matsuri Heralds Summer Festivals in Tohoku Region; Dancers at Morioka Sansa Odori Call Out to Bring Happiness
August 2, 2024
High-speed Ferry Loses Steering off Chiba Peninsula; Safely Towed to Nearby Izu Oshima Island
July 25, 2024
FEATURES
DELICIOUS
Spicy Couscous Dish for Hot Summers; Addictive Spice Mix from North Africa to Make Stew
August 11, 2024New Onigiri Shops Take Shape in Saitama City; Deluxe Fillings and Large Sizes on Offer
August 11, 2024Inclusive Food Offers Dishes for People with Swallowing, Chewing Difficulties; Food Designed to be Enjoyed by All
August 11, 2024Make Grilled Horse Mackerel Chirashizushi Atop Sushi Rice with Spicy, Sour Twist
August 4, 2024
JAPAN IN FOCUS
Ibaraki Prefecture LuckyFes Outdoor Music Event Enjoyed by All Ages at Hitachi Seaside Park
August 14, 2024‘Jewelry box’ Cafe Brings 1980s Sparkle to Tokyo; ‘Felt Like I was Transported Back to the Showa Era’
August 13, 2024Oita: Giant Geta Sandal Paraded, Celebrating a Local Craft Made for More Than a Century
August 10, 2024Hyogo: Classic Decorations to Be Replaced at Kwansei Gakuin; Originals Were Removed for Use as War Materiel
August 10, 2024
TRAVEL SPOTS
Fukui: Take a Drive on the Angel Line; Splendid, Unfolding Views of Calm Sea in Obama Bay Await
August 10, 2024Sendai Tanabata Festival Begins; 3,000 Colorful Decorations Delight Visitors to Northern Japan City
August 6, 2024Yamagata’s Hanagasa Festival Opens with Parade of Dancers, Decked in Flowery Hats
August 6, 2024Hiroshima: Shogo Hamada Bus Stop Calls in Fans; Famed Bench Recreated into Popular Photo Spot
August 3, 2024
TROUBLESHOOTER
I Was Affected by The Noto Quake, And I’m Not ‘Cheerful’
August 11, 2024I’ve Been Losing My Hair Since My Subordinate Accused Me of Bullying
August 11, 2024I Resent My Husband for Sending New Year’s Postcards to a Woman for the Past 40 Years
August 4, 2024After My Husband’s Death, I Found out He Had a Mistress and a Secret Child
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