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April 8, 2025
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The Japan News
April 7, 2025
Bathers at Tokyo Sento Public Bathhouse Enjoy Scenic Japanese Garden; Rare Garden at Sento Delights Locals, Nationwide Visitors
Upon entering Takara-yu, a long-established sento public bathhouse, visitors in the changing room are greeted with a gorgeous view of an aut...
The Japan News
April 6, 2025
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The Japan News
April 6, 2025
What Can I Do to Help My Daughter after She Was Victimized in a Scam?
Dear Troubleshooter: I’m a nurse in my 50s. My daughter, who is in her 20s and lives with me, became a victim of fraud.
The Japan News
April 6, 2025
I’m Still Anxious after Forgiving My Cheating Boyfriend, Turning to ChatGPT
Dear Troubleshooter: I’m a woman in my late 20s working as a company employee. About six months ago, I found out my boyfriend, whom I’ve bee...
The Japan News
April 6, 2025
‘Cherry Blossom Tunnel’ Opens at Osaka Mint Bureau
OSAKA — Visitors are enjoying cherry blossom viewing amid warm spring weather as the “Cherry Blossom Tunnel” at the Osaka Mint Bureau in Osa...
The Japan News
April 6, 2025
Enjoy Meaty, Robustly Flavored Black Vinegar Sweet and Sour Pork
Sweet and sour pork is a typical Chinese dish. Cookery specialist Ryo Imai shares a recipe for black vinegar sweet and sour pork, a dish wit...
The Japan News
April 6, 2025
Ueno Park Cherry Blossoms in Full Bloom in Tokyo; About 800 Trees Present ‘Overwhelming Beauty’
Cherry trees at Ueno Park in Tokyo have reached full bloom, drawing large crowds of people. Bathed in spring sunshine, many people enjoyed t...
The Japan News
April 5, 2025
Tottori: Face of Yayoi Period Woman Reconstructed; First Time Female Face from the Time Re-created
TOTTORI — A bust of a Japanese woman from 1,800 years ago, whose face was reconstructed from bones unearthed from a Tottori ruins site, was...
The Japan News
April 5, 2025
Nemuro Station Becomes Japan’s Easternmost Rail Stop; Line Runs Through ‘Beautiful Landscapes’ in Hokkaido
NEMURO, Hokkaido — A ceremony was held on March 15 at Nemuro Station to mark the departure of the first JR Hanasaki Line train on the day wh...
The Japan News
April 5, 2025
Osaka: Japan’s Longest Pedestrian Suspension Bridge Opens; Structure Spans 420 Meters over Lake
IBARAKI, Osaka — The country’s longest pedestrian suspension bridge has opened in Ibaraki, Osaka Prefecture.
The Japan News
April 5, 2025
Miyazaki: Craftsman Protects Folk Music Instrument for Future Listeners; Shamisen-like Gottan Diminishing from Kyushu
MIMATA, Miyazaki — Driven by a profound desire to preserve the dwindling melodies of a traditional folk instrument, one craftsman is dedicat...
The Japan News
April 5, 2025
Kumamoto: Kumamon Celebrates 15th Anniversary of Debut as Regional Character; Aiming for ‘World Domination’
KUMAMOTO — Kumamoto Prefecture’s mascot Kumamon celebrated the 15th anniversary of his 2010 debut in March. Kumamon is one of Japan’s most b...
The Japan News
April 4, 2025
Neko Pitcher
The fastballing feline is showing his best stuff on our online pitcher’s mound! His turn in the rotation comes every Saturday in the print e...
The Japan News
April 4, 2025
JFTC to Fine 6 Firms Over Tokyo Games Bid Rigging; Dentsu Among Those Facing Administrative Penalty
In a bid-rigging case related to the Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics held in 2021, the Japan Fair Trade Commission (JFTC) plans to recognize...
The Japan News
April 4, 2025
NPA Cracks Down on Child Pornography in International Investigation; 544 People Uncovered
The National Police Agency announced on Friday that 544 people have been arrested or uncovered for posting images of child pornography on th...
The Japan News
April 4, 2025
8 Thematic Pavilions Unveiled Ahead of Osaka-Kansai Expo
OSAKA — Eight thematic pavilions, which will serve as the core of the upcoming 2025 Osaka-Kansai Expo, were unveiled during a joint preview...
The Japan News
April 4, 2025
Early-blooming Cherry Blossoms Already in Full Bloom in Disaster-Affected Suzu
SUZU, Ishikawa — Early-blooming cherry blossoms are in full bloom along a national highway in Suzu, Ishikawa Prefecture, adding a touch of b...
The Japan News
April 4, 2025
Cherry Blossoms Begin Blooming in Toyama; Full Bloom Expected Next Week
Cherry blossoms have begun to bloom in Toyama City, the Toyama Regional Meteorological Observatory announced on Wednesday. Crowds were seen...
The Japan News
April 4, 2025
1st Bear Attack of Year in Hokkaido; Man in 70s Injured
SAPPORO — A man in his 70s suffered injuries to his head and face after being attacked by a brown bear in the mountains of Bibai, Hokkaido,...
The Japan News
April 3, 2025
Argument Over Online Game Led to Fatal Stabbing of 16-Year-Old Girl Says 21-Year-Old Man from Aichi Prefecture
ICHINOMIYA, Aichi — A man arrested on suspicion of abandoning the body of a 16-year-old girl at his home in Ichinomiya, Aichi Prefecture, to...
The Japan News
April 3, 2025
Visitors Enjoy Boat Rides Under Cherry Blossoms in Ogaki, Gifu Pref.
Boat rides under cherry blossoms in full bloom are delighting visitors at the Suimon River in Ogaki, Gifu Prefecture.
The Japan News
April 3, 2025
Guitar Maker Discovers Talent for Crafting Koma Shogi Pieces
MATSUMOTO, Nagano — Not long ago, Tomohiro Endo, 45, a company employee who makes guitars for a living, started crafting pieces for shogi —...
The Japan News
April 3, 2025
Yuval Noah Harari Sees AI’s Rise Marking Historical Crossroads
When members of the species Homo sapiens lived in Africa in prehistoric times, they were inferior to chimpanzees in terms of individual stre...
The Japan News
April 3, 2025
Leaving Disinformation Unchecked Leads to Serious Chaos
In my discussion with Yuval Noah Harari, his points about disinformation and his warnings about humanism being shaken struck me as particula...
The Japan News
April 2, 2025
Man Arrested in Japan After 16-Year-Old Girl’s Body Found in Closet; Girl Had Many Stab Wounds, Cuts on Neck, Back of Head
ICHINOMIYA, Aichi — The Aichi prefectural police arrested a 21-year-old man on suspicion of abandoning a body after a 16-year-old girl’s bod...
The Japan News
April 2, 2025
Friendship Pact Signed Between Tokyo Ward, Paris District; Minato Ward, 15th Arrondissement Plan Exchange Programs
The government of Tokyo’s Minato Ward has signed a friendship city agreement with Paris’ 15th arrondissement, the first such step for the Ja...
The Japan News
April 2, 2025
People View Tokyo Cherry Blossoms in Full Bloom Despite Cold Rain
People brave the rain and cold to see cherry trees by Shakujii River in Itabashi Ward, Tokyo, on Wednesday morning. The rows of cherry trees...
The Japan News
April 2, 2025
400 Colorful Koinobori Streamers Adorn Tokyo Shopping Arcade; Nakano Reeling in Visitors with Traditional Decorations
About 400 koinobori carp streamers in many colors and sizes were hung inside a shopping arcade near JR Nakano Station in Nakano Ward, Tokyo,...
The Japan News
April 2, 2025
More Children in Japan Becoming Victimized Through Online Games; Police Urge Parents to Pay Attention to What Children Are Playing Online
More children are becoming victimized by people they met while playing online games. Ninety-eight children under 18 years old were victims o...
The Japan News
April 2, 2025
Naval Academy Removes Nearly 400 Books from Library in New DEI Purge Ordered by Hegseth’s Office
WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. Naval Academy has removed nearly 400 books from its library after being told by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s...
The Japan News
April 2, 2025
No Batteries? Thinner Packaging? US Businesses Look for Ways to Offset Tariffs
NEW YORK (AP) — Gadgets sold without batteries. Toys sold in slimmed-down boxes or no packaging at all. More household goods that shoppers n...
The Japan News
April 2, 2025
Trump-Backed Push for E.U. Firms to Drop DEI Is Just ‘Piece of Paperwork,’ U.S. Says
The State Department sought to ease concerns abroad Tuesday after the U.S. Embassy in Paris sparked outrage by sending letters to French com...
The Japan News
April 2, 2025
Trump Aides Draft Tariff Plans as Some Experts Warn of Economic Damage
White House aides have drafted a proposal to impose tariffs of about 20 percent on most imports to the United States, three people familiar...
The Japan News
April 2, 2025
Japan’s Nikkei Wobbles in Countdown to Fresh Trump Tariffs
TOKYO, April 2 (Reuters) – Japan’s Nikkei share average oscillated between gains and losses on Wednesday as traders nervously awaited U.S. P...
The Japan News
April 2, 2025
UN Agency Closes Its Remaining Gaza Bakeries as Food Supplies Dwindle under Israeli Blockade
DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip (AP) — The U.N. food agency is closing all of its bakeries in the Gaza Strip, officials said Tuesday, as supplies...
The Japan News
April 2, 2025
Musk Floats Falsehoods about Social Security, Immigrants as DOGE Seeks Changes
Elon Musk has pushed false claims that millions of dead people are collecting Social Security benefits. Now he’s peddling another specious s...
The Japan News
April 2, 2025
Rural Internet Program on Hold as Musk’s Satellites Get New Consideration
Chris Disher, the co-owner of a rural internet provider in Louisiana, is ready to start digging to get fast and reliable internet to some of...
The Japan News
April 2, 2025
Chinese Military Conducts Large-Scale Drills around Taiwan
TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) — The Chinese military conducted large-scale drills in the waters and airspace around Taiwan on Tuesday that included an...
The Japan News
April 1, 2025
Glimpses of Upcoming Osaka-Kansai Expo Shared at Yomiuri Forum; Importance of Unity Emphasized
OSAKA — Representatives of 14 countries participating in the 2025 Osaka-Kansai Expo made a presentation about some of the sights and experi...
The Japan News
April 1, 2025
Rice Stock up by 190,000 Tons from 2024, Inventory Survey Shows; Prices Increased in February for 12th Consecutive Month
Rice inventories at the end of January increased by 190,000 tons from the previous year, according to the latest inventory survey results re...
The Japan News
April 1, 2025
Yomiuri Shimbun Launches Cooperative Effort With Dow Jones; New Digital Media Service Will Deliver News Professionals Need Quickly
The specialty of “DOW JONES YOMIURI SHIMBUN Pro,” a digital media service for corporate customers launched by The Yomiuri Shimbun and U.S. m...
The Japan News
April 1, 2025
Passenger Car Driver Hits 7 Pedestrians in Central Nagoya
NAGOYA – Seven pedestrians, including a baby, were struck when a passenger car ran onto a sidewalk in the Sakae district of Nagoya at around...
The Japan News
April 1, 2025
Tower on Tokyo Lake Casts Bewitching Visions of a Wonderland, Provides City Residents with Drinking Water
A domed tower rises from out of the rippling surface of a lake toward the blue sky. It looks like a scene from a fairy tale, but the setting...
The Japan News
April 1, 2025
Tokyo Hospital Launches Baby Hatch, Confidential Birth System; Second Baby Hatch in Nation
A social welfare corporation in Tokyo’s Sumida Ward, has opened the country’s second baby hatch at one of its hospitals, allowing parents to...
The Japan News
April 1, 2025
Cherry Blossoms in Japan’s Oita Pref. Illuminated at Night
OITA – A Shidazakura weeping cherry tree near Ohara Hachimangu Shrine will be lit up at night through April 7 in Hita, Oita Prefecture.
The Japan News
April 1, 2025
Japan Tourism / Witness Magic of Firefly Squid, Rare White Shrimp from Toyama Bay
Across diverse regions in Toyama Prefecture, there are many seasonal ingredients that herald the arrival of spring. One of the profound deli...
The Japan News
April 1, 2025
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The Japan News
March 31, 2025
New Homes in Tokyo to Need Solar Panels from Tuesday, as City Aims to Leverage Its Cramped Landscape
New homes and residential buildings in Tokyo must come equipped with solar panels as of April 1, when a revised ordinance from the metropoli...
The Japan News
March 31, 2025
Fuji Media Committee Recognizes Sexual Assault by Nakai
Tokyo (Jiji Press)—A third-party committee set up by Fuji Media Holdings Inc., the parent of scandal-embattled Fuji Television Network Inc.,...- 1
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