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- Cafe Run By Japan Island's Only Foreigner Aims To Be New Tourist Spot (観光)
- KYODO NEWS
On a small island in southwestern Japan with a population of only around 1,700, Australian John Widmer, reputed as the island's only foreign resident, runs a cafe hoping it will serve ...
Cafe [March 23, 2025] More
- Japan Picks Model Projects To Promote 'Dual Habitation' (ニュース)
- JAPAN TIMES
The land ministry has selected 26 model projects nationwide to promote a "dual habitation" lifestyle in which people divide their time between rural and urban areas, informed sources ...
Other [March 23, 2025] More
- Japan Abolishes Skirts From Policewoman Uniforms Nationwide (ニュース)
- SORA NEWS
After nearly a half-century run, skirts to no longer be part of uniforms.
Though Japan celebrates the start of the new year in January, it’s really spring that’s the time for new beginn...
Other [March 23, 2025] More
- In Japan’s Ski Resort Area of Myoko, Trepidation as More Foreign Money Pours in (仕事)
- JAPAN NEWS
Three winters from now, Japan’s snowy Myoko highlands will be home to a $1.4 billion mega-resort built by a Singaporean fund, with hotels charging some $1,350 a night.
The project by P...
Snow [March 22, 2025] More
- Experts In Japan Urge Preparations For Major Eruption Of Mt. Fuji (ニュース)
- NHK
A government-appointed panel in Japan has come up with measures on what to do if Mount Fuji erupts on a massive scale and spews large amounts of ash. Japan's highest peak last erupted more th...
Mountain [March 22, 2025] More
- Japan, China, South Korea Meet At Geopolitical 'Turning Point In History' (ニュース)
- REUTERS
The top diplomats from Japan, China and South Korea met in Tokyo on Saturday, seeking common ground on East Asian security and economic issues amid escalating global uncertainty.
"Given t...
Event [March 22, 2025] More
- Tokyo Cherry Blossoms To Bloom Monday, Earlier Than Other Regions (ニュース)
- JAPAN TODAY
Cherry blossoms are forecast to come into bloom on Monday in central Tokyo, earlier than in any other region of the country, a weather forecasting company said.
The blooms are expecte...
Cherry blossoms [March 22, 2025] More
- Japan Household Assets Total ¥2,230 Trillion At End Of December On Rising Stocks (仕事)
- JAPAN TODAY
Household assets in Japan totaled 2,230 trillion yen ($15 trillion) at the end of December, growing 4.0 percent from a year earlier to a new record on rising stock prices, Bank of Jap...
Other [March 22, 2025] More
- Japan Offers Up To 13.7 Bil. Yen Loans For Bhutan's Hydropower Plants (仕事)
- KYODO NEWS
Japan will provide up to about 13.7 billion yen ($90 million) in loans for a hydropower plant project in Bhutan as part of efforts to deepen ties with the landlocked nation sandwiched ...
Event [March 20, 2025] More
- Trump Tariffs To Hit Japan's Domestic Auto Output: Industry Head (仕事)
- JAPAN TODAY
U.S. President Donald Trump's proposed tariff hike on vehicle imports from April will likely lead to fewer Japanese exports and reduced domestic production, the head of the country's ...
Other [March 20, 2025] More
- 30 Years After Deadly Tokyo Subway Gas Attack, Survivors And Victims' Families Still Seeking Closure (ニュース)
- JAPAN TODAY
Thirty years on from the fatal sarin nerve gas attack in Tokyo's subway network, survivors and families who lost loved ones are still seeking justice.
Thirteen people were killed and ...
Other [March 20, 2025] More
- Tokyo’s Asakusa Hanayashiki Amusement Park Holds Yoshiokubo’s Show as Part of Tokyo Fashion Week (ニュース)
- JAPAN NEWS
A fashion show featuring Japanese brand Yoshiokubo was held at Asakusa Hanayashiki amusement park in Taito Ward, Tokyo.
The event, which took place after the park had closed at night, ...
Park [March 19, 2025] More
- Japan Records 3.25 Million Visitors In February (ニュース)
- JAPAN TIMES
The estimated number of visitors to Japan totaled 3.25 million in February, exceeding 3 million for the first time on record for the month, the Japan National Tourism Organization sai...
Tourism [March 19, 2025] More
- Japan Consortium Sets Targets for Use of Recycled Plastic in New Cars; Aims for Compliance with Draft EU Regulation (仕事)
- JAPAN NEWS
A consortium formed by representatives of industry, government and academia has set a target of using over 15% recycled plastic in the production of cars in Japan in 2031, and over 20%...
Other [March 19, 2025] More
- Japan Rice Price to Wholesalers Hits Another High in Feb. (仕事)
- NIPPON
The average sales price of Japan's 2024 rice crop to wholesalers hit a record high for the sixth straight month in February, the agriculture ministry said Wednesday.
The average price stoo...
Other [March 19, 2025] More