island country in East Asia
This is a monument in downtown Oslo. The stone at the front is a gift from Hiroshima, taken from the paving of the former city hall ... Show more
The Mainichi - Japan Daily News : Just arrived in Oslo from Hiroshima, Japan! I'm here to cover this year's Nobel Peace Prize given to Nihon Hidankyo ... Show more
Santas on paddleboards hand out presents to locals in quake-hit central Japan town - The Mainichi
mainichi.jp/english/articles/20241206/p2a/00m/0na/014000c
In Photos: Intricate Japan leaf-cutting art ranges from animal scenes to Mount Fuji - The Mainichi
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Japan's Izakayas close at faster pace than during COVID-19 amid inflation - The Mainichi
mainichi.jp/english/articles/20241208/p2g/00m/0bu/020000c
Pantoja submits Asakura, Rakhmonov outpoints Garry at UFC 310 Pantoja submits Asakura, Rakhmonov outpoints Garry at UFC 310 | Reuters
Football: Kobe win 3-way title race to defend J-League crown - The Mainichi: KOBE (Kyodo) -- Vissel Kobe defended the J-League first-division championship on ...
mainichi.jp/english/articles/20241208/p2g/00m/0sp/047000c
Remembering Japanese actress Miho Nakayama, dead at age 54
Japanese actress Miho Nakayama, who was best known for her role in the 1995 film Love Letter ... Show more
Remembering Japanese actress Miho Nakayama, dead at age 54 | South China Morning Post
Remembering Japanese actress Miho Nakayama, dead at age 54 | South China Morning Post
Retro Japan in Photos: Near century-old rail bridge runs above homes by sea - The Mainichi
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In Photos: Tour gives foreigners a taste of school life in Japan - The Mainichi: Participants in the
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Shibuya’s Hachiko statue will be covered up for New Year’s Eve, pedestrian barricades installed
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Bear that mauled employee in supermarket highlights daily threat in north Japan - The Mainichi
mainichi.jp/english/articles/20241205/p2a/00m/0na/030000c
Japan's AI-powered ‘human washing machine’ promises cleanliness and calm in just 15 minutes
gulfnews.com/technology/japans-ai-powered-human-washing-machine-promises-cleanliness-and-calm-in-just-15-minutes-1.1733651501386
Japan Launches Four Day Week To Save Sinking Birth Rate: Parents of young elementary students will also be allowed to trade part of their earnings for earlier ...
newsweek.com/japan-news-four-day-week-save-sinking-birth-rate-1996602
Japanese atomic bomb survivors depart for Nobel Peace Prize ceremony - The Mainichi
mainichi.jp/english/articles/20241208/p2g/00m/0na/026000c
Japan Star Miho Nakayama’s Death Unlikely Caused by Foul Play; Tokyo Police Make Conclusion After Autopsy (UPDATE 1)
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Meet your match? Spot the difference #136: Public bath - The Mainichi: * From January 2025,
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Kyushu Shinkansen Train Strikes Fallen Tree in Southern Japan; JR Suspends Operations Between Kumamoto, Kagoshima
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Japanese actress, singer Miho Nakayama found dead at homeJapanese actress, singer Miho Nakayama found dead at home | The Asahi Shimbun: Breaking News, Japan News and Analysis
Quick Glance: Tragic Death of Miho Nakayama at 54
- Miho Nakayama, renowned for her role in 'Love Letter,' was found dead at her residence in Shibuya, Tokyo.
- The 54-year-old actress and singer had canceled a solo Christmas show in Osaka due to health issues.
- A statement from her management expressed deep regret over her sudden passing and noted that the cause of death is still being investigated.
- Reports indicate that Nakayama was discovered in her bathtub by her management and was pronounced dead by emergency responders.
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Timothée Chalamet dropping ball knowledge on ESPN’s College GameDay.
Quick Glance: Timothée Chalamet Impresses with Football Knowledge
- Timothée Chalamet surprised the College GameDay panel with his extensive college football knowledge.
- During the broadcast, he picked the Ohio Bobcats to win the MAC, showcasing impressive stats and trends.
- Reactions on social media ranged from admiration for his knowledge to skepticism about the authenticity of his information.
- Chalamet has silenced critics and demonstrated his skills as a guest picker.
In this port town linked to the “mackerel highway”, a new kind of fish story is about to begin.SABA - Trails to Oishii Tokyo | NHK WORLD-JAPAN "Trails to Oishii Tokyo"
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Japan man uses wig, props to create dating photos with imaginary girlfriend, amuses many
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Sony and Honda will launch their fully electric sedan, the Afeela, at CES 2025. Will their software-driven approach succeed in the fast-changing EV ... Show more
Sony and Honda prepare for tough U.S. EV debut under Trump - Nikkei Asia
Sony and Honda prepare for tough U.S. EV debut under Trump - Nikkei Asia
Hibakusha's call to humanity (Pt. 1): Behind 13 sketches sent to Nobel Peace Prize exhibit - The Mainichi
mainichi.jp/english/articles/20241207/p2a/00m/0na/011000c
Japan grows more considerate to foreign residents with children: TOKYO -- Japan is adapting to the educational and child-rearing needs of Taiwanese, Indians ...
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Pope Francis presides over ceremony for new cardinals with wide bruise on his chin
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Quick Glance: Pope Francis with Bruised Chin at Cardinal Ceremony
- Pope Francis led a ceremony on December 7, 2024, in St. Peter's Basilica to install 21 new cardinals, despite a bruise on his chin from a minor fall the previous day.
- The new cardinals hail from 17 countries, enhancing geographic diversity within the College of Cardinals and increasing the likelihood that the next pope may share Francis' vision for a more inclusive Church.
- In his homily, Francis highlighted the cultural diversity of the new cardinals and urged them to be witnesses of fraternity and builders of unity.
- With this installation, around 80% of the cardinals who will elect the next pope have been appointed by Francis.
Asia counts the costs of its growing middle-class obesity bulge
While white-collar workers with sedentary office jobs eat more convenience foods on the go ... Show more
Asia counts the costs of its growing middle-class obesity bulge - Nikkei Asia
Asia counts the costs of its growing middle-class obesity bulge - Nikkei Asia
Japanese maple trees in Kyoto’s Tofukuji Temple are as red as they get thanks to a boost provided by a recent spell of cold weather ... Show more
Sea of Red Maple Leaves Adorns Kyoto Temple; Kawabata-Connected Arashiyama Art Gallery Also Boasts Stunning View - The Japan News
Sea of Red Maple Leaves Adorns Kyoto Temple; Kawabata-Connected Arashiyama Art Gallery Also Boasts Stunning View - The Japan News
No penalty for Japanese gymnast in underage drinking case: The Japan Gymnastics Association has decided not to penalize Shoko Miyata, a national team member who ...
japantoday.com/category/sports/gymnastics-no-penalty-for-japanese-gymnast-in-underage-drinking-case
Nuclear reactor in Japan's Matsue restarted for 1st time since 2012 - The Mainichi
mainichi.jp/english/articles/20241207/p2g/00m/0na/035000c
Japan Crown Prince Akishino, Crown Princess Kiko Return from Visit to Turkey
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Chugoku Elec restarts Shimane reactor for first time in 13 years | The Asahi Shimbun: Breaking News, Japan News and Analysis
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A beloved bottle-fed polar bear named Peace celebrated her 25th birthday at a zoo in Ehime Prefecture on Saturday, and a party was thrown complete with an ice ... Show more
Japan’s Oldest Bottle-Fed Polar Bear Celebrates 25th Birthday; ‘Peace’ Enjoys Ice Birthday ‘Cake’ as Gift - The Japan News
Japan’s Oldest Bottle-Fed Polar Bear Celebrates 25th Birthday; ‘Peace’ Enjoys Ice Birthday ‘Cake’ as Gift - The Japan News
WHAT. A. MATCH! 🔥
Relive that moment with us as Hong Kong, China makes it to Stage 3 in an epic 8-7 thriller!
See you tomorrow, Hong Kong ... Show more
Lana Del Rey at Variety Hitmakers presented by @shmAFEELA . Lana Del Rey Credits Jack Antonoff for Her Marriage to Jeremy Dufrene
Sunita Williams demonstrates how astronauts drink liquids in zero gravity during virtual interaction with students
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100-year-old Pearl Harbor survivor recalls confusion and chaos during Japanese bombing
japantoday.com/category/national/100-year-old-pearl-harbor-survivor-recalls-confusion-and-chaos-during-japanese-bombing-83-years-ago
‘The Making of a Japanese’: A warm and engaging portrait of Japanese schoolchildren
japantimes.co.jp/culture/2024/12/05/film/the-making-of-a-japanese/
Nuclear reactor in western Japan restarted for first time since 2012: MATSUE, Japan (Kyodo) -- The only nuclear plant located in a Japanese prefectural capital ...
asia.nikkei.com/Business/Energy/Nuclear-reactor-in-western-Japan-restarted-for-first-time-since-2012
Nuclear reactor in Matsue restarted for 1st time since 2012: The only nuclear plant located in a Japanese prefectural capital was restarted Saturday in the city ...
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Popularity of Japan's food replicas spawn new experiences: TOKYO -- Events featuring "food samples," or replicas of food items, are attracting ...
asia.nikkei.com/Business/Travel-Leisure/Popularity-of-Japan-s-food-replicas-spawn-new-experiences
'Old' media blames 'new' media for success of 'populist' candidates: Many young voters, especially those in their 20s, are believed to have supported Hyogo Gov ...
japantimes.co.jp/commentary/2024/12/05/japan/japan-old-new-media/
Delayed defense tax hikes create ¥300 bil revenue shortfall: Japan is expected to face a revenue shortfall of around 300 billion yen if tax hikes to help fund ...
japantoday.com/category/politics/delayed-defense-tax-hikes-create-300-bil.-yen-japan-revenue-shortfall
Nippon Steel sets sights on overseas market in its bid to acquire US Steel | The Asahi Shimbun: Breaking News, Japan News and Analysis
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ICYMI: Elden Ring director and FromSoftware president Hidetaka Miyazaki has said the developer is not currently considering making Elden Ring 2 but won't shut ... Show more
Elden Ring 2 Not Being Considered at FromSoftware, Hidetaka Miyazaki Says - IGN
Elden Ring 2 Not Being Considered at FromSoftware, Hidetaka Miyazaki Says - IGN
Lana Del Rey says that she didn't know how to submit her music to the Grammys until Jack Antonoff told her otherwise: "I thought that if your song was ... Show more
'Precautionary' drinking ban issued to crew of USS George Washington at Japan base - The Mainichi
mainichi.jp/english/articles/20241207/p2a/00m/0na/003000c
Yoon’s Martial Law Declaration Puts Japan-South Korea Relations in Jeopardy: The political chaos in Seoul is casting dark clouds over not only Japan-South Korea ...
thediplomat.com/2024/12/yoons-martial-law-declaration-puts-japan-south-korea-relations-in-jeopardy/
Quick Glance: Political Turmoil Threatens Japan-South Korea Relations
- The political unrest in Seoul adversely affects Japan-South Korea relations and trilateral cooperation with the United States.
- President Yoon Suk-yeol's failed martial law attempt has led to a significant loss of public trust, jeopardizing his administration's stability.
- The cancellation of scheduled visits from Japanese delegations highlights the repercussions of political turmoil in South Korea.
- Analysts warn that the upcoming presidential elections in South Korea could significantly influence the future of diplomatic relations in the region.
Theatre screens Pushpa 2’s second half without showing the first half; audience says, ‘In a period of non-linear narrative films…’
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Aisekiya: Japanese Tinder in real life: Today is the age of online everything — online shopping, entertainment, research and arguably the most important ...
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JR East applies to raise fares by average of 7% in March 2026: The company plans to raise standard fares by 7.8%, commuter passes by 12% and student commuter ...
japantimes.co.jp/business/2024/12/06/jr-east-applies-price-hike/
Japan would be better off without death penalty: Italian activist: Japan would be better off without the death penalty, which does not remove threats to the ...
japantoday.com/category/crime/japan-would-be-better-off-without-death-penalty-italian-activist
Young Japanese taking over from hibakusha in anti-nuclear callYoung Japanese taking over from hibakusha in anti-nuclear call | The Asahi Shimbun: Breaking News, Japan News and Analysis
Can Trump's proposed tariffs revive the steel industry?: Trump vowed to block the purchase of U.S. Steel by a Japanese steelmaker.
abcnews.go.com/Business/trumps-proposed-tariffs-revive-steel-industry-experts/story
Judo Grand Slam in Tokyo: A perfect first day for Japan
euronews.com/2024/12/07/judo-grand-slam-in-tokyo-a-perfect-first-day-for-japan
Overseas wiring by Japan's foreign workers looms over yen: TOKYO -- Remittances by foreign workers in Japan sending money back home could become a formidable ...
asia.nikkei.com/Business/Markets/Currencies/Overseas-wiring-by-Japan-s-foreign-workers-looms-over-yen
Japan to start CO2 storage exploratory drilling in 2025: TOKYO -- Japanese companies will start exploratory drilling next year for storing CO2 underground with ...
asia.nikkei.com/Spotlight/Environment/Climate-Change/Japan-to-start-CO2-storage-exploratory-drilling-in-2025
West Japan's Himeji Castle entry fees to more than double for nonresidents - The Mainichi
mainichi.jp/english/articles/20241206/p2g/00m/0li/036000c
South Korea turmoil, Asian Nobel winners, China's economic meeting: Welcome to Your Week in Asia.
All eyes will be on South Korea's political future this ...
asia.nikkei.com/Spotlight/Your-Week-in-Asia/South-Korea-turmoil-Asian-Nobel-winners-China-s-economic-meeting
Japan wary South Korea turmoil may hurt improving bilateral ties: Japanese government officials expressed concerns Saturday that the ongoing political turmoil in ...
japantoday.com/category/politics/update1-japan-wary-south-korea-turmoil-may-hurt-improving-bilateral-ties
Tough times for Japanese pubs as izakaya bankruptcies come at highest rate in more than a decade
japantoday.com/category/business/tough-times-for-japanese-pubs-as-izakaya-bankruptcies-come-at-highest-rate-in-more-than-a-decade
Japan matchmaking event to use technology that shows emotional connection level - The Mainichi
mainichi.jp/english/articles/20241205/p2a/00m/0na/017000c
One of the best looking octopuses you'll ever see
The Japanese capital is set to introduce a four-day work week for government employees, in its latest push to help working mothers and boost record-low ... Show more
Tokyo government gives workers four-day work week for fertility, family time
Tokyo government gives workers four-day work week for fertility, family time
Japan's famous sake joins UNESCO's cultural heritage list, a boost to brewers and enthusiasts
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Japanese sake earns UNESCO heritage status. What does it mean?: UNESCO has listed 63 more products and practices for Intangible Cultural Heritage protection at ...
abc.net.au/news/2024-12-07/unesco-heritage-protection-how-does-it-work/104697790
Two-year-old kid names car brands with accuracy, netizens say ‘Bro likes cars’: In a viral video, a toddler is seen accurately naming six car brands in a parking ...
indianexpress.com/article/trending/trending-globally/two-year-old-kid-name-car-brands-with-accuracy-viral-video-9711740/
Hida artisans ready to send New Year wishes with hana-mochiHida artisans ready to send New Year wishes with hana-mochi | The Asahi Shimbun: Breaking News, Japan News and Analysis
Side jobs paid in U.S. dollars gain popularity in Japan: TOKYO - The renewed decline of the Japanese yen is fueling the popularity of side hustles in Japan that ...
asia.nikkei.com/Spotlight/Work/Side-jobs-paid-in-U.S.-dollars-gain-popularity-in-Japan
Monkey business: Macaque monkeys soak in an open-air hot spring at the Hakodate Tropical Botanical Garden in Hakodate, Hokkaido ...
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#VantageReels : Nissan "may not survive" beyond 2025 | #Vantage With @palkisharmaupadhyay#VantageOnFirstpost
In the middle of a rice shortage, what happens? Thieves strikeIn the middle of a rice shortage, what happens? Thieves strike | The Asahi Shimbun: Breaking News, Japan News and Analysis
Styrofoam figures on the roof of Uroko House in Kobe this year include Shohei Ohtani as well as other athletes. Shohei Ohtani; Uroko House in Historic District Features Ohtani Figure on Roof; Figures of This Year: Hyogo - The Japan News
Kawasaki - THE BEST OF JAPAN | The Japan Times: In southern Kawasaki, 15 minutes by train from Haneda Airport, is the Keihin industrial zone ...
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Toddler Convinces Family to Adopt Cat Abandoned by Neighbors—'Welcome Home': The family was hesitant at first to bring the feline into their home.
newsweek.com/toddler-convinces-family-bring-home-abandoned-cat-neighbors-1996856
Shuntaro Tanikawa, poet and translator of Peanuts, dies at 92: A perennial front-runner for the Nobel Prize in literature, Tanikawa was a revered figure in Japan ...
straitstimes.com/life/shuntaro-tanikawa-poet-and-translator-of-peanuts-dies-at-92
A drill was held in Tokyo to ensure that people can safely evacuate with their pets in the event of a large-scale disaster. Participants actually walked 1 ... Show more
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