Japanese tourism industry banking on Rugby World Cup boost
In addition to rugby-related enterprises, restaurants and entertainment attractions are also expected to benefit from the influx of foreign cash. The city is also promoting the tours by eng…
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Stationery company to release anti-groping stamp
KYODO NEWS - 9 hours ago - 21:05 | All, JapanA stamp designed to help deter inappropriate behavior such as groping on trains and stalking will go on sale this week, a Japanese stationery ma…
Hokkaido museum holds rare exhibition on Sami culture
KYODO NEWS - 16 hours ago - 14:07 | Lifestyle, All, JapanA museum in northern Japan is holding a rare exhibition on the culture of Sami, the indigenous people of northern Europe and Russia,…
Falling stone kills climber near summit on Mt. Fuji
KYODO NEWS - 15 hours ago - 14:56 | All, JapanA woman in her 20s was confirmed dead after being hit on her head by a falling stone while climbing Mt. An ambulance was called around 7 a…
Mt. Asama in eastern Japan erupts, alert level maintained
Asama in eastern Japan erupted Sunday, prompting the weather agency to warn of possible flying rocks and pyroclastic flows within about a 2-kilometer radius of the crater. The eruption, whi…
Digital nomad workers in Japan move freely, with no fixed residences
"I've interacted with people of all ages traveling to rural areas in Japan and across the world. I grew as a person, including the ability to deal with changes," said Shotaro Ichi…
Train fans call for donations to send locomotive experts to Thailand
Nagasaki Kisha Kurabu, which launched the campaign on Aug. 11, aims to raise 1.5 million yen ($14,090) by Oct. 31. The two DD51 class diesel locomotives were formerly used to haul limited expres…
Pop, Edo-era stylings combine in Tokyo summer send-off
City-Cost - 9 hours ago - 11:50 | ArtsThe Hamarikyu Oedo Cultural Arts Festival is sending off the summer in Tokyo in some style over the weekend with a colorful celebration of traditi…
Japan's space probe to drop asteroid sample capsule in Australia
KYODO NEWS - 6 hours ago - 22:02 | All, JapanJapan's space agency said Thursday its Hayabusa2 space probe returning to Earth late next year will drop its capsule containing asteroid sa…
Japan looks to encourage paternity leave by raising subsidies
Under the current system, companies receive subsidies if they undertake steps to facilitate paternity leave such as holding management seminars or getting bosses to encourage their subordinates to ta…