Japanese Bon dance picking up popular tunes as it goes int'l
"Let's take Bon dance to the world!" and "Call Me" while dancers moved in sync, following the traditional moves of Bon dance. "Children's eyes shined, and…
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Portable fans a breath of fresh air in sweltering summer heat
"We have many products to fight heat, such as foldable fans, cool sprays and cool bandanas, but this year the portable fans are the most popular among such items. (Portable fans on display …
4 injured as man with knife escapes from hospital in western Japan
KYODO NEWS - 11 hours ago - 23:33 | All, Japan A male patient attacked nurses with a knife at a hospital in Ehime Prefecture, western Japan, on Friday, police said. Three male nur…
Tokyo's "Little Yangon" a legacy of culture, freedom and hope
By Donican Lam, KYODO NEWS - 21 hours ago - 14:11 | Lifestyle, All The district of Takadanobaba on the west side of Tokyo's Yamanote loop line may be best known for its vibrant st…
Attendees of Comic Market show support for arson-hit Kyoto Animation
KYODO NEWS - 17 hours ago - 18:06 | Arts, All, Japan Attendees of Comic Market, Japan's largest self-published comic fair, showed support for the arson-hit Kyoto Animati…
Shiitake farmer looking to build on her mushrooming success
By Yuka Nakao, KYODO NEWS - 10 hours ago - 12:40 | Lifestyle, All, Japan For Kaori Nukui, farming is a creative endeavor. She produces Japanese tea and log-grown shiitake mushroom…
Japanese women in managerial posts seek outside advice amid lack of role models
KYODO NEWS - 16 hours ago - 16:04 | Lifestyle, All, Japan Women who have been promoted to managerial posts in Japan are increasingly seeking advice about their jobs from outside female…
Man held for arson threat to Japan museum over "comfort women" exhibit
KYODO NEWS - Aug 8, 2019 - 07:39 | Arts, All, Japan A 59-year-old man was arrested Wednesday for making an arson threat against a central Japan museum which displayed a statu…
Minor volcanic eruption observed on Mt. Asama, alert level raised
KYODO NEWS - 7 hours ago - 23:30 | disasteralert, All, Japan A small eruption was observed Wednesday on Mt. Asama in eastern Japan, prompting the volcanic alert level to be raised from…
Olympics: Tokyo Games premium tickets to sell for up to 6 mil. yen
KYODO NEWS - 3 hours ago - 03:15 | Sports, News, Japan The organizing committee for the 2020 Tokyo Olympic and Paralympic Games said Wednesday it will sell premium ticket packages incl…