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When you think of Japanese ukiyo-e, or woodblock prints, you probably think of Hokusai’s beautiful landscapes in his Thirty Six Views of Mount Fuji, or the stylized prints of beautiful courtesan…
KYODO NEWS - 1 hour ago - 02:29 | Lifestyle, JapanThe Walt Disney Company (Japan) Ltd. on Thursday apologized for promoting its animated movie "Frozen 2" through third-party …
“I love their pastries but hate their coffee.”“Their coffee is great but they have nothing to go with it.”It’s a common dilemma, at least for us. But luckily, there’s a savior: Bread &…
One of those opportunities is the Kansai Photojournalism Awards, which were announced this week. Exceptional photojournalism and videography from 2019 were recognized by the Kansai Photojournali…
More than 8,000 people die annually from antibiotic-resistant bacteria in Japan, scientists say in a new research report. File Photo by Jorge Dirkx/EPADec. 5 (UPI) -- More than 8,…
But life hasn't always been so simple for the snow monkeys of Jigokudani ("The Valley of Hell," named for its natural hot springs). Within months, all of the female monkeys had ta…
The Japanese government intends to use J-Village in Fukushima as the starting point for the Japan leg of the Olympic torch relayBy CHARLY TRIBALLEAUEnvironmental pressure group Greenpeace said W…
Dentsu Inc said Thursday it has again received a warning from labor authorities over its illegal overtime practices. Dentsu had been repeatedly recommended by labor authorities since 2010 to cor…
KYODO NEWS - 3 hours ago - 06:56 | Lifestyle, Japan, AllPolice have seized LSD from the home of Japanese actress Erika Sawajiri who was arrested last month for possessing the synthetic drug…
Historical. Cities around Japan are pushing to become more foreigner-friendly with the Tokyo 2020 Olympics fast approaching. With that, international flights to regional airports are o…
