Southwestern Japan city declares climate emergency, 1st in country
KYODO NEWS - Sep 26, 2019 - 15:49 | Lifestyle, All, JapanA southwestern Japan city on Thursday became the country's first municipality to declare a "climate emergency," joini…
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DNA testing to be used to fight against fake Kobe beef
KYODO NEWS - Sep 25, 2019 - 21:10 | Lifestyle, AllA system using DNA testing to distinguish real from fake Kobe beef will be implemented from October as part of efforts to protect the reput…
Artists protest hate underlying attacks on Japan art festival
More than 10 artists with work unrelated to the exhibition chose to boycott the festival or altered their work to condemn the closure and expressed "solidarity with the censored artists."…
Growers promote exports of "Queen of Bonsai" to Europe
In August, 12 suppliers in Shikokuchuo launched a group to promote overseas shipments of the "Akaishi Goyomatsu" tree, which is native to the 1,706-meter Mt. Moritaka's compa…
9-yr-old Hokkaido drummer's viral fame opens up new opportunities overseas
Top musicians around the world have heaped praise on Yoyoka, not only for her technique but also for her expressiveness. She has been featured in music magazines and TV programs in Britain and t…
No grant for art festival after "comfort women" exhibition fiasco
was closed three days after the Aug. 1 opening over security concerns due to multiple threats to the festival, which will run through Oct. 14. According to the Aichi prefectural government, the …
Japan's cargo spaceship docks with Int'l Space Station
KYODO NEWS - Sep 28, 2019 - 21:20 | All, JapanJapan's unmanned cargo spaceship loaded with supplies docked at the International Space Station at an altitude of about 400 kilometers Sat…
Olympics: 2020 organizers reveal 6,900 tickets bought with fake IDs
KYODO NEWS - Sep 27, 2019 - 21:00 | Sports, News, AllThe 2020 Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics organizing committee said Friday that about 6,900 tickets sold in the first phase of the Olympic…
Six Magic Spots in Little Edo: Must-Sees On a Day Trip to Kawagoe
Historically a bustling commercial supply town, Kawagoe thrived throughout the Edo and Meiji periods. Also along the Seibu Railway line: Moominvalley Park and moreImmerse yourself in the Moomin …
Japan’s Toxic Drinking Culture No One Talks About
The truth is, the drinking culture in Japan is complex—a cocktail of excitement, anxiety, and harassment that can be hard to understand even with experience. In Japan, alcohol is everywhereIn Ja…