Terunobu Maeda, the new president of NHK, expressed on Monday his determination to push ahead with reforms of the public broadcaster.
“The three-part reforms of operations, viewing fees and governanc…

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The ministry will distribute its guideline to local governments nationwide to promote the system.
Japanese law does not oblige foreign children to undergo compulsory education, and the matter is left…

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The rice burger bun, or "gohan" burger in Japanese, arrives February 5 and "offers a new taste by changing the bun into a specially made rice bun while keeping the ingredients and seasoning of the cl…

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KYODO NEWS - 2 hours ago - 18:05 | Sports, News, AllSapporo received on Wednesday the green light from the Japanese Olympic Committee to enter the dialogue stage of the 2030 Winter Games bid process …

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My Neighbours the Yamadas (1999)Though lacking the stunning visuals of Studio Ghibli’s best-known films, this portrait of a suburban family compensates with comedy.
Arrietty (2010)A homage to The Bor…

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The beloved capsule toy machines are catching up to the times by losing the coin element of the transaction.
Gachapon, also known as gashapon, are those ubiquitous capsule vending machines found thro…

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Japan will require major technology firms to submit reports on business practices every year as part of tighter rules to improve their operational transparency and protect retailers, a government pan…

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Najaf, Iraq Students join anti-government protests in the Shia shrine city.
Rallies first erupted in Baghdad and across Iraq’s Shia-majority south on 1 October over a lack of jobs, poor services and …

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Reggie FIls-Aimé, Nintendo of America's popular former president, has begun making the rounds in interviews following his April 2019 retirement.
Present Value, a podcast about business leadership rec…

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Have you ever used a public toilet, and when finished forgot to zip up your pants or tuck your shirt in properly?
Luckily, it was recovered by another worker at the airport only four minutes later an…

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