Disney Japan apologizes for stealthy promotion of Frozen 2
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 …
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Bread & Espresso & Arashiyama Garden
“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 &…
Looking Back on 2019 Through Japan’s Photojournalism Awards
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…
Thousands die in Japan due to overuse of antibiotics, research shows
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,…
Japan's snow monkeys de-stress in hot springs
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…
Radiation 'hot spots' near Olympic torch relay in Fukushima: Greenpeace
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 again found violating rules on overtime hours
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…
Police seized LSD from home of Japanese actress Sawajiri
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…
Top 10 Japan Travel Destinations for 2020
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…
The Top 10 Picks for Tokyo Winter Illuminations 2018
We’re not trying to squash the romance and wonder of the season, but Tokyo winter illuminations have become something of an arms race with the various districts trying to out-gun each other with…