June 2017 Events
Rainy and humid June is the calm before the storm. That is, in terms of events and activities, it’s relatively quiet compared to May (what with its spring festivals) and July, which marks the start o…
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Summer Already?
People across Japan sweated it out in summer-like conditions, with temperatures on Saturday surpassing 30 degrees Celsius in some areas. Most observation points recorded their highest temperatur…
Rainy season appears underway in southwest Japan
Japan's Meteorological Agency says it appears the annual rainy season has begun in Okinawa and the Amami islands in the southwest. The agency made the announcement on Saturday morning.…
Experiencing Japan’s Senpai-Kouhai System at Work
In Japan, where seniority and experience continue to take precedence over qualifications or ability, the idea of “respect your elders” is at the forefront of daily working life. One of the ways this …
Kumamoto ‘baby hatch’ accepted 125 babies over nine years since launch
The controversial “baby hatch” set up at a Kumamoto hospital in 2007 to enable people to leave infants anonymously took in a total of 125 babies over nine years through March last year. Ahead of…
Statue of elephant Hanako built in Tokyo
A bronze statue of Japan's oldest elephant, Hanako, has been unveiled at a train station in Tokyo. About 300 people attended a ceremony on Friday in front of JR Kichijoji Station. The …
Direct democracy for small villages?
Questions about Japan answered directly from Akihabara, Tokyo!
What to do if there is a missile attack
Get indoors, keep away from windows and switch on the TV. That’s the latest advice from the government on how to prepare for a ballistic missile strike. Japan has an early-warning system de…
Event to taste various types of jam in Komoro
Jam-lovers tried out many varieties of the fruit spread at a promotional event in the central Japanese city of Komoro on Sunday. Komoro in Nagano Prefecture is said to be the birthplace of …
Kite Flying Event
Kite fanciers in central Japan are hard at work crafting giant kites in preparation for traditional aerial battles across a local river. The June event dates back more than 300 years. Members of…