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April 21, 2026
Carp Streamers Flutter Along Beach in Japan's Niigata Pref. to Mark Children's Day
ITOIGAWA, Niigata – Colorful koinobori carp streamers gracefully fluttered over the sea at Nou Beach in Itoigawa, Niigata Prefecture, deligh...
The Japan News
April 21, 2026
Dorayaki Shop Has 100-Year History, 10,000 Branding Irons, Requires Orders in Advance
In an area in Tokyo frequented by scores of kimono-clad walkers, an old dorayaki pancake shop is nestled in a narrow alley.
The Japan News
April 21, 2026
Japan Lifts Evacuation Orders Set Off by Earthquake in North
Evacuation orders that followed the earthquake off the Sanriku coast were all lifted by Tuesday morning. The evacuation orders were issued f...
The Japan News
April 21, 2026
Japanese Newspaper Group Demands Govt Build System for Blocking AI Searches
Due to concern that search engines using AI are scraping articles and other content by news organizations without permission, the Japan News...
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April 21, 2026
CARTOON OF THE DAY (April 21)
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The Japan News
April 21, 2026
Monday Earthquake’s Epicenter in Same Area as Other Recent Major Temblors, Same Type as 2011 Quake
The magnitude 7.7 earthquake that struck off the coast of Iwate Prefecture on Monday was a trench-type earthquake, according to experts, bas...
The Japan News
April 21, 2026
Police Officer Injured after Bear Bites him on his Face, Right Arm in Japan’s Iwate Prefecture
A police officer was bitten by a bear on his face and right arm in a forest in Shiwa, Iwate Prefecture, at around 9:50 a.m. on Tuesday.
The Japan News
April 21, 2026
System Malfunction in Haneda Airport Causes 83 Flight Cancelations, Affecting 14,000 Passengers; System...
The air traffic control system at Haneda Airport malfunctioned at around 7:15 a.m. on Tuesday, temporarily halting takeoffs for all domestic...
The Japan News
April 21, 2026
Nara Prison Museum by Hoshino Resorts Unveiled to Press; Luxury Prison Hotel to Open on June 25
Hoshino Resorts unveiled to the press on Monday the Nara Prison Museum by Hoshino Resorts, a facility using the city’s former Nara Prison, a...
The Japan News
April 21, 2026
Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building Elevator Stop after Monday Earthquake; 310 Stuck at Observatory for an...
A powerful earthquake striking the Tohoku region on Monday afternoon triggered widespread infrastructure disruptions across Tokyo. The Tokyo...
The Japan News
April 20, 2026
Tsunami Warning Downgraded in Hokkaido, Sanriku Coast Following M7.7 Earthquake in Japan's Tohoku
All tsunami warnings have been downgraded to tsunami advisories as of 8:15 p.m., the Japan Meteorological Agency announced.
The Japan News
April 20, 2026
Subsequent Earthquake Advisory Issued for Hokkaido, Sanriku Pacific Coast
The Japan Meteorological Agency issued a follow-up advisory saying that the likelihood of large “aftershocks” occurring has increased, follo...
The Japan News
April 20, 2026
Expo Artwork Displayed at Austrian Pavilion to Be Reinstalled in Nagano Pref. City Next Year
MATSUMOTO, Nagano — The Matsumoto city government will reinstall a large spiral sculpture displayed at the Austria Pavilion during the 2025...
The Japan News
April 20, 2026
Over 150,000 Ordered to Evacuate Following M7.5 Earthquake in Tohoku Region
Evacuation orders had been issued for 156,471 people as of 5:30 p.m. on Monday, following a magnitude 7.5 earthquake that hit the Tohoku reg...
The Japan News
April 20, 2026
Tohoku, Akita Shinkansen Services on All Lines Suspended after Earthquake
Services on the Tohoku Shinkansen and Akita Shinkansen have been suspended on all lines due to an earthquake that struck the Tohoku region o...
The Japan News
April 20, 2026
Japan's Tokaido Shinkansen Services Between Tokyo, Shizuoka Suspended After Earthquake Strikes Tohoku Region
Services on the Tokaido Shinkansen have been suspended between Tokyo and Shizuoka stations due to a power outage after an earthquake struck...
The Japan News
April 20, 2026
Earthquake Hits Japan's Tohoku Region; 3-meter Tsunami Warning Issued
A lower 5 on the Japanese seismic intensity scale of 7 was recorded in Tohoku region.
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April 20, 2026
Cherry Blossoms Reach Peak in Fukushima Pref., Including Trees Planted to Commemorate Birth of Princess Aiko
KITASHIOBARA, Fukushima — Cherry blossoms have reached their peak in Kitashiobara, Fukushima Prefecture, dyeing the mountain pass there a vi...
The Japan News
April 20, 2026
Iceland Poppies Reach Viewing Prime in Saitama Pref. Park; Shinrin Park Boasts 700,000 Siberia-Native Flowers
People walk among Iceland poppies in Shinrin Park in Namegawa, Saitama Prefecture. The flowers in orange, yellow, white and other hues have...
The Japan News
April 20, 2026
Japan's Response to Iran Situation Approved By 87% of Respondents to Yomiuri Shimbun Poll
A recent Yomiuri Shimbun poll found that 87% of respondents approved of the government’s response to the situation in Iran, which saw the re...
The Japan News
April 20, 2026
Japan's Fishermen Feel Impact of Diesel Supply Disruption; Higher Fish Prices Expected
SHIZUOKA — Unstable crude oil supplies triggered by the Iran conflict have forced fishermen in Shizuoka Prefecture to limit their trips out...
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April 20, 2026
Body Found Floating on Lake in Fukuoka Park; Same Lake Where Body Was Found Earlier This Month
A call was made to police to report a body floating on a lake at Ohori Park in Fukuoka on Sunday.
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April 20, 2026
Handbook Given to Japan Victims of Traffic Accidents Continues to Support Husband Who Lost Wife, Daughter 7...
Sunday marked seven years since Takuya Matsunaga’s wife and daughter were killed after being hit by a car in Tokyo’s busy Ikebukuro district...
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April 20, 2026
Tokyo's Nezu Shrine Boasts Colorful Azaleas in Peak Bloom
Nezu Shrine in Bunkyo Ward, Tokyo, presents a spectacular floral display as vibrant azaleas enter their prime blooming season. This historic...
The Japan News
April 20, 2026
Kagoshima Pref. Saw Record-High Seafood Exports Demand in 2025, Exceeding ¥3 Bil. Mark For 1st Time
KAGOSHIMA — The export value of seafood and processed seafood products from Kagoshima Prefecture in 2025 was the highest since 1979, the ear...
The Japan News
April 19, 2026
Hikonyan, Mascot of Japan's Hikone City, Celebrates 20th Birthday with Parade Amid Plans to Expand Presence...
HIKONE, Shiga — Hikonyan, the mascot character of Hikone, Shiga Prefecture, that has become a popular icon of the so-called yuru-kyara lovab...
The Japan News
April 19, 2026
Lapel Pin Costs in Japan's Prefectural Assemblies Raise Questions About Their Necessity
TOYAMA — If lapel pins for prefectural assembly members continue to be made from gold, production costs may surge to around ¥100,000 per pin...
The Japan News
April 19, 2026
Prefectures in Japan Reviewing Use of Gold in Assembly Members’ Lapel Pins, Soaring Cost of Precious Metal...
A total of 11 prefectures, including Toyama, Nara and Fukuoka, plan to switch from golden lapel pins for prefectural assembly members to les...
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April 19, 2026
Bear Spotted in Central Sendai; Sighted in Bushes behind Apartment Building
SENDAI – A bear that had been sighted multiple times was found in central area of Sendai, according to police.
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April 19, 2026
Van Crashes into Bus Stop in Tokyo Shibuya, Killing Driver; Elderly Pedestrian Suffers Injuries
A van crashed into a bus stop in Shibuya Ward, Tokyo, on Sunday, killing the male driver, thought to be in his 50s, and injuring a pedestria...
The Japan News
April 19, 2026
At Age 29, I Feel Anxious about Being Unable to Hold Down Job for Long
I’m a 29-year-old unemployed woman. I can’t hold down a job for long. After graduating from university, I couldn’t find a regular position,...
The Japan News
April 19, 2026
Japan Finishes New Stadium for Asian Games in Nagoya, Holds Celebratory Ceremony
Work has finished on the new Nagoya City Mizuho Park Athletic Stadium in Nagoya — the main venue for the Asian Games and Asian Para Games th...
The Japan News
April 19, 2026
Take a Big Bite of a Heap of Meat from the Middle East; Kebabs, Kofta Provide Bountiful Meal
Middle Eastern culinary expert Aki Komatsu shares a recipe for baked lamb and chicken, a feast from the Middle East. Put a bounty of meat on...
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April 19, 2026
‘Model Capital of World’ Ordinance to Be Proposed in Shizuoka Prefecture
A leading faction in the City Council of Shizuoka plans to propose an ordinance to designate the city as “the plastic model capital of the w...
The Japan News
April 19, 2026
Foot of Mt. Fuji Decorated with Vibrant Flowers; Moss Phlox, Fuji Cherry Blossoms
KOFU — A tourist spot at the foot of Mt. Fuji is covered with vibrant pink moss phlox flowers in full bloom.
The Japan News
April 19, 2026
My Adult Son Won’t Talk to Us About Work or His Future
I’m a woman in my 60s. I live with my husband and our son, who is in his 30s. Our other child has already moved out. My husband and I both w...
The Japan News
April 19, 2026
Japan to Ban Use of Portable Chargers on Airplanes from April 24, Number of Regular Chargers To Be Limited to...
The Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism Ministry is set to ban the use of portable chargers on airplanes, with the new policy to tak...
The Japan News
April 18, 2026
Hiroshima: Rising Tide Creates Picturesque Path, Making You Feel Like Walking in the Sea
ETAJIMA, Hiroshima — There is a picturesque promenade in Etajima, Hiroshima Prefecture, that becomes submerged when the tide rises, allowing...
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April 18, 2026
Hyogo: Himeji Castle Distributes Shoulder Bags for Hands-free Walking
HIMEJI, Hyogo — To help tourists keep both hands free while exploring Himeji Castle, the city has decided to distribute plastic shoulder bag...
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April 18, 2026
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April 18, 2026
Golden Figure Skating Duo Japan's Miura, Kihara Attends Imperial Garden Party, Receives Compliments from...
Figure skating pair Riku Miura and Ryuichi Kihara attended the Emperor and Empress’ spring garden party at the Akasaka Imperial Gardens in...
The Japan News
April 18, 2026
Fukuoka: Trains Pass Across Path to Shrine Between Torii Gates
MIYAKO, Fukuoka — A colorful train passes between two torii shrine gates on the path to a shrine in Miyako, Fukuoka Prefecture, offering a s...
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April 18, 2026
Osaka: What Might These Adorable Whale Sharks Be Saying at Kaiyukan Aquarium?
OSAKA — Whale sharks have been the star attraction of Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan since its opening in 1990.
The Japan News
April 17, 2026
Neko Pitcher
The fastballing feline is showing his best stuff on our online pitcher’s mound! His turn in the rotation comes every Saturday in the print e...
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April 17, 2026
Father Says He Strangled Son in Kyoto Pref. During Voluntary Questioning
The father of an 11-year-old boy whose body was found in a forest in Nantan, Kyoto Prefecture, has confessed to strangling the boy to death,...
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April 17, 2026
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April 17, 2026
Cherry Blossoms of Old Iconic Tree in Full Bloom in Akita Pref.
AKITA — A 210-year-old weeping cherry tree has reached its peak blossoming in Yuzawa, Akita Prefecture.
The Japan News
April 17, 2026
Japan's Iconic Doctor Yellow Bullet Train Inspection Vehicle to Be Succeeded by Dr. S, Which Can Also Carry...
The name of the train that will succeed the iconic Doctor Yellow shinkansen inspection model has been announced by its operator.
The Japan News
April 17, 2026
Japan Meteorological Agency Gives Official Name to 40 C-Plus Days as Intense Heat Increase
Days when the temperature exceeds 40 C will be given a new name, the Japan Meteorological Agency announced on Friday.
The Japan News
April 17, 2026
Cherry Blossoms in Full Bloom at Viewing Spot in Aomori Pref.
AOMORI — Someiyoshino cherry blossoms have reached full bloom at Hirosaki Park in Hirosaki, Aomori Prefecture, a well-known cherry blossom v...- 1
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