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November 24, 2025
Smartphone App Turns Pictures of Nagoya Castle into 3d Models; History Enthusiasts Experience Landmark in New Way at Tech Event
About 500 history enthusiasts took part in a special event on Sunday at Nagoya Castle in Nagoya City, where they got to experience the landm...
The Japan News
November 24, 2025
Gunma’s Former Jomo Muslin Office Preserves Old Pseudo-Western Architecture
TATEBAYASHI, Gunma — In one corner of central Tatebayashi, a city in Gunma Prefecture filled with historic sites and parks, stands a strikin...
The Japan News
November 24, 2025
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The Japan News
November 23, 2025
Light Up the Dark; Golden Leaves of National Natural Monument Great Ginkgo of Kitakanegasawa Illuminated for Fall
Illuminated golden leaves of the Great Ginkgo of Kitakanegasawa glow in the darkness, captivating visitors in Fukaura, Aomori Prefecture. Es...
The Japan News
November 23, 2025
Simmered Seaweed Dish Combines Aroma of Sea, Land
Freshly cooked rice is the best thing to eat in autumn when one’s appetite increases.
The Japan News
November 23, 2025
My Family Business Faces Closure. Should I Pack up My Life and Head Back Home?
I’m a female part-time worker in my 40s. My parents have been running a printing company in a regional town for about 40 years. The business...
The Japan News
November 23, 2025
Autumn Colors Come to Tokoji Temple in Tanba-Sasayama, Hyogo Prefecture, Delighting Visitors
TANBA-SASAYAMA, Hyogo — Autumn colors have come to Japanese maple and other trees at Tokoji temple in Tanba-Sasayama, Hyogo Prefecture, givi...
The Japan News
November 23, 2025
Legendary Sushi Chef Jiro Ono Turns 100: ‘I Have No Regrets’
Master sushi chef Jiro Ono turned 100 on Oct. 27, but this legend of Japanese cuisine is not hanging up his apron just yet.
The Japan News
November 23, 2025
I’ve Never Lived by Myself and I Think It’s Affecting My Marriage Chances
I’m a male company employee in my 30s. I wonder if I haven’t been able to get married because I have never lived by myself. Some of my past...
The Japan News
November 22, 2025
1,001 Buddhist Statues Illuminated at Kyoto Temple Hall in Limited-time Event
KYOTO — The Sanjusangendo temple hall in Kyoto was filled with a solemn atmosphere when its 1,001 golden Buddhist statues were illuminated o...
The Japan News
November 22, 2025
Hyogo: Electric Scooter Rental Trialed for Access to Temple on a Hill in Takarazuka
TAKARAZUKA, Hyogo — Electric scooters are being trialed as a method of providing easier access to Kiyoshikojin Seichoji temple, which is loc...
The Japan News
November 22, 2025
Kagoshima: Japan Festival Parades Giant Puppet Bearing Swords, Bushy Eyebrows
SOO, Kagoshima — A giant puppet, rising to a height of nearly five meters, was paraded through the street for an autumn festival in Soo, Kag...
The Japan News
November 22, 2025
Hiroshima: Children Cry, Running Away Around, Festival Blesses Them by 3 Demons’ Scaring
ONOMICHI, Hiroshima — Children’s cries echoed throughout a street in Onomichi, Hiroshima Prefecture, during an unusual festival in which thr...
The Japan News
November 22, 2025
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The Japan News
November 22, 2025
Snowboarders Carve Season’s First Turns in Sapporo, Ski Resort Opens 9 Days Earlier Than Last Year
Snowboarders carve their first turns of the season as the Sapporo Teine ski resort opens for winter operations on Saturday in Sapporo. The r...
The Japan News
November 22, 2025
Kyoto: Retired Steam Locomotives Collected Show Off Rich Railway History as Part of Japanese Culture
KYOTO — The Umekoji locomotive shed located within the Kyoto Railway Museum in Shimogyo Ward, Kyoto, is the oldest surviving reinforced conc...
The Japan News
November 21, 2025
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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...
The Japan News
November 21, 2025
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The Japan News
November 21, 2025
Byodoin Temple Illuminated Amid Autumn Leaves; Special Night Visits to Begin Saturday
UJI, Kyoto — The Phoenix Hall and the autumn leaves will be lit up and create a fantastical sight as a special illumination event at Byodoin...
The Japan News
November 20, 2025
Firefighters Continue to Battle Massive Fire in Oita; Fire Suspected to Have Started in Northwestern Part of Burned Area
OITA — A massive fire that broke out in the Saganoseki district of Oita City on Tuesday, may have started in the northwestern part of the bu...
The Japan News
November 20, 2025
Multilingual Security Robot Patrolling Chion-in Temple in Kyoto; Anticipated as Legacy of Osaka Kansai Expo
A multilingual security robot is undergoing a demonstration experiment at Chion-in Temple, the head temple of the Jodo sect, in Higashiyama...
The Japan News
November 20, 2025
First Questioning of Tetsuya Yamagami, Former Prime Minister Abe’s Shooter, Begins in Nara Court; Over 300 Line Up for 33 Seats
The 10th hearing in the trial of defendant Tetsuya Yamagami, 45, charged with murder and other counts in the 2022 fatal shooting of former P...
The Japan News
November 20, 2025
Princess Aiko Expresses Hope for Leftover Bombs to Disappear from Laos in Education Center Visit
VIENTIANE — Princess Aiko, the daughter of the Emperor and Empress, visited on Wednesday the Cope Visitor Center, which educates visitors on...
The Japan News
November 20, 2025
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The Japan News
November 20, 2025
Elderly Man Attacked by Bear while Walking in Ono, Fukui Prefecture; Suffers Head Injuries
An elderly man walking in Ono, Fukui Prefecture, was attacked by a bear around 7:05 a.m. on Thursday, a resident reported to emergency servi...
The Japan News
November 20, 2025
Oita’s Massive Fire Continues Burning into Thursday Morning; One Body Found in Burned-Out Remains
OITA — A body was found Wednesday in the ruins of a 76-year-old male resident’s home who had been unaccounted for since the massive fire bro...
The Japan News
November 20, 2025
University of Tokyo Hospital Doctor Arrested for Alleged Bribery
Tokyo, Nov. 19 (Jiji Press)—A 53-year-old doctor at the University of Tokyo Hospital was arrested Wednesday for allegedly taking about ¥700,...
The Japan News
November 19, 2025
Yamagata Prefecture’s 1st Snow of Season Observed on Same Date as Last Season
The Yamagata Meteorological Office said Tuesday that the first snowfall of the season in Yamagata Prefecture was observed at the Midoricho d...
The Japan News
November 19, 2025
Princess Aiko Pays Courtesy Call to Laos President
VIENTIANE (Jiji Press) — Princess Aiko, currently on an official visit to Laos, paid a courtesy call to Laotian President Thongloun Sisoulit...
The Japan News
November 19, 2025
Massive Fire in Japan’s Oita City Destroys Over 170 Buildings; Whereabouts of 1 Resident Unknown (UPDATE 1)
OITA — A fire broke out in the Saganoseki area of Oita City on Tuesday evening. The Oita prefectural government announced the following day...
The Japan News
November 19, 2025
In Japan, Local Govts Tackling Bear Problem Provide Support for Fruit Tree Removal
Local governments are hurrying to implement measures on removing fruit trees that may attract bears.
The Japan News
November 19, 2025
Walls of Autumn Color Line Chomon-Kyo Gorge in Yamaguchi Pref.
Green has given way to various hues of yellow and red along Chomon-kyo gorge, a nationally designated scenic valley in Yamaguchi Prefecture.
The Japan News
November 19, 2025
CARTOON OF THE DAY (November 19)
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The Japan News
November 19, 2025
Germany’s Kessler Twins, Who Became Dance Stars in the 50s and 60s, Die at 89
BERLIN (AP) — Alice and Ellen Kessler, twin dancers and singers who launched their career in the 1950s and performed with Fred Astaire, Fran...
The Japan News
November 19, 2025
Fire Damages 170 Buildings in Oita, Western Japan
A large-scale fire broke out in Oita City on Tuesday evening. According to the Oita prefectural government, over 170 buildings, including re...
The Japan News
November 19, 2025
Gamers Play ‘Dragon Quest Walk’ in Sendai Locations for 2-Day Immersive Event
SENDAI — Dragon Quest Walking, an event in which participants play the popular smartphone game app “Dragon Quest Walk” in real locations, wa...
The Japan News
November 19, 2025
Premium Persimmons Fetch Record ¥1.11 Million for Pair of Tenka Fubu Brand From Gifu Pref.
GIFU — The first auction for premium persimmon brand Tenka Fubu, which was developed by Gifu Prefecture, was held at a wholesale market in t...
The Japan News
November 18, 2025
Japan’s Princess Aiko Receives Warm Welcome in Laos on 1st Official Overseas Trip
VIENTIANE — Princess Aiko, the daughter of the Emperor and Empress, flew to Laos on Monday as this year marks the 70th anniversary of diplom...
The Japan News
November 18, 2025
Autumn Foliage Reaches Peak Season at Korankei in Aichi Prefecture
TOYOTA, Aichi – Autumn foliage has reached its peak season at Korankei in Toyota, Aichi Prefecture, drawing large crowds of tourists.
The Japan News
November 18, 2025
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The Japan News
November 18, 2025
Hokkaido Seafood Company Packs Kazunoko Salted Herring Roe, A Popular Item in Osechi New Year’s Meals
Kazunoko salted herring roe is being sorted at Ihara & Co., a seafood processing company in Rumoi, Hokkaido.
The Japan News
November 18, 2025
Snow Protection Work Begins for Trees in Edo-Period Oyakuen Garden in Fukushima Pref.
AIZUWAKAMATSU, Fukushima — Preparations for the snow season began on Monday at Oyakuen garden in Aizuwakamatsu, Fukushima Prefecture, with w...
The Japan News
November 18, 2025
Princess Kako Tests Positive for COVID-19, Cancels Visit to Deaflympics Square
Princess Kako, the second daughter of Crown Prince Akishino and Crown Princess Kiko, has tested positive for the novel coronavirus, the Impe...
The Japan News
November 18, 2025
Shop Owner Builds Unique Bicycles Using Vintage Bike Parts in Chiba Pref.
MATSUDO, Chiba — Retro Cycle & Cafe in Matsudo, Chiba Prefecture, is a unique bicycle shop that manufactures bikes using parts from bicycles...
The Japan News
November 17, 2025
Princess Aiko Leaves for Official Laos Visit
Pool photo / The Yomiuri ShimbunPrincess Aiko greets officials before departing for Laos at Haneda Airport on Monday. Jiji Press [posttime]...
The Japan News
November 16, 2025
New Sweets Inspired by Lafcadio Hearn’s Ghost Stories Launch in Matsue
MATSUE — Several new sweets have been launched in Matsue, where Lafcadio Hearn, a Meiji-era (1868-1912) writer known for his ghost stories,...
The Japan News
November 16, 2025
No Easy Fix for Tokyo’s Soaring Real Estate Prices
The public and private sectors are scrambling to find ways to combat soaring condominium prices.
The Japan News
November 16, 2025
Bear Enters Aeon Store in Akita Prefecture; Prefectural Staff Tranquilize, Cull Animal
NOSHIRO, Akita — A bear entered the Aeon Noshiro Store in Noshiro, Akita Prefecture, on Sunday morning.
The Japan News
November 16, 2025
Tokyo’s Seasonal Illumination in Ginza Begins
The Ginza clock tower glows green over Chuo Ward, Tokyo, on Saturday as the district’s seasonal illuminations are turned on. Saturday marked...
The Japan News
November 16, 2025
Fermented Foods Become Tourist Attractions, Local Revitalization Amid Health-Conscious Trends
NAGOYA — Localities are capitalizing on a growing taste for fermentation tourism — where fermented foods like miso, soy sauce and sake help...- 1
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