As the number of truant students continues to rise, the Education Ministry aims to secure more support personnel. ( read original story ...)
Where does the smell of rain come from? Japan weather expert explains
Many of us can seemingly detect two distinct odors that occur along with precipitation: one when rain begins to patter and another as it cont ( read original story ...)
Praying inside the belly of a great white whale at church in Japan’s Hyogo Prefecture; architect Togo Murano’s legacy
A giant white whale is swimming leisurely, its tail raised high, through a residential area in Takarazuka, Hyogo Prefecture, with the blue sky as the ocean and flowing clouds as white-capped waves. ( read original story ...)
Finance department workers have highest job satisfaction in Japan companies: poll
Those working in finance departments, such as funding and budget management, have the highest job satisfaction among companies' workers in Ja ( read original story ...)
Extreme caution urged as heavy rain hits Okinawa, southern Japan
Torrential rains are drenching Japan's southern prefecture of Okinawa. The public is being advised to be on high alert for mudslides and other disasters. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s DMM Bitcoin says over 48 billion yen in Bitcoin stolen
Japanese cryptocurrency exchange DMM Bitcoin said it had lost approximately 48.2 billion yen ($306 million) worth of Bitcoin due to an "unauthorized leak." The company vowed to guarantee the ...
Japan’s Gastronomy Tourism: Key to Regional Revival?
Wealthy overseas tourists have been visiting depopulated parts of rural Japan in increasing numbers to savor unique culinary experiences specific to those regions. So-called gastronomy tourism allows visitors to experience the culture and history of a ... ( read original story ...)
Over 30% of Japan youth unaware of Nankai Trough megaquake advisory in Aug.: survey
More than 30% of people in their 20s to 30s in Japan were unaware the government had issued an advisory for a potential megaquake along the N・・・ ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Stocks Rise on Earnings as Trump Win Divides Market
Japan’s Nikkei 225 Stock Average dropped, weighed by chip-related stocks and by disappointing profit guidance. The Topix index held onto gains, buoyed by financials which rallied on the back of higher ...
Retro Japan: Tokyo textbook library designed in art deco style stores historical materials
An art deco building in the Japanese capital that has been serving as the country's first textbook library houses materials dating as far bac・・・ ... ( read original story ...)
Recording ban at Japan local gov’t offices following abuse by visitors sparks concerns
While the reasons for the ban include protecting the rights of employees and others visiting the facilities and preventing such recordings from being distributed over social media, an anti-poverty organization is concerned the rules will be misused and affect those who are seeking to apply for welfare benefits. ( read original story ...)
France demolish sorry Japan 52-12 on Paris homecoming
France hit a woeful Japan for eight tries in an emphatic 52-12 autumn series win on their Stade de France return on Saturday following last year's World Cup on home soil, gearing up in style for next weekend's clash with New Zealand. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Himawari satellite data to help reduce air pollution in Thailland
Japan's weather observation satellite Himawari will play an important role in a project starting next month to help reduce air pollution in Thailand. The Japan International Cooperation Agency, or JICA, will be working jointly with the Thai government on a ... ( read original story ...)
3 Reasons Why A Crypto Dollar Will Come Sooner Than Expected
As the ramifications of the recent U.S. Presidential election are analyzed by financial markets and crypto investors, one underlying fact might take some crypto investors, policy advocates, and ...
What Trump’s Election Really Means For Crypto
Trump's support for Bitcoin and crypto and rejecting CBDCs could unlock economic gains and create regulatory clarity securing U.S. leadership in decentralized finance.
A new Trump administration may boost crypto, but the devil is in the details
There are still uncertainties about Trump’s policies, said former CFTC chief Massad. But whatever happens, the rule of law must be respected.