Tag: japan

Unmanned aerial vehicle circles past Okinawa and Miyakojima in what observers say is likely a response to Japan’s new defence strategy and closer ties with US. ( read original story ...)

Cafe Usagi Tokyo, which markets itself as a modern Japanese café, has opened at Suntec City. As the name implies, it sells a range of Japanese inspired food and drinks, such as its primary menu items matcha (S$5. ( read original story ...)

The Japanese government will in fiscal 2023 increase its financial support for child-rearing families who move out of the Tokyo metropolitan area, providing up to 1 million yen ($7,500) per child, an increase from the current 300, ( read original story ...)

Japan's Emperor Naruhito on Monday gave a New Year's address and greeted members of the public for the first time in three years as the country eases COVID-19 pandemic restrictions amid a year-end surge in infections. ( read original story ...)

Courtesy of KomegoVanilla, chocolate, and strawberry are all beloved ice cream flavors in Japan, but forward-thinking confectioners are looking back at the country’s age-old fermentation practices to create some of the most interesting modern flavors. ( read original story ...)

Japan’s Emperor Naruhito and his family have waved to throngs of New Year’s well-wishers at the Imperial Palace in a celebration halted for the past two years by the pandemic ( read original story ...)

A public bath facility that was abandoned more than 25 years ago in this western Japan city has been renovated for use by the muni ... ( read original story ...)