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10 Unmissable Experiences in Osaka During World Expo 2025!
Experience Osaka during World Expo 2025! Explore 10 must-have experiences—from Dotonbori’s lights to Osaka Castle—in this vibrant, food-loving city. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Mount Fuji to Hike Entry Fees
Those heading to Mount Fuji later this year will be shelling out a bit more money to climb the iconic Japanese mountain. ( read original story ...)
‘FREEAgent:’ Naomi Osaka’s Agent Stuart Duguid Among First Guests On Sports & Culture Podcast From Kenny Annan-Jonathan
EXCLUSIVE: Naomi Osaka's longtime agent Stuart Duguid is among the first guests to feature on FREEAgent, the new podcast launched by creative entrepreneur Kenny Annan-Jonathan. Dropping weekly with ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s cherry blossom season begins as first blooms appear in Tokyo
Japan’s official cherry blossom spotters on Monday confirmed the first blooming of the country’s favorite flower, declaring the official start of the festive season in the Japanese capital. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo’s Most Revered Shrine Is Surrounded By 100,000 Trees Amid Japan’s Chaotic Capital Cityscape
Built in 1920, this revered Shinto shrine in Tokyo sees around 3 million visitors every year. Despite this, it's an oasis of calm surrounded by 100,000 trees. ( read original story ...)
A vehicle barrels into pedestrian space in central Japan, killing a schoolgirl
Officials say a vehicle struck four children riding bicycles on a street in central Japan, killing one and injuring the others, one seriously. ( read original story ...)
Nagoya Institute of Technology Scientists Develop an All-in-One Catalyst for Solar-Driven Water Remediation
Reliable access to clean water is a basic human right and a central objective of the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals. Thus, securing technologies that can remove pollutants from water ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s weather agency declares flowering of Tokyo’s cherry blossoms as the festive season begins
Japan’s official cherry blossom spotters on Monday confirmed the first blooming of the country’s favorite flower, declaring the official start of the festive season in the Japanese capital. ( read original story ...)
Cherry blossoms blooming in Tokyo, beating 2024’s date by five days
TOKYO (Japan News/ANN): Cherry trees started flowering in Tokyo on March 24, the Japan Meteorological Agency announced. That is five days earlier than 2024, and the trees are expected to be in full ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo cherry blossoms now open, full bloom expected in week
Cherry blossoms in central Tokyo are officially blooming, weather officials announced around 2 p.m. on March 24. ( read original story ...)
Japan crude steel output falls for 12th straight month in February
Japan's crude steel output fell 8.5 % in February from a year earlier for a 12th straight monthly decline, as demand from the construction sector stayed weak, an industry body said on Monday. ( read original story ...)
Japan, Korea would struggle to fill US demand for non-China shipbuilding, NYK Line exec says
U.S. allies Japan and South Korea would struggle to quickly ramp up shipbuilding to meet U.S. demand for alternatives under President Donald Trump's plan to impose port fees on China-linked ships, a ... ( read original story ...)
Schoolkids victims of sex crimes by fellow students: Our 5 most-read stories from last week
We've listed our five most read stories on The Mainichi news site, from top to bottom, that were published between March 15 and 23. The first story wa･･･ ... ( read original story ...)
Man arrested after stabbing male colleague on street in Sapporo
Police in Sapporo have arrested a 58-year-old man on suspicion of attempted murder after he stabbed 52-year-old male work colleague in the chest with a kitchen knife on a street. According to police, ... ( read original story ...)
Cherry blossoms blooming in Tokyo, beating 2024’s date by 5 days
The trees are expected to be in full bloom in about a week, according to Japan's weather agency. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)