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 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 ...)
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 ...)
Japan’s prime minister vows military buildup and deeper ties with the US as regional tension rises
Japan’s Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba has renewed a pledge to build up his country’s military and deepen its alliance with the United States under President-elect Donald Trump. ( read original story ...)
Ko Shinjo, the accidental author behind the novel that inspired Netflix hit Tokyo Swindlers
Shinjo’s novels are grounded in reality, with Tokyo Swindlers inspired by a real-life scam. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
Sapporo to Host ALGS Year 4 Championship with Exclusive Merchandise and New E-District Map
Fans of competitive gaming can now purchase tickets for the Apex Legends Global Series (ALGS) Year 4 Championship, scheduled to take place from January 29 to February 2 at the Daiwa House PREMIST DOME ... ( read original story ...)
Yokohama Rubber achieves ‘Prime’ status in ESG ratings
The ESG corporate ratings by ISS ESG evaluate companies' environmental, social, and governance initiatives from the perspective of double materiality. ( read original story ...)
Japan Working on “Conveyor Belt Road” Between Tokyo and Osaka
It isn't enough that Japan already has its iconic bullet train that's the envy of the world. No: it must now construct an entire "conveyor belt road" to embarrass us all. Also referred to as an ... ( read original story ...)
Japan: Japanese activists staged a demonstration outside the German embassy in Tokyo, condemning Germany’s support for genocide in Gaza
Japan - 08, 2024 Japanese activists staged a demonstration outside the German embassy in Tokyo, condemning Germany's support for genocide in Gaza. ( read original story ...)
Ex-Japan fishing boat captain exposed to 1954 US nuke test dies
Kyukichi Tsutsui, a former captain of a Japanese tuna fishing boat exposed to nuclear fallout from a 1954 U.S. hydrogen bomb test in ... ( read original story ...)