Chiyoda Ward has instituted a dual pricing system for ward residents and nonresidents renting boats at the Chidorigafuchi moat's pier, one of Tokyo's top sakura viewing spots.

He now passes on his memories to students who did not live through either the 1995 Great Hanshin Earthquake or the March 2011 Great East Japan Earthquake. In a time of both misinformation and too much ...

Koji Yamaguchi, a 38-year-old schoolteacher in Kobe, western Japan, has made it his mission to share his experiences of two catastrophes with younger generations. He grew up in Hyogo Prefecture and ...

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Baby sheep are being born one after another at the municipal Rokkosan Bokujo farm in the city of Kobe, Hyogo Prefecture. Lamb viewing is open to the p･･･ ...

A Japanese study suggests regular rice consumption is linked to healthier diets and better weight control among middle-aged adults, challenging low-carb weight-loss narratives.

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MORIOKA, Japan - More than 100 art pieces in northeastern Japan damaged by the massive tsunami disaster 15 years ago have been brought back to life through the unprecedented and painstaking dedication ...

Toyo Tire ( (JP:5105)) has provided an update. Toyo Tire Corporation has unveiled a new mid-term business plan, dubbed the “Mid-Term ’26 Plan,” which will guide the company’s strategy and operations ...

Toyo Tire ( (JP:5105)) has issued an update. Toyo Tire has overhauled its director remuneration system by introducing a new performance-linked, restricted share-based plan for executive directors, ...

Travel destinations and experiences that foster inclusion, diversity and sustainability were celebrated recently at the 2026 Japan Travel Awards, with this year’s top prize going to a ryokan ...

Courtesy of the Chiba Lotte Marines Chiba Lotte Marines catcher Toshiya Sato is determined to have a productive season in ...