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fromNature
2 days ago

These scientists re-enacted Stone-Age voyage to Japan's remotest islands

Archaeologists have 'drawn lines' showing how Stone-Age seafarers could have discovered the southernmost islands of Japan, travelling northeast from Taiwan.
Roam Research
#north-korea
#tokyo
#sports
#design
#video-games
fromTravel + Leisure
1 week ago

This 11-day Private Jet Trip Takes You Through Japan's Hidden Gems

The 11-day luxury trip by TCS World Travel through Japan includes six UNESCO World Heritage sites and unique cultural experiences, appealing to high-end travelers.
Travel
fromwww.dw.com
1 week ago

Honda pulls off surprise reusable rocket test launch DW 06/18/2025

The test was completed successfully, the first time Honda landed a rocket after reaching an altitude of nearly 300 meters (1,000 feet).
Startup companies
fromTheregister
1 week ago

Japan builds near $700M fund to lure foreign academic talent

Japan's government is proactively creating a favorable research environment by investing ¥100 billion to attract international researchers, particularly those from the US.
US news
fromGameSpot
1 week ago

Japan Is Getting Goofy With "Switch 2" Marketplace Listings

Sellers have been listing dual light switches with the description Switch 2-ko, which can be translated to 'two switches' in Japanese.
Video games
#travel
Food & drink
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 month ago

Japan Travel Guide: The Best Food, Sights and Hotels Across the Country

Cultural luminaries share their favorite hidden gems across Japan, offering unique dining and sightseeing experiences.
fromTravel + Leisure
1 month ago
Travel

This Peaceful Hiking Route Has Been Walked by Samurais and Monks-and It's an Amazing Way to See Japan's Cherry Blossoms

Food & drink
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 month ago

Japan Travel Guide: The Best Food, Sights and Hotels Across the Country

Cultural luminaries share their favorite hidden gems across Japan, offering unique dining and sightseeing experiences.
Travel
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 month ago

A Complete 10-Day Japan Itinerary With Stops in Toyko, Kyoto and Osaka

Japan is an ideal travel destination for Americans right now due to improved infrastructure and favorable exchange rates.
The Golden Route is recommended for first-time visitors, covering major cities and hidden attractions.
Travel
fromCN Traveller
3 weeks ago

Beyond the megacities, uncovering Japan's quieter corners

Japan's tourism is experiencing a significant resurgence, with millions of international visitors exploring off-the-beaten-path destinations.
Travel
fromTravel + Leisure
1 month ago

This Peaceful Hiking Route Has Been Walked by Samurais and Monks-and It's an Amazing Way to See Japan's Cherry Blossoms

The Nakasendo Way offers a serene experience through Japan's mountainous landscape, suitable for leisurely travelers.
Walk Japan provides immersive tours along the historical Nakasendo, blending culture and breathtaking scenery.
fromWallpaper*
2 weeks ago

This Japanese house in the woods is a soothing, work-from-home retreat

The inspiration behind the design was tranquillity. When I visited the site, I was impressed by the quiet atmosphere for an area with relatively many buildings. I was also impressed by the surrounding trees, and the autumn leaves.
Renovation
#china
#starbucks
fromTasting Table
1 month ago
Toronto startup

The First Starbucks Outside North America Faced A Tough Crowd. Here's How It Thrived In Tokyo And Beyond - Tasting Table

fromTasting Table
1 month ago
Toronto startup

The First Starbucks Outside North America Faced A Tough Crowd. Here's How It Thrived In Tokyo And Beyond - Tasting Table

#tourism
Portland food
fromConde Nast Traveler
3 weeks ago

On Japan's Rural Coast, One Sleepy Town's Locals Are Vying For the Megacities' Travelers

Obama, Japan, transformed its tourism strategy by building genuine relationships with visitors, creating an inviting atmosphere distinct from larger cities.
SF food
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago

Japan faces a rice crisis' as price nearly doubles for food staple

Japanese rice prices have surged, impacting consumers and government approval amid inflation and low yields.
Portland food
fromConde Nast Traveler
3 weeks ago

On Japan's Rural Coast, One Sleepy Town's Locals Are Vying For the Megacities' Travelers

Obama, Japan, transformed its tourism strategy by building genuine relationships with visitors, creating an inviting atmosphere distinct from larger cities.
SF food
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago

Japan faces a rice crisis' as price nearly doubles for food staple

Japanese rice prices have surged, impacting consumers and government approval amid inflation and low yields.
#football
fromSherdog
2 weeks ago

Super Rizin 4 to Feature Three Title Fights on July 27

Super Rizin 4 will showcase three championship bouts, including title defenses and former champions, on July 27 in Saitama, Japan.
MMA
#socceroos
Women
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Japan records lowest number of births in more than a century, as population fears grow

Japan's birth rate has fallen below 700,000 births for the first time since records began, highlighting a demographic crisis.
fromSoccer News
3 weeks ago

Prediction: Australia vs Japan - Betting Tips, Team News, Key Facts - Soccer News

The Socceroos have secured consecutive World Cup qualifying victories, culminating in a lively 5-1 win against Indonesia, aiming to solidify their position in Group C.
Juventus
#architectural-design
Design
fromArchDaily
1 month ago

How Architecture Brings Social Interaction in Care: 9 Elderly Care Facilities in Japan

Japan's aging population necessitates innovative design in elder care facilities to enhance dignity and comfort.
fromArchDaily
3 weeks ago
Online Community Development

E-Isolations Testing and Research Facility / TAISEI DESIGN Planners Architects & Engineers

Design
fromArchDaily
1 month ago

How Architecture Brings Social Interaction in Care: 9 Elderly Care Facilities in Japan

Japan's aging population necessitates innovative design in elder care facilities to enhance dignity and comfort.
fromArchDaily
3 weeks ago
Online Community Development

E-Isolations Testing and Research Facility / TAISEI DESIGN Planners Architects & Engineers

fromCN Traveller
3 weeks ago

Fukuoka is Japan's most overlooked street food paradise

Every night around 6pm, chefs wheel up and put together these yatai stalls along the city's downtown streets. A bustling nightlife scene emerges as patrons crowd into the tiny sidewalk restaurants.
LA food
fromConde Nast Traveler
3 weeks ago

Going Off-Grid in Japan's Uncrowded, Otherworldly Goto Islands

In recent years, the Gotō Islands have drawn urban transplants from Osaka, Tokyo, and Fukuoka who are seeking a more relaxed pace of life.
Portland food
#naming-laws
fromTODAY.com
4 weeks ago
Parenting

Japan Cracks Down on Unique Baby Names: See the Names That Are Getting Parents in Trouble

New laws in Japan restrict unique names to simplify kanji pronunciation and protect children from potential bullying.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago
NYC parents

Japan introduces rules to put outlandish baby names to bed

Japan introduces name regulations to limit unusual kanji pronunciations for children.
New rules aim to simplify administrative procedures and reduce confusion from quirky names.
Parenting
fromTODAY.com
4 weeks ago

Japan Cracks Down on Unique Baby Names: See the Names That Are Getting Parents in Trouble

New laws in Japan restrict unique names to simplify kanji pronunciation and protect children from potential bullying.
#tariffs
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 months ago
US news

Japan introduces urgent economic measures to ease pain from US tariffs

Japan's government has introduced measures to support industries and households affected by U.S. tariffs, including financial assistance and subsidies.
fromFast Company
1 month ago
US news

Japan's finance minister says U.S. Treasury holdings could be 'a card' in Trump tariff talks

Japan's large U.S. Treasury holdings could influence tariff negotiations with the Trump administration.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

Why Japan sees President Trump's tariffs as a 'national crisis'

Japan is alarmed by U.S. tariffs impacting its economy and export market.
Prime Minister Ishiba faces political pressure during upcoming elections due to tariff negotiations.
US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 month ago

Trump's Tariffs Lead Japan to Slash Its Economic Growth Forecast

The Bank of Japan downgraded its economic growth forecast, citing negative impacts from U.S. tariffs.
#politics
fromwww.dw.com
1 month ago

Japan invests big in LNG despite climate-friendly promises DW 05/21/2025

Japan's international influence in energy financing, specifically fossil fuel financing, is enormous, covering all aspects of the fossil fuel supply chain from exploration to power plants.
Alternative transportation
#rice-prices
fromeuronews
1 month ago

Japanese Yakuza mobsters arrested for office too close to library

The Japanese authorities monitor organized crime syndicates like the Yakuza, allowing them to operate as long as they adhere to zoning regulations and do not engage in violence.
Law
fromNew York Post
1 month ago

Remains of CT mom who vanished in Japan are finally found after 2-year search: 'Many questions remain unanswered'

"On Friday, May 9, 2025, our family received confirmation that our beloved Wife, Mother, Sister, Daughter, Aunt, and Friend, Pattie Wu-Murad, is deceased."
SF parents
fromeuronews
1 month ago

Japan's farm minister apologises after free rice remarks spark outrage

Etō attempted to clarify his statements, admitting he may have overstated the situation to entertain the audience.
SF food
fromSustainable Bus
1 month ago

Ventura Systems opens sales and service office in Japan - Sustainable Bus

The opening of Ventura Systems' new office in Kobe, Japan, aims to enhance support for local bus manufacturers transitioning to zero-emission fleets.
Toronto startup
fromPolygon
1 month ago

What's going on with manga and anime piracy crackdowns?

Japan's investment in anti-piracy measures aims to protect its anime and manga industry, targeting over 1,000 infringing platforms that are estimated to cost billions.
Intellectual property law
UK news
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

Brits can be extradited over Tokyo jewellery heist

British men accused of robbing a Tokyo jewellery store can be extradited to Japan after a landmark ruling.
The extradition case is significant as it involves no existing treaty between the UK and Japan.
Digital life
fromDatabreaches
1 month ago

Japan enacts new Active Cyberdefense Law allowing for offensive cyber operations

Japan enacts law for preemptive offensive cyber operations, shifting from pacifism to proactive defense.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago

Guest house in Japan under fire for asking Israeli guests about war crimes

I call on the Kyoto City authorities to address this case swiftly. We trust that the Japanese authorities will continue to uphold the values of hospitality.
UK news
fromConsequence
1 month ago

Japanese Ska Band Hey Smith on Writing for Anime Programs and Touring the US: Podcast

"We really wanted to infuse our music with the energy and spirit of ska while connecting it to our Japanese roots. The blend of cultures is a big part of Hey Smith's identity."
Podcast
fromTasting Table
1 month ago

The Wendy's International Location That Serves Alcohol And Pasta - Tasting Table

Wendy's in Japan serves a unique menu including squid pasta and craft beers, showcasing a blend of local flavors that reflects cultural tastes.
Silicon Valley food
fromNew York Post
1 month ago

Naval officer charged with murdering wife in Japan

Authorities allege that Lt. Cmdr. Christopher Olsen viciously beat and then strangled his wife, Jessica Arguinzoni Olsen, to death inside a hotel room in Japan.
US news
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Man admitted to Japan's 2025 World Expo with 85-year-old ticket

A man used a ticket from the long-canceled 1940 Grand International Exposition in Japan to gain entry to the Expo 2025 in Osaka, highlighting unique historical connections.
Paris food
#photography
Video games
fromPolygon
2 months ago

Documenting Japan's classic arcades before it's too late

Classic arcades in Japan are dwindling, prompting efforts to document and celebrate them before they're lost.
Paris food
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

We're having sex inside Moby Dick! The wild architectural world of Japan's love hotels

Japan's love hotels cater to eccentric fantasies through unique architectural designs.
French photographer Francois Prost documents the whimsical world of Japanese love hotels.
Fashion & style
fromwww.esquire.com
1 month ago

Levi's Heads to Japan for a High-End New Collection

Levi's 501 jeans became a cultural symbol in Japan post-WWII, evolving from workwear to a significant aspect of modern Japanese fashion.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Man arrested in Japan after allegedly driving car into schoolchildren, say reports

The driver, a 28-year-old man from Tokyo, was arrested for allegedly ramming his car into seven schoolchildren in Osaka, with police suspecting attempted murder.
NYC parents
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Snake on a train line: Japan's busiest bullet train route brought to a halt

The incident highlights an unusual disruption to one of the world’s most reliable rail systems, as a snake wrapped around power lines halted Shinkansen services.
Travel
fromdesignboom | architecture & design magazine
1 month ago

japanese lawmakers are coming for your AI-generated, studio ghibli-style images

The copyright laws in Japan do not protect styles and ideas by themselves or that aren't considered creative expressions, according to Nakahara Hirohiko.
Artificial intelligence
fromPortlandTribune.com
1 month ago

Kodomo no Hi: Celebrate Children's Day with Portland Japanese Garden

Kodomo no Hi, or Children's Day, is celebrated annually on May 5 in Japan to honor children's good fortune and growth.
Portland food
fromwww.dw.com
1 month ago

Living with earthquakes: Lessons from resilient countries DW 04/28/2025

Japan has transformed vulnerability into resilience through technology, architecture, and public preparedness, highlighting the importance of systems that protect lives before earthquakes strike.
Canada news
fromYahoo Finance
2 months ago

TikTok to enter Japan e-commerce, Nikkei reports

TikTok is launching an online shopping feature in Japan.
Toronto startup
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

It's done wonders': trading card game featuring middle-aged men revives Japanese town

"It feels great when you win, but it's even more fun when you use a card featuring someone you actually know," says 12-year-old Sasuke, who plays about three times a week.
Board games
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago

Japan's Rice Is So Expensive, It's Willing to Eat South Korea's

Japanese consumers, traditionally hesitant to buy foreign rice, have suddenly embraced South Korean imports in response to soaring prices, marking a significant shift in consumer behavior.
SF food
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