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8 Japan Rail Firms to Switch to QR Code Tickets from End of Fiscal 2026
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Nara Prefecture Announces Large-Scale Repair of Kofukuji Pagoda: A National Treasure and World Heritage Site in Japan
May 17, 2024 | 0 CommentsNara prefecture in Japan has announced plans for the first large-scale repair of the five-story pagoda at the Kofukuji temple in over a century. Kofukuji…...Read more
Signboard Theft Occurs at Kosetsuken, a Calligraphy Store Patronized by Tanizaki and Mushakoji
December 30, 2023 | 0 CommentsA beloved and historic calligraphy supply store known as Kousetsuken has fallen victim to theft. The store's iconic wooden signboard, crafted in the shape of…...Read more
Japanese Prosecutors Could Not Ignore Bribes Involving Diet Member
December 29, 2023 | 0 CommentsIn an unprecedented turn of events, a public prosecutor has deemed an alleged bribery case involving a member of the Diet as "impossible to overlook."…...Read more
Human-Like Bones Found in Car After Landslide Hits Vehicle in Nara Prefecture
December 28, 2023 | 0 CommentsA startling discovery was made on Thursday in Shimokitayama, Nara Prefecture, as objects resembling burnt human bones were found near the driver's seat of a…...Read more
French Imported Baked Confectionery Sold at Osaka Department Store Found to Contain Larvae
December 27, 2023 | 0 CommentsAn unexpected discovery has been made at the Hankyu Department Store Umeda Main Store in Osaka, during their annual Christmas event. It has been reported…...Read more
Vehicle Found at Location of Landslide in Nara Prefecture
December 26, 2023 | 0 CommentsIn a dramatic rescue effort, workers in Nara Prefecture have successfully located a car buried under tonnes of rubble following a devastating landslide. The landslide,…...Read more
Holiday Trips in Japan See Increased Budgets Among Travelers for New Year’s
December 25, 2023 | 0 CommentsIt looks like people are ready to spend more on domestic travel during the upcoming New Year's holiday, as a recent survey by research firm…...Read more
Possible Involvement of Multiple Cars in Nara Pref. Landslide; 1 Man Successfully Rescued from Vehicle
December 24, 2023 | 0 CommentsIn a dramatic turn of events, a landslide occurred on Saturday night in Shimokitayama, Nara Prefecture, potentially involving multiple vehicles, according to police reports. As…...Read more
Hakone Ekiden Trophy Commemorates Artisan’s Legacy and Hope for a Brighter Future in Japan
December 23, 2023 | 0 CommentsThe much-anticipated 100th Tokyo-Hakone Intercollegiate Ekiden relay race is set to take place on January 2nd and 3rd. In preparation for this prestigious event, the…...Read more
Saturday to bring intensified heavy snow on the Sea of Japan side; Iwamizawa records highest snowfall.
December 22, 2023 | 0 CommentsThe recent frigid cold front has unleashed a barrage of heavy snowfall, particularly on the Sea of Japan coastline, with no signs of letting up.…...Read more
Japanese City Trials Automated Cart to Aid the Elderly in Carrying Garbage
December 21, 2023 | 0 CommentsA cutting-edge initiative designed to assist elderly residents in Tsukuba, Ibaraki Prefecture with their garbage disposal has kicked off this month. The trial features the…...Read more
Kanazawa Store Crafts Plum Flower-Shaped Confections for New Year’s Celebrations
December 20, 2023 | 0 CommentsIn preparation for the upcoming New Year, a traditional Japanese wagashi shop is creating confectionery in the shape of the Kaga feudal lord Maeda clan's…...Read more
Former NHK Reporter Fired for Misusing ¥7.89 Million on 410 Occasions Under False Pretenses of News Gathering
December 19, 2023 | 0 CommentsNHK, Japan's national broadcasting organization, made headlines on Tuesday as it revealed the shocking details of a former employee's improper expense claims. The former reporter,…...Read more
Atami, Japan’s Shrine Maidens Celebrate the New Year with Vibrant Mayudama Cocoon Balls
December 18, 2023 | 0 CommentsIn a picturesque scene that harks back to ancient traditions, the Miko shrine maidens are adding a touch of color to the serene surroundings of…...Read more
Western Japan Cities Experience First Snowfalls of the Season, Including Hiroshima
December 17, 2023 | 0 CommentsWestern Japan Sees First Snowfall of the Season Winter arrived with a bang in Hiroshima and other parts of western Japan on Sunday as the…...Read more
13 People Rescued from Mudslide in Hakuba’s Villa Area; High Temperatures Possibly Triggered Snow Melting
December 16, 2023 | 0 CommentsIn a shocking turn of events, a mudslide struck a villa area in Hakuba, Nagano Prefecture on Saturday morning. The natural disaster prompted a massive…...Read more
Two elementary school students hospitalized in Tokyo for overdose
December 15, 2023 | 0 CommentsTwo elementary school students in Meguro Ward, Tokyo, were hospitalized after taking an excessive amount of medication on Wednesday. The children reportedly brought the medication…...Read more
Annual Dinosaur Cleaning Day draws 28 staff and volunteers to Toyohashi Museum of Natural History
December 14, 2023 | 0 CommentsIn an impressive display of teamwork and dedication to preserving history, 28 individuals gathered at the Toyohashi Museum of Natural History in Aichi Prefecture on…...Read more
Japan’s Kanji of the Year is ‘Tax’ as Price Hikes Put Pressure on Wallets
December 13, 2023 | 0 CommentsThe prestigious title of "kanji of the year" was officially awarded to the character for "tax" at a special ceremony held at the beautiful Kiyomizudera…...Read more
Former Tokyo Games Official Convicted of Bid-Rigging
December 12, 2023 | 0 CommentsIn a significant development related to the Tokyo Olympic and Paralympic Games, the Tokyo District Court issued a ruling on Tuesday that resulted in a…...Read more
Emiko Terayama, Tokyo Olympic Spiker for Volleyball, Passes Away in 1964
December 11, 2023 | 0 CommentsJapan is grieving the loss of Emiko Terayama, a former member of the "Oriental Witches" women's volleyball team that represented the country in the 1964…...Read more
Osaka Expo’s Operation Costs Expected to Exceed 100 Billion Yen
December 10, 2023 | 0 CommentsThe Japan Association for the 2025 World Exposition is set to increase its projected budget for the upcoming event in Osaka, Japan. Initial estimates of…...Read more
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Japanese Prosecutors Could Not Ignore Bribes Involving Diet Member
December 29, 2023