Society
Cigarette Packs from Unknown Source, Possibly Made in China, Found on Kyushu Beaches
September 18, 2024 | 0 CommentsCigarette packs have been discovered in large quantities on the coasts of Nagasaki, Kumamoto, and Kagoshima prefectures since late July. The origin of these packs…...Read more
Impact of Smartphones on Book Reading in Japan: Schools Hiring More Librarians to Promote Reading
September 18, 2024 | 0 CommentsA recent survey conducted by the Cultural Affairs Agency has revealed a significant shift in reading habits, with many people attributing their decreased book consumption…...Read more
Traffic Restrictions on Major Tokyo Roads for Disaster Drill on Wednesday
September 18, 2024 | 0 CommentsTraffic in Tokyo will be limited on Wednesday as the Metropolitan Police Department carries out a large-scale disaster drill in preparation for a potential earthquake.…...Read more
Japan’s Centenarians Reach Record High for 54th Consecutive Year; Shimane Prefecture Leads
September 17, 2024 | 0 CommentsThe number of centenarians in Japan has reached a record high for the 54th consecutive year, according to the health ministry. As of Sunday, there…...Read more
Japan Survey: Majority of Population Does Not Read Books Monthly; Decreased Book Consumption Reported
September 17, 2024 | 0 CommentsAccording to the Cultural Affairs Agency, over 60% of respondents in a recent survey stated that they do not read any books in a month.…...Read more
Tokyo Monorail Introduces New Car in Original 1964 Colors, Focusing on Safety
September 17, 2024 | 0 CommentsTokyo Monorail Co. has introduced a new monorail car painted in cream, light blue, and blue to commemorate the 60th anniversary of its inauguration of…...Read more
Typhoon Pulasan to approach Nansei Islands of Japan after Wednesday
September 17, 2024 | 0 CommentsTyphoon Pulasan, also known as typhoon No. 14, has been formed after a tropical depression occurred in the Mariana Islands, according to the Japan Meteorological…...Read more
Kobe City Implements Simultaneous Translation System for Foreign Schoolchildren to Assist Increasing Immigrant Population
September 17, 2024 | 0 CommentsThe Kobe City Board of Education in Japan has introduced a multilingual classroom translation system called "Pocketalk for School" to assist foreign schoolchildren who are…...Read more
1,300 Cyclists Join Tour de Tohoku 2024
September 17, 2024 | 0 CommentsAround 1,300 individuals took part in the Tour de Tohoku 2024 on Sunday, cycling through the coastal areas of northeastern Japan that were devastated by…...Read more
Asakusa Samba Carnival in Tokyo Returns at Full Strength, Dancers Thrive Despite Hot Weather, Delighting Visitors
September 16, 2024 | 0 CommentsThe iconic Asakusa Samba Carnival made a triumphant return to Tokyo's Asakusa district after a five-year hiatus. The event, which takes place around the Sensoji…...Read more