Former Japan diplomat sees Putin’s worldview behind invasion of Ukraine
The recent military action is highly risky, as it stems from the long-held hostility of Russian President Vladimir Putin.
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New-style sauna facilities gaining traction in Japan
The domestic popularity of saunas in recent years is partly attributable to their appearance in manga and TV dramas.
AI might be key to averting Japan’s nursing care crisis
In the world of nursing care, the emphasis has traditionally been on experience and intuition in the field.
Japan announces sanctions against Russia, bans trade with separatist regions in Ukraine
The economic sanctions include suspending the issuance of visas and freezing assets of parties in the two regions.
Giant pyramid of hina dolls wows Japan shoppers
About 1,600 traditional dolls in colorful costumes make up the pyramid
Japan in step with G7 over sanctioning Russia
Japan will “choose feasible sanctions based on the current circumstances of the two countries while cooperating with the G7,” a senior Foreign Ministry official said.
Japan’s popular stick-shaped snack used to construct giant panda
Hundreds of Umaibo, a popular Japanese stick-shaped snack, were used to form a giant panda at Encho-en, a Chinese-style garden in Yurihama, Tottori Prefecture.
Noroshi: A champion tie-up of tsukemen noodles and delicious soup
Delicious noodles and soup created with time and effort are like two stars in a show, or two champions battling it out in the ring.
U.S. ambassador praises ‘world-class’ rail system of Japan
U.S. Ambassador to Japan Rahm Emanuel’s love for trains is well known in the United States.
Guinness recognizes wombat in Ikeda as oldest in captivity
Wain, one of four wombats at the Satsukiyama Zoo, is at least 32 years old, equivalent to being about 100 in human years.