Russia-Ukraine conflict buffeting Japan’s used-car market
Japanese cars are known as being hard-wearing and for retaining their value over time — features that are highly valued in Russia.
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New Japanese green tea leaves sell for record ¥1.96 million
The handpicked and hand-rolled tea leaves were put up for the auction, which marks the arrival of the new green tea season.
Japan keeps close eye on policies of incoming South Korean president
Japan-South Korean relations are thought to be at their worst level of the post-World War II era, with no face-to-face meeting between the two nations’ leaders since December…
Enjoy a tasty spring with filling sandwiches
While probably still not the right time for a springtime picnic, a sandwich is an easy meal for a bento boxed lunch or a quick lunch and snack when working from home amid the…
40% of Japan’s kindergartens, day care centers face flood risks; some lacking evacuation plans
Regarding facilities that have yet to draw up plans, municipalities said some facilities lack staff and might have little recognition that countermeasures are mandatory.
Shogi prodigy Fujii commands ‘pieces’ in human shogi match
Sota Fujii, 19, who became the first teenager in history to win five major titles, commanded the pieces for the first time, defeating sixth-dan player, Daichi Sasaki.
Japan’s former princess’ husband Komuro not on New York bar exam pass list
According to the New York State Board of Law Examiners, 1,378 of 3,068 passed the exam — a success rate of 45%.
Runners compete in dino sprint in Tottori
The residents of the town organized the race because they saw that such events have been becoming more popular abroad over the past several years.
Drone show gives closing school a special farewell
All 65 students spent the three months leading up to the flashy farewell thinking of images and messages of gratitude that would sum up their school memories.
Issue of unutilised donations for Senkaku Islands raised as ¥1.4 billion languishes
Of the donations collected, only about ¥80 million (US$632,000) was used for research and educational activities.