Kyoto-based sculptor creates Buddhist statues filled with exquisite beauty
Gakyu Miyamoto currently has a list of about 100 projects to complete, with delivery dates stretching out as far as the year 2041.
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Rice Policy: Prolonged high prices creates heavy burden: The Japan News
The ministry has concluded that a delay in grasping the actual situation regarding rice shortages at stores as well as in disseminating information to consumers and distributors…
More arrests made over robberies in Tokyo as police investigates links to ‘dark part-time jobs’
There have been 23 such robberies mainly in Tokyo and five surrounding prefectures.
Osaka-Kansai Expo: Robot avatars to be operated by online visitors
A team of researchers, mainly from the Advanced Telecommunications Research Institute International, plans to introduce the technology so people outside the venue can join…
Ishiba cabinet tries to balance PM’s ideas with reality in 1st month
The coalition government of the Liberal Democratic Party and Komeito became minority ruling parties following their crushing defeat in the Lower House election.
Japan PM Ishiba eyes talks with China President Xi during Nov. South America visit
If the Japan-China summit takes place, Ishiba is expected to raise certain unresolved issues between Japan and China, such as the resumption of imports of Japanese marine products…
Nuclear debris captured at Fukushima No. 1 Power Plant for first time for purpose of removal
The company planned to start removing the debris from October 31, conducting the operation over a period stretching from a few days to as much as a week. If successful, it will be…
Shohei Ohtani earns 1st championship title
Los Angeles Dodgers defeat New York Yankees to win the World Series on October 30.
Tokyo male host clubs concealed about US$13m in income from taxation through false reports
Host clubs have already become a social issue as some places have engaged in malicious practices by, for example, forcing female customers to rack up large debts.
Former AKB48 star Haruna Kojima attacked in Tokyo’s Shibuya ward
According to the police, the man allegedly embraced Ms. Kojima and knocked her down at around 9 p.m. on Monday near the “Scramble” crossing.