Century-old row house attached to bathhouse transformed into community space
In Japanese society, the public bathhouse has long served as a community hub, and the renovated space is renewing that sense of commonality and leading people to form new…
The Yomiuri Shimbun
Japan’s Self-Defense Force and Coast Guard to hold drill simulating armed attack on Senkaku Islands
After the exercise, the government plans to compile guidelines on procedures and other matters concerning the coast guard's involvement in the event of an armed attack.
Tokyo launches new system to recognize LGBTQ couples
The partnership system will make it easier for LGBTQ couples to access legal benefits and services if they have a metropolitan government-issued certificate.
Over 800 food items carry higher price tags in Japan from November
On Nov 1, major dairy firms will implement price hikes for milk and dairy products due to higher raw milk prices amid surging feed costs.
Traditional Japanese dances likely to be registered as intangible cultural heritage by Unesco
The dances, collectively known as furyu odori, features elaborate costumes and props, with people dancing to singing and music.
Former Chinese President Hu’s sudden exit from party congress continues to raise speculation
The Chinese government had explained that Hu was taken out of the Great Hall of the People due to his poor health.
85％ of those surveyed say manga is good for children
According to the Research Institute for Publications, total estimated sales for the comics market came to ¥675.9 billion in 2021, a record high for the second consecutive year.
Japanese man returns home after 6 years in Chinese jail on spying charges
65-year-old Eiji Suzuki, a former head of the Japan-China youth exchange association, was arrested in 2016 on charges that he was involved in espionage.
China’s cognitive warfare aims to influence views in Taiwan
Beijing is believed to be imitating the Kremlin’s example ahead of Russia’s annexation of Crimea in 2014, by launching an information war on social media.
Locally themed capsule toys spur charm of rediscovering niche areas in Japan
Featuring Urawa, Omiya and other cities, the capsule toys contain not only items related to famous places, but also themes close to the hearts of local people.