High-tech spin for samurai-era ukiyo-e artist Hokusai at Tokyo exhibit
Visitors can step back in time to Japan's samurai era in an new Tokyo exhibition that uses cutting-edge technology to bring ...
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Japanese government pictogrammes target tourists behaving badly
A series of pictogrammes created by the Japan Tourism Agency paints a picture of dos and don'ts to promote better manners among tourists after Japan's popularity with foreign visitors grew at record ...
foodinjapan14d
A Dive into Japanese Curry: Flavors, Variations, and Comfort
Japanese curry rice does not spring to mind as an obvious example, which is a shame because Japanese curry is unique in its approach and appeal. Japanese curry, or “kare” (カレー) in Japanese, is a ...
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Japan launches independent mission to NATO as tensions with Russia, China and North Korea rise
Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved. Updated [hour]:[minute] [AMPM] [timezone], [monthFull] [day], [year] TOKYO (AP) — Japan on Thursday ...
Nikkei Asia17d
Foreign tourists to Japan hit record 37m in 2024, up 47% on weak yen
TOKYO -- Japan welcomed a record 36.87 million tourists in 2024, up 47.1% from the previous year thanks to the weak yen, according to data released Wednesday by the Japan National Tourism ...
The Straits Times18d
Record 36.8 million tourists visited Japan in 2024 in return to pre-Covid-19 boom
TOKYO – Record numbers of tourists flocked to Japan in 2024, figures showed on Jan 15, as the weak yen bolstered the appeal of the “bucket list” destination despite overcrowding complaints ...
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Tsunami alert lifted after magnitude 6.6 earthquake rattles southwestern Japan
Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved. Workers in southwestern Japan on Tuesday worked to clear a road blocked by a small landslide and repair ...
Euronews19d
Magnitude 6.9 earthquake hits Japan
A magnitude 6.9 earthquake struck southwest Japan on Monday, the country's Meteorological Agency has said. The earthquake hit at 9.19 pm local time (3:19 pm CET), it added. Tsunami warnings were ...
USA Today19d
Magnitude 6.9 earthquake hits southern Japan, tsunami advisory issued
A strong earthquake rattled southern Japan on Monday, the United States Geological Survey is reporting. The notable quake registered a preliminary magnitude of 6.9, the USGS said and was recorded ...
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15 Best Japanese Movies on Netflix (January 2025)
As cinema spreads across the globe, Japan shines as one of the leading and cherished film industries, especially having earned more Academy Awards than any other nation in Asia. While it is ...
Medical Xpress24d
Biggest flu outbreak in 25 years hits Japan
Japan in the last week of December experienced the biggest influenza outbreak since comparable data became available 25 years ago, health authorities said Thursday. The latest health ministry ...
Business Standard24d
Japan's new workforce prioritises work-life balance, decline in 'Karoshi'
For years, Japan’s work culture has been defined by long hours, relentless pressure, and the toll it takes on workers’ well-being. But now, a shift is taking place that could change the course of ...