11-Story Complex to Be Built at Fukuoka Airport

Japan Travel News - 5 hours 9 min ago
A groundbreaking ceremony was held for a new multi-purpose complex directly connected to the domestic terminal at Fukuoka Airport. (News On Japan)
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Osaka Paints Roads Yellow to Curb Prostitution

Japan Society News - 8 hours 55 min ago
In response to a sharp rise in women soliciting prostitution on the streets of Osaka's Kita entertainment district, police and local authorities implemented countermeasures last year. But how effective have those measures been? (News On Japan)
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Japanese Citizenship Restored to Filipina Woman Left Behind After War

Japan Society News - 9 hours 6 min ago
As Japan marks 80 years since the end of World War II, Angelita Oshiro, an 86-year-old second-generation Japanese woman living in Davao on the southern Philippine island of Mindanao, was finally granted the restoration of her long-awaited Japanese citizenship on April 2nd. (News On Japan)
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Cherry Blossom Season Overshadowed by Rising Prices

Japan Society News - 9 hours 13 min ago
Cherry blossoms are now in full bloom. On April 2nd, crowds gathered along the Okawa River in Osaka to enjoy the hanami season. While spring typically lifts spirits, this year’s celebrations come with a pinch.While moods may be rising, so are prices. (News On Japan)
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Water Show to be Held Every Night at Osaka Expo

Japan Travel News - April 2, 2025 - 16:48
'Parade of Blue and the Night Rainbow' is a water and air spectacle show scheduled to be held during the 2025 Osaka-Kansai Expo. (News On Japan)
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Fire Destroys Barn in Hokkaido, Killing All 20 Cattle Inside

Japan Society News - April 2, 2025 - 16:41
A fire broke out on the morning of April 2nd at a farm in Kamishihoro, a town in the Tokachi region of Hokkaido, killing approximately 20 cattle housed in a barn. (News On Japan)
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Japan's Imperial Household Launches YouTube Channel

Japan Society News - April 2, 2025 - 07:19
The Imperial Household Agency launched an official YouTube channel on April 1st to introduce the activities of Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako. (News On Japan)
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Rocket and Space Museum Opens in Kushimoto, Wakayama

Japan Technology News - April 2, 2025 - 06:13
A museum dedicated to rockets and space has opened in Kushimoto, Wakayama Prefecture, home to Japan's first private rocket launch site. (News On Japan)
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Tokyo Police Launch Specialized Unit for Lone Offenders

Japan Society News - April 2, 2025 - 06:03
A special unit dedicated to investigating "lone offenders"—individuals who commit acts of terrorism without belonging to any specific organization—has been established for the first time in Japan within the Public Security Bureau of the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department. (News On Japan)
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Comedy Duo Ends Role Supporting 2025 Expo

Japan Society News - April 1, 2025 - 18:38
Downtown, the popular comedy duo, has stepped down as official ambassadors for the Osaka-Kansai Expo, according to an announcement by the Japan Association for the 2025 World Exposition. (News On Japan)
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Ruling Party Resists Donation Ban as Budget Clears Final Hurdle

Japan Politics News - April 1, 2025 - 09:50
Japan's national budget for the new fiscal year is now set to pass within the current fiscal term, following an unusual set of deliberations in the Diet on March 28th. (News On Japan)
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Tour Bus Carrying Over 20 Foreign Tourists Crashes in Hokkaido Tunnel

Japan Society News - April 1, 2025 - 06:49
A tour bus carrying over 20 foreign tourists collided with a van inside the Tokiwa Tunnel on the Dōō Expressway on March 31st, sending several people to the hospital. (News On Japan)
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Death Toll Could Reach 298,000 in Nankai Trough Megaquake

Japan Technology News - April 1, 2025 - 06:45
The Japanese government has released an updated damage forecast for a potential Nankai Trough megaquake, estimating that up to 298,000 people could die in the worst-case scenario. This projection reflects a slight reduction from the previous estimate of 332,000 deaths made 13 years ago. (News On Japan)
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This Small Japanese Town Has Been a UFO Hotspot for 50 Years

Japan Society News - March 31, 2025 - 17:19
In August 1990, two men hiking in the Scottish Highlands captured a striking photo of a silent, diamond-shaped object hovering in the sky—later dubbed "the greatest UFO photo ever taken." A Harrier jet was seen circling the object before it suddenly shot straight up and vanished. (Abroad in Japan)
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Japan repositions its diplomacy towards China

Japan Politics News - March 31, 2025 - 07:06
Japan is busily laying the groundwork for a state visit by Xi Jinping, in what has now become a roughly once-in-a-decade occurrence. The last visit was derailed by COVID-19. (East Asia Forum)
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'Princess Procession' Draws Crowds in Hamamatsu

Japan Travel News - March 31, 2025 - 07:02
A traditional spring event known as the 'Himesama Dochu' (Princess Procession) was held in Hamamatsu City, drawing large crowds along the route. (News On Japan)
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Police Ease Recruitment Requirements to Attract Mature Applicants

Japan Society News - March 31, 2025 - 06:46
The Fukuoka Prefectural Police will introduce a new recruitment track for working adults starting next fiscal year, easing both age and physical fitness requirements as part of broader efforts to combat a worsening manpower shortage. (News On Japan)
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Spring Break Meditation Teaches Kids Discipline and Focus

Japan Society News - March 31, 2025 - 06:36
Children on spring break took part in a zazen meditation session at Toshoji Temple in Kiho, Mie Prefecture, on March 28th to help reset their daily routines. (News On Japan)
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79 Public High Schools in Osaka Fall Short of Enrollment

Japan Education News - March 31, 2025 - 06:26
The Osaka Prefectural Board of Education has decided to move the general entrance exam date for public high schools to March 1st, starting three years from now. (News On Japan)
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Tokyo's Cherry Blossoms Bloom Early This Year

Japan Travel News - March 31, 2025 - 06:10
The Japan Meteorological Agency announced on March 30th that cherry blossoms (Somei-Yoshino) in central Tokyo have reached full bloom, one day earlier than the historical average and five days earlier than last year. (News On Japan)
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