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Mari Katayama wins inaugural Mori Art Prize
The biennial Mori Art Award, among the largest payouts for a single contemporary artist in Japan, was established in 2025.
Source: The Japan Times
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One Piece's Luffy Teaches Elmo Japanese!
Luffy from the live-action One Piece teaches Sesame Street's Elmo the Japanese word 'nakama,' meaning friends like family. This cross-cultural collaboration highlights the global reach of Japanese culture.
Source: SoraNews24
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New Life Season in Japan: New Mattress, New Me
Shopping for a mattress during shinseikatsu (new life season) in Japan? Here’s what actually matters and how to avoid the mistakes most people make.
Source: Savvy Tokyo
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Takaichi urges Iran to solve conflict with U.S., Israel diplomatically
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi on Monday urged Iran to seek a "diplomatic solution" amid an escalation in the Middle East conflict following U.S. and Israeli strikes targeting…
Source: Japan Today
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Joichi Ito, linked with Epstein, to leave Japan government panel, Sankei says
The release of millions of new Epstein documents by the U.S. Justice Department revived scrutiny of Ito's ties with the late convicted sex offender.
Source: The Japan Times
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Tokyo Events For March 2026
March is here and there's tons to look forward to. Celebrate the arrival of spring by exploring the city and trying new things!
Source: Savvy Tokyo
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Kawasaki: A Guide To Japan’s Art-Filled Industrial City
Want to see what lies outside of Tokyo, but don’t have much time to travel? Head to Kawasaki!
Source: Savvy Tokyo
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Trump’s Iran attacks put Japan in tough spot as it emphasizes rules-based order
Japan is seeking to balance its strong support for the rule of law with its need to maintain its robust alliance with the U.S.
Source: The Japan Times
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Lawson adds doughnuts to its convenience store sweets range, but are they good enough to go viral?
A new convenience store sweet…but you need to be lucky to find it. Whenever we see the words “先行発売” (“senkou hatsubai“) during our travels in Japan, we always step in for a closer look. That’s because
Source: SoraNews24
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Shohei Ohtani returns to Japan as the center of attention ahead of WBC
Ohtani, the Los Angeles Dodgers’ two-way superstar, arrived last week to join the rest of his Samurai Japan teammates ahead of the 2026 World Baseball Classic.
Source: The Japan Times
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