Culture•
China issues dual-use blacklist of 20 Japanese entities
Special permission will be needed to export dual-use items to these companies, institutions and agencies.
Source: The Japan Times
Culture News (Page 169)
Culture•
JOC identifies 1,919 online posts defaming Milan-Cortina Olympians
Monitoring operations were conducted around the clock by a special Japanese Olympic Committee team organized to protect athletes.
Source: The Japan Times
Culture•
Family Mart’s Shibuya Cat Street shop hosts first-ever rescue cat photo exhibition for Cat Day
In addition to selling delectable cat-themed sweets, the convenience store chain wants to increase cat adoptions and pet food donations. Family Mart has celebrated Japan’s Cat Day (February 22) since
Source: SoraNews24
Culture•
Hair Loss Breakthrough: Japan-Led Cell Discovery
Japanese researchers have identified a key cell for hair follicle regeneration. This discovery could lead to new treatments, potentially impacting future wellness tourism in Japan.
Source: The Japan Times
Culture•
McDonald's to raise menu prices in Japan starting Wednesday
The fast food chain said the price hikes reflect higher material, energy and labor costs.
Source: The Japan Times
Culture•
Survey finds that one in five high schoolers don’t know who music legend Masaharu Fukuyama is
We simply cannot accept the results and now feel compelled to rectify this grievous generational lack of knowledge among the youth of Japan. As far as legendary solo singer-songwriters of Japan go, pe
Source: SoraNews24
Culture•
Where do Ukraine and Russia stand after four years of war?
The conflict has had broad ramifications for the globe, including in the Indo-Pacific region, with Japanese officials emphasizing that "Ukraine today could be East Asia tomorrow."
Source: The Japan Times
Culture•
Japan pushes back decision on joining Trump's Board of Peace
Japanese officials are currently examining other countries' responses while taking Tokyo's relations with Washington into consideration before making a decision.
Source: The Japan Times
Culture•
Saitama is home to the best strawberries in Japan that you’ve probably never even heard of
Central prefecture quietly becomes the strawberry capital of Japan. It’s strawberry season again in Japan, but for people like our writer Tasuku Egawa that doesn’t mean a whole lot aside from some int
Source: SoraNews24
Culture•
Japan looks to strike up partnerships with Europe's defense sector
Japanese officials see growing opportunities for cooperation as the European Union expands defense spending and moves to reduce dependence on the United States.
Source: The Japan Times
Unlock the Hidden Side of Japan
Join thousands of travelers getting exclusive weekly guides to festivals, culture, and off-the-beaten-path destinations. We share secrets you won't find in standard guidebooks.
We care about the protection of your data. Read our Privacy Policy.