The peace bell at Hiroshima's Children’s Peace Monument is temporarily silenced. A family of sparrows is nesting inside, prompting officials to protect the birds until their fledglings leave.
The Japanese government is considering honoring speedskating star Miho Takagi. Takagi, the nation's most decorated Winter Olympian with 10 medals, retired in March.
There are two phone numbers to remember in a situation like this, but one is much more important. Our Japanese-language reporter P.K. Sanjun is an adventurous guy with a wide range of interests, and i
The government surveys aim to gain a better understanding of bear behavior in wide areas, as bears often roam across prefectural borders.
Visitors from eight Middle East nations dropped 21.4% to 22,300, reflecting flight cancellations and reductions.
The move could ease eventually pressure on the endangered fish
Japanese customer service turns a disappointing experience into a heartwarming memory. When people hear the words “Starbucks breakfast” in Japan, they usually think of the chain’s “Good Start Morning
If confirmed, the incident in the mountains of Okutama would mark Tokyo's first recorded fatal bear attack since at least 2006.
Combination of factors is dimming the shine of one of the stars of Japanese restaurant culture. Izakaya are a unique part of Japanese food culture. Their closest analogy would be pubs, since izakaya s
The Pokémon Company may require Japanese government IDs for online card purchases. This could block tourists and non-residents from buying certain items from Pokémon Center Online.
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