Agency to phase out health care aid for evacuees in Fukushima
November 10, 2021
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Kishida backs off request to reject reservations for flights to Japan
December 2, 2021 In a move similar to the flip-flops of his predecessor, Prime Minister Fumio Kishida on Dec. 2 retracted the government’s request to airlines to stop taking reservations for international flights to Japan.School tackles sex education: illustrated toilet paper in stalls
December 2, 2021 AMAGASAKI, Hyogo Prefecture--A city-run elementary school’s decision to give its pupils an early start to sex education resulted in a novel approach: toilet paper in restrooms adorned with explanations on topics such as menstruation, ejaculation and other bodily functions.
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Okayama town recognized for its dark night skies for starwatchers
December 2, 2021 IBARA, Okayama Prefecture--Instead of boasting of bright lights, trendy restaurants and packed tourist spots, the Bisei district here is basking in the glow of something increasingly rare: its pristine dark skies at night.
Japan asks airlines to forgo new reservations until end of year
December 1, 2021
Man from Peru becomes Japan’s 2nd Omicron infection case
December 1, 2021
Tokyo logs 21 new COVID-19 cases, up 16 over week
December 1, 2021
Former PM Abe says Japan, U.S. could not stand by if China attacked Taiwan
December 1, 2021
Criticism of Suga being too slow drove swift entry ban of foreigners
November 30, 2021
Kenta Izumi elected to rejuvenate opposition CDP
November 30, 2021
New Twitter CEO steps from behind the scenes to high profile
December 1, 2021
Twitter CEO steps down, leaves company at a crossroads
December 1, 2021
Fierce race to secure batteries as automakers shift gears to EVs
November 30, 2021
South Korea breaks daily virus record for 2nd straight day
December 2, 2021
China summons Japan envoy over former PM Abe's comments on Taiwan
December 2, 2021
U.S., South Korea defense chiefs discuss boosting alliance
December 2, 2021
Pigeons figure the odds to perch where safety is assured
November 28, 2021
Plastic pollution making its way into bodies of wildlife, humans
November 28, 2021
GM rice seen as an ideal oral vaccine against cholera
November 25, 2021
Game creators gave new life to zombie genre with ‘Biohazard’
December 1, 2021
Possible ruins of locale for ‘The Tale of Genji’ found in Kyoto
November 28, 2021
Self-taught CG animator wins big at Kyoto anime awards
November 26, 2021
Tokyo hotel puts on mesmerizing aurora light show
December 2, 2021
More tourists risking life and limb to reach Hokkaido shrine
December 1, 2021
Kintetsu to roll out luxury express train on Nara route
November 30, 2021
Agency to phase out health care aid for evacuees in Fukushima
November 10, 2021
Maintenance, oysters expected to raise deficit at Olympic venues
October 13, 2021
Plastic pollution making its way into bodies of wildlife, humans
November 28, 2021
GOHAN LAB/ Buri teriyaki: Sweet mirin sake adds flavor and fights fishy odor at the same time
December 1, 2021
ASAHI HAIKUIST NETWORK/ David McMurray
November 19, 2021
AUTHORS ALIVE!: Murakami spins best of Stan Getz while he talks about jazz great
November 26, 2021
Dubbed ‘most beautiful bird,’ secretarybird kills with kicks
November 5, 2021
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Haruki Murakami and other writers read from books before selected audiences at the new Haruki Murakami Library.
The Asahi Shimbun aims “to achieve gender equality and empower all women and girls” through its Gender Equality Declaration.
Let’s explore the Japanese capital from the viewpoint of wheelchair users and people with disabilities with Barry Joshua Grisdale.
