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Back to square one best option for Sapporo’s Olympics plan
October 12, 2023 Sapporo and the Japanese Olympic Committee have formally withdrawn the northern Japanese city’s candidacy to host the 2030 Winter Olympics. But they have vowed to continue to seek Sapporo’s possible candidacy for 2034 or later.After Nobel Prize win, Japan needs more of Fosse’s works translated
October 12, 2023 Norwegian playwright Jon Fosse, 64, is the recipient of this year’s Nobel Prize in Literature.
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Manga artist behind ‘Berserk’ shares memories of Kentaro Miura
October 12, 2023 Manga artist Koji Mori has total recall when it comes to honoring his late friend’s vision for the grand finale of the dark anime fantasy “Berserk.”
OLYMPICS/ JOC, Sapporo announce decision to abandon bid for 2030 Winter Games
October 12, 2023
Over 40% of young people not clear about sexual consent
October 11, 2023
Minamata ruling appealed by state, Kumamoto and Chisso Corp.
October 11, 2023
Muneo Suzuki quits Nippon Ishin before expulsion
October 11, 2023
Ride-sharing among projects pushed in digital reform program
October 11, 2023
Muneo Suzuki confident Russia will win war against Ukraine
October 6, 2023
Most Japanese firms expect China’s economic slowdown to persist into 2025
October 12, 2023
Zengin System glitch continues to halt interbank transfers
October 11, 2023
Shiga offers ‘last sake’ blended with wine from 32 breweries
October 11, 2023
7th person charged after Korean woman found dead in trunk, with 1 suspect saying he was a victim too
October 12, 2023
U.S. aircraft carrier arrives in S. Korea as North’s leader Kim exchanges messages with Putin
October 12, 2023
U.S. to attend Beijing defense forum in latest sign of improving ties
October 12, 2023
‘Ring of fire’ solar eclipse will slice across Americas on Saturday with millions along path
October 11, 2023
Mosquitoes back with a vengeance after evading summer scorcher
October 10, 2023
Quake? Magma? Volcano? JMA not sure what caused tsunami
October 10, 2023
TASTE OF LIFE/ Tofu flavored with salted cod roe: Soothing dish for a regular who supported chef in her early days
October 12, 2023
Woman creates film company to show Ukrainian movie in Japan
October 11, 2023
‘Okonomiyaki’ day survey pits Kansai-style vs. Hiroshima-style
October 10, 2023
Scenic Kurobe Gorge as remote as it comes for teleworking
October 10, 2023
Lisa’s UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Japan/ Ono Church: Despite perils, Christianity here lasted centuries
October 10, 2023
Nozomi bullet train to become reservation-only at peak periods
October 8, 2023
INTERVIEW/ Alexander Kmentt: Diplomat from Austria calls for patience with nuke ban treaty
September 1, 2023
TEPCO starts 2nd round of water release at Fukushima plant
October 5, 2023
Former Olympic official: Rigged bids needed for successful Games
July 6, 2023
Nagano turns to plants for straws to weed out plastic in oceans
July 20, 2023
GOHAN LAB/ Japanese rolled omelet flavored with dashi stock: 3 keys to getting the hang of making extra-fluffy omelets
April 6, 2022
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October 6, 2023
Long-awaited novel by Haruki Murakami hits stores in Japan
April 13, 2023
The lion is king of all it surveys either in the wild or in captivity
July 20, 2022
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