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The Gotobiki Rock is a massive sacred boulder in Kumano—a landscape woven into Japan’s foundational myths and revered as one of the oldest sites of nature worship in the country. https://www.nippon.com/en/guide-to-japan/gu022017/gotobiki-rock-the-primordial-sacred-stone-of-kumano.html

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Published: April 29, 2026 08:30

The Gotobiki Rock is a massive sacred boulder in Kumano—a landscape woven into Japan’s foundational myths and revered as one of the oldest sites of nature worship in the country. nippon.com/en/guide-to-japan…

Tang Te-chang, born to a Taiwanese mother and Japanese father, fell victim in the early days of martial law in Taiwan and came to be recognized as a hero decades later. https://www.nippon.com/en/japan-topics/c030326/new-film-explores-the-life-of-tragic-taiwanese-hero-tang-te-chang.html

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Published: April 29, 2026 04:30

Tang Te-chang, born to a Taiwanese mother and Japanese father, fell victim in the early days of martial law in Taiwan and came to be recognized as a hero decades later. nippon.com/en/japan-topics/c…

Today is Shōwa Day, the beginning of Japan’s Golden Week holiday. https://www.nippon.com/en/guide-to-japan/gu051014/showa-day-japan%E2%80%99s-national-holidays.html

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Published: April 29, 2026 00:30

Today is Shōwa Day, the beginning of Japan’s Golden Week holiday. nippon.com/en/guide-to-japan…

A survey of Japanese companies found that if crude oil prices remain high, 40% would have to consider scaling back their operations. https://www.nippon.com/en/japan-data/h02766/oil-surge-may-force-40-of-japan%E2%80%99s-firms-to-cut-core-business-within-six-months.html

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Published: April 28, 2026 18:00

A survey of Japanese companies found that if crude oil prices remain high, 40% would have to consider scaling back their operations. nippon.com/en/japan-data/h02…

In decades past, people came to Miyano-Yu in Nezu, Tokyo, for a long, relaxing soak. The former bathhouse is now a café, and still has plenty of atmosphere to soak up. https://www.nippon.com/en/japan-topics/b11711/miyano-yu-a-former-tokyo-bathhouse-serving-matcha-espresso-and-warm-memories.html

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Published: April 28, 2026 16:00

In decades past, people came to Miyano-Yu in Nezu, Tokyo, for a long, relaxing soak. The former bathhouse is now a café, and still has plenty of atmosphere to soak up. nippon.com/en/japan-topics/b…

Within the past year, the products most often purchased were kitchen goods, followed by stationery and cleaning supplies and detergent. https://www.nippon.com/en/japan-data/h02700/japan-survey-finds-more-than-half-of-people-use-%C2%A5100-shops-at-least-once-a-month.html

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Published: April 28, 2026 12:30

Within the past year, the products most often purchased were kitchen goods, followed by stationery and cleaning supplies and detergent. nippon.com/en/japan-data/h02…

A survey of Japanese companies found that if crude oil prices remain high, 40% would have to consider scaling back their operations. https://www.nippon.com/en/japan-data/h02766/oil-surge-may-force-40-of-japan%E2%80%99s-firms-to-cut-core-business-within-six-months.html

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Published: April 28, 2026 05:42

A survey of Japanese companies found that if crude oil prices remain high, 40% would have to consider scaling back their operations. nippon.com/en/japan-data/h02…

TeamLab has opened an outdoor nighttime exhibition, combining projection mapping and audio technology with the scenic natural beauty of Chiba Prefecture’s Yōrō Valley. https://www.nippon.com/en/guide-to-japan/p01992/teamlab-exhibition-in-chiba-combines-light-darkness-nature-and-a-sense-of-vast-time.html

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Published: April 28, 2026 02:45

TeamLab has opened an outdoor nighttime exhibition, combining projection mapping and audio technology with the scenic natural beauty of Chiba Prefecture’s Yōrō Valley. nippon.com/en/guide-to-japan…

In decades past, people came to Miyano-Yu in Nezu, Tokyo, for a long, relaxing soak. The former bathhouse is now a café, and still has plenty of atmosphere to soak up. https://www.nippon.com/en/japan-topics/b11711/miyano-yu-a-former-tokyo-bathhouse-serving-matcha-espresso-and-warm-memories.html

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Published: April 28, 2026 00:26

In decades past, people came to Miyano-Yu in Nezu, Tokyo, for a long, relaxing soak. The former bathhouse is now a café, and still has plenty of atmosphere to soak up. nippon.com/en/japan-topics/b…

A survey of people taking health checkups in Japan found that some do not bother to read the details about issues that are identified or follow up with further examinations or treatment. https://www.nippon.com/en/japan-data/h02759/japan-survey-finds-health-checkup-red-flags-often-ignored.html

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Published: April 27, 2026 19:00

A survey of people taking health checkups in Japan found that some do not bother to read the details about issues that are identified or follow up with further examinations or treatment. nippon.com/en/japan-data/h02…

Before the smartphone era, NTT Docomo’s i-Mode made it possible to access the internet on mobile phones. The service ended at the close of March 2026, but its legacy remains significant, not least for giving rise to the globally shared language of emojis. https://www.nippon.com/en/japan-topics/g02591/ntt-docomo-ends-i-mode-mobile-service-that-pioneered-the-emoji.html

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Published: April 27, 2026 18:00

Before the smartphone era, NTT Docomo’s i-Mode made it possible to access the internet on mobile phones. The service ended at the close of March 2026, but its legacy remains significant, not least for giving rise to the globally shared language of emojis.…

Famed for its tenderness and marbling, wagyū is a much sought-after delicacy in Japan, with several foreign countries also creating their own varieties of the succulent beef. https://www.nippon.com/en/japan-topics/b12201/the-roots-of-wagyu-from-local-cattle-to-global-brand.html

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Published: April 27, 2026 16:00

Famed for its tenderness and marbling, wagyū is a much sought-after delicacy in Japan, with several foreign countries also creating their own varieties of the succulent beef. nippon.com/en/japan-topics/b…

A survey of people taking health checkups in Japan found that some do not bother to read the details about issues that are identified or follow up with further examinations or treatment. https://www.nippon.com/en/japan-data/h02759/japan-survey-finds-health-checkup-red-flags-often-ignored.html

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Published: April 27, 2026 06:41

A survey of people taking health checkups in Japan found that some do not bother to read the details about issues that are identified or follow up with further examinations or treatment. nippon.com/en/japan-data/h02…

Before the smartphone era, NTT Docomo’s i-Mode made it possible to access the internet on mobile phones. The service ended at the close of March 2026, but its legacy remains significant, not least for giving rise to the globally shared language of emojis. https://www.nippon.com/en/japan-topics/g02591/ntt-docomo-ends-i-mode-mobile-service-that-pioneered-the-emoji.html

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Published: April 27, 2026 05:03

Before the smartphone era, NTT Docomo’s i-Mode made it possible to access the internet on mobile phones. The service ended at the close of March 2026, but its legacy remains significant, not least for giving rise to the globally shared language of emojis.…

Famed for its tenderness and marbling, wagyū is a much sought-after delicacy in Japan, with several foreign countries also creating their own varieties of the succulent beef. https://www.nippon.com/en/japan-topics/b12201/the-roots-of-wagyu-from-local-cattle-to-global-brand.html

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Published: April 27, 2026 00:56

Famed for its tenderness and marbling, wagyū is a much sought-after delicacy in Japan, with several foreign countries also creating their own varieties of the succulent beef. nippon.com/en/japan-topics/b…

Japan’s leading cookware shops, in the Tokyo district of Kappabashi, sell everything you need for your kitchen. But a particularly popular product type is the cast-iron teapot. Why is this item, heavy and hard to carry home, such a draw? https://www.nippon.com/en/japan-topics/b12006/tea-kettles-and-strainers-traditional-items-with-surprising-new-uses.html

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Published: April 26, 2026 16:00

Japan’s leading cookware shops, in the Tokyo district of Kappabashi, sell everything you need for your kitchen. But a particularly popular product type is the cast-iron teapot. Why is this item, heavy and hard to carry home, such a draw?…

"I Am a Cat" has many amusing moments, but also some of the most profound and fiercely satirical writings in the whole of Japanese literature. https://www.nippon.com/en/japan-topics/g02592/the-unnamed-cat-who-triggered-japan%E2%80%99s-literary-explosion.html

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Published: April 26, 2026 12:30

"I Am a Cat" has many amusing moments, but also some of the most profound and fiercely satirical writings in the whole of Japanese literature. nippon.com/en/japan-topics/g…

Japan’s leading cookware shops, in the Tokyo district of Kappabashi, sell everything you need for your kitchen. But a particularly popular product type is the cast-iron teapot. Why is this item, heavy and hard to carry home, such a draw? https://www.nippon.com/en/japan-topics/b12006/tea-kettles-and-strainers-traditional-items-with-surprising-new-uses.html

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Published: April 26, 2026 00:30

Japan’s leading cookware shops, in the Tokyo district of Kappabashi, sell everything you need for your kitchen. But a particularly popular product type is the cast-iron teapot. Why is this item, heavy and hard to carry home, such a draw?…

The fruit of the ume tree, salted and cured, becomes the umeboshi, a quintessentially Japanese treat that appears in meals and snacks throughout much of history. https://www.nippon.com/en/japan-topics/c15334/umeboshi-pickled-plums-salty-sour-super-flavor-for-your-table.html

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Published: April 25, 2026 21:00

The fruit of the ume tree, salted and cured, becomes the umeboshi, a quintessentially Japanese treat that appears in meals and snacks throughout much of history. nippon.com/en/japan-topics/c…

The Meguri 2040 project aims to achieve fully automated navigation and ship operation, keeping the economy afloat in an era of worker shortages. https://www.nippon.com/en/japan-topics/g02593/taking-the-lead-in-autonomous-navigation-all-japan-consortium-sailing-toward-crewless-mari.html

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Published: April 25, 2026 17:00

The Meguri 2040 project aims to achieve fully automated navigation and ship operation, keeping the economy afloat in an era of worker shortages. nippon.com/en/japan-topics/g…

Medical researchers today are searching for ways to head off illness before it sets in, improving the quality of healthy life right up until its natural end in old age. https://www.nippon.com/en/japan-topics/c15103/putting-ai-and-ips-tech-to-work-for-personalized-medicine-and-drug-discovery.html

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Published: April 25, 2026 16:00

Medical researchers today are searching for ways to head off illness before it sets in, improving the quality of healthy life right up until its natural end in old age. nippon.com/en/japan-topics/c…

As well as extending its shelf life, drying out seafood results in enjoyably unique flavors and textures not to be found with fresh fish. https://www.nippon.com/en/japan-topics/c15329/himono-enriching-japan%E2%80%99s-fish-eating-culture-through-preservation.html

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Published: April 25, 2026 12:30

As well as extending its shelf life, drying out seafood results in enjoyably unique flavors and textures not to be found with fresh fish. nippon.com/en/japan-topics/c…

The fruit of the ume tree, salted and cured, becomes the umeboshi, a quintessentially Japanese treat that appears in meals and snacks throughout much of history. https://www.nippon.com/en/japan-topics/c15334/umeboshi-pickled-plums-salty-sour-super-flavor-for-your-table.html

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Published: April 25, 2026 08:30

The fruit of the ume tree, salted and cured, becomes the umeboshi, a quintessentially Japanese treat that appears in meals and snacks throughout much of history. nippon.com/en/japan-topics/c…

The Meguri 2040 project aims to achieve fully automated navigation and ship operation, keeping the economy afloat in an era of worker shortages. https://www.nippon.com/en/japan-topics/g02593/taking-the-lead-in-autonomous-navigation-all-japan-consortium-sailing-toward-crewless-mari.html

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Published: April 25, 2026 04:30

The Meguri 2040 project aims to achieve fully automated navigation and ship operation, keeping the economy afloat in an era of worker shortages. nippon.com/en/japan-topics/g…

Medical researchers today are searching for ways to head off illness before it sets in, improving the quality of healthy life right up until its natural end in old age. https://www.nippon.com/en/japan-topics/c15103/putting-ai-and-ips-tech-to-work-for-personalized-medicine-and-drug-discovery.html

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Published: April 24, 2026 23:30

Medical researchers today are searching for ways to head off illness before it sets in, improving the quality of healthy life right up until its natural end in old age. nippon.com/en/japan-topics/c…

Explore three fascinating Japanese festivals carried out in remote parts of the land to welcome new couples to matrimonial status. https://www.nippon.com/en/guide-to-japan/gu019018/marriage-related-celebrations-foster-community-ties.html

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Published: April 24, 2026 12:30

Explore three fascinating Japanese festivals carried out in remote parts of the land to welcome new couples to matrimonial status. nippon.com/en/guide-to-japan…

A second earthquake advisory for northern Japan’s Pacific coast in less than six months reflects the increased seismic activity in the area. https://www.nippon.com/en/japan-data/h02771/earthquake-advisory-seismic-activity-increases-off-northern-japan.html

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Published: April 24, 2026 00:00

A second earthquake advisory for northern Japan’s Pacific coast in less than six months reflects the increased seismic activity in the area. nippon.com/en/japan-data/h02…

The Japan Meteorological Agency will now use the term kokushobi (“severe heat day”) for days when the temperature rises to 40° Celsius or higher. https://www.nippon.com/en/japan-data/h02769/severe-heat-japan-adopts-official-name-for-no-longer-uncommon-40%C2%B0c-days.html

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Published: April 23, 2026 18:00

The Japan Meteorological Agency will now use the term kokushobi (“severe heat day”) for days when the temperature rises to 40° Celsius or higher. nippon.com/en/japan-data/h02…

Peelers, kitchen scissors, and more that draw on Japan’s ancient tradition of finely honed blades are a favorite purchase at the kitchenware shops of Kappabashi, Tokyo. https://www.nippon.com/en/japan-topics/b12005/japan%E2%80%99s-cutting-edge-peelers-slicers-and-scissors.html

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Published: April 23, 2026 17:00

Peelers, kitchen scissors, and more that draw on Japan’s ancient tradition of finely honed blades are a favorite purchase at the kitchenware shops of Kappabashi, Tokyo. nippon.com/en/japan-topics/b…

The washitsu is the tatami-floored room at the heart of the traditional Japanese home. These spaces are increasingly a rarity in modern houses and apartments, though, due to changes in modern lifestyles. https://www.nippon.com/en/japan-topics/g02582/is-the-washitsu-facing-extinction.html

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Published: April 23, 2026 16:00

The washitsu is the tatami-floored room at the heart of the traditional Japanese home. These spaces are increasingly a rarity in modern houses and apartments, though, due to changes in modern lifestyles. nippon.com/en/japan-topics/g…

As the capital retains a powerful attraction for young people from less populated areas, overconcentration in the Tokyo area remains a pressing problem. https://www.nippon.com/en/japan-data/h02697/tokyo-still-a-population-magnet-internal-migration-to-japan%E2%80%99s-capital-remains-high.html

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Published: April 23, 2026 12:30

As the capital retains a powerful attraction for young people from less populated areas, overconcentration in the Tokyo area remains a pressing problem. nippon.com/en/japan-data/h02…

A second earthquake advisory for northern Japan’s Pacific coast in less than six months reflects the increased seismic activity in the area. https://www.nippon.com/en/japan-data/h02771/earthquake-advisory-seismic-activity-increases-off-northern-japan.html

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Published: April 23, 2026 11:43

A second earthquake advisory for northern Japan’s Pacific coast in less than six months reflects the increased seismic activity in the area. nippon.com/en/japan-data/h02…

The koto is a sophisticated stringed instrument that has been played in Japan for over a thousand years. https://www.nippon.com/en/guide-to-japan/cs00075/the-koto-an-ancient-japanese-musical-instrument.html

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Published: April 23, 2026 06:21

The koto is a sophisticated stringed instrument that has been played in Japan for over a thousand years. nippon.com/en/guide-to-japan…

The Japan Meteorological Agency will now use the term kokushobi (“severe heat day”) for days when the temperature rises to 40° Celsius or higher. https://www.nippon.com/en/japan-data/h02769/severe-heat-japan-adopts-official-name-for-no-longer-uncommon-40%C2%B0c-days.html

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Published: April 23, 2026 04:47

The Japan Meteorological Agency will now use the term kokushobi (“severe heat day”) for days when the temperature rises to 40° Celsius or higher. nippon.com/en/japan-data/h02…

Peelers, kitchen scissors, and more that draw on Japan’s ancient tradition of finely honed blades are a favorite purchase at the kitchenware shops of Kappabashi, Tokyo. https://www.nippon.com/en/japan-topics/b12005/japan%E2%80%99s-cutting-edge-peelers-slicers-and-scissors.html

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Published: April 23, 2026 02:31

Peelers, kitchen scissors, and more that draw on Japan’s ancient tradition of finely honed blades are a favorite purchase at the kitchenware shops of Kappabashi, Tokyo. nippon.com/en/japan-topics/b…

The washitsu is the tatami-floored room at the heart of the traditional Japanese home. These spaces are increasingly a rarity in modern houses and apartments, though, due to changes in modern lifestyles. https://www.nippon.com/en/japan-topics/g02582/is-the-washitsu-facing-extinction.html

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Published: April 23, 2026 00:27

The washitsu is the tatami-floored room at the heart of the traditional Japanese home. These spaces are increasingly a rarity in modern houses and apartments, though, due to changes in modern lifestyles. nippon.com/en/japan-topics/g…

Growing up to be a pâtissier or baker remain popular dreams among Japan’s first graders, but there is burgeoning interest in first-responder jobs like police officer, firefighter, and rescue worker. https://www.nippon.com/en/japan-data/h02760/japan%E2%80%99s-first-graders-want-to-be-bakers-and-police-officers.html

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Published: April 22, 2026 19:00

Growing up to be a pâtissier or baker remain popular dreams among Japan’s first graders, but there is burgeoning interest in first-responder jobs like police officer, firefighter, and rescue worker. nippon.com/en/japan-data/h02…

Rice is a staple of Japanese cuisine. Tools making it easy to turn into onigiri rice balls and norimaki rolls are on sale in a variety of forms in Tokyo’s cooking goods district of Kappabashi. https://www.nippon.com/en/japan-topics/b12004/onigiri-molds-and-sushi-roll-mats-for-beautifully-formed-japanese-cuisine-in-a-flash.html

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Published: April 22, 2026 17:00

Rice is a staple of Japanese cuisine. Tools making it easy to turn into onigiri rice balls and norimaki rolls are on sale in a variety of forms in Tokyo’s cooking goods district of Kappabashi. nippon.com/en/japan-topics/b…

"School readiness programs play an important role in helping children who need Japanese language instruction at an early stage so they can transition smoothly into school life." https://www.nippon.com/en/in-depth/c15508/school-readiness-programs-a-welcome-step-for-young-foreign-learners.html

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Published: April 22, 2026 16:00

"School readiness programs play an important role in helping children who need Japanese language instruction at an early stage so they can transition smoothly into school life." nippon.com/en/in-depth/c1550…

Growing up to be a pâtissier or baker remain popular dreams among Japan’s first graders, but there is burgeoning interest in first-responder jobs like police officer, firefighter, and rescue worker. https://www.nippon.com/en/japan-data/h02760/japan%E2%80%99s-first-graders-want-to-be-bakers-and-police-officers.html

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Published: April 22, 2026 06:22

Growing up to be a pâtissier or baker remain popular dreams among Japan’s first graders, but there is burgeoning interest in first-responder jobs like police officer, firefighter, and rescue worker. nippon.com/en/japan-data/h02…

Rice is a staple of Japanese cuisine. Tools making it easy to turn into onigiri rice balls and norimaki rolls are on sale in a variety of forms in Tokyo’s cooking goods district of Kappabashi. https://www.nippon.com/en/japan-topics/b12004/onigiri-molds-and-sushi-roll-mats-for-beautifully-formed-japanese-cuisine-in-a-flash.html

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Published: April 22, 2026 04:50

Rice is a staple of Japanese cuisine. Tools making it easy to turn into onigiri rice balls and norimaki rolls are on sale in a variety of forms in Tokyo’s cooking goods district of Kappabashi. nippon.com/en/japan-topics/b…

"School readiness programs play an important role in helping children who need Japanese language instruction at an early stage so they can transition smoothly into school life." https://www.nippon.com/en/in-depth/c15508/school-readiness-programs-a-welcome-step-for-young-foreign-learners.html

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Published: April 22, 2026 00:27

"School readiness programs play an important role in helping children who need Japanese language instruction at an early stage so they can transition smoothly into school life." nippon.com/en/in-depth/c1550…