Nagasaki and Okinawa make NYTimes list of places to go for 2026
The New York Times published its “52 Places to Go in 2026” on January 5, and featured Nagasaki as its 17th destination a...
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Green tea prices in Japan spike as businesses struggle to keep up
Rich fatty tuna melting in the mouth, paired with large salmon roe bursting with umami flavor that fills the palate.At l...
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Emperor Emeritus Akihito celebrates 92nd birthday
Emperor Emeritus Akihito celebrated his 92nd birthday on December 23.According to the Imperial Household Agency, the Emp...
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Tea-themed sightseeing boat debuts on Lake Ashi in Hakone
A new sightseeing boat themed around Japanese tea has been unveiled on Lake Ashi in the resort town of Hakone.The vessel...
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Japan to return pandas to China amid worsening diplomatic ties
The Tokyo Metropolitan Government announced on December 15 that it will return the twin giant pandas at Ueno Zoo, “Xiao ...
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Naritasan Shinshoji Temple undergoes traditional annual cleaning
At about 5 a.m. on December 13, thorough cleaning began at Naritasan Shinshoji Temple in Narita, Chiba Prefecture.This y...
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Japan's Princess Aiko arrives in Laos for her first official visit abroad
Japan’s Princess Aiko, the sole child of Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako, arrived in Laos for her first official vi...
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Japan's Imperial Family members and their diplomatic duties
On November 10, senior members of Japan’s Imperial Family engaged in activities ranging from traditional personal observ...
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Japan Emperor, Empress host tea party for recipients of culture awards
Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako hosted a tea party at the Imperial Palace for recipients of the Order of Culture and...
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Ueno Toshogu Shrine specially opened to public
Ueno Toshogu Shrine was founded in 1627 as a shrine dedicated to Tokugawa Ieyasu.Its current main hall was rebuilt in 16...
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