Author Higashino Keigo, known for Galileo series, dies of colon cancer
Mystery novelist Higashino Keigo, known for literary works such as the Galileo series, died of colon cancer on July 23. ...
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Japan's Asuka and Fujiwara historic sites designated as UNESCO world cultural heritage
S/ Lee Byong Hyun, Chairperson, World Heritage Committee / Adopted.S/ Reporter / The Ancient Capitals of Asuka and Fujiw...
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Emperor and Empress attend Japan Art Academy Prize Ceremony
Japanese Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako attended a tea gathering held together with the Japan Art Academy Prize on ...
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Sagrada Familia's main tower finally completed
The central tower of Spain’s Sagrada Familia basilica has been completed ahead of a ceremony marking the 100th annivers...
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More than 20,000USD a night, Imperial Hotel opens in Kyoto: Luxury Meets Tradition in Gion
The Imperial Hotel Kyoto was built by rennovating Yasaka Kaikan, a nationally registered tangible cultural property adja...
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Konomiya Naked Festival: 10,000 nearly naked men clash in central Japan
The Naoi Shinji ritual of the traditional Japanese Konomiya Naked Festival took place on March 1 in Aichi Prefecture in ...
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First looks at first Pokémon theme park in the world: PokéPark Kanto
Today, we’ll take a look at...Toyoda Mako, NTV Reporter: There’s a line of Pikachu’s and Eevee’s making an appearance!Po...
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Voice of Ukraine in Japan: How Poetry Keeps Hope Alive During War
"Voices from Ukraine": Ukrainian Poets Come to Japan for the 'First-Ever' Ukrainian Literature Festival in Japan In Shib...
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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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