SOCIETY

Japan successfully launches H-2A rocket carrying lunar lander

09/07/2023 · in SCITECH, SOCIETY

The Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency successfully launches the 47th version of the H-2A rocket carrying two satellites...

Japan's PM Kishida and China's Premier Li meet briefly ahead of ASEAN meeting

09/06/2023 · in POLITICS, SOCIETY, WORLD

Japanese Prime Minister Kishida Fumio and Chinese Premier Li Qiang meet briefly ahead of an ASEAN meeting.

Osaka preps for World Expo 2025 with mascot plushies and gold coins

09/06/2023 · in DISCOVER JAPAN, ECONOMY, POLITICS, SOCIETY

A store that sells plushies of the mascot of the 2025 World Exposition and gold coins opens ahead of the Osaka Expo.

Giant Panda Rauhin turns 23

09/06/2023 · in CULTURE, DISCOVER JAPAN, SOCIETY

Giant Panda Rauhin at Adventure World turns 23.

Gasoline price in Japan reaches new record

09/06/2023 · in ECONOMY, SOCIETY

Japan's average retail gasoline price reaches a record 186.50 per liter.

Japan's Prince Hisahito turns 17

09/06/2023 · in CULTURE, SOCIETY

Japan's Prince Hisahito turns 17 years old.

Suspect of Kyoto Animation arson admits charges

09/05/2023 · in SOCIETY

The suspect of a 2019 arson attack that killed 36 people at Kyoto Animation anime studio admits charges.

Tokyo 2025 Deaflympics emblem decided

09/05/2023 · in CULTURE, SOCIETY

The Tokyo 2025 Deaflympics emblem is decided.

Russia celebrates WWII victory over Japan on disputed islands

09/05/2023 · in SOCIETY, WORLD

Russia celebrates its World War Two victory over Japan on disputed islands.

400 scarecrows line up along road in northern Japan

09/05/2023 · in CULTURE, DISCOVER JAPAN, SOCIETY

400 scarecrows line up along a road in Aomori Prefecture.