Scenic Shinto Shrine Causing Debate over Name Change
November 5, 2018
Nagato, Yamaguchi Pref.–Motonosumi Inari Shrine in western Japan, which became famous after joining CNN’s list of the 31 most beautiful places in the country, has triggered an online controversy by deciding to shorten its name to make it easier for
EXCLUSIVE: Hate Expressions Appeared on Google Maps
November 5, 2018
Tokyo–Hate expressions, such as one targeting the pro-Pyongyang General Association of Korean Residents in Japan, or Chongryon, had temporarily appeared on Google Maps, Jiji Press learned Sunday. Chongryon’s Tokyo headquarters had been described as a criminal on the online map,
INTERVIEW: Journalist Ito Hails Solidarity of Sexual Violence Victims
October 16, 2018
London- Japanese journalist Shiori Ito, who made headlines through her public allegation of rape against a famous journalist, has hailed the solidarity of sexual violence victims through the Me Too movement. “I want to give big applause to the global
EXCLUSIVE: Japan to Set Up Imperial Succession Ceremony C’ttee Wed.
October 9, 2018
Tokyo- The Japanese government plans to decide at a cabinet meeting on Wednesday to establish a committee overseeing a series of ceremonies related to Emperor Akihito’s abdication and Crown Prince Naruhito’s accession to the throne next year, Jiji Press learned
Nobel Prize Winner Honjo Expresses Delight
October 2, 2018
Kyoto- Tasuku Honjo, professor at Kyoto University, said Tuesday that he has led a fortunate life, expressing his delight at winning the 2018 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine. Honjo, 76, wearing a navy suit and a light blue tie,
Pagers Gaining Renewed Attention in Wake of Disasters
September 13, 2018
Tokyo- Pager telecommunication devices, which were popular in the 1990s, are gaining attention again in Japan in the wake of recent disasters. As the pagers use special frequencies that can reach inside buildings easily, the radio waves are employed for
Emperor, Empress Visit Tennis Court They 1st Met 61 Years Ago
August 26, 2018
Karuizawa, Nagano Pref.- Japanese Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko on Saturday visited a tennis court in the central Japan resort town of Karuizawa, where they first met 61 years ago. This is expected to become the Imperial couple’s last visit
One Year On, Japan Foreign Min. Kono Boosting Presence
August 8, 2018
Tokyo- With one year having passed since he took office, Japanese Foreign Minister Taro Kono has been boosting his presence as a possible major candidate to be chief of the nation’s ruling Liberal Democratic Party, and prime minister, to succeed
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