Studio Ghibli adds Spirited Away Bonsai Water Garden to merchandise collection in Japan

The magical train ride tickets from the movie are available to purchase as well. There are some things that are quintessentially Japanese, and a manicured garden with a water feature is one of them. Alas, for those of us without the space or money to spare …

More bird flu cases found in Japan; 1.44 million birds to be culled

Nagoya/Chiba – The Aichi Prefectural Government said Sunday that outbreaks of highly pathogenic avian influenza have been confirmed at three chicken farms and a quail farm in the prefecture. Two of the three chicken farms are in the city of Handa and …

Japan's Road to the Dirt Triple Crown Set to Begin

Japan's Sakura or Cherry Blossom Season Forecast for 2025, Starting in Tokyo

TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - Japan's Sakura or cherry blossom season is always eagerly awaited by tourists, but unfortunately the pink blooming phenomenon is short-lived. Luckily, the weather experts at Weather News have detailed predictions for the entire …

Former French president Jacques Chirac (2nd L), who was known to be a huge fan of sumo, meets wrestlers in Japan in 1996

Egypt, Japan strengthen economic ties with $230 Million financing agreement

CAIRO - 19 January 2025: Egyptian Minister of Planning, Economic Development, and International Cooperation, Rania Al-Mashat, attended the signing ceremony of a $230 million concessional financing agreement provided by Japan.   This funding aims to support …

More avian flu cases found in Japan; 1.44 million birds to be culled

Nagoya/Chiba – The Aichi Prefectural Government said Sunday that outbreaks of highly pathogenic avian influenza have been confirmed at three chicken farms and a quail farm in the central prefecture. Two of the three chicken farms are in the city of …

Documentary Tells Story of How Bulgarian Yoghurt Made It to Japan

The Bulgarian Bacteria documentary film tells the story of how Bulgarian yoghurt, with its deep roots in the history of the Balkans, has fuelled "soft" diplomacy and cultural cooperation with Japan. Away from politics, Bulgaria's …

Volleyball: Yakan Guma lands coaching job in Japan

Switch modder arrested in Japan as Nintendo admits emulation is technically legal

In context: Following legal battles against multiple Switch emulators and modding platforms, Nintendo has recently clarified its stance on emulation and piracy. While the company acknowledges its limitations in combating programs like Yuzu, a recent arrest …