Shohei Ohtani Inks 10-Year, $700 Million Deal with Los Angeles Dodgers
Japanese superstar Shohei Ohtani has agreed to a record-shattering 10-year, $700 million contract with the Los Angeles Dodgers. The deal was…
“‘Godzilla Minus One’ Stomps to Record as Top-Grossing Japanese Film in North America
The Japanese monster movie “Godzilla Minus One” has smashed its way into the record books, becoming the highest grossing live-action Japanese…
Shibuya Cancels New Year’s Eve Countdown Event, Implements Public Drinking Ban Again
Tokyo’s Shibuya district has announced it will cancel its annual New Year’s Eve countdown event in front of Shibuya Station this…
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Tokyo Ushers In a Green ‘City Within a City’ With Azabudai Hills
After over three decades of planning, the long-awaited Azabudai Hills complex opened its doors in central Tokyo on Friday. Billed as…
Detect Early Stage of Parkinson’s Disease By Kareishu (the “Old People Smell”)
Japanese culture has a specific term for the distinct musty odor that often accompanies aging bodies – kareishu or “old people…
Ancient Yayoi Period Settlement Uncovered at Former British Embassy Site in Tokyo
Excavations at the former site of the British Embassy in Tokyo’s Chiyoda Ward have uncovered the remains of a Yayoi period…
21 Jobs in Japan Do Not Require Speaking Japanese
Looking for a job in Japan but don’t speak Japanese? There are actually many career opportunities in Japan that don’t require…
Japan’s Educational Prowess: Dominating Global Rankings in Math, Reading, and Science
In the 2022 results from the Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA), a global metric designed to evaluate the knowledge and…
How a Highway Came to Run Through Gate Tower Building in Osaka
On an unassuming corner in Osaka’s Fukushima district sits one of the most bizarre architectural sights in all of Japan –…
Japanese Parents Slash Christmas Budgets Amid Rising Costs
As the festive season approaches, a recent survey reveals that Japanese parents are planning to spend less on their children’s Christmas…
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