More than 1,800 children lost their parents and became “earthquake orphans” during the Great East Japan Earthquake, known as 3-11.
For a nation tired of dealing with the ongoing pandemic, many are eagerly anticipating Japan’s famous cherry blossoms (sakura) this spring.
Foreign residents of Japan may finally be free of long lines at the immigration bureau at last. The Justice Ministry has announced online services for renewing and applying for visas.
The annual season of runny noses and itching around the eyes has already gotten underway in the west and is now making its way east across Japan.
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Art Aquarium Museum in Nihonbashi celebrates thousands of goldfish as living works of art.
Tokyo’s Underground Temple located deep in the earth is an incredible feat of engineering, protecting the city from damages due to floods.
The Tokyo Toilet Project plans to renovate 17 public toilets located in Shibuya, installing the world’s first transparent toilets.
Aki Sugiyama has turned her passion for fitness and bodybuilding into a successful business selling Japanese food around the world.
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