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Back to SearchJapanese bestseller 'Totto-chan' inspires school for autistic children in China
The sequel to the Japanese autobiographical memoir "Totto-chan: The Little Girl at the Window" has become a smash hit in China.
1 year, 5 months ago
Emerging price divide for tourists in Japan
A price review for visitors at one of Japan's premier tourist attractions is generating controversy over possible discrimination.
1 year, 5 months ago
Why couples aren't having kids
The total fertility rate in Japan has been in decline for eight consecutive years – a statistic that has profound implications for the country's futu…
1 year, 5 months ago
Anime in crisis: Japan's signature art form at risk
Anime has captured the hearts of fans and critics worldwide. Every year, the Japanese industry racks up billions in profits and countless awards. But…
1 year, 5 months ago
End of the line for Japan's 'Doctor Yellow' bullet trains
Japan's eye-catching yellow Shinkansen, affectionately known as "Doctor Yellow," will be retired in coming years due to their age and condition.
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On the frontline of a humanitarian crisis
A senior Red Cross official has paid tribute to Japan for its support during a visit to Tokyo that included an interview with NHK World. Martin Schüe…
1 year, 5 months ago
Palestinian struggle presented in Japanese theater
In an intersection of activism and art, an Israeli playwright's works about Palestinian prisoners were brought to life in Tokyo last year. Now, recor…
1 year, 5 months ago
Myanmar resistance appeals to Japan for aid
Senior officials of Myanmar's ethnic minority and pro-democracy groups visited Tokyo in May to request support for their struggle against the ruling …
1 year, 5 months ago
Why do Japanese people love the peace sign?
Point a camera at a group of Japanese people at a graduation ceremony, a cherry blossom picnic, or any other happy occasion, and you can expect at le…
1 year, 5 months ago
EU Commissioner: Revised AI Act will reduce risks, spur innovation
Throughout modern history, innovation has consistently outpaced regulation. The latest technological vanguard, artificial intelligence, is no excepti…
1 year, 5 months ago