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Produced by the Nippon Communications Foundation with a grant from the Nippon Foundation, the site is driven by the same spirit that inspired the journal Japan Echo, published by Japan Echo Inc. for more than 36 years to introduce informed Japanese opinion to the world. Nippon.com is for readers seeking insightful views on the nation’s politics, economy, and society, as well as lighter looks at culture, food, and art.

Kyoto unveils a plan to raise the ceiling of its accommodation tax levied on guests staying at hotels and inns to ¥10,00...
15/01/2025

Kyoto unveils a plan to raise the ceiling of its accommodation tax levied on guests staying at hotels and inns to ¥10,000 per person per night from the current ¥1,000.

Kyoto, Jan. 14 (Jiji Press)--The municipal government of Kyoto on Tuesday unveiled a plan to raise the ceiling…

The Japanese government will unveil one of the world's biggest meteorites from Mars to the public for the first time at ...
15/01/2025

The Japanese government will unveil one of the world's biggest meteorites from Mars to the public for the first time at this year's Osaka Expo.

Tokyo, Jan. 14 (Jiji Press)--The Japanese government will unveil one of the world's biggest meteorites from Ma…

The Japanese government and nuclear power plant operators have long grappled with how to dispose of spent fuel and other...
15/01/2025

The Japanese government and nuclear power plant operators have long grappled with how to dispose of spent fuel and other high-level radioactive waste.

The Nuclear Waste Management Organization of Japan recently backed the further survey of two potential disposal sites for high-level radioactive waste in Hokkaidō. The government has struggled to convince municipalities to participate in review procedures, with a growing list of stakeholders callin...

"In 1989, bell sounds were replaced with melodies at Shinjuku and Shibuya stations on the JR Yamanote Line."https://www....
14/01/2025

"In 1989, bell sounds were replaced with melodies at Shinjuku and Shibuya stations on the JR Yamanote Line."
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Take a train in Japan and you’re guaranteed to hear songs played at the stations to let riders know that trains are about to leave their platforms. A fan of these tunes introduces their history and talks about her hopes for the future of this musical aspect of Japanese rail travel.

Japan was eleventh worldwide for total beer consumption in 2023, but considerably lower in drinking per capita.
14/01/2025

Japan was eleventh worldwide for total beer consumption in 2023, but considerably lower in drinking per capita.

Japan was eleventh worldwide for total beer consumption in 2023, but considerably lower in drinking per capita.

Today marks 100 years since the birth of Mishima Yukio.
14/01/2025

Today marks 100 years since the birth of Mishima Yukio.

Mishima Yukio’s literary creations, imbued with his individualistic aesthetic sense, have enthralled readers around the world. In the year that marks the fiftieth anniversary of his su***de, Mishima expert Inoue Takashi looks back on the writer’s life.

The Tokyo metropolitan government will provide up to ¥100,000 in subsidies from October to residents who opt for painles...
14/01/2025

The Tokyo metropolitan government will provide up to ¥100,000 in subsidies from October to residents who opt for painless deliveries.

Tokyo, Jan. 12 (Jiji Press)--The Tokyo metropolitan government will provide up to 100,000 yen in subsidies fro…

Uji, in Kyoto Prefecture, is synonymous with high-end green tea. A visit to the city rewards tea fans with a dazzling ar...
14/01/2025

Uji, in Kyoto Prefecture, is synonymous with high-end green tea. A visit to the city rewards tea fans with a dazzling array of matcha and other tea delights, as well as the chance to experience Japan’s centuries-old tea ceremony traditions.

Uji, in Kyoto Prefecture, is synonymous with high-end green tea. A visit to the city rewards tea fans with a dazzling array of matcha and other tea delights, as well as the chance to experience Japan’s centuries-old tea ceremony traditions.

"In just the past few years, Indonesia has negotiated a raft of new or upgraded economic pacts with countries outside of...
13/01/2025

"In just the past few years, Indonesia has negotiated a raft of new or upgraded economic pacts with countries outside of Southeast Asia."

Last September, Indonesia submitted a formal application for membership in the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership. The author examines the implications for Indonesia, the Global South, and the international rules-based trade regime.

Filmmaker Sōda Kazuhiro’s observational work The Cats of Gokōgū Shrine depicts day-to-day life in the small coastal town...
13/01/2025

Filmmaker Sōda Kazuhiro’s observational work The Cats of Gokōgū Shrine depicts day-to-day life in the small coastal town of Ushimado and its cluster of stray felines, revealing the underlying complexities of the rural community.

Filmmaker Sōda Kazuhiro’s observational work The Cats of Gokōgū Shrine depicts day-to-day life in the small coastal town of Ushimado and its cluster of stray felines, revealing the underlying complexities of the rural community. We sat down with the director to talk about the new film and his a...

"The finer the wasabi is grated, the spicier it becomes."
12/01/2025

"The finer the wasabi is grated, the spicier it becomes."

Wasabi is an essential accompaniment to Japanese cuisine such as sushi and sashimi, known for its sweet, spicy flavor.

"Article 750 of the Civil Code specifies that a husband and wife must have the same family name."
12/01/2025

"Article 750 of the Civil Code specifies that a husband and wife must have the same family name."

Japan requires married couples to use the same surname, but there is strong public support for a system allowing them to have separate ones. Since 2003, the United Nations has called on Japan four times to introduce such a system.

"Kobayashi found when visiting second-hand shops dealing in vintage kimono that the colors and designs suited to hijabs ...
11/01/2025

"Kobayashi found when visiting second-hand shops dealing in vintage kimono that the colors and designs suited to hijabs tended to differ from the styles that Japanese customers preferred, providing her an ample selection to choose from."

Japanese fashion designer Kobayashi Kaori was enchanted by the beauty of the hijab while visiting Malaysia. The experience inspired her to begin making the headscarves using vintage kimonos in the hope of fostering understanding of Islam in Japan and sharing Japanese traditional culture with the bro...

In fiscal 2024, the number of “children’s cafeterias” in Japan offering free or low-cost meals rose to more than 10,000,...
11/01/2025

In fiscal 2024, the number of “children’s cafeterias” in Japan offering free or low-cost meals rose to more than 10,000, just 12 years after the first was opened in Tokyo. Despite the name, many of the cafeterias support adults too.

In fiscal 2024, the number of “children’s cafeterias” in Japan offering free or low-cost meals rose to more than 10,000, just 12 years after the first was opened in Tokyo. Despite the name, many of the cafeterias support adults too.

An IT expert looks at what is preventing Japanese firms from doing more to bolster their cyber resilience.
10/01/2025

An IT expert looks at what is preventing Japanese firms from doing more to bolster their cyber resilience.

Japan’s digital transformation lumbers along, but entrenched management practices at Japanese traditional companies have kept organizations from adapting to the growing threat of ransomware and other cyberattacks. An IT expert looks at what is preventing firms from doing more to bolster their cybe...

In the closing days of 2024, Japan recorded the highest number of weekly influenza cases since it started keeping record...
10/01/2025

In the closing days of 2024, Japan recorded the highest number of weekly influenza cases since it started keeping records in 1999.

In the closing days of 2024, Japan recorded the highest number of weekly influenza cases since it started keeping records in 1999.

Heavy snow is forecast to continue to fall in some areas until tomorrow morning.
10/01/2025

Heavy snow is forecast to continue to fall in some areas until tomorrow morning.

Tokyo, Jan. 10 (Jiji Press)--Heavy snow chiefly hit Sea of Japan coastal areas in the northern, central and we…

As Honda and Nissan have begun discussions on integrating their businesses, the thousands of companies in their supply c...
10/01/2025

As Honda and Nissan have begun discussions on integrating their businesses, the thousands of companies in their supply chain indicate the size of their operations.

As Honda and Nissan have begun discussions on integrating their businesses, the thousands of companies in their supply chain indicate the size of their operations.

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