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Nippon.com (English)

News and culture direct from Japan. Nippon.com is a website that shares information on Japan with a global audience in seven languages.
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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.

17/11/2024

"The facility was built in 2012 and has 100 beds in private rooms set across four stories. These include two special units, each one made up of 10 rooms, where residents live together with their cats and dogs."

Facing the end of life can be a terrifying challenge, especially when people must do so in a care facility rather than the homes they have known all their lives. One nursing home in Kanagawa has brought comforting—and furry—faces into the mix, brightening the days of residents and workers alike.

16/11/2024

Miyamoto Shigeru: "The Nintendo Museum is a place where you can learn about our commitment to crafting experiences that value play and creativity."

The Nintendo Museum offers unique gaming experiences and a history of the company’s hit products. It is sure to become a key spot to visit for travelers to Kyoto.

16/11/2024

After years of use, the shape of the G-Shock watch is so distinctive that it has been granted a three-dimensional trademark by the Japan Patent Office.

In June 2023, Casio’s celebrated G-Shock watch obtained a rare trademark based on its form alone. With this, the watch line capped its four decades of popularity to date with recognition of its popularity with consumers for its iconic shape.

15/11/2024

A survey found that 78.7% of young, single Tokyoites want to get married one day, but around half stated that it was difficult to find opportunities to meet a potential partner.

15/11/2024

The long and destructive history of the Nankai Trough earthquake zone.

Japanese authorities have issued a warning of potential activity along the Nankai Trough south of the main island of Honshū. A look at the long and destructive history of this major earthquake zone.

15/11/2024

Princess Yuriko, the great-aunt of Emperor Naruhito, has passed away at the age of 101.

Tokyo, Nov. 15 (Jiji Press)--Japanese Princess Yuriko has passed away, it was learned Friday. She was 101. …

15/11/2024

How curious researchers, some as young as high-school age, have uncovered facts about a Kawasaki facility active in wartime weapons and counterfeit currency production.

The events of World War II impacted countless millions, but learning the truth about them can depend on a handful of people decades later. A look at how curious researchers, some as young as high-school age, have uncovered facts about a Kawasaki facility active in wartime weapons and counterfeit cur...

14/11/2024

A survey of Japanese high school students found that the most popular side dish to find in their lunchtime bentō was karaage fried chicken.

14/11/2024

Department store sales have recovered to nearly the level of before the COVID-19 pandemic, but they lag behind those for supermarkets, convenience stores, and e-commerce.

14/11/2024

The octopus-dumpling dish takoyaki is an enduring favorite in the Osaka region.

Takoyaki is a beloved snack throughout Japan, but especially in its birthplace of Osaka. Takoya Dōtonbori Kukuru, specializing in these octopus dumplings, operates a chain of popular shops for diners seeking this taste, as well as a museum for visitors interesting in learning more about how to make...

14/11/2024

"We need politicians who are better able to express what needs to be done to combat poverty."

Voter interest is high in areas like the economy and living expenses, as poverty becomes a threat that feels more and more real to many people. A journalist with years of experience exploring poverty issues in Japan talks about the situation in Japan today and the danger that it will produce fractur...

13/11/2024

Japan’s oldest woman—and the world’s oldest living person—is 116-year-old Itooka Tomiko, who lives in Ashiya, Hyōgo Prefecture.

Japan’s centenarian population continues to tick steadily upward, rising by almost 3,000 year on year to reach 95,000, as of September 2024.

13/11/2024

Japan’s child population fell to 14.0 million in 2024, its lowest ever level. This is less than 40% of the senior population aged over 65.

13/11/2024

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.

13/11/2024

Komori Hinako was in elementary school when an unusual animal caught her eye during a museum tour. Her curiosity led her to dig through old records and compile evidence proving that the mysterious creature was a lost specimen of the extinct Japanese wolf.

12/11/2024

Tsubakurō of the Yakult Swallows (to the right of the back row) is one of the top stars among Japan's baseball mascots.

Japan’s professional baseball league celebrates its ninetieth birthday this year. The mascots that cheer on the teams and delight fans have been a part of the scene for a third of that time. A look back at three decades of mascot mayhem.

12/11/2024

From its roots in Chinese noodle dishes, Japanese ramen has evolved into a distinct culinary entity. We look at its development from popular street food to gastronomic juggernaut.

12/11/2024

A 2024 white paper on measures to prevent death by overwork in Japan found that 883 people were recognized as suffering from related mental health disorders, up 173 from the previous year.