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Scholarly analysis and entertaining articles on Japan's society, economy, and politics. Real-life images of Japan in seven languages. Successor to @japanecho.
"The announcement that a sumō exhibition would be held in London in 2025 was greeted with excitement by British fans and those curious about Japan’s national sport." nippon.com/en/japan-topic…
Kojima in Japan is known for its technical prowess and innovation in the global jeans market. nippon.com/en/japan-topic…
Hokusai's masterpiece The Great Wave off Kanagawa still enthralls people around the world. nippon.com/en/japan-topic…
A decade after the introduction of same-sex partnership systems in the Tokyo municipalities of Shibuya and Setagaya, coverage has expanded to 92.5% of the Japanese population. nippon.com/en/japan-data/…
Hosono Haruomi's wide-ranging career includes involvement in influential bands like Happy End and Yellow Magic Orchestra. nippon.com/en/japan-topic…
A decade after the introduction of same-sex partnership systems in the Tokyo municipalities of Shibuya and Setagaya, coverage has expanded to 92.5% of the Japanese population. nippon.com/en/japan-data/…
The results of Sunday's upper house election signal a time of tumult in the Tokyo halls of power. nippon.com/en/in-depth/d0…
The top country or region of origin was China, accounting for 36.7% of the total, ahead of Nepal with 19.2%, and Vietnam with 12.0%. nippon.com/en/japan-data/…
Japan's prefectural governors urge the central government to give top priority to measures against escalating population decline. nippon.com/en/news/yjj202…
The lively Tenjin Matsuri in Osaka is considered to be one of Japan’s three great festivals. nippon.com/en/guide-to-ja…
The results of Sunday's upper house election signal a time of tumult in the Tokyo halls of power. nippon.com/en/in-depth/d0…
New PokePark facility to open in Tokyo. nippon.com/en/news/yjj202…
Japan’s rice shortages have led to a spike in private imports, although the vast majority of rice consumed in the country is still domestically produced. nippon.com/en/japan-data/…
Japan’s rice shortages have led to a spike in private imports, although the vast majority of rice consumed in the country is still domestically produced. nippon.com/en/japan-data/…
In a survey of local assembly members across Japan, 53.8% of women stated that either they, their family members, or supporters had been harassed, which was more than double the percentage of men (23.6%). nippon.com/en/japan-data/…
US President Donald Trump says that his country and Japan have concluded a trade agreement setting the "reciprocal" tariff rate at 15%. nippon.com/en/news/yjj202…
Japan’s Tokara Islands have experienced more than 2,000 earthquakes in a month from June 21, including a major tremor of level 6 lower seismic intensity on July 3. nippon.com/en/japan-data/…
In the July 20 election for half the seats in the House of Councillors, the ruling coalition fell short of the 50 seats required to maintain a majority in the chamber; political turmoil is now deepening in Japan. nippon.com/en/japan-data/…
A survey in Japan found that while ramen was popular with all ages, younger people were willing to pay more by the bowl than the older generation. nippon.com/en/japan-data/…
The agar jelly called kanten has been a key part of Japanese desserts and other dishes for centuries. High in fiber and boasting many other health benefits, this seaweed-derived ingredient is a versatile addition to the modern diet. nippon.com/en/japan-topic…
Yet another round of political debate on ways to ensure the stability of Japan’s imperial house has ended fruitlessly. nippon.com/en/in-depth/d0…
