Perspectives
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Tokyo Wards Train Volunteer Tour Guides for Locals Passionate About Their Area’s Charms
When traveling, tour guides who know much about the area are invaluable. Although it may seem lik...
April 7, 2026
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Personal History Helps You Look Back, Move Forward; Editor Gives Advice to Those Writing Their Story
Have you ever considered writing your own personal history? By looking back on your life and jott...
March 30, 2026
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Winter Camping Provides Unique, Fun Experience
Camping is a popular activity normally associated with warmer seasons. However, cold-weather camp...
March 24, 2026
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Walking in Endless Snow-Covered Fields in Nagano Pref.’s Utsukushigahara
UTSUKUSHIGAHARA, Nagano — The name Utsukushigahara translates literally as “beautiful field,” and...
March 23, 2026
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Advantages, Hazards of Underground Malls in Disasters; Important to Judge When to Stay, Leave
While underground malls provide a comfortable environment even in winter, they come with distinct...
March 16, 2026
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Convenience Stores, Smoking Corners, Laundries Prepare to Be Disaster Response Hubs for Locals
An increasing number of shops and other facilities in urban areas are preparing to become disaste...
March 16, 2026
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‘World’s Oldest Bio-Business’ Is Japan’s Seed Koji Retailing, Mold Used to Make Fermented Products like Sake, Miso, Soy Sauce
Sake, miso and soy sauce are all fermented products made with Aspergillus oryzae, or koji mold. A...
March 9, 2026
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Parents of Japanese Teen Shot in U.S. Strive for Gun Control
On the flight back to Japan from the United States, Mieko Hattori, then 44, realized she was the ...
March 2, 2026
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Rare Life-Size Hina Dolls Impress in Okabe-Shuku, Shizuoka Prefecture
FUJIEDA, Shizuoka — Every year around the time of the Doll Festival, there is a rare display of 15 l...
March 1, 2026
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Step Back in Time at Historical Estate Renovated into a Commercial Complex in Tokyo
A large residence in Tokyo’s Itabashi Ward dating back to the early Edo period (1603-1867) where com...
February 15, 2026
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Senior Japanese Citizens Return to University to Gain Knowledge, Find New Career, Make Friends
Learning makes life rich regardless of how old a person is. More and more universities are offeri...
February 3, 2026
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Prevent Accidents When Removing Snow from Roofs; Always Use Proper Gear and Follow Safety Precautions
As it gets colder, accidental falls while removing snow from rooftops become more common in snowy...
January 27, 2026
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Tokyo University of the Arts Now Offering Free Guided Tour of New Storage Building, Completed in 2024
Old & New video By Ryuzo Suzuki / Yomiuri Shimbun Senior PhotographerParticipants listen to an ...
January 25, 2026
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Walking through the Changing Seasons in Shinhotaka, Gifu Pref.
At the beginning of November, autumn foliage had just entered the peak of its season in the Okuhi...
January 20, 2026
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Montbell Founder Isamu Tatsuno’s Love of Mountain Climbing Driving Force Behind Outdoor Gear Company’s Success 50 Years On
Isamu Tatsuno, chairman of Montbell Co., said the past 50 years has been a period in which “I con...
January 20, 2026
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