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Japan fights its largest wildfire in more than 30 years
Thousands flee after Japan's biggest wildfire in decades
Japan fights worst wildfire in decades
The largest wildfire in Japan in more than 30 years is continuing to rage in the north of the country. At least one person is reported to have died in the blaze.A wildfire in the northern Japanese prefecture of Iwate has forced the evacuation of more than a thousand people and killed at least one,
We traveled to Tokyo with our 2 young kids. The city is incredibly kid-friendly and we can't wait to return.
We took our two kids under the age of 10 to Tokyo. We all had a blast and I realized it's the perfect city to travel with kids.
From geek to chic: Japan PM stuns women’s fashion show with trendy new look
Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba's unexpected fashion statement, in support of 'cool' Japan, drew cheers from a mostly young female audience Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba, who is usually known for his geeky image,
Japan’s PM admits to being ‘extremely nervous’ as he swaps functionality for style at fashion show
Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba, known for his geeky image, wowed a fashion event with a surprise appearance in which he forego his usual business suit in favor of a more stylish look in a show of support for the “cool” Japan brand.
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As the rest of Japan shrinks, Tokyo grows
With the relocation, his family joined the wave of people moving into the sprawling metropolis, fueling its unrelenting growth as the rest of Japan shrinks. The phenomenon is known as ikkyoku shūchū (centralization), which in this context refers to Tokyo’s domination of population, industry and resources.
Ishiba plugs ‘fun’ Japan from fashion show stage in Tokyo
Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba traded in his usual suit for a blazer, jeans and sneakers for a surprise appearance at one of the nation’s largest fashion events to address the younger set.
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Japan’s ‘listening lounges’ offer pure music with a side of drinks
They go by a few different names, but Japan's listening lounges are going through something of a revival. They're music bars where simply sitting and listening to records is the main attraction. In fact,
Core inflation in Japan's capital slows but stays above BOJ target
Core consumer prices in Japan's capital rose 2.2% in February from a year earlier, data showed on Friday, slowing for the first time in four months due to revived energy subsidies but remaining well above the central bank's 2% target.
Japan’s birth rate fell for a ninth consecutive year in 2024 to hit a record low
The number of babies born in Japan last year fell for a ninth consecutive year to hit a record low, according to health ministry data.
Why a Japanese Oscar Contender Isn’t Being Shown in Japan
Shiori Ito’s searing indictment of Japan’s justice system in handling sexual assault cases is nominated for best documentary feature at Sunday’s Academy Awards.
Topps, Fanatics announce Tokyo Series trading cards and merchandise as demand grows in Japan
Just as Topps and Fanatics pursued broader cultural appeal beyond the sports landscape in the U.S. last year with apparel and a baseball card set in collaboration with rapper Travis Scott, this new effort with Murakami seems to be a Japan-focused twist on the same concept.