Japan has something of a contradictory reputation. While the media of the country can sometimes have a rather, er, salacious approach to sex and sexuality, public displays of affection are very rare when out and about in real life. (soranews24.com)

Japanese shipbuilder Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) in Nagasaki launched on 3 March 2021 "Mogami", the first-in-class 30FFM, a next generation frigate for the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF). (Naval News)

Japanese dance company Moonlight Mobile Theater has come up with a novel way of bringing people back to their avant-garde performances. (Reuters)

Japan's health ministry says a second case of anaphylaxis, a severe allergic reaction, following coronavirus vaccination has been reported in the country. (NHK)

Before the pandemic, the idea of ‘blended learning’ was fringe to the entire world. (newsonjapan.com)

The remains of a woman who went missing in the devastating 2011 Japan tsunami have been found and identified, police said on Friday, days before the 10th anniversary of the disaster. (aljazeera.com)

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A symbol of wealth and social standing in Japan 40 years ago, golf suffered a deep downswing in its popularity after the nation's economic bubble burst in the early 1990s. (dw.com)

Fast Retailing said Thursday that beginning March 12, all prices of its Uniqlo and GU brand apparel will be cut by around 9%. (Japan Today)

Japan Rail East has some new passes, updates and travel plans for 2021. I’ll explain them and take some questions. (ONLY in JAPAN)

The drop in passenger numbers on shinkansen trains and aircraft amid the COVID-19 pandemic is putting commercial facilities at stations and airports in a difficult situation, forcing many of them to close temporarily or for good, but some are offering new services appropriate for a post-pandemic era in order to survive. (Japan Times)

The Japanese government has extended a state of emergency imposed to contain the coronavirus for two more weeks in Tokyo and the three neighboring prefectures of Chiba, Saitama and Kanagawa. (NHK)

Japan's COVID-19 cases are falling thanks to, or perhaps despite, loose restrictions on economic activity. But with zero hour approaching for a decision on the fate of the Tokyo Olympics, the government is taking no chances and extended the state of emergency in the capital Friday evening. (Nikkei)

Japanese supercomputer simulations showed that wearing two masks gave limited benefit in blocking viral spread compared with one properly fitted mask. (Japan Today)

Japan's communications ministry, now at the center of wining-and-dining scandals, says another senior official was treated to expensive meals by telecom giant NTT. (NHK)

Japan's Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako have made an online visit to Iwate, one of three northeastern prefectures hit hard by the 2011 earthquake and tsunami. (NHK)

A group of students in Japan has asked the country's government and lawmakers to support citizens of Myanmar protesting last month's military coup there. (NHK)

The future of growing sprouts is totally artificially lit and doesn't require any sunlight. (Mashable)

Toko Shinoda, a Japanese avant-garde artist internationally renowned for her unique style of abstract sumi ink paintings, has died of natural causes. She was 107. (Kyodo)

The COVID-19 pandemic has driven a shamisen business to the edge of a precipice. What does the future hold for Japan's traditional performing arts industry? (NHK)

Out in the mountains of Zao, there is a special village where you can walk amongst the snow foxes. (VIRTUAL JAPAN)

The mountainous area of Togakushi in northern Nagano Prefecture is with its five Shrines, a site heavily connected to Shinto, the Japanese religion. (japan-guide.com)

Billionaire launches search for eight people to join him as the first private passenger on a trip around the moon in 2023. (aljazeera.com)

Discover the rich history, vibrant cultures and adventures of Kyushu. Dive into the natural wonders of this geothermal wonderland. (Travelxp)

A 24-year-old female koala kept at a zoo in Hyogo Prefecture has been recognized by Guinness World Records as the world’s oldest ever koala to be held in captivity, the facility said Tuesday. (Japan Times)