Feb 21 (NHK) - The Tokyo high court has dismissed a case challenging rules that ban dual citizenship. It upholds a lower court ruling.
The eight plaintiffs were forced to give up their Japanese nationality after they gained citizenship in Switzerland or Liechtenstein.
They argue this violated their constitutional rights. ...continue reading
JR Central and JR West plan to reduce the number of non-reserved seats on the Nozomi Shinkansen, operating on the Tokaido and Sanyo lines, starting next spring, according to sources familiar with the matter.
Gold smuggling into Japan has reached unprecedented levels, with smugglers employing increasingly ingenious methods to evade detection. Customs officials have uncovered gold hidden in wigs, the tips of golf clubs, and even within luggage cart components.
The latest model of Japan’s quasi-zenith satellite system, Michibiki, often referred to as the Japanese version of GPS, has been unveiled.
Digital human technology, set to be featured in a pavilion at the Osaka-Kansai Expo next April, was unveiled by media artist Yoichi Ochiai.
A Japanese researcher behind the development of next-generation 'perovskite solar cells' expressed confidence that the product will be available to the public within two to three years.
A large-scale survey conducted by an organization supporting economically challenged families raising children revealed that nearly 90% of respondents in struggling households hope for measures to make school-related expenses for elementary, junior high, and high schools free.
The only Ukrainian Honorary Consulate in Japan has been established at Kobe Gakuin University in Kobe.
Hi, this is Shibasaki! In this video, I’ll show you how to recreate Claude Monet’s iconic masterpiece, Water Lilies, using only 8 crayons. It’s an easy and fun way to dive into the world of Impressionist art! (Watercolor by Shibasaki)
The history of Japan continues with a new series on Sengoku Jidai. This episode describes early campaigns of Oda Nobunaga and Toyotomi Hideyoshi, and the battles of Okehazama, Inabayama, Kanegasaki, Nagashima, Tottori and Takamatsu. (Kings and Generals)
In this video we look to examine the complex history of the Imagawa clan. A family which enjoyed a storied history of prominence until their legendary downfall. Yet you may be surprised to learn how they still survived even after the death of Imagawa Yoshimoto at Okehazama! (The Shogunate)
The Kirin is a mythical Japanese creature, a symbol of prosperity and good luck. It appears in times of transition, such as the birth of leaders, indicating blessings and divine protection. (See U in History / Mythology)
What would you do if you changed from a nobody into one of the most powerful people in the country, overnight? Hojo Masako 北条政子 was the wife of Minamoto no Yoritomo, the founder of Japan’s first shogunate. (Linfamy)
Discover how to create a realistic horse sketch using simple circles and ovals! ????In this video, Harumichi Shibasaki guides you step by step, showing how to use pencils, light, and shadow to bring your drawing to life. (Watercolor by Shibasaki)
