Dec 09 (Linfamy) - Long ago in Japan’s biggest pleasure quarters, there was a beautiful courtesan with a strange name. Other ladies of pleasure chose elegant, poetic names like Evening Mist and Spring Meadow, but this lady called herself Jigoku, or Hell.
Concern about the growing use of cannabis in Japan, particularly among young people, has prompted new legislation banning the use of cannabis, starting from December 12th.
Uber's Japanese subsidiary announced on December 11th the launch of 'Uber Teens,' a ride-hailing service designed for teenagers aged 13 to 17.
Mitsubishi Electric has revealed the new HTV-X unmanned supply vehicle, designed to transport goods to the International Space Station (ISS).
This year’s Global Power City Index was released, revealing that Tokyo has maintained its position as the third-ranked city worldwide for nine consecutive years. Factors such as the increase in foreign visitors to Japan contributed to narrowing the gap between Tokyo and second-ranked New York.
Japan's problem-solving skills have been ranked the best in the world according to an international survey assessing skills needed in daily life.
Four teenagers in Nara Prefecture, aged 14 to 18, have been arrested on suspicion of driving without licenses.
Japan's problem-solving skills have been ranked the best in the world according to an international survey assessing skills needed in daily life.
Long ago in Japan’s biggest pleasure quarters, there was a beautiful courtesan with a strange name. Other ladies of pleasure chose elegant, poetic names like Evening Mist and Spring Meadow, but this lady called herself Jigoku, or Hell. (Linfamy)
The rise of dual-income households has brought attention to PTA outsourcing services, offering new solutions to the challenges faced by working parents.
An international survey shows Japanese students are maintaining high overall levels of academic ability in mathematics and science. (NHK)
Kejōrō is a yokai from Japanese folklore, depicted as a woman with long hair that covers her face. She is known for seducing men and then ensnaring them with her hair, which becomes uncontrollable and suffocating. (See U in History / Mythology)
This school makes special black noodles and other special treats for their Japanese school students lunch on special occasions and even do a little dress up for Halloween. (Japanese Food Craftsman)
The site of the former Tsukiji Market was opened Sunday to the public for the first time, with about 100 participants, including elementary school students and their parents.
