Feb 23 (Paolo fromTOKYO) - These are everyday sounds in Japan that all Japanese should know. These are Japan sounds that after living in Japan for many years I’ve grown to love. Some of these sounds in Japan I didn’t recognize until many years after living here and then didn’t know their purpose until many years.
A powerful cold wave has brought heavy snowfall across Japan's Sea of Japan side, with record-breaking accumulations in several areas. In Hirosaki, Aomori Prefecture, snowfall reached 160 cm on Sunday morning, marking the highest accumulation in 12 years and setting a new record.
As March 3rd's Hinamatsuri approaches, 'Ebitokanino (Shrimp & Crab) Aquarium' in Susami is displaying a collection of unique marine creatures representing the arrival of spring. Among them is the vibrant pink goldie (Pseudanthias squamipinnis), resembling delicate peach blossoms, and the hishigani crab, whose folded claws resemble the layered colors of traditional Hishimochi rice cakes.
Socks from a leading manufacturer in Nara Prefecture, Japan’s top producer, have been chosen for the official uniforms of staff at the Osaka-Kansai Expo. On February 21st, 10,000 pairs were shipped to Osaka.
As the end of the fiscal year approaches, demand for moving services is surging, driving costs to unprecedented levels. Estimates from moving companies suggest that fees, currently around 200,000 yen, could double to 400,000 yen by late March.
JR Central announced on Thursday the introduction of a new test car, the 'M10,' for the maglev test track in Yamanashi Prefecture.
These are everyday sounds in Japan that all Japanese should know. These are Japan sounds that after living in Japan for many years I’ve grown to love. Some of these sounds in Japan I didn’t recognize until many years after living here and then didn’t know their purpose until many years. (Paolo fromTOKYO)
As the end of the fiscal year approaches, demand for moving services is surging, driving costs to unprecedented levels. Estimates from moving companies suggest that fees, currently around 200,000 yen, could double to 400,000 yen by late March.
Chiyoda Ward in central Tokyo has announced a new childcare support policy, offering households with junior high and high school students a monthly stipend of 15,000 yen per child, without income restrictions, starting in April 2025.
This is a Japanese College students morning routine, her daily school schedule and what she does after she finishes school in the evening. (Paolo fromTOKYO)
A recent survey by Japan’s Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology has revealed that the percentage of students with unaided vision below 1.0 has reached an all-time high. As children's eyesight continues to deteriorate, experts emphasize the need for preventive measures.
The ongoing debate between the ruling coalition and the Japan Innovation Party (Nippon Ishin) over high school tuition-free policies is revealing both benefits and challenges.
University students in Okinawa have organized a mock wedding themed around LGBTQ+ marriage.
Kyushu’s only juvenile detention center for girls, located in Higashi Ward, Fukuoka City, houses ten girls aged 14 and older, each with their own reasons for being there.
