Apr 07 (Watercolor by Shibasaki) - In this video, I draw a bald eagle—a powerful symbol of the United States—using only a 10B pencil. Watch how simple shapes evolve into a dynamic, lifelike sketch, and discover my techniques for bringing out highlights with kneaded erasers and pressure control.
The Osaka-Kansai Expo drew large crowds on its second day under clear skies, with countries launching their 'National Day' events, and a highly anticipated flying car demonstration that had been canceled due to bad weather on April 13th.
While Kyoto is often crowded during sakura season, Katsuryuji Castle Park in Nagaokakyo offers a more tranquil alternative. As a cherished local spot, it allows visitors to appreciate the cherry blossoms at a relaxed pace.
A total of 72 people reported symptoms of food poisoning after eating boxed lunches from a catering shop in Tochigi Prefecture, with one person confirmed dead. Local authorities have identified the cause as a norovirus outbreak.
For the first time in 55 years, a World Expo has returned to Osaka, opening its doors to the public on Sunday under the theme 'Designing Future Society for Our Lives.'
Himeji Castle, a UNESCO World Heritage site in Hyogo Prefecture, has begun its special spring opening, offering visitors the rare chance to explore parts of the castle that are usually off-limits to the public.
As Japan sees a record surge in foreign residents and tourists, hospitals across the country are facing a growing challenge: how to communicate effectively with patients who do not speak Japanese.
In Japan’s aging care industry, the average age of helpers has reached 54.4, highlighting a deepening labor crisis driven by persistently low wages and a lack of younger workers entering the field.
Choosing a new career can be daunting, but if you've ever dreamed of soaring through the skies and showing tourists breathtaking landscapes from above, becoming a helicopter pilot might be worth considering.
Success isn't what it used to be. For Millennials and Gen Z, the traditional markers of achievement—wealth, titles, and status—are no longer the ultimate goals.
Akiko Abe's novel Cafuné, published by Kodansha, has been awarded the 2025 Japan Booksellers Award, which honors the book booksellers most want to sell. The announcement was made on April 9th.
Every year, as new first graders enter elementary school in Japan, they are asked about their dreams for the future. For the 18th consecutive year, the most popular career choice among both boys and girls is to work in a cake or bread shop.
Rescue workers in Saitama Prefecture are continuing efforts to retrieve a 74-year-old truck driver who became trapped when a massive sinkhole opened beneath his vehicle at an intersection in Yashio City on the morning of January 28th.
Nestled in the quiet Kyoto neighborhood of Iwakura, Green Heights has served for 70 years as more than just a student dormitory—it is a nurturing home where, even at 79, dorm mother Katsuko continues to care for students with unwavering devotion.
