Sapporo Snow Festival Kicks Off with 200 Sculptures

Japan Travel News - February 4, 2024 - 15:39
The Sapporo Snow Festival has commenced, with tourists already enjoying the ice and snow sculptures at Odori Park and other locations. (News On Japan)
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Plant-Based Ingredients for Eco-Friendly "Decarbonized Sweets"

Japan Technology News - February 4, 2024 - 15:35
At "Patisserie Printemps" located within a university campus and popular among students, an environmentally friendly sweet, "Creamy Lemon Roll Cake," is available. Yui Kawachi, the person in charge at Patisserie Printemps, said, "We wanted to create a roll cake without using animal fats." (News On Japan)
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Ohtani Debuts at Dodgers' Fan Fest, Eyes World Series Title

Japan Sports News - February 4, 2024 - 15:33
Los Angeles Dodgers' Shohei Ohtani, 29, made a highly anticipated appearance at the team's Fan Fest, receiving a warm welcome amidst loud cheers from a stadium adorned in Dodger blue. Ohtani shared his feelings on donning Dodgers' colors: "Seeing the blue, it feels like a stark contrast to the Angels' red. It’s finally hitting me that I’ve made the move." (News On Japan)
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Exploring Uncharted Osaka

Japan Travel News - February 4, 2024 - 15:16
Annually, Osaka attracts around 10 million foreign tourists, boasting popular destinations like Osaka Castle and Universal Studios Japan. A follow-up at the tourist information centers in Osaka reveals these hotspots are just the beginning for travelers. (News On Japan)
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Setsubun Rituals Ward Off Evil at World Heritage Shrine

Japan Society News - February 4, 2024 - 08:29
With February 3rd marking Setsubun in Japan, a ceremonial rite at the Kumano Nachi Taisha in Wakayama Prefecture, a World Heritage Site, was conducted, involving wearing demon masks, scattering beans while striking bamboo sticks on the stone steps to drive out bad luck. (News On Japan)
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Difficult Kanji Reading: What Does “緊緊” Mean?

Japan Education News - February 3, 2024 - 20:53
Dengeki Online's serialized feature "Difficult-to-Read Kanji" challenges readers with a range of characters, from those so complex they're almost unimaginable, to seemingly simple ones that are surprisingly tricky to pronounce. The project is spearheaded by "Kyōji Yanagi," a humble calligrapher who lives with his cat. He'll continue to introduce kanji that might not be instantly readable, so let's all think about them together! (News On Japan)
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Nationwide Turtle Survey Highlights Invasive Spread and Native Decline

Japan Technology News - February 3, 2024 - 20:36
The Japan Nature Conservation Association revealed the results of its nationwide turtle survey on Thursday, February 1, with more than half the collected samples being the 'Red-Eared Slider,' as this invasive species continues to expand its habitat, while there are concerns over the declining population of the native Japanese Pond Turtle. (News On Japan)
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"Kanzaki Hanana": Shiga's Winter Bloomers Herald Early Spring

Japan Travel News - February 3, 2024 - 19:21
In Moriyama City, Shiga Prefecture, along the shores of Lake Biwa, the early-blooming rapeseed flowers, known as "Kanzaki Hanana," are delighting visitors with their seasonal splendor. The rapeseed blooms are located in a field near the shore of Lake Biwa in Moriyama City, where approximately 12,000 plants dye the area a vibrant yellow. This stunning display forms a beautiful contrast against the white, snow-covered Hira mountain range in the background. (News On Japan)
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Half of Regional Railways Facing Driver Shortages

Japan Business News - February 3, 2024 - 19:12
A Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism (MLIT) survey has revealed that half of the 140 regional railway operators are experiencing a shortage of train drivers, leading to an emergency meeting convened by 172 operators, including major companies, on Friday, February 2. (News On Japan)
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Universal Studios Japan Raises Part-Time Wages by 50 Yen Across the Board

Japan Business News - February 3, 2024 - 17:02
For the third consecutive year, the hourly wages of employees at Universal Studios Japan (USJ) are set to increase. The operating company of USJ has announced a uniform wage increase of 50 yen for part-time and temporary employees starting from April. (News On Japan)
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Odawara Ume Festival: Early Blooms Mark the Arrival of Spring

Japan Travel News - February 3, 2024 - 14:38
The annual Odawara Plum Festival is a sign that spring has arrived early this year in Odawara City, Kanagawa Prefecture, with white plum blossoms already at their peak as of Risshun (the first day of spring in the traditional Japanese calendar) on February 4th. (News On Japan)
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FRUITS ZIPPER's Yuu Sakurai Challenges Herself in Swimwear and First Lingerie Shoot

Japan Society News - February 3, 2024 - 14:22
Yui Sakurai, a member of the rising idol group FRUITS ZIPPER, is set to release her first photobook titled 'YUi' on February 20th. The announcement comes after the group's recent success, including winning the Best New Artist Award at the "Japan Record Awards" broadcasted on TBS on December 30, 2023, and their upcoming two-day solo concert at Tokyo's Nippon Budokan in May this year. (News On Japan)
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The Story Behind the 'Fire-Breathing' Red-Crowned Crane

Japan Travel News - February 3, 2024 - 11:04
A photograph titled "Fire-Breathing Red-Crowned Crane" has captured the internet's attention, hailed as a miraculous shot. We reached out to the photographer for the story behind this captivating image. (News On Japan)
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Japan's National Debt Service Costs to Surge

Japan Business News - February 3, 2024 - 10:59
Amidst a backdrop of rising interest rates, calculations have shown that the cost of servicing Japan's national debt, including interest payments, is expected to increase by over 7 trillion yen in the next three years. (News On Japan)
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Explore Yokohama on a Budget with the 'Minato Burari Ticket' Day Pass

Japan Travel News - February 3, 2024 - 08:17
Discover the convenient one-day pass "Minato Burari Ticket" that allows for unlimited rides on Yokohama municipal buses and subway within the Yokohama Bay Area, and enjoy cost-effective sightseeing with recommended perks and actual tourist routes. (News On Japan)
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Kazuki Anakubo, Boxing Prodigy, Dead at 23 After Falling into Coma

Japan Sports News - February 3, 2024 - 05:23
A 23-year-old boxer who suffered four knockdowns in a Japanese bantamweight title match last December has passed away two days after falling into a coma post-fight. (News On Japan)
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Legendary Jockeys Take Yutaka and Trainer Ebina Masayoshi Star in Unique Musical Collaboration

Japan Sports News - February 3, 2024 - 05:08
A video featuring the legendary active jockey Take Yutaka and his former rival, now trainer, Ebina Masayoshi made waves on social media on February 1st. This collaboration, part of Suntory's new commercial campaign for Coffee BOSS, showcases a unique blend of storytelling and music, with a glimpse into the enduring career of Take Yutaka, who has been in the saddle for 38 years. (News On Japan)
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Japan's Sleep Duration Shortest Among Surveyed Nations

Japan Society News - February 2, 2024 - 18:34
A recent study conducted by the company behind the sleep gaming app 'Pokemon Sleep' has revealed that the average sleep duration of Japanese users stands at 5 hours and 52 minutes, marking the shortest among the main seven countries surveyed. (News On Japan)
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