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Challenges of a Rookie Mom Taxi Driver

February 28, 2024 - 07:17
In the taxi industry, the rapid increase in female drivers and part-time working moms, coupled with the resurgence of inbound travel and widespread use of taxi apps, has expanded demand and made drivers highly sought after. (News On Japan)
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Royal Couple View Contemporary Art

February 28, 2024 - 06:50
Japanese Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako visited the Mori Art Museum on Tuesday evening, admiring an art exhibition that focuses on contemporary art addressing environmental issues. (News On Japan)
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Kabukicho's Host Clubs Violating Tokyo Rules

February 27, 2024 - 06:42
Dozens of host club signs installed in Tokyo's Kabukicho district have been found to be in violation of metropolitan ordinances, including lacking the necessary installation applications, according to interviews with relevant parties. (News On Japan)
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Gunma's Iconic Scarf Factory Closes After 120 Years

February 27, 2024 - 06:37
A renowned manufacturer of scarves, highly acclaimed domestically and internationally, has decided to close its doors. Scarves with vertical stripes and bold colors are its hallmark. It even topped sales for five consecutive years at the Museum of Modern Art in New York. (News On Japan)
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The Trials of Late-Returning Husbands and Meal-Prepping Wives

February 26, 2024 - 14:07
When your boyfriend or husband is busy, it might be difficult to fully convey your feelings. Here are three phrases you should avoid saying during such times. (News On Japan)
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Traditional Family Gathering to Honor Ancestors in Okinawa

February 26, 2024 - 07:37
On January 25th, which corresponds to the 16th day of the first month in the lunar calendar, the people of Miyakojima, Okinawa Prefecture, were seen celebrating the New Year for the deceased, known as "Juurukunichi." (News On Japan)
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Men's Dating Anxieties Revealed

February 26, 2024 - 04:47
In the delicate dance of dating, women's seemingly innocuous actions can sometimes trigger anxiety in men. Let's delve into the psychological concerns that men may harbor during dates. (News On Japan)
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The Unspoken Rules of Adult Conduct: When Apologies Aren't Enough

February 26, 2024 - 04:25
Continuing from the previous installment, I am Karina, a 33-year-old mother living with my husband Ryuuki, who is 30, and our two children, Rikuto, 5, and Noa, 2. During a family gathering at the beginning of the year, Ryuuki's cousin Ran was being asked by relatives, including my husband, about when she was planning to get married. (News On Japan)
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Plum Season in Kyoto

February 26, 2024 - 01:31
The "Baika-sai" plum blossom festival held at Kitano Tenmangu Shrine over the weekend signaled the arrival of spring in Kyoto. (News On Japan)
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1,500 Hina Dolls Gather in Komachi's House

February 25, 2024 - 05:55
As the Hina Matsuri (Doll Festival) is approaches, an event is being held to collect disused hina dolls from households and display them together in Kyotango City, Kyoto Prefecture. (News On Japan)
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"Seriously Too Cute": Gestures by Women That Make Men Swoon

February 24, 2024 - 06:36
Men are sensitive to women's gestures. They might be charmed by the casual movements you make without even realizing it. In this article, we introduce three gestures of women that tend to attract men. (News On Japan)
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