Triathlon Held at Osaka Castle Features Unique Moat Swim

Japan Sports News - May 26, 2025 - 09:04
An international triathlon competition featuring a rare moat swim was held on May 25th at Osaka Castle Park. (News On Japan)
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Revised Family Registry Law Takes Effect

Japan Politics News - May 26, 2025 - 08:59
A revised Family Registry Act requiring kana (phonetic reading) to be included alongside names in the official family registry came into effect on May 26th. Postcards listing the planned kana readings will now be sent by municipalities to all residents across Japan. (News On Japan)
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Wandering Youth in Kego Area Face Loneliness

Japan Society News - May 26, 2025 - 06:16
At night, Kego Park in central Fukuoka becomes a gathering place for youth with nowhere else to go—teenagers and young adults who have lost their footing at home or in school. The area has come to be known as "the Kego scene." (News On Japan)
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New Combat Vehicle Unveiled During Moriyama Garrison Ceremony

Japan Politics News - May 26, 2025 - 04:30
An event commemorating the 63rd anniversary of the founding of the 10th Division of the Japan Ground Self-Defense Forces was held on Sunday, featuring shooting drills and other training exercises as part of the program. The training was open to the public, allowing visitors to observe the drills firsthand. (News On Japan)
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Math Genius Kimura Solves Unsolvable Wave Problem

Japan Education News - May 26, 2025 - 04:26
A Kobe University professor has solved one of the most perplexing unsolved problems in applied mathematics, opening the door to technologies once thought impossible. Kenjiro Kimura, who also serves as CEO of Integral Geometry Science, proved a global inverse problem in wave scattering theory—a feat no one had accomplished before—and used it to develop what is being called the world's first non-invasive internal imaging technology. (News On Japan)
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SoftBank Group Charts Path to Trillion-Yen Investments

Japan Business News - May 26, 2025 - 04:25
SoftBank Group, which oversees major operations including telecom company SoftBank and the Vision Fund investment vehicle, has set out an ambitious plan involving over 1 trillion yen in investments since January. (News On Japan)
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Dwarf Planet or Asteroid? The Two Sides of a Nearby but Distant Star

Japan Technology News - May 26, 2025 - 04:23
A small celestial body made headlines earlier this year when it was briefly thought to pose a threat to Earth. But the true stars of this story are not those 60-meter objects zipping past our planet, but two massive asteroids—Ceres and Vesta—each hundreds of kilometers wide and orbiting between Mars and Jupiter. (News On Japan)
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In Search of Hokkaido’s Hidden Scenic Wonders 2025

Japan Travel News - May 26, 2025 - 04:19
While working as a civil servant in Sapporo, Mitsuhiko Kamata spent decades capturing the natural beauty of Hokkaido through his lens. Now, having taken early retirement after 35 years, he has dedicated himself full time to pursuing the fleeting, miraculous moments found in nature—moments he believes must rise to the level of art to truly move the viewer. (News On Japan)
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Ōnosato Becomes Fastest Yokozuna in History

Japan Sports News - May 26, 2025 - 01:01
Ōnosato has secured his place as the fastest wrestler in sumo history to be promoted to the rank of yokozuna, reaching the sport’s highest title in just 13 tournaments since his debut. (News On Japan)
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Citizens Perplexed by Unreadable Intersection Signs in Himeji

Japan Society News - May 26, 2025 - 00:43
Faded and illegible intersection signs are causing confusion and concern among residents in Himeji, a city in Hyogo Prefecture known for its iconic Himeji Castle, a UNESCO World Heritage site. With around 520,000 residents and high vehicle traffic, the deteriorating condition of road signage is becoming a serious issue, especially in areas frequented by tourists. (News On Japan)
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A Shift Toward Minimalist Work Culture in Japan

Japan Business News - May 26, 2025 - 00:37
As major corporations like Panasonic move to reduce headcounts, a quiet revolution is underway among Japan’s younger workers: the rise of quiet quitting. (News On Japan)
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Calls Grow in Japan to Shield Children from Inappropriate Online Ads

Japan Society News - May 26, 2025 - 00:33
Children increasingly face exposure to inappropriate online ads even when accessing seemingly harmless websites such as cooking or game guides. In one notable case reported in March, users who opened a recipe site to cook with their children were startled by sudden sexually suggestive advertisements. (News On Japan)
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A Generational Shift in Mobile Messaging Culture

Japan Society News - May 26, 2025 - 00:25
Emojis have evolved into a shared shorthand for emotion and intent, shaping not only how people text, but how they relate to one another online. Now, as NTT Docomo prepares to retire its original emoji set after 26 years, it marks the end of a uniquely Japanese chapter in the global story of digital expression. (News On Japan)
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Japan to Launch New Strategy for Setting International Standards in Next-Gen Solar Cells and Hydrogen

Japan Technology News - May 25, 2025 - 23:49
The Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) has drafted a new strategy aimed at giving Japan an advantage in shaping international standards for emerging technologies such as next-generation solar cells. (News On Japan)
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Traditional Samurai Horse Race Draws Huge Crowds in Fukushima

Japan Travel News - May 25, 2025 - 23:43
The second day of the Soma Nomaoi festival—designated as an Important Intangible Folk Cultural Property by the Japanese government—featured its most anticipated spectacles: the armored horse race and the sacred flag competition, held on May 25th at the Hibarigahara festival grounds in Minamisoma, Fukushima Prefecture. (News On Japan)
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Japan's population crisis reaches tipping point

Japan Society News - May 25, 2025 - 08:48
Japan has been struggling to cope with a combination of anaemic economic growth and a shrinking population for over 30 years. 2025 marks the tipping point when the rising costs outstrip the country's capacity to pay for them. (Financial Times)
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Local Government and University Collaborate to Promote Sustainable Industry

Japan Education News - May 25, 2025 - 02:47
Yame City has signed a cooperation agreement with the Kyushu University Urban Research Center to promote regional revitalization through ESG evaluation—a method of quantifying environmental, social, and governance efforts—aiming to enhance export capabilities and build a more sustainable society. (News On Japan)
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Kitakyushu Special Support School Unveils EV School Bus

Japan Education News - May 25, 2025 - 02:46
An electric school bus has been introduced for a special needs school in Kitakyushu, with the city holding an unveiling ceremony at city hall to mark the occasion. (News On Japan)
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Nakano Sunplaza Redevelopment Canceled, Raising Fears of Urban Decay

Japan Business News - May 25, 2025 - 02:35
The redevelopment plan for the former Nakano Sunplaza site has been formally scrapped, raising concerns among local residents about the area potentially becoming a neglected eyesore. (News On Japan)
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More Japanese Firms Split Bonuses into Monthly Salaries to Attract Talent

Japan Business News - May 25, 2025 - 02:32
Many employees received their paychecks on May 23rd, but for a growing number, those paychecks now include a portion that used to be paid as bonuses. A new compensation trend is emerging among Japan's major corporations: splitting up bonuses and distributing them as part of monthly salaries. (News On Japan)
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