Economy & Tech
The Kounotori HTV: This is What Japan’s Next-Generation Cargo Spacecraft Can Do
Japan’s “Kounotori” H-2 Transfer Vehicle (HTV) 8, which transports supplies to the International Space Station (ISS), pe
Politics & Security
[Speaking Out] Constitution’s Article 9 Impedes Japan-U.S. Alliance
On the 74th anniversary of the end of the Pacific War, I feel that the world is entering a new […]
Culture
[Soul of Japan] What is Shinto?
The enthronement ceremony, or Sokuirei-Seiden-no-Gi, for Japan’s Emperor Naruhito took place in Tokyo on October 22, l
Special Reports
WATCH: Naruhito Ascends As Emperor of Japan, Pledges to Stand with the People
Source: Prime Minister of Japan and His Cabinet Japan’s Emperor Naruhito was officially enthroned as the 126th ruler
Special Reports
PHOTOS: Naruhito Ascends as Emperor in front of World Leaders
(UPDATED, as of 2:50 P.M., October 22) It was a big day of celebration in Japan as Naruhito, the 126th […]
Special Reports
Emperor Naruhito’s Enthronement Ceremony: What to Expect
(UPDATED after the ceremony) The enthronement ceremony for Emperor Naruhito, called Sokuirei-Seiden-no-Gi, took place
Special Reports
Nara Shrine Where First Emperor was Enthroned Opens Rare Exhibit
Kashihara Jingu in Kashihara City, Nara Prefecture — a shrine dedicated to the first emperor of Japan, Emperor [&hel
Culture
First Ever Final Fantasy Stage Musical Coming to Tokyo and Kobe Theatres
Photo Source: At Press Final Fantasy is one of the most popular game series of all time. The beloved Japanese RPG [&hell
Sports
EDITORIAL | Tokyo Should Protest IOC’s Transfer of 2020 Olympic Marathon to Sapporo Without Consultation
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) is poised to move the 2020 Summer Olympic marathon and race walking events f
Discovery of ‘Kamuysaurus Japonicus’ Species Puts Japan on Global Dinosaur Map
The fossilized skeleton known as the Mukawa Dragon was declared to be a new species of dinosaur on September 6 […
Sports
[SOCIAL WIRE] Spectators React to South Africa’s Quarterfinal Win Over Japan in RWC 2019
Author: Galileo Ferrari South Africa battered Japan’s offensive efforts with an overpowering defense and won the Rugby
Sports
South Africa Ends Japan’s One Team Winning Streak to Move On to 5th RWC Semi-Final
Author: Galileo Ferrari TOKYO — The final game of the Rugby World Cup quarter finals took place at […]