Special Reports
EDITORIAL | U.N. Human Rights Council’s Priorities Are Hypocritical
A United Nations human rights representative is questioning freedom of the press in Japan, even while the world body [
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Politics & Security
EDITORIAL | Oppression in China Continues 30 Years After Tiananmen Massacre
It is already 30 years since the Tiananmen Massacre of June 4, 1989, during which regular units of the […]
Economy & Tech
WTO Ruling on South Korea’s Ban on Japan Marine Products Seriously Flawed
Representatives from members of the World Trade Organization (WTO) who spoke at a meeting in late April which adopted
Economy & Tech
With Help from Robots, Nursery Teachers Have More Time to Focus on Children
ICT (Information and Communication Technology), including robots, are starting to be utilized in the childcare indus
Travel
[Hidden Wonders of Japan] Dazaifu Ruins: 1300 Years On, Japan’s Western Capital Shines Again
An historical park is being created in an area which in ancient times is thought to have held […]
Economy & Tech
Driving on the Moon: JAXA, Toyota Collaborate to Develop Lunar Rover by 2029
Toyota Motor Corporation will undertake a program aimed at developing a fuel cell-powered vehicle capable of traveling
Special Reports
‘Deeply Grateful’: Emperor Akihito Marks 30th Year of His Reign
A ceremony marking the 30th anniversary of Emperor Akihito’s accession to the Chrysanthemum Throne took place on Sun
Culture
Hokkaido Sled Dogs Build Trust with Their Snow Tracks
Picture the scene: the freezing cold territory of the north. In a harsh climate stripped of all waste, […]
Culture
Pegasus Light Corridor At New Tokyo Mega Illumination
Tokyo Mega Illumination is now in full swing at the Oi Racecourse in Tokyo’s Shinagawa ward. After a renewal in [&helli
Culture
A Rose Garden of Lights At the New Tokyo Mega Illumination
A 10-meter-high light installation in the shape of a large tree sits at the center of the square. As […]
Culture
To Stop Abuses, Japan Should Have Separate Medical Insurance System for Foreigners
The phone rings at the AMDA International Medical Information Center, a non-profit organization in Shinjuku Ward,
Culture
Rika Kihira: Japanese Prodigy Wins Figure Skating Grand Prix Final in Debut Season
Rika Kihira, Japan’s 16-year-old figure skating prodigy, claimed the gold on Saturday, December 8, in the women’s