How did a ninety-two year old woman who has been a virtual recluse in a Tokyo mental hospital since 1975 become “the world’s most popular artist”?
For the first time in two years pilgrims run up the 200 stone steps at Kimiidera, Wakayama wishing for good luck in the new year.
The deal is surely going to rile China, which will try to put pressure on the Philippines through other means.
Disguised as phantom Americans or Europeans, the fake accounts attempt to influence the foreign public on many issues in line with Chinese government positions.
Associate Professor Masatoshi Murakami discusses military expansionism, human rights concerns, and the epic clash of democracies facing off against authoritarianism through the boycott.
Each region has its specialty. There is eel in Shizuoka, oysters in Hiroshima, crab along the Sea of Japan in winter, and niku meshi in Kobe.
Anniversaries of disasters are important days for us to face the memories that had been sealed away, so that life-saving lessons will continue to be remembered.
For those counting the days, Weathernews predicts that the first cherry blossoms in Tokyo and Hiroshima will open on March 15.
The talented teenager has enjoyed a confidence-boosting stretch of success in the run-up to the Beijing Olympics.
Huge underwater volcanic explosions at Hunga-Tonga and Hunga-Ha'apai have disrupted communications, transportation and left the island nation without a clean water supply.
Using tools, turning faucets, storing food and collecting (lit) candles are among the amazing feats of their ubiquitous presence.
According to the Sankei/FNN December 2021 poll, the Kishida administration also garnered a high 68.8% approval rating from women.