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
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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
Special Reports
Possible Rearrest to Prolong Detention of Ex-Nissan Chairman Carlos Ghosn
Tokyo prosecutors plan to arrest Carlos Ghosn on new allegations of understating his income — a development [&hell
Culture
Sophia University Team Wins UNIDOL 2018, Sankei’s Girl Idol-Inspired Competition
Idol culture — large girl groups dressed in identical outfits singing and dancing to upbeat […]
Special Reports
Japan to Propose Marine Plastic Waste Solution at G20 in Osaka
The Sankei Shimbun Prime Minister Shinzo Abe intends to propose a solution to the global problem […]