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Flurry of Cherry Blossoms as 2017 Hanami Season Comes to an End
The season of Japan’s famous cherry blossom viewing—hanami in Japanese—is coming to an end. According to the forecasts
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Politics & Security
Editorial: US-China Summit Should Focus on the “Threat from the North”
The first summit talks since the inauguration of the Trump administration will be held this week. As China exerts [&he
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Cherry Blossoms Are in Full Bloom! Here is the Secret Viewing Spot…
Tokyo National Museum is a secret place for cherry blossom viewing—hanami, in Japanese— as you can enjoy both hanami a
Special Reports
A Life and Hope: Twenty Eight Years after Twins’ Miracle Separation Surgery
In October 1988 in a hospital in Ho Chi Minh City, a team of about 70 doctors and nurses operated […]
Economy & Tech
Japan’s Job Hunting System Poses Challenges to In-Demand Foreign Students
Due to a shortage of workers at home and the need to secure personnel for expansion projects overseas, Japanese corporat
Culture
The $10,000 Hotel on Rails: Expectations Are High for the Twilight Express Mizukaze
This February, JR West unveiled the new Twilight Express Mizukaze rail cars and passenger cabins. The Mizukaze, which wi
Anti-Terror Bill Submitted to Diet Aiming for Ratification of UN Treaty
On March 21, a new cabinet-approved anti-terror bill was submitted to the Diet. The bill is a proposed revision of [&hel
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2017 Cherry Blossom Season Is Officially Here!
As winter drags on, it begins to seem that the dark and cold days will never end. But in […]
The Queen of Japanese Politics Keeps Getting Stronger
Tokyo Governor Yuriko Koike continues to enjoy a high approval rating. According to a public opinion poll conducted join
Are the Recent Scandals Hurting the LDP in the Polls?
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe’s cabinet approval rating stands at 57.4 percent, according to a public opinion poll conducted
Politics & Security
Sankei Shimbun reporter denied entry to press conference with Chinese Premier Li Keqiang
Li Keqiang, Premier of the State Council of the People’s Republic of China, convened a press conference following the cl
Culture
Dolls, Peaches, and Spring – Hinamatsuri Is March 3
March 3rd is Hinamatsuri, the doll festival, a special day to pray for the growth and happiness of young […]