All official exchanges between Hong Kong and Japan should respect the dignity of the Chinese nation and align with the interests of Hongkongers, the city leader has said as he questioned the ...

Japan is not only a land of temples and shrines ... but also mosques. The latter is due to a sharp rise in marriages between Muslims and Japanese citizens and Japanese converts over two decades that ...

Why are there Buddhas hidden in some Shinto shrines? Why do temples and shrines often share the same grounds? These sacred spaces have a compelling history. Keep an eye out for common features at ...

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The Tokyo Metropolitan Government has published a comprehensive disaster guide. It’s recommended that you download it and read it right now (or even better, after you read it, print it out and stick ...

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After a magnitude 7.5 earthquake struck north-eastern Japan on Monday, authorities again warned of the possibility of a future megaquake. It means that thoughts in Japan are turning to the "big one" - ...

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As Christmas approaches, a big "tanuki" racoon dog statue in front of Shigaraki Station on the Shigaraki Kohgen Railway in the city of Koka, Shiga Pre Full article Easy Japanese news in translation: ...

Make yourself at ease with Japanese through this series of lessons. Tune in each week for a 10-minute episode or look for it online. Across 48 weeks, you'll learn the basic of the language and be ...

Every spring, Japan’s iconic cherry blossoms, or sakura, bloom across the country. This guide will help you plan your cherry blossom trip by highlighting the latest bloom predictions and the best ...

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