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Scholarly analysis and entertaining articles on Japan's society, economy, and politics. Real-life images of Japan in seven languages. Successor to @japanecho.
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With the number of bear attacks on the rise in Japan, expert Ohnishi Naoki believes it is necessary to do more to keep the country’s bear population under control, including training and hiring hunters. https://t.co/U3FIZyRD8M
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With the number of bear attacks on the rise in Japan, expert Ohnishi Naoki believes it is necessary to do more to keep the country’s bear population under control, including training and hiring...
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Data on five-year survival rates in Japan shows considerable improvement for many cancers compared with the 1990s. https://t.co/tisJ3gp8tZ
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Data on five-year survival rates in Japan shows considerable improvement for many cancers compared with the 1990s.
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Known for The Legends of Tōno, which includes stories of mysterious creatures and encounters with the dead, Yanagita Kunio established the field of folklore studies in early twentieth-century Japan. https://t.co/vQRmeCNgyq
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Known for The Legends of Tōno, which includes stories of mysterious creatures and encounters with the dead, Yanagita Kunio established the field of folklore studies in early twentieth-century Japan.
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Only 32% of companies, including those who understood “to a certain extent,” said they comprehended the status of residence system. https://t.co/gDvdDjwqEq
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A survey of Japanese company managers and executives found that among those who hire foreign workers, many struggle to understand the rules concerning their residence statuses.
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Data on five-year survival rates in Japan shows considerable improvement for many cancers compared with the 1990s. https://t.co/tisJ3gp8tZ
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Data on five-year survival rates in Japan shows considerable improvement for many cancers compared with the 1990s.
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A visit to the One Piece Base Shop in Shinjuku, Tokyo, reveals a treasure trove of merchandise, experiences, and more for fans of the massive hit pirate manga and anime. https://t.co/GVDxSzJ6L3
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A visit to the One Piece Base Shop in Shinjuku, Tokyo, reveals a treasure trove of merchandise, experiences, and more for fans of the massive hit pirate manga and anime. Read on to learn what’s...
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In a survey of Japanese teenagers, 44.4% of young women felt new hopes and expectations about Prime Minister Takaichi Sanae, who is the first female leader of the country. https://t.co/ayLKPflNfA
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In a survey of Japanese teenagers, 44.4% of young women felt new hopes and expectations about Prime Minister Takaichi Sanae, who is the first female leader of the country.
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Known for The Legends of Tōno, which includes stories of mysterious creatures and encounters with the dead, Yanagita Kunio established the field of folklore studies in early twentieth-century Japan. https://t.co/vQRmeCNgyq
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Known for The Legends of Tōno, which includes stories of mysterious creatures and encounters with the dead, Yanagita Kunio established the field of folklore studies in early twentieth-century Japan.
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Earthquakes off the coast of northern Japan, due to stress between plate boundaries, have happened regularly over the centuries, with sometimes devastating effects. https://t.co/N08kCkJM8H
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Earthquakes off the coast of northern Japan, due to stress between plate boundaries, have happened regularly over the centuries, with sometimes devastating effects.
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Following an earthquake on the evening of December 8, 2025, the Japan Meteorological Agency has advised residents to be prepared to evacuate in the case of a major tremor, stating that the possibility has risen from 0.1% to 1% for the period of a week. https://t.co/MhpYkIvlk3
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Following an earthquake on the evening of December 8, 2025, the Japan Meteorological Agency has advised residents to be prepared to evacuate in the case of a major tremor, stating that the possibil...
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In the most famous of the Japanese stories of the gods, the sun goddess Amaterasu retreats into a cave, plunging heaven into darkness. The other deities gather to try and lure her out. https://t.co/R4oI9ECGqr
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In the most famous of the Japanese stories of the gods, the sun goddess Amaterasu retreats into a cave, plunging heaven into darkness. The other deities gather to try and lure her out.
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A film of almost three hours about the traditional performing art of kabuki, Kokuhō has become a surprise hit among all generations of Japanese moviegoers, reaping the rewards of its ambition, as veteran film critic Katsuta Tomomi describes. https://t.co/xfSNBXkdaE
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A film of almost three hours about the traditional performing art of kabuki, Kokuhō has become a surprise hit among all generations of Japanese moviegoers, reaping the rewards of its ambition, as...
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Lack of more advanced Japanese holds many students of foreign nationals back from entering the high schools they are aiming for. https://t.co/2Z3dVDa0Yq
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In an increasingly diverse Japan, more and more young people come from non-Japanese backgrounds. Ensuring that they get the training they need to succeed in the Japanese language, at higher levels of...
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The University of Tokyo rose two places to twenty-sixth in the Times Higher Education’s World University Rankings for 2026. https://t.co/p2GQAex1NG
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The University of Tokyo rose to twenty-sixth in the Times Higher Education’s World University Rankings for 2026, and was the top Japanese institution in the list.
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In a survey of Japanese teenagers, 44.4% of young women felt new hopes and expectations about Prime Minister Takaichi Sanae, who is the first female leader of the country. https://t.co/ayLKPflNfA
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In a survey of Japanese teenagers, 44.4% of young women felt new hopes and expectations about Prime Minister Takaichi Sanae, who is the first female leader of the country.
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Earthquakes off the coast of northern Japan, due to stress between plate boundaries, have happened regularly over the centuries, with sometimes devastating effects. https://t.co/N08kCkJM8H
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Earthquakes off the coast of northern Japan, due to stress between plate boundaries, have happened regularly over the centuries, with sometimes devastating effects.
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Following an earthquake on the evening of December 8, 2025, the Japan Meteorological Agency has advised residents to be prepared to evacuate in the case of a major tremor, stating that the possibility has risen from 0.1% to 1% for the period of a week. https://t.co/MhpYkIvT9B
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Following an earthquake on the evening of December 8, 2025, the Japan Meteorological Agency has advised residents to be prepared to evacuate in the case of a major tremor, stating that the possibil...
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In the most famous of the Japanese stories of the gods, the sun goddess Amaterasu retreats into a cave, plunging heaven into darkness. The other deities gather to try and lure her out. https://t.co/R4oI9EDefZ
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In the most famous of the Japanese stories of the gods, the sun goddess Amaterasu retreats into a cave, plunging heaven into darkness. The other deities gather to try and lure her out.
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A film of almost three hours about the traditional performing art of kabuki, Kokuhō has become a surprise hit among all generations of Japanese moviegoers, reaping the rewards of its ambition, as veteran film critic Katsuta Tomomi describes. https://t.co/xfSNBXkdaE
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A film of almost three hours about the traditional performing art of kabuki, Kokuhō has become a surprise hit among all generations of Japanese moviegoers, reaping the rewards of its ambition, as...
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Lack of more advanced Japanese holds many students of foreign nationals back from entering the high schools they are aiming for. https://t.co/2Z3dVDayNY
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In an increasingly diverse Japan, more and more young people come from non-Japanese backgrounds. Ensuring that they get the training they need to succeed in the Japanese language, at higher levels of...
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Japanese media’s public opinion polls are out for November 2025, showing steady, high support for Prime Minister Takaichi Sanae on the heels of her strong approval ratings immediately after taking office in October. https://t.co/l3CsKaGrpB
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Japanese media’s public opinion polls are out for November 2025, showing steady, high support for Prime Minister Takaichi Sanae on the heels of her strong approval ratings immediately after taking...
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