7+ hour, 23+ min ago   (69+ words) By TAKAHIRO KINOMURA/ Staff Writer September 13, 2026 at 07:00 JST In a grim letter written to Meiko Kurihara after the atomic bombing of Hiroshima, the young woman received the bad news. [Read More] INTERVIEW/ Roland 808 developer: Success of the drum machine possible…...

2+ hour, 5+ min ago   (93+ words) By SEISAKU YAMAMOTO/ Staff Writer September 9, 2026 at 18:02 JST Muji (Mujirushi Ryohin) clothing items on sale at a Lawson Inc. convenience store (Provided by Lawson Inc.) Convenience store clothing selections are expanding beyond their emergency-only image, be it hurriedly replacing ripped…...

7+ hour, 24+ min ago   (194+ words) September 13, 2026 (Mainichi Japan) NAGOYA -- Resembling an imposing ancient Greek temple, the Nagoya City Performing Arts Studio towers over a park in a residential neighborhood in the city's Nakamura Ward. The cylindrical water tank at the top of the tower measures…...

9+ hour, 27+ min ago   (205+ words) A range of support from free consultations with experts and networking events to public sector support such as subsidies is being offered to aspiring senior entrepreneurs in a country known for its rapidly graying society. As an example, the Tokyo…...

4+ hour, 24+ min ago   (818+ words) The Kumano Kodo is a network of pilgrimage routes through the rugged, forested mountains of the Kii Peninsula in Japan. For over a millennium, pilgrims from across the country have journeyed to the sacred shrines of Kumano, their arduous trek…...

10+ hour, 36+ min ago   (408+ words) In Kanazawa, the historic capital of Ishikawa Prefecture on the Sea of Japan, massive blocks of ice are shaped and cut by hand. They are destined for Negronis and other cocktails in bars around the world. The crystal-clear ice is…...

7+ hour, 55+ min ago   (93+ words) Nikkei Asia Ai Weiwei bears witness to a brutal world In Okinawa, a showcase for Japanese art brut Pop modernist Keiichi Tanaami shares his technicolor memories Legendary Japanese artist Tadanori Yokoo is still going strong at 87 Books: 'Traveling in Bardo…...

2+ hour, 23+ min ago   (306+ words) Atsuo fell in love with Atami, and Natsuno fell in love with Atsuo. A lot of sightseeing destinations in Japan have their own mascot character, and the town of Atami, in Shizuoka Prefecture, is no exception. As a matter of…...

5+ day, 4+ hour ago   (119+ words) In case you've faced some hurdles solving the clue, Japanese noodle, we've got the answer for you. Crossword puzzles offer a fantastic opportunity to engage your mind, enjoy leisure time, and test... Japanese noodle Crossword Clue In case you've faced…...

13+ hour, 12+ min ago   (30+ words) Rice balls are quietly mounting a challenge to the West's sandwich habit. Onigiri—compact rice bundles long treated as Japan's everyday grab-and-go—are turning......