Japan Urged to Address Discrimination Issues
A roundup of the most significant news stories from Japan reported on August 31, 2018.
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The Artistry of Ice Cream
For some people in Japan, ice cream is not just a dessert, but an art form all of its own.
Denny Tamaki the All-Okinawa Candidate
A roundup of the most significant news stories from Japan reported on August 25, 2018.
Okinawa Double Election Set for September 30
A roundup of the most significant news stories from Japan reported on August 19, 2018.
Top Five Samurai Shrines in Tokyo
A brief tour of five shrines in Tokyo dedicated to great samurai of the historical past.
China Overtakes Japan as UN Contributor
A roundup of the most significant news stories from Japan reported on August 15, 2018.
Pikachu Outbreak in Yokohama
Hundreds of Pikachu and Eevee characters from the Pokemon anime descend upon Yokohama.
Transferring the Tokyo Fish Market
Environmental concerns about benzene contamination delayed the transfer of the Tokyo fish market from Tsukiji to Toyosu, but now the move is back on track.
Okinawa Governor Takeshi Onaga Dies
A roundup of the most significant news stories from Japan reported on August 12, 2018.
Welcome to Ginza Sony Park
Sony opens a new park in central Tokyo with a number of fresh concepts.
