China Overtakes Japan as UN Contributor
A roundup of the most significant news stories from Japan reported on August 15, 2018.
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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.
Record Heat Wave Takes Increasing Toll
A roundup of the most significant news stories from Japan reported on August 5, 2018.
Air Conditioning As Lifeline
Access to proper air conditioning is becoming a lifeline in the new age of climate change.
Top Five Mosques in Tokyo
This is a brief profile of the top five mosques in Tokyo.
Abe Reelection All But Assured
A roundup of the most significant news stories from Japan reported on July 31, 2018.
Exploring the Mori Digital Art Museum
Mori Digital Art Museum in Tokyo features a collection of artworks that form one borderless world, where art moves freely from one room to another, thus making every room unique in its own style.
