Japan experiences increase in nursery school waiting lists for the first time in nine years
The number of children on nursery school waiting lists in Japan increased by 181 from the previous year, totaling 2,435 ...
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Yayoi Kusama, renowned artist, dies at 97
Yayoi Kusama, the renowned Japanese artist celebrated for her polka-dot motifs and immersive installations, has passed away at the age ...
Yayoi Kusama, Renowned Artist Known for Polka Dots, Dies at 97 in Tokyo
What You Need to Know • Japanese artist Yayoi Kusama, known for her polka dot art, passed away at age ...
Tropical storm impacts Tokyo area, causing power outages for thousands
Tropical storm Chan-hom made landfall in the greater Tokyo area, causing tree damage and leaving over 3,000 homes without power. ...
US Treasury Support for Japanese Yen Explained by Experts
The United States has intervened to stabilize the Japanese yen, which recently fell to its lowest value against the dollar ...
Ticktum wins Formula E Tokyo E-Prix with last-lap overtake on Dennis
Dan Ticktum achieved a remarkable last-lap overtake against Jake Dennis to secure victory in the Formula E Tokyo opener. Ticktum, ...
Japan’s New Intelligence Agency: Purpose and Development in Tokyo
What You Need to Know • Japan is establishing its first centralized intelligence agency since World War II to enhance ...
Woman apprehended at airport with drugs destined for Tokyo
Police arrested a 23-year-old woman at OR Tambo International Airport on charges of drug trafficking. The arrest occurred during a ...
Children escape fire at school by seeking refuge on a ledge
A fire broke out at Takinogawa Daisan Elementary School in northern Tokyo around 11 a.m. on Friday, forcing teachers and ...
Bear captured after causing school closures near Tokyo
A bear that caused alarm in Utsunomiya, a city north of Tokyo, was captured on Tuesday after several days of ...
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