A fire broke out at the Shinjuku Kabukicho branch of the popular ramen restaurant Ramen Jiro on the 28th while food was being prepared.
Japan's beloved pickles are facing a crisis. Starting next month, stricter rules for pickle production will come into effect, forcing many farmers to abandon their pickle-making operations.
Kabosu, a Shiba Inu who captured the hearts of millions, passed away on the morning of the 24th at around 7:50 AM. Atsuko Sato, Kabosu's owner, shared her final moments, saying, 'I kept stroking her and talking to her until she eventually stopped moving.'
Princess Kako, currently visiting Greece, toured a monastery where a Japanese researcher contributed to the restoration of the frescoes.
A bear was euthanized on the evening of May 27 after an eight-hour standoff in the grounds of a residential property in Tonami, Toyama Prefecture.
Toyama Prefecture has announced that it will not open the new tourist route, the 'Kurobe Unazuki Canyon Route,' to the public this year. The decision comes due to the impact of the Noto Peninsula earthquake, which has hindered restoration work.
With Japan facing a declining birthrate and aging population, inbound tourism is expected to be one of the few growth engines. Before the COVID-19 pandemic, Japan welcomed around 32 million tourists. However, globally, France attracts about 89.3 million inbound tourists with a population of around 68 million, indicating significant potential for Japan.
A spectacular festival took place in the hot spring town of Yugawara, Kanagawa Prefecture, where participants poured hot water over a mikoshi (portable shrine) as they paraded through the streets.
The historic "Soma Nomaoi" event, which boasts over a thousand years of tradition and features armored horsemen parading in a scene reminiscent of the Sengoku period, commenced on May 25 in Fukushima's coastal region. Traditionally held in July, the event was rescheduled to May this year to avoid the severe summer heat after a horse died from heatstroke last year.
'Delicious in Dungeon' is a unique fantasy adventure anime series that blends dungeon crawling with gourmet cooking. In Episode 21, 'Griffin/Familiar', the group finds themselves in a picturesque village that seems out of place within the labyrinth. They enjoy a brief moment of tranquility.
The competition to determine the top amateur ventriloquist was held in April, and the winner was Kazuko Iikura, known as Kazu-chan. Ventriloquism legend Ikkokudou also praised her performance. What makes Kazu-chan's ventriloquism so special?
In this thrilling episode of ONE PIECE, the Straw Hat Pirates face a new threat as a mysterious interference disrupts their communications, isolating them from each other. This unexpected disruption leaves the satellites in grave danger as they become targets of a sinister plot.
Yoko Yamanaka's 'Desert of Namibia,' featured in the Directors' Fortnight section at the Cannes Film Festival, won the FIPRESCI Prize on Saturday, a prestigious independent award given by film critics.
Sushiro, the conveyor belt sushi chain, unveiled its new line of desserts to the press on May 29, targeting Gen Z customers in their teens and twenties.
Tokyo police have arrested Ryuuki Hayashi, an unemployed resident of Kawasaki City for allegedly misusing multiple conversational generative AIs to create a computer virus.
The Tokyo gubernatorial election, scheduled to be officially announced next month, has seen a surge in candidacy announcements from celebrities and other figures on May 28.
Tokyo Electric Power Company (TEPCO) has unveiled a device for the trial removal of so-called 'fuel debris' at the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant.
Silver prices have significantly increased, doubling over the past five years. In April 2019, silver was around 57 yen per gram, but by April this year, it reached approximately 138 yen per gram, and further rose to 172 yen per gram by May 27. This surge has led to a "Reiwa Silver Rush," with people buying and selling silver items like ingots and coins.
In recent years, more companies have emerged to assist elderly individuals in decluttering their homes when moving into care facilities. While most of the collected furniture and items are typically discarded, one company in Sakai City has taken a different approach by showcasing these items in an exhibition titled 'Toki no Kotodute'.
The former site of the Tokyo Olympic and Paralympic Athletes' Village, now named 'Harumi Flag,' has officially opened.
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