Riding a train during the Omicron wave
East Japan Railway Company unveils its infection prevention measures amid the Omicron wave.
read moreStudio Ghibli theme park to open on November 1
A theme park based on Studio Ghibli films will open on November 1.
read moreLast flap display at train station in greater Tokyo removed
The last flap display board at a train station in the greater Tokyo area is removed from Keikyu Kawasaki Station.
read moreRailway in Shizuoka aims to restore steam locomotive
Oigawa Railway in Shizuoka Prefecture aims to restore a steam locomotive that had long been displayed at a park in weste...
read moreBrightening up your day with shiny head Sumo
Men with shiny head compete in a tug of war using suction cups in Akita Prefecture.
read moreCOVID-19 boosters to be administered at Tokyo Dome
COVID-19 vaccine boosters will be administered at Tokyo Dome between March 3 and May 31, 2022.
read moreClinical trials show Japan's COVID 19 pill effective
Clinical trials show Japan's COVID-19 pill has been effective in reducing the coronavirus.
read moreBean throwing ceremony at Naritasan temple
An annual bean throwing ceremony takes place at Naritasan Shinshoji temple to welcome the start of spring.
read moreLiving with cardboard furniture
Cardboard is no longer a material that is solely used for packaging purposes; it can be used to make furniture, beds and...
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