SOCIETY

Japan's tallest skyscraper and to open in Tokyo

11/23/2023 · in DISCOVER JAPAN, ECONOMY, SOCIETY

Japan's tallest skyscraper and its surrounding facilities will open in Tokyo on November 24.

Typhoon-struck train resumes operations east of Tokyo

11/23/2023 · in SOCIETY

A local railway in Chiba Prefecture that was hit by a typhoon resumes operations for the first time in nearly three mont...

Elementary school students in Tokyo experience VR

11/23/2023 · in ECONOMY, SOCIETY

Elementary school students in Tokyo experience virtual reality during an English class.

Japanese govt and airlines set up student loan fund for future aircraft mechanics

11/23/2023 · in ECONOMY, SOCIETY

The Japanese government and airline companies set up a student loan fund for future aircraft mechanics.

Toshiba holds last shareholders' meeting before delisting

11/22/2023 · in ECONOMY, SOCIETY

Conglomerate Toshiba holds its last general meeting of shareholders before delisting following a tender offer.

Giant panda Fuhin turns 3 in western Japan

11/22/2023 · in DISCOVER JAPAN, SOCIETY

Giant panda Fuhin turns 3 years old at Adventure World in Wakayama Prefecture, western Japan.

Emperor and family visit museum to see ancient Japanese paintings

11/22/2023 · in CULTURE, SOCIETY

Emperor Naruhito, Empress Masako and their daughter Princess Aiko visit Tokyo National Museum to see an exhibit of ancie...

Japan officials doubt N. Korea's satellite was a success

11/22/2023 · in POLITICS, SOCIETY

Japanese officials doubt that North Korea's spy satellite launch was a success despite the country's claim.

Japan to ban cannabinoid HHCH after weed candies make many ill

11/22/2023 · in SOCIETY

The Japanese government decides that it will ban the synthetic cannabinoid HHCH.

Major culture and tech complex opens near Haneda Airport