World's largest miniature theme park unveiled
One of the world's largest indoor miniature theme parks is unveiled after taking measures against the spread of infectio...
read moreRooftop aquarium reopens for the first time in 3 month
People flock to the Sunshine Aquarium located on the roof of a tall building in Tokyo after the venue was closed down fo...
read morePoll: 64 percent not satisfied with government's economic response to pandemic
Over 60 percent of respondents to a survey say they are not satisfied with the Japanese government's economic response t...
read moreJapan's population decreases by more than 500,000
Japan's population shrunk the most in 2019 since record taking began. The number of babies born was the lowest and death...
read moreFire department warns public of risk when using disinfecting alcohol
The Tokyo Fire Department is warning the public of how flammable rubbing alcohol can be. Officials urge caution when usi...
read moreSpending in Japan falls to a record low in April due to pandemic
Average spending by households in Japan fell over 11 percent in April, the biggest drop since record taking began due to...
read moreMask donation boxes for elementary schools
Boxes have been set up in 22 locations in Saitama Prefecture north of Tokyo for residents to donate unneeded masks to el...
read moreMaking Japanese washi paper from food waste
A traditional washi craftswoman in central Japan makes Food Paper using parts of vegetables that would normally be disca...
read moreNumber of infertility patients down amid novel coronavirus pandemic
A survey finds that 90 percent of infertility treatment centers in Japan saw a decrease of patients and a quarter discon...
read moreDiscount airline kicks off operations without passengers
All 290 seats of low cost carrier Zipair's maiden flight were empty because of a lack of bookings due to the novel coron...
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