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Osaka preps for World Expo 2025 with mascot plushies and gold coins

09/06/2023 · in DISCOVER JAPAN, ECONOMY, POLITICS, SOCIETY

A store that sells plushies of the mascot of the 2025 World Exposition and gold coins opens ahead of the Osaka Expo.

Giant Panda Rauhin turns 23

09/06/2023 · in CULTURE, DISCOVER JAPAN, SOCIETY

Giant Panda Rauhin at Adventure World turns 23.

Gasoline price in Japan reaches new record

09/06/2023 · in ECONOMY, SOCIETY

Japan's average retail gasoline price reaches a record 186.50 per liter.

Japan's Prince Hisahito turns 17

09/06/2023 · in CULTURE, SOCIETY

Japan's Prince Hisahito turns 17 years old.

Suspect of Kyoto Animation arson admits charges

09/05/2023 · in SOCIETY

The suspect of a 2019 arson attack that killed 36 people at Kyoto Animation anime studio admits charges.

Tokyo 2025 Deaflympics emblem decided

09/05/2023 · in CULTURE, SOCIETY

The Tokyo 2025 Deaflympics emblem is decided.

Russia celebrates WWII victory over Japan on disputed islands

09/05/2023 · in SOCIETY, WORLD

Russia celebrates its World War Two victory over Japan on disputed islands.

400 scarecrows line up along road in northern Japan

09/05/2023 · in CULTURE, DISCOVER JAPAN, SOCIETY

400 scarecrows line up along a road in Aomori Prefecture.

Beer garden opens on station platform

09/05/2023 · in CULTURE, DISCOVER JAPAN, ECONOMY, SOCIETY

A beer garden opens on a platform in Nagoya Station.

Red snow crab fishing begins in central Japan

09/04/2023 · in DISCOVER JAPAN, ECONOMY, SOCIETY

The fishing season for red snow crab begins in Toyama Bay in central Japan.