Ready, set, spit
People in northern Japan tested how far they could spit a cherry pit at an annual summer contest on Sunday. The 29th ch...
read moreCormorant fishing—an ancient art’s new lease on life
A dying Japanese tradition is getting a second chance.Viewing the ancient art of cormorant fishing from a pleasure boat ...
read moreWorld Cup cuisine fun
Kids in Tokyo had their fill of a so-called World Cup menu today.Their primary school in western Tokyo put together the ...
read moreJapanese delicacy endangered
People in Japan may no longer be able to eat a favorite delicacy.The International Union fThe listing has no legal basis...
read moreGadgets for the whole family at Tokyo toy show
Japan’s largest toy show kicked off today. Toymakers from around the world showed their newest wares at the Internationa...
read moreEndangered Amur leopard cubs make their debut
A pair of critically endangered Amur leopard cubs debuted today at a zoo in western Japan.The twin cubs were born three ...
read moreNewborn fawns debut in Nara
An ancient city in western Japan is welcoming some newborns.This year’s newborn fawns were shown to the public at a park...
read moreCapybara babies drawing crowds
People in central Japan are oohing and aahing over a litter of newborn capybaras.Three of the furry critters were born ...
read moreUdon—Japan’s next noodle export?
If you’ve been to New York recently, you’ll know that Japanese ramen noodles are all the rage.But international foodie...
read more4K TV broadcasts underway
Super hi-definition 4K TV broadcasts began today in Japan.Minister of Communications Yoko Kamikawa joined TV executives...
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