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Remembering Onishi Yuki, Founder of the First Michelin-starred Ramen Shop
Onishi Yuki, founder, owner, and chef of Tsuta Japan (also known as Tsuta Japanese Soba Noodles), the first ramen shop

Harris condemns Chinese actions in speech at U.S. Navy base
U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris condemned “disturbing” actions by China in remarks to American sailors based in Japan, days after

Fukuchiyama Castle: Home of Akechi Mitsuhide
Fukuchiyama is the largest city in north Kansai, but not so many people know this city was once governed by

In Japan, It’s Hard for Foreign Residents to Get Help
A popular Japanese right-wing meme on social media holds that foreigners are bleeding Japan dry. Is that true? A series

Haskap: Hokkaido’s Unique and Scrumptious Winter Berry
Hokkaido, Japan’s largest and most northern prefecture, is known for its agriculture. One crop in particular is gaining increased attention

Majority in Japan Oppose Expensive State Funeral for Abe
Since the murder of former Prime Minister Abe Shinzo, there’s been a raging debate over his funeral. Japan’s ruling party

Review: Poetry and Prose Dance in Ito Hiromi’s The Thorn Puller
How can one be fully present for two families in two countries with two different cultural and social expectations? That’s

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“Silent Hill” Sign: A Frightening Warning Draws Attention in Japan
Silent Hill indeed. An eerie road sign spotted in Izu City, Shizuoka Prefecture has sparked frightened reactions on social media.