Japan

First kisses among Japanese high school students at record low, survey finds

Pandemic restrictions happened 'at a sensitive time when [they were] beginning to become interested in sexuality,' says sociology professor.

'You are the terrorist': Pro-Palestine protesters gatecrash Nas Daily event in Japan

On his social media, Yassin said he was "excited to announce that [he] had [his] first Free Palestine protest come to a Nas Daily meetup."

  Contortionist and artist Jonathan Nosan.

Jonathan Nosan: The Broadway, cinema contortionist now living in Israel

Jonathan Nosan has created a unique life as a performing artist, entrepreneur, coach, and ceramic artist. 

13/10/2024

Japan nuclear bomb survivors win Nobel Peace Prize

Nihon Hidankyo praised for efforts to achieve a nuclear-free world

By REUTERS
11/10/2024

Japan airport shut after likely WW2-era bomb explodes near runway, 87 flights cancelled

The cause of the explosion was an American bomb that had been buried beneath the land surface.

By REUTERS
02/10/2024

From wrapping to gift: Japanese Furoshiki culture captivates the design world

FURO.CHICIT's new kit brings Japanese Furoshiki art directly to you, blending modern design, sustainability, and creativity.

By WALLA! HOME , DESIGN
25/09/2024

Meet the Jewish player on Japan’s national lacrosse team

Rosnow said he has felt the ripple effects of the Israel-Hamas war, and the corresponding spike in antisemitism, off the lacrosse field.

By JACOB GURVIS/JTA
21/09/2024

Japan's ICOM denies manufacturing explosive Hezbollah walkie talkies

Icom refutes claims that its walkie-talkies were used in recent Hezbollah bombings in Lebanon, stating that manufacturing processes make such tampering impossible.

By REUTERS
19/09/2024

Three dead in strongest ever Typhoon to hit area of Nagasaki in Japan, millions evacuated

Typhoon Shanshan forces millions to evacuate in Japan, causing power outages, travel disruptions, and factory closures; three dead, 45 injured.

By REUTERS
29/08/2024

Planning to go to Japan? You should leave this item at home

Japanese authorities crack down on electric luggage riding: Tourists warned not to use at airports amid traffic offense concerns.

By NOAM BAR
22/08/2024
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