19+ hour, 19+ min ago   (91+ words) Cosplay event at imposing estate in southwestern Japan nhk.or.jp More than 30 cosplay enthusiasts from in and outside the southwestern prefecture enjoyed the event in the city of Iizuka on Saturday City officials held the event at the former…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (283+ words) NHK has learned that a documentary film showing Hiroshima and Nagasaki in the immediate aftermath of the August 1945 atomic bombings contains scenes with a wider field of view than previously known. The documentary "Effects of the Atomic Bomb on Hiroshima…...

4+ day, 12+ hour ago   (234+ words) Japan's Children and Families Agency says 50 children across the country died from abuse in the year to March 2025. This excludes cases involving the suicide of parents or guardians. The agency says the figure, which includes deaths caused by assault or…...

5+ day, 3+ hour ago   (1788+ words) Paintings and calligraphy are often mounted on sliding doors and scrolls. Artisans consider the story behind each piece and the client's wishes to best showcase the artwork. An artist pushes herself to meet a deadline. But the painting will not…...

4+ day, 21+ hour ago   (266+ words) A winery and pear farmers in Gunma Prefecture, north of Tokyo, are collaborating to produce alcoholic beverages using substandard pears. The initiative was launched five years ago by a group of pear farmers in Takasaki City and a winery in…...

5+ day, 11+ hour ago   (181+ words) Japanese companies are taking bigger stakes in aircraft leasing operators as the surge in travel demand means airlines need more planes. Leased aircraft also help carriers to cut costs as they struggle with the rising cost of jet fuel. Trading…...

6+ day, 10+ hour ago   (180+ words) Shipments of a variety of persimmon that ripens early in autumn began in central Japan on Monday. Ono Town is home to more than 300 persimmon growers and a major production site of the fruit in Gifu Prefecture. The town was…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago   (230+ words) Japan's Finance Ministry says total requests from government ministries and agencies for the fiscal 2027 general-account budget have hit a record high of more than 143 trillion yen, or around 915 billion dollars. The government removed a cap on budget requests under its…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago   (74+ words) Japan has long faced many natural disasters, such as earthquakes, tsunamis and typhoons. This site delivers a variety of content useful in protecting lives during disasters. Delivers the latest information on disasters along with practical preparedness tips. Offers a curated…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (154+ words) A small fleet of boats in western Japan has just set sail in search of blowfish -- the first fishing of the season. The distinctive looking fish is a popular winter delicacy in this country. Before departing, fishers held a ceremony…...