Day: 22 August 2026

Opposition CDP Quits 3-Way Merger Plan with CRA, Komeito August 28, 2026
Tokyo, Aug. 28 (Jiji Press)--The opposition Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan informed the Centrist Reform Alliance and Komeito on Friday that it will not take part in a proposed merger with the two other opposition parties. The three parties tried to form a "big bloc" to facilitate a change of government, but the merger plan […]
1st-Half Births in Japan Rise for 1st Time in 11 Years August 28, 2026
Tokyo, Aug. 28 (Jiji Press)--The number of births in Japan rose in the first half of the year for the first time in 11 years, health ministry data showed Friday in a sign that the figure's rapid decline is ending. The preliminary data showed that the number of births in the January-June period edged up […]
Ex-Head of Resignation Assistance Firm Gets Suspended Sentence August 28, 2026
Tokyo, Aug. 28 (Jiji Press)--Tokyo District Court on Friday found the former head of Albatross Co., a resignation assistance service provider, and a former employee of the company guilty of earning profit from referring customers to lawyers without a license to practice law. Presiding Judge Yoshihiro Hayashi sentenced the firm's former president, Shinji Tanimoto, 37, […]
Yokohama Mayor Yamanaka Announces Resignation over Harassment August 28, 2026
Yokohama, Aug. 28 (Jiji Press)--Yokohama Mayor Takeharu Yamanaka on Friday announced his decision to resign from office to take responsibility for a harassment scandal. "I deeply apologize for damaging trust through my behavior and causing turmoil in city administration," Yamanaka told a news conference in the city office in Kanagawa Prefecture's capital, close to Tokyo. […]
Travel Discounts for Japan's Kyushu Region to Start Oct. August 28, 2026
Tokyo, Aug. 28 (Jiji Press)--Japan's Tourism Agency said Friday that travel discounts for earthquake-stricken Kumamoto and neighboring prefectures in the Kyushu southwestern region will start on Oct. 1 to support tourism in areas affected by the tremblor. Discounts will be 60 pct for trips to Kumamoto and Kagoshima prefectures, which face a large number of […]

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With Kamakura: Traditional Snow-Country Architecture in a Sunny Seaside Neighborhood August 24, 2026
The café With Kamakura is located in a unique building reconstructed from three traditional farmhouses transported across the country, and combines architectural heritage with local, seasonal dining.
Aizu-Wakamatsu’s Tsurugajō Castle: Where the Samurai Era Ended August 20, 2026
Tsurugajō Castle was the site of a prolonged siege during the turbulent years marking the transition from the Edo period (1603–1868) to the Meiji era (1868–1912). Today, the red-roofed castle is a symbol of Fukushima Prefecture that stands in a large park encompassing the former castle grounds. Defended to the last by loyal supporters of […]
“The Tale of the Heike”: Japan’s Military Epic August 15, 2026
Originally popularized by traveling musicians, The Tale of the Heike is a grand military epic known for its themes of transience.
Hiyashi Chūka: A Chilled Noodle Favorite for Japanese Summers August 11, 2026
When it is too hot to eat ramen, hiyashi chūka is a delicious, cool alternative.
Lantern Festivals Light Up the Evening Skies August 5, 2026
Festivals in Japan present their most magical faces after dark, and the enchanting glow of paper lanterns is a key part of many events. We take a look at three leading festivals where the thousands of lanterns on display are a major part of the festivities.

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Day: 22 August 2026

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