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Satellite Data Used to Boost Cabbage Sales in JapanAugust 24, 2026
Tokyo, Aug. 24 (Jiji Press)--An experimental project started in Japan on Monday to improve cabbage sales by predicting future supplies and prices using satellite data. Under the project, major advertising firm Dentsu Inc., the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency, or JAXA, and a local member of the Japan Agricultural Cooperatives will promote cabbage produced in the […]
Japan to Set Up Expert Panel on CBRNE TerrorismAugust 24, 2026
Tokyo, Aug. 24 (Jiji Press)--The Japanese government on Monday compiled an action plan to address terrorism involving chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear and explosive, or CBRNE, materials. Under the plan, the government will establish an expert panel to improve initial responses to CBRNE attacks, strengthen intelligence functions, improve medical care systems and secure medical sup...
Industry Ministry to Invest Additional 150 B. Yen in RapidusAugust 24, 2026
Tokyo, Aug. 24 (Jiji Press)--Japan's industry ministry will include in its fiscal 2027 budget request 150 billion yen for an additional investment in Rapidus Corp., which aims to start mass-producing cutting-edge semiconductors, it was learned Monday. The ministry will invest in the Japanese chip company through the Innovation Platform Agency. So far, the government has […]
Rare Ground Rupture Caught on Camera in Kumamoto QuakeAugust 24, 2026
Kumamoto, Aug. 24 (Jiji Press)--A security camera in Kumamoto Prefecture has filmed the moment an earthquake in the southwestern Japan prefecture caused the ground to rupture and rise, marking only the second time in the world the phenomenon has been confirmed on video. The footage is "extremely valuable for analyzing the mechanism of earthquakes," Ryusuke […]
Japan Lawmakers Visit China for Possible Talks with CCP OfficialsAugust 24, 2026
Beijing, Aug. 24 (Jiji Press)--A cross-party group of Japanese lawmakers arrived in China on Monday for a possible meeting with senior officials from the Chinese Communist Party's International Department. The lawmakers--Gaku Hashimoto of the ruling Liberal Democratic Party, Shinichi Isa of the opposition Centrist Reform Alliance and Yudai Kawamura of opposition Komeito--will seek to arrang...

With Kamakura: Traditional Snow-Country Architecture in a Sunny Seaside NeighborhoodAugust 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 EndedAugust 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 EpicAugust 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 SummersAugust 11, 2026
When it is too hot to eat ramen, hiyashi chūka is a delicious, cool alternative.
Lantern Festivals Light Up the Evening SkiesAugust 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.