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A sleepy port town on the shores of the Seto Inland Sea, Tomonoura boasts attractive coastal views, historic buildings and plenty of local color – making for a relaxing full or half day excursion from Hiroshima City. To experience it for myself, I recently spent a varied and hugely enjoyable day exploring the town and […]
A Japanese high court ruled Wednesday that the country’s lack of legal recognition for same-sex marriage violates the right to equality under the Constitution, saying the ban leads… Source link
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Read the full story on SportsLook – Masayuki Kuwahara, Katsuki Azuma Come Up Big for BayStars in Must-Win Game 3 of Japan Series Masayuki Kuwahara hit a solo homer on Tuesday, October 29 and Katsuki Azuma went seven strong innings as the Yokohama DeNA BayStars beat the Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks 4-1 in Game 3 of the Japan […]
Have you ever scrolled down further than you should on your Instagram feed? Sometimes, you get lucky, stumbling upon a long-horned cow enjoying a dust bath in South Sudan or a family of baby bears frolicking in a forest, completely oblivious to the camera. I try to like as many of those posts as possible […]
Japan’s snap election on October 27 did not induce much excitement in voters. The turnout rate – 53.85 percent – was the third lowest since 1945. The low energy campaign meant that the ruling Liberal Democratic (LDP) had an advantage, given the tendency of their base to turn out even in scantily attended elections. In […]
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Raina Ong Staff Writer,japan-guide.com Located in eastern Tokyo, Asakusa is one of the iconic tourist destinations in the metropolis, attracting many visitors with its temples and old-town charm. The most well known landmark in Asakusa is its Kaminarimon Gate, which leads to Sensoji Temple. Asakusa and its surrounds are walkable districts that still retain much […]
BREAKING NEWS: U.S. says alliance won’t be affected by Japan election outcome ==Kyodo Source link
OSAKA, Oct 29 (News On Japan) – To ensure trust in currency, the Mint Bureau in Kita Ward, Osaka, held its annual ‘Grand Test for Manufactured Currency’ on October 28th, where officials checked whether coins meet the designated weight standards, a tradition that has been ongoing since 1872, marking its 153rd occurrence this year. Officials […]