U.S.-Conceived American Pharoah Filly Has Japanese Appeal
Friday, August 21, 2026 at 12:00 pm | Back to: Shared News Updated: August 20, 2026 at 5:17…
Sado Island’s cultural renaissance: a Japanese journey from exile to artistic haven
Dawn is still several hours away when we arrive at Ogi Port, on Sado Island’s southeast corner. The…
Japanese Culture in Wetland City NIIGATA: Traditions and Creativity Shaped by Lakes and Wetlands
The historic Shirone Giant Kite Battle, a beloved early-summer tradition in Niigata City. Agricultural work in Ashinuma, Kameda…
Fujita-Owned Colt Gives Life Is Good A First Japanese Winner
A handful of hours after WinStar Farm’s boom freshman sire Life Is Good (Into Mischief) was represented by…
Three More Flightline Firsters Down to Debut In Japan
In this continuing series, we take a look ahead at US-bred and/or conceived runners entered for the upcoming…
UNESCO panel to urge Japan to reform exhibits at gold mines on Sado Island
SEOUL – The UNESCO World Heritage Committee has come up with a draft recommendation urging Japan to reform…
Four Cool Destinations In Japan To Beat The Summer Heat
Looking for somewhere to escape Japan’s soaring summer temperatures? While many visitors head straight for the country’s famous…
Agoda Reveals Rising Travel Interest Ahead of Japan’s 2026 Summer Music Festival Season
― Searches for Niigata, host destination of FUJI ROCK FESTIVAL, on the rise for Japanese travelers, highlighting growing…
Visit Japan: Niigata and its Historical Wetland Heritage Recognized by Ramsar Convention
Sakata Lake in Niigata City: A Ramsar-designated Wetland of International Importance Fukushimagata Lake: the largest lake within Niigata…
8 crested ibises released in Japanese town decades after extinction in Japan | News
TOKYO – Eight crested ibises were released into the wild in a north-central Japanese town, decades after the…
Hanazumi wins third term as Niigata governor
NIIGATA – Niigata Gov. Hideyo Hanazumi won his third four-year term in Sunday’s gubernatorial election in the central…
American Pharoah Colt Returns From Long Absence at Kyoto
By Alan Carasso In this continuing series, we take a look ahead at US-bred and/or conceived runners entered…