Mascots from around the world a huge hit at Osaka Expo
OSAKA — Unique mascot characters from various countries are proving to be a big hit at Expo…
Japan, Latvia agree to upgrade ties amid Russian invasion of Ukraine
Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba, right, and Latvian President Edgars…
Cave mouth in Japan’s Aichi Prefecture resembles giant cat, reminiscent of Ghibli films
The shape resembling a giant cat is seen in a…
Syria’s president visits Bahrain and discusses regional affairs with the king
This photo released by the official Syrian news agency SANA,…
Edging Toward Japan: Embracing the otherness of the gaijin existence
Utagawa Yoshitora, “An American Carousing with a Japanese Woman”, 1861…
Japan’s ruling LDP to forgo submitting own bill on separate surnames for married couples
The Liberal Democratic Party headquarters is seen in Tokyo’s Chiyoda…
Japan, EU reaffirm collaboration in maintaining global free trade
Japanese Foreign Minister Takeshi Iwaya, second from right, European Commissioner…
Geisha support group head in Japan says men naturally prefer young performers
Kunihisa Yamura, head of the Morioka geigi supporters’ association, is…
Activist Paul Watson vows to act against Iceland whaling, eye Japan ships
This screenshot shows anti-whaling activist Paul Watson giving an interview…
Japanese man sentenced to 7 years in prison for espionage in Belarus
The national flag of Belarus. (Mainichi)
MOSCOW (Kyodo) —…
Global warming blamed for 7-year absence of ‘gods’ path’ winter ice ridge on Japan lake
A ceremony is seen on Lake Suwa in the town…
How effective are plastic straw bans for the environment? Japan expert probes waste issue
A paper straw is seen in a McDonald’s cup in…