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Former Figure Skating Champions Redefine Ice Shows, Ushering in a New Era🧊
A new era of ice performances is emerging as former world champion skaters like Mao Asada, Yuzuru Hanyu, and Daisuke Takahashi transition into professional careers, taking creative control of their productions. Amid declining popularity, they are innovating with shows blending Japanese culture, successfully drawing new audiences.🤗🤗🤗
In January, the anime-themed ice show BIS F25 in Fukuoka featured world champion Shoma Uno and a special performance by singer Yoko Takahashi, who performed Neon Genesis Evangelion’s iconic theme. With cosplay-clad fans and international attendees from South Korea, China, and Vietnam, the show highlighted anime’s global appeal, sparking anticipation for future tours.👍👍👍
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Noto’s Tourist Train Resumes Operation After Earthquake Suspension🚃
After being halted for over a year due to the Noto Peninsula earthquake, the JR Nanao Line’s tourist train Hanayome Noren resumed service on March 7. For now, it will run as a chartered train between Kanazawa and Wakura Onsen.🌱🌱🌱
At the departure ceremony in Kanazawa, JR West Kanazawa branch chief Toshinobu Ishihara expressed hopes that the train’s return would support Noto’s recovery. Ishikawa Governor Hiroshi Hase encouraged efforts to share Noto’s charm with more people.🤗🤗🤗
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Japanese Lunar Rover “YAOKI” Faces Communication Issues🛰️
The U.S. company Intuitive Machines attempted to land a spacecraft carrying the ultra-small Japanese lunar rover “YAOKI,” developed by Dymon, near the Moon’s south pole on the 7th (JST). While it may have landed, a malfunction has caused communication difficulties, leaving the status of both the lander and rover unclear.🤨🤨🤨
An Intuitive Machines executive, speaking alongside NASA officials, stated that the lander appears to have failed to maintain the correct posture. The rover’s condition is also uncertain, and its mission success remains unknown. Efforts to gather more information will continue in the coming days.🧐🧐🧐
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“Tokyo’s 30-year-old terror attack truth exposed! Shocking exhibition by Fire Department sparks heated discussion.”
The Tokyo Fire Department is holding a special exhibition on the Tokyo Subway Sarin Attack to mark its 30th anniversary on March 20. The exhibit, showcased at the Fire Academy, features photos and materials from the time, aiming to enhance knowledge of NBC disasters. Visitors can also see protective gear used during the response.👚👚👚
The sarin attack occurred on the morning of March 20, 1995, when toxic sarin gas was released on five trains across three subway lines passing through Kasumigaseki Station. The attack killed 14 people and injured over 6,000.🤕🤕🤕
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Tokyo’s Most Desirable Neighborhoods: Kichijoji Ranks 3rd🏅
On March 6, Recruit released the SUUMO 2025 Tokyo Metropolitan Area Most Desirable Neighborhoods Ranking. Yokohama (Kanagawa Prefecture) topped the list for the 8th consecutive year, followed by Omiya (Saitama) and Kichijoji (Tokyo). Suburban stations like Tachikawa and Kashiwa are also rising in popularity.🌝🌝🌝
Yokohama’s appeal has grown post-pandemic with new attractions like the K Arena Yokohama and Hilton Yokohama. Omiya’s ranking climbed with increasing support from women, thanks to its vibrant shopping streets and relatively affordable rent.😏😏😏
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Steller’s Sea Eagles on Drift Ice in Shiretoko, Hokkaido🐦
Steller’s sea eagles, a Natural Monument of Japan, are wintering in the waters off Rausu, Hokkaido, near the World Heritage site of Shiretoko.👍👍👍
On the morning of the 5th, many eagles rested on the drift ice under the sunrise. As they spread their massive wings and took flight, sightseeing boat passengers eagerly took photos.👏👏👏
These eagles, which breed in Russia’s Far East, gather around drift ice near Rausu Port, competing for bait thrown from the boats.❤️❤️❤️
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Niantic Sells ‘Pokémon GO’ and ‘Monster Hunter Now’ to Scopely for $3.5 Billion🔥
Niantic, known for developing location-based mobile games like Pokémon GO, Monster Hunter Now, and Pikmin Bloom, has announced the sale of these game businesses to U.S. mobile gaming company Scopely for $3.5 billion (~520 billion yen).💵💵💵
Scopely confirmed that it will continue operating the games after the transition. Reports of Niantic negotiating the sale had surfaced earlier via Bloomberg.📣📣📣
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Japan’s Long-Term Government Bond Yield Rises to Highest Level Since 2009🔼
On the 6th, Japan’s government bond market saw an increase in the yield of newly issued 10-year government bonds (No. 377 issue, with a coupon rate of 1.2%), which temporarily rose to 1.505%. According to Japan Mutual Securities Co., this marks the highest level in approximately 15 years and 9 months, since June 2009.📊📊📊
On the 5th, Bank of Japan (BOJ) Deputy Governor Shinichi Uchida stated that if economic and price trends align with expectations, the BOJ “will continue to raise policy rates and adjust the degree of monetary easing.” This remark heightened market expectations for further interest rate hikes by the central bank in the near future. Additionally, the rise in government bond yields in overseas markets the previous day also contributed to this trend.👀👀👀
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Japanese Foreign Minister Holds Talks with Mongolian Foreign Minister🧑💻
On the 4th, Japanese Foreign Minister Takeshi Iwaya held talks with Mongolian Foreign Minister Battsetseg in Tokyo. The two sides exchanged views on the situation in Ukraine and reaffirmed the importance of achieving a just and lasting peace. Iwaya also sought cooperation on the issue of North Korea’s abduction of Japanese citizens, which received Battsetseg’s support. Mongolia has traditionally maintained friendly relations with North Korea.📕📕📕
Mongolia also has deep ties with its neighboring countries, Russia and China. At the same time, to avoid excessive dependence on these two countries, Mongolia places importance on its relationship with Japan. This includes promoting exchanges between the Japan Air Self-Defense Force and the Mongolian Air Force, as well as strengthening cooperation in the field of security.🫡🫡🫡
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Their Majesties Visit Toshimagaoka Cemetery After Princess Yuriko’s 100th Day Memorial Service🙏
On the 14th, Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako visited Toshimagaoka Cemetery in Bunkyo Ward, Tokyo, to pay their respects following the “100th Day Memorial Service” for the late Princess Yuriko of Mikasa.🤗🤗🤗
The “100th Day Memorial Service at the Burial Site” was held on February 22, attended by members of the Imperial family. However, following customary practice, Their Majesties did not attend and instead sent a representative. On this day, Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako each offered a tamagushi (a ritual Shinto offering) and bowed solemnly. Afterward, they exchanged words with Princess Akiko, who served as the chief mourner.🤗🤗🤗
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Ikebana Ikenobo Spring Exhibition Begins💐
The “Spring Ikebana Exhibition,” showcasing the masterpieces of ikebana artists from the Ikenobo school, began on the 14th at the Ikenobo headquarters dojo in Nakagyo Ward, Kyoto. The exhibition features approximately 800 works, including those by the next headmaster, Senko Ikenobo. It will be open until the 17th.👍👍👍
As a traditional ikebana exhibition, it attracted a large number of visitors from the very first day. Attendees enjoyed admiring the works from the front, taking in the beauty of the different styles, including free-style ikebana (Jiyuka), traditional ikebana (Seika), and standing arrangements (Rikka).✨✨✨
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Prince Hisahito Holds First Press Conference, Shares Aspirations👑
Prince Hisahito, the eldest son of the Akishino family, held his first press conference upon turning 18.😊😊😊
Expressing gratitude for the support he has received, he stated his commitment to prioritizing his studies while gradually taking on his responsibilities as a member of the imperial family. He also shared his perspective on the role of the symbolic emperor, emphasizing the importance of staying close to the people.📕📕📕
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Woman Stabbed to Death in Takadanobaba, Incident Streamed Online?
At around 9:55 a.m. on the 11th, an emergency call (119) was made reporting that “a woman was stabbed by a man” on a street in Takadanobaba 4-chome, Shinjuku Ward, Tokyo.🤯🤯🤯
According to the Metropolitan Police Department, a woman in her 20s was stabbed in the neck and abdomen with a knife. She was transported to the hospital in an unconscious state but was later confirmed dead.🤮🤮🤮
The police arrested a man in his 40s at the scene on suspicion of attempted murder, as he was found in possession of a survival knife and admitted to the stabbing.😳😳😳😳
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Collaboration Between Nippon Seishu and Hokkaido University to Develop Sake🍶
On the 10th, Nippon Seishu, known for its Chitose Tsuru brand, and Hokkaido University announced the release of their jointly developed sake, “Hokkaido University Junmai-shu Okuchi” (720ml), which will go on sale on the 24th.👏👏👏
Priced at 2,915 yen, it will be available at Hokkaido antenna shops, the Seicomart Hokkaido University store, and the Chitose Tsuru Sake Museum operated by Nippon Seishu.👌👌👌
A limited edition of 1,800 bottles will be sold. The sake is made using Hokuto Biosphere Field Science Center’s specially cultivated sake rice variety, “Suisei”, among other ingredients.👍👍👍
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The Sanyo Shinkansen Marks 50 Years Since Full Line Opening👑
Connecting Shin-Osaka and Hakata, the Sanyo Shinkansen reached a milestone on the 10th, marking 50 years since its full line opening. Over the years, it has been used by a total of 3 billion tourists and business travelers, supporting development as the “main artery” of western Japan.🤝🤝🤝
The Sanyo Shinkansen was built as an extension of the Tokaido Shinkansen, which opened in 1964. It initially opened between Shin-Osaka and Okayama in 1972, before reaching Hakata in 1975. In 1997, JR West introduced the 500 Series, the only Shinkansen train it developed independently. The train gained attention for achieving a then-world record commercial operating speed of 300 km/h. However, due to aging, the 500 Series is scheduled to retire around 2027.👏👏👏
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“Asakusa Nakamise Street Roofs Restored After 80 Years!”🔥
For the first time since 1945, the rooftops of Nakamise Shopping Street at Tokyo’s famous Sensoji Temple have been renovated.Once green due to aging and rust, the roofs are now reddish-brown and will naturally turn green again in 30–40 years.👀👀👀
This long-awaited restoration has brought a fresh look to one of Japan’s most iconic landmarks!🌐🌐🌐
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Honda × Pokémon Two-Wheeler Unveiled🏍️
On March 7, Honda showcased a life-size, two-wheeled replica of Koraidon from the popular game Pokémon. The vehicle will be used at events to give children rides until summer 2025, with a top speed of around 15 km/h.😺😺😺
Currently on display at Honda’s Tokyo headquarters until March 9, the electric-powered “Honda Koraidon” has been in development since July 2024. Designed under Pokémon Company supervision, great care was taken with its colors and materials. There are no plans for sales at this time.⭐️⭐️⭐️
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“Japan’s government is anxious? The Liberal Democratic Party strongly urges the resumption of seafood exports to China! 🐟🌊”
On the 6th, the LDP’s Fisheries Study Group submitted a resolution to Foreign Minister Iwao, urging greater diplomatic efforts to lift China’s import ban on Japanese seafood following the Fukushima water release.😊😊😊
The resolution highlights Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi’s planned visit and the upcoming Japan-China Economic Dialogue, calling for full use of these opportunities to restore exports.🫡🫡🫡
#ChinaTrade#FukushimaWater
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Japan’s First Large-Scale SAF Facility to Begin Supply in April📕
Japan’s first large-scale Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) production facility, using waste cooking oil, has been completed. Cosmo Oil and JGC Holdings held a ceremony on March 6 in Sakai, Osaka. Supply will start in April.🫤🫤🫤
Located at Cosmo Oil’s Sakai Refinery, the facility produces 30,000 kiloliters of SAF annually. When blended 30% with conventional jet fuel, it can power 700 one-way Tokyo-London flights.👍👍👍
Major recipients include Japan Airlines (JAL), All Nippon Airways (ANA), and DHL.🥳🥳🥳
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Trump Expresses Dissatisfaction with the U.S.-Japan Security Treaty👎
On the 6th, U.S. President Trump told the media at the White House, “The United States must defend Japan, but Japan has no obligation to protect the United States.” He criticized the U.S.-Japan Security Treaty as one-sided and expressed dissatisfaction.👨💻👨💻👨💻
This marks the first time Trump has publicly made such remarks since returning to office. In the future, he may use this as a basis to pressure Japan to increase its defense spending. During his first term, Trump had also called the treaty an “unfair agreement.”🙅♂️🙅♂️🙅♂️
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Crew Dragon Docks at ISS, Astronaut Takuya Onishi Returns to Space👏
The Crew Dragon spacecraft, carrying four astronauts from Japan, the U.S., and Russia, docked with the International Space Station (ISS) on March 16 at 1:05 PM JST. Among them, JAXA astronaut Takuya Onishi (49) begins a six-month mission—his second ISS stay since 2016.👍👍👍
Launched from Florida’s Kennedy Space Center aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket, Onishi now assumes the role of ISS commander for the first time. He will conduct various experiments in Japan’s Kibo module, including crystal growth for semiconductor research.🤌🤌🤌
On arrival, Onishi shared, “I’m happy to be back at the ISS in great health!”👋👋👋
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Long-Range Missiles to Be Deployed in Kyushu First💣
The Japanese government plans to deploy ground-launched long-range missiles in Kyushu by the end of fiscal year 2025 to enhance counterstrike capabilities. This move prioritizes defense in the southwest amid concerns over a potential Chinese invasion of Taiwan.😑😑😑
The upgraded Type 12 surface-to-ship missiles have a range of about 1,000 km, bringing North Korea and China’s coastal areas within range.🤯🤯🤯
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Osaka USJ Single-Day Ticket Price to Rise to Approximately 577 RMB📈
USJ Co. (Osaka), the operator of Universal Studios Japan (USJ), will raise the maximum price of its “1 Day Studio Pass” (adult ticket) by 1,000 yen starting in May, setting it at 11,900 yen (approximately 576.80 RMB). This surpasses the highest price for a single-day ticket at Tokyo Disney Resort, which is 10,900 yen (approximately 528.33 RMB).💸💸💸
With the increasing number of visitors, USJ has decided to raise ticket prices to boost revenue and ease congestion.🖥🖥🖥
USJ adopts a “dynamic pricing system,” where ticket prices vary depending on the date. During the major holiday period in 2025, tickets will be sold at the highest price of 11,900 yen from May 3 to May 5.🔄🔄🔄
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Half of Tokyo’s Lodgers Are Foreigners, Leaving Japanese Business Travelers Struggling for Accommodation
In 2024, one out of every two people staying in Tokyo was a foreign visitor. Since the COVID-19 pandemic, the proportion of foreigners in Japanese cities has increased significantly. This has led to rising accommodation prices, and in some areas, it has become difficult for business travelers to find lodging within their company’s budget, creating so-called “business trip refugees.”😏😏😏
According to Nikkei’s analysis of the 2024 accommodation travel statistics from the Japan Tourism Agency, foreigners accounted for 51.5% of all overnight stays in Tokyo, 50.1% in Kyoto Prefecture, and 44.9% in Osaka Prefecture. Nationwide, the proportion of foreign guests was 25.2%, with even higher percentages in urban areas.😥😥😥
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One of Japan’s Largest Great Nirvana Paintings on Display at Sennyu-ji, a Temple with Imperial Ties in Kyoto👘
At Sennyu-ji, known as “Mitera” (the Imperial Temple) for its deep connection to the Imperial family, a Great Nirvana Painting depicting the scene of Buddha’s passing is currently on display until the 16th.👘👘👘
According to the temple, the painting measures approximately 16 meters in height and 8 meters in width, making it one of the largest in Japan. Believed to have been created in the mid-Edo period, it portrays Buddha lying with his head to the north under a full moon, surrounded by grieving disciples and animals.📸📸📸
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U.S. Imposes Tariffs on Steel and Aluminum, Japan Also Affected➕
The U.S. has imposed tariffs of 25% on steel and 10% on aluminum, with Japan included among the affected countries. The Japanese government has expressed regret over the decision and is considering appropriate measures. This tariff policy may impact Japan-U.S. trade, and future negotiations will be closely watched.👀👀👀
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Nikkei Average Temporarily Drops Over 1,000 Points, Fear Index Rises💬
On the 11th, the Nikkei Average saw a broad decline following a significant drop in the U.S. Dow Jones Industrial Average.
At one point, it fell by more than 1,000 points, briefly dipping below 36,000 yen for the first time in about six months. The closing price was 36,793 yen, down 235 yen from the previous day.😱😱😱
Investor sentiment has also worsened, with the VIX index—commonly known as the “Fear Index”—surging sharply.🙁🙁🙁
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Hoshoryu Secures First Victory as Yokozuna👑
In stark contrast to his defeat on the opening day, new Yokozuna Hoshoryu showcased his superior ranking with a dominant performance, shaking off the frustration of his previous loss. After securing his first victory as a Yokozuna, he smiled and said, “I feel a bit relieved, after all.”💪💪💪
Approaching the tournament as a learning experience, Hoshoryu stated, “I see this as a chance to study and physically feel the pressure of being a Yokozuna.” By focusing solely on his own sumo, he successfully reset his mindset, overcoming the disappointment of his first-day loss to claim his long-awaited victory.🛒🛒🛒
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Yuji Horii on the Unusual Collaboration Between Dragon Quest and Dragon Ball🐉
Ahead of the first-ever collaboration event between the popular location-based smartphone game Dragon Quest (DQ) Walk and the well-known shōnen manga Dragon Ball (DB), set to begin on the 12th, Dragon Quest creator and game designer Yuji Horii posted on his official X (formerly Twitter) account, saying that the response has been “incredible.”👍👍👍
Fans of both the game and the manga have welcomed the event, which comes one year after the passing of Akira Toriyama, the legendary creator of Dragon Ball and the character designer for Dragon Quest.⭐️⭐️⭐️
It is common for many mobile games to hold major events at milestones every six months after their launch. This particular event was planned to coincide with the 5.5-year anniversary of Dragon Quest Walk and the 40th anniversary of the Dragon Ball manga’s serialization.🌱🌱🌱
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100 Traditional Performing Arts Children’s Cultural Festival👘
An event showcasing the achievements of children learning traditional Japanese culture in Nara Prefecture was held at Nara Centennial Hall.👍👍👍
This annual event, organized by Nara Centennial Hall and other institutions, aims to provide children studying traditional culture in the prefecture with an opportunity to present their progress and interact with others.👏👏👏
Today, nine groups affiliated with the Nara Children’s Traditional Culture Association, which is dedicated to preserving and promoting traditional culture, performed various arts such as koto (Japanese harp) and dance. In the Japanese dance segment, children dressed in kimono gracefully showcased their elegant performances.👑👑👑
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