Yamagata Prefecture might just be Japan’s best-kept secret

While the crowds continue to gather in Tokyo and Kyoto, now is the right time to venture off the beaten path to rural hot ...

North Japan prefecture's jumbo rabbit cuisine under threat as suppliers age, tastes evolve

Snow-white fur, ruby-red eyes and a taste that has been part of the culinary landscape in northern Japan's Akita Prefecture ...

Japan's Akita Prefecture stepping up measures against bears

The Akita Prefectural Government in northern Japan has more than doubled the number of employees assigned to deal with bears.

Japan to Send Troops to Help Stop Bear Attacks

With the number of people killed by bears reaching a record nationwide, the defense ministry is preparing to send the ...

'1st grader problem' may be behind increased violence at schools in Japan's Kanagawa Pref.

Kanagawa Prefecture, south of Tokyo, saw a record 14,537 violent incidents at public schools in the 2024 academic year, and ...
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In surprise move, Japan adds 3 more prefectures to virus state of emergency

Japan will declare a state of emergency in three more prefectures hit hard by the COVID-19 pandemic, Economy Minister Yasutoshi Nishimura said on Friday, in a surprise move reflecting growing concerns ...