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U.S. ambassador praises 'world-class' rail system of Japan

U.S. Ambassador to Japan Rahm Emanuel took a train Thursday to visit Yokosuka, Kanagawa Prefecture, where a U.S. Navy base is located.

The Japan News/Yomiuri · Feb 17, 2022

Longtime Japan coach returns from China stint to lead Para Alpine team

Japan's Para Alpine skiing team is looking to make its mark at the Beijing Paralympics with its former coach back in the fold.

The Japan News/Yomiuri · Feb 17, 2022

Junko Shimada still creating timeless pieces after 40 years

Paris-based fashion designer Junko Shimada continues to fascinate women of all ages around the globe with her clothes, elegant poise and positive attitude.

The Japan News/Yomiuri · Feb 17, 2022

International Women's Day celebrated with mimosa flowers

March 8 is International Women's Day, designated so by the United Nations. In Italy, there is a tradition of giving mimosa flowers, which blossom around this time of year, to women on the day to show appreciation for them. Since mimosa flowers are also popular in Japan, related events are…

The Japan News/Yomiuri · Feb 17, 2022

Taiwan's lifting of import ban offers a chance to promote Japanese food

Foods made in Japan are subject to strict safety inspections. Taking advantage of Taiwan's planned easing of its import restrictions on Japanese food, the Japanese government needs to step up its efforts to dispel misconceptions about Japanese food products overseas.

The Japan News/Yomiuri · Feb 17, 2022

Prince Hisahito to enter Tsukuba University's high school

Prince Hisahito, the son of Crown Prince Akishino and Crown Princess Kiko, has been admitted to the University of Tsukuba's high school in Bunkyo Ward, Tokyo, and is expected to begin his studies there in April, the Imperial Household Agency has announced.

The Japan News/Yomiuri · Feb 16, 2022

Watabe medals in 3rd straight Winter Games

For the third Winter Olympics in a row, Akito Watabe has a medal to take home, but the color is different this time.

The Japan News/Yomiuri · Feb 16, 2022

Cost of offshore wind power continues to plunge

At the end of last year, the Economy, Trade and Industry Ministry and the Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism Ministry selected a corporate consortium centered around Mitsubishi Corp. for three offshore wind power projects off the coasts of Akita and Chiba prefectures.

The Japan News/Yomiuri · Feb 16, 2022

Govt plans to reduce isolation period to 3 days

The isolation period for people entering Japan from destinations categorized as low risk for infection with the omicron coronavirus variant will be reduced from seven days to three from March, according to sources, who said the government is preparing to relax border controls.

The Japan News/Yomiuri · Feb 16, 2022

Snowboarder Murase aims for gold medal in 2026

BEIJING -- Snowboarder Kokomo Murase told reporters of her joy at winning the bronze medal in the women's big air snowboard finals at the Beijing Winter Olympic Games.

The Japan News/Yomiuri · Feb 16, 2022