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Dec 27, 2024 · English news, analysis of Japanese politics, business and society by Japan's oldest newspaper, the Mainichi Shimbun.
In Photos: Tour gives foreigners a taste of school life in Japan
Dec 8, 2024 · Participants in the "Kimino High School" program eat curry lunches at their desks while facing each other on Oct. 9, 2024, in Kimitsu, Chiba Prefecture.
Foreign tourists in uniform attend traditional Japanese classes at ...
Dec 8, 2024 · KIMITSU, Chiba -- Inbound tourists dressed in traditional Japanese uniforms experienced nostalgic school life in Japan during a unique one-day program at a former school building here.
Haiku Classic: Dec. 15, 2024 -- Futility? No! - The Mainichi - 毎日新聞
Nov 27, 2024 · striking iron nails into a frozen waterfall these youths -- Hiroshi Tagawa (1914-1999). From "Peppermint" (Hakka), Modern Haiku Association (of Japan), Tokyo, 1982.
Haiku in English: Dec. 31, 2024 - The Mainichi - 毎日新聞
Dec 31, 2024 · melting snow remembering mother's words -- Alvin B. Cruz (Manila, Philippines) Selected by Dhugal J. Lindsay
Japan to supply radar to Philippines amid S. China Sea tensions
Dec 5, 2024 · With the 1.6 billion yen ($10.7 million) project, part of Tokyo's "official security assistance" to support like-minded partners with defense equipment, Japan aims to safeguard a key maritime ...
Tokyo stocks rise on weaker yen, China economy optimism
Dec 10, 2024 · The 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average ended up 207.08 points, or 0.53 percent, from Monday at 39,367.58. The broader Topix index finished 6.85 points, or 0.25 percent, higher at 2,741.41.
Judo: Injured heavyweight Tatsuru Saito aims for November 2025 …
Dec 9, 2024 · TOKYO (Kyodo) -- Japanese judoka Tatsuru Saito, who underwent neck surgery in late October, said Sunday he will try to return to the mat at the national weight-class championships in November 2025.
'Kyogen' comical plays recall Donald Keene's connection to …
Dec 9, 2024 · Keene's connection with "kyogen" comedic stage productions was deep. He was first introduced to the art as an international student at Kyoto University around the end of 1953, when he was 31.
Haiku in English: Dec. 11, 2024 - The Mainichi - 毎日新聞
Dec 11, 2024 · runs deeper in its furrow looking at the moon -- Kelly Shaw (Illinois, USA) Selected by Dhugal J. Lindsay