1+ mon, 5+ day ago   (210+ words) An exhibition featuring Studio Ghibli animation films and works by director Hayao Miyazaki in southern China has been postponed, the organizer said earlier this week, as a Sino-Japanese diplomatic row over Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's remarks on Taiwan intensifies. The…...

1+ mon, 2+ week ago   (600+ words) As the "hikikomori" phenomenon increasingly intersects with Japan's rapidly aging society, support organizations are introducing new tools to help socially withdrawn individuals calculate assets, understand pension systems, and create long-term financial plans for them. "Hikikomori' is a Japanese term defined…...

4+ mon, 1+ week ago   (390+ words) Her name is Ahne Urguelles, and she is the passionate force behind Yugo Sushi. While she humbly states, "I wouldn't call myself a Japanese chef," her journey tells a far more compelling story of dedication and immersive learning. "The name…...

4+ mon, 3+ week ago   (258+ words) In celebration of SM Supermalls" 40th anniversary, Dohtonbori SM North EDSA is treating ramen lovers to a40 percent discounton all ramen dishes for 40 days from August 1 to September 9, 2025. Aside from its #OkonomiyakiExperience, Dohtonbori is known for its authentic Japanese dining experience, making…...

5+ mon, 3+ week ago   (500+ words) Located in Bonifacio Global City, Japanese-branded shopping mall Mitsukoshi is celebrating its second anniversary with a cultural event rooted in Japanese folklore and Filipino hospitality. From July to August, the upscale mall is hosting its version of Tanabata Matsuri, the…...

5+ mon, 3+ week ago   (358+ words) Step into Watami, the Philippines" beloved Japanese casual dining destination where tradition meets innovation in every dish. Since opening its first Manila branch, Watami has become synonymous with warm hospitality, exquisite craftsmanship, and an approachable menu that invites diners to…...

7+ mon, 1+ week ago   (490+ words) TOKYO'Japan's hopes of achieving its first soft landing on the Moon by a private company were dashed Friday when the mission was aborted over lost contact with the Resilience spacecraft during a daunting final descent. Tokyo-based ispace had hoped to…...