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Spring has sprung cherry blossoms
Guru, Nianne-Lynn Hendricks, Published on 21/03/2025
» Springtime in Japan is synonymous with sakura. Since time immemorial, the cherryblossom has been immortalised in poems and paintings. In modern times, the Japanese celebrate its beauty by using cherry blossoms as an ingredient or garnish in cocktails and cakes.
Shizuoka to share hot spring prowess
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 01/02/2025
» The Tourism and Sports Ministry has signed a memorandum of understanding with Shizuoka Prefecture, hoping to borrow expertise from Japan to develop hot springs in Thailand and exchange tourists between the countries.
Final week to savour Japanese sweets
Life, Published on 20/11/2024
» Lovers of Japan have one more week to enjoy traditional Japanese sweets and arts during The Wagashi, Japanese Food, Crafts, And Ikebana Festival, which is running at Charoen Nakhon Hall, M floor of Iconsiam, Charoen Nakhon Road, until Nov 26.
Toyota ready to test hydrogen-electric van
Published on 16/11/2024
» Toyota Motor Corp says it plans to begin public road tests of a commercial van in Australia next spring, aiming to roll out what could be the world’s first vehicle powered by both a hydrogen engine and an electric motor.
Miura, 57, set to play 40th season as professional
Kyodo News, Published on 12/11/2024
» KYODO — Former Japan striker Kazuyoshi Miura said Monday he plans to continue playing for Atletico Suzuka in the Japan Football League (JFL) next year in what will be his 40th season as a professional.
Japan prosecutors won’t appeal acquittal in 1966 murders
Published on 08/10/2024
» Japanese prosecutors do not plan to appeal the recent acquittal in the retrial of a former professional boxer who was sentenced to death for a 1966 quadruple murder, a source familiar with the matter said on Tuesday, paving the way for the ruling to be finalised.
World's longest-serving death row prisoner wins landmark acquittal in Japan
Published on 27/09/2024
» SHIZUOKA, Japan: A Japanese court acquitted on Thursday an 88-year-old former professional boxer in a high-profile retrial decades after he was sentenced to death over a 1966 quadruple murder, saying investigators had fabricated evidence.
Mount Fuji climbing season begins in full as Shizuoka trails opened
Published on 11/07/2024
» SHIZUOKA, Japan: The climbing season on Japan's Mount Fuji began in full Wednesday with the opening of the three trails on the Shizuoka prefecture side of the mountain.
Japan sees first 40C day this summer as heatwave persists
Published on 08/07/2024
» TOKYO: Japan recorded a temperature of 40C for the first time this year on Sunday, with the mercury hitting the scorching level in central Japan as a heatwave continues to engulf the nation, according to the weather agency.
Japan rail operator gives up plan to launch maglev train in 2027
Published on 29/03/2024
» TOKYO: Central Japan Railway Co said Friday it has given up its plan to launch a new high-speed maglev train between Tokyo and Nagoya in 2027, amid long-running environmental disputes.