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Japan's hospital dogs bring moments of normalcy to seriously ill children
Kyodo News, Published on 02/01/2026
» As a Labrador retriever named Masa entered a pediatric hospital ward in Tokyo, children's eyes lit up.
Japan weighs fee for new pre-travel screening system
Kyodo News, Published on 24/12/2025
» The Japanese government is considering charging visiting foreigners a fee of about 2,000 yen (400 baht) to 3,000 yen for a planned online pre-travel screening system called Jesta, a source familiar with the matter said on Tuesday.
Japanese sushi chain sets Guinness record for largest tuna filleting show
Kyodo News, Published on 24/11/2025
» Japanese sushi restaurant chain Choushimaru recently won a Guinness World Records title for the largest simultaneous tuna filleting performance, conducted at 71 locations in and near Tokyo.
Japan looks to triple departure tax to 3,000 yen to combat overtourism
Kyodo News, Published on 13/11/2025
» The government and the ruling Liberal Democratic Party are looking to triple the departure tax to 3,000 yen (630 baht) per person to fund measures against issues from a surge in inbound tourism, sources familiar with the matter said on Wednesday.
Huge Godzilla installation to see off travellers at Tokyo airport from Dec
Kyodo News, Published on 10/11/2025
» Travellers leaving Tokyo to take international flights will be watched over by the world's largest indoor Godzilla installation from late December, likely becoming the latest attraction at the busy Haneda airport.
Too many bowls? Ramen lovers may face higher health risks, study suggests
Kyodo News, Published on 23/09/2025
» In Japan's ramen-loving heartland, researchers have stirred the pot with a study suggesting that slurping down the beloved noodle dish three or more times a week might carry health risks.
Japan urges Line operator to improve data protection
Kyodo News, Published on 05/03/2024
» Japan’s communications ministry on Tuesday urged LY Corp, the operator of the Line messaging app, to strengthen the protection of users’ personal data following a massive data breach.
Asian fans flock to ‘Crash Landing’ site in Switzerland
Kyodo News, Published on 19/05/2023
» ISELTWALD, Switzerland: Asian tourists flocking to a pier in the small village of Iseltwald near Interlaken in central Switzerland, which features in a hit South Korean drama, have caused a stir among the locals and caught regional authorities off-guard.
Japan's long-awaited Ghibli Park is now open
Business, Kyodo News, Published on 02/11/2022
» NAGOYA: A theme park featuring the beloved characters of Studio Ghibli and scenes from its hit animation films such as My Neighbor Totoro and Spirited Away opened in central Japan yesterday.
Honda's Asimo robot to retire after 20-year career wowing public
Life, Kyodo News, Published on 30/03/2022
» Honda Motor's Asimo humanoid robot will retire on Friday, ending its 20-year career of wowing the public with walking and dancing demonstrations at a showroom at the automaker's Tokyo headquarters.