Agency Raises Volcanic Alert Level on Mt. Shirane to Level 2
The Meteorological Agency had raised the alert level warning for Mount Shirane, located on the eastern side of the peninsula, from Level 1 to Level 2 last April 22 after …
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New Japanese Matcha Paste Claims to Have More Health Benefits than a Cup of Green Tea
In a country where new ideas, no matter how far off the wall they are, find a place in the market because of customer readiness and eagerness to try out …
NIID: Measles Outbreak in Japan Could Spread During Golden Week Celebrations
Japan’s Ministry of Health has released a public advisory regarding the recent measles outbreak in Okinawa as well as several other cases in Nagoya. There have already been a total …
Becoming a Permanent Resident in Japan Just Got Easier, Here’s how
While other Western countries, most notably the US, have been driving efforts to control immigration movement, the federal government of Japan is looking to accommodate new and highly-skilled immigrants to …
Studio Ghibli Eyes to Open New Theme Park near Nagoya by 2022
The fantastical universe of world-renowned and Oscar-winning animator Hayao Miyazaki will serve as inspiration to the construction of a huge theme park attraction near Nagoya sometime in 2022, as shared …
Japan Studies New Residency Status for Foreign Workers to Fix Labour Shortages
Japan is currently looking at the possibility of setting a new status of residence for foreigners living in the country under technical internship programs to address the growing issue on …