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Chiikawa Goes Global: “Kawaii” Characters Make It to the Top
From Twitter Post to Towering PopularityChiikawa, a contraction of the Japanese phrase nanka chiisakute kawaii yatsu, which means something like “so small and cute,” refers to the adorable...
Japan’s Military Spending Rises by 21% in 2024 to Over ¥8 Trillion
The Stockholm International Peace Research Institute recently announced the results of its survey on global military spending in 2024. Japan remained in tenth position, despite a 21% year-on-year incr...
Building a Support Network: Japanese Adoptees Take to Social Media to Share Their Stories
A Candid Chat About AdoptionThe Origin44 YouTube channel is quickly gaining attention as a place for frank and honest talk about adoption in Japan. Host Shimura Ayumu is joined by …
Rainy Season 2025: Umbrella Weather in Japan
The Japan Meteorological Agency announced that Southern Kyūshū entered the rainy season on May 16, marking the first time tsuyu had descended on the region ahead of usual leaders Okinawa …
Becoming Japanese: Questions of Citizenship and Ethnicity
Kikajin (“naturalized citizen”) is a term used to describe people who have transferred their citizenship to Japan from another country. In legal language, the precise term under Japan&rsqu...
Bringing “Cha” to the World: International Expositions and the “Selling” of Japanese Tea
Japan’s World Fair DebutThe prototype for today’s international expositions, where countries from around the world showcase new products and their specialties and which provide opportuniti...
Edo Meets Pop Culture: Reimagining Ukiyo-e with a Modern Manga and Anime Twist
Hokusai Meets Doraemon?Fans of the Japanese anime and manga series Doraemon are familiar with the robot cat’s ability to travel into past ages. Publisher Hanzō has tapped into this reputation, …
Japanese Advised to Avoid Risk of Heatstroke with Pre-Summer Acclimatization
When people move, their body temperature rises, at which point their body will produce sweat or increase their skin temperature to release heat and cool them down. However, if that …
Hakuba: Nagano Ski Resort Follows Its Own Vision in Capitalizing on Inbound Tourism Boom
Looming Overtourism CrisisThe town of Hakuba in northern Nagano Prefecture is no stranger to global attention. A winter sports mecca, it hosted the alpine and Nordic skiing competitions at the …
Israeli strikes kill 30 in Gaza, including rescue service official and local journalist
Gaza media office said Israeli forces were in control of 77% of Gaza, either through ground forces or evacuation orders and bombardments.
Ancient mudbrick building with Coptic murals unearthed in Egypt
CAIRO, May 25 (Xinhua) -- An Egyptian archaeological mission has uncovered a mudbrick building dating to the 6th-7th centuries in the Manqabad area of Assiut Governorate, south of Cairo, the …
Soccer-Chelsea boss Maresca says his historically young team proved doubters wrong
NOTTINGHAM, England (Reuters) -Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca had strong words for his team's doubters after they secured their first Champions League berth in three seasons on Sunday, with the youngest …
《TAIPEI TIMES》 Gold Card applications rising: NDC
GAINING STEAM: The scheme initially failed to gather much attention, with only 188 cards issued in i...…
《TAIPEI TIMES》 Probe of ‘Chinese’ civil servants in second stage
NATIONAL SECURITY: If people renounce their Chinese residency or family registration on their own in...…
《TAIPEI TIMES》 Taiwanese table tennis duo win silver in Doha
/ Staff writer, with CNA Taiwanese table tennis players Lin Yun-ju （林昀儒） and Kao Cheng-jui （高...…
《TAIPEI TIMES》 Ministry to increase penalties for unlicensed driving
ROAD OUTRAGE:The move comes amid protests from civic groups following two crashes involving elderly ...…
《TAIPEI TIMES》 Guam governor arrives in Taiwan for her first visit
/ Staff writer, with CNA Guam Governor Lourdes Leon Guerrero yesterday arrived in Taiwan for her ...…
《TAIPEI TIMES》 Singer showcases Taiwanese roots
PAYING TRIBUTE:Estelle Perrault’s new jazz album cover features a general store from her hometown, a...…
《TAIPEI TIMES》 Taiwanese students ‘anxious’ after US enrollment block
By Katie Tam, Angie Teo and Ann Wang / Reuters With an admission letter in hand, Taiwanese studen...…
Soccer-Union Saint-Gilloise end 90-year wait for Belgian league title
(Reuters) - Union Saint-Gilloise ended their 90-year wait for the Belgian league title but had to endure a nervy afternoon before beating visitors Gent 3-1 on Sunday to finish three …
Soccer-Villa to complain to Premier League over 'inexperienced' referee for Man Utd defeat
MANCHESTER, England (Reuters) -Aston Villa will make a complaint to the Premier League over the appointment of "inexperienced" referee Thomas Bramall for their 2-0 defeat to Manchester United on Sunday, …
Suspect was released from psychiatric care a day before Hamburg attack, officials say
The woman, a German national, was detained on Friday after allegedly stabbing people at German city’s central train station, injuring 18.
Soccer-Guardiola equates Champions League place to winning the title
LONDON (Reuters) -Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola said finishing third in the Premier League in this turbulent season was as good as winning the title, following a 2-0 victory at …
Motor racing-Monaco mastery is a boyhood dream come true for Norris
MONACO (Reuters) - Lando Norris said winning Formula One's Monaco Grand Prix was a dream come true and one he looked forward to retelling for decades to come. Read full …
Tennis-'Merci Rafa': Roland Garros pays tribute to Nadal's reign
PARIS (Reuters) -Roland Garros opened with tears, chants and a sea of brick-red T-shirts reading 'Merci Rafa' as the French Open paid an emotional tribute on Sunday to Rafael Nadal, …