Understanding how this system works is essential for anyone planning to visit or live in Japan. From the way cities are divided to the details of postal codes, each part of the address has a specific ...

The probability of a “megaquake” happening in Japan within the next 30 years has risen to over 80 per cent, the government’s earthquake investigation panel found. A megaquake is defined as ...

But Shibuya’s will be the first in Japan to target an urban downtown area. Shinjuku Ward’s planned action stems in part from Shibuya’s original ordinance. According to Shinjuku officials ...

Asia Society Policy Salon Tokyo is honored to welcome Tokyo Governor Yuriko Koike on January 20, 2025. How can silence teach us more than any words, and offer us a common space in an ever more divided ...

That, he said, has allowed most countries “to return to life as we knew it before COVID-19,” meaning that the worst part of the pandemic is over. Tedros said that for the past year ...

This is a small or mini cake that sports an elegant yet simple design, drawing inspiration from a Japanese bento box. It is ideal for 1-2 people and is the perfect treat for smaller occasions ...

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