Historic Aircraft Recovery Pulls Shidenkai Fighter From Ocean Floor After 80 Years
Historic aircraft recovery has pulled a Shidenkai fighter plane from the ocean floor off Kagoshima Prefecture. The former Imperial Japanese Navy aircraft sank toward...
Kobe Museum Welcomes Long-Lost Masterpiece After 90-Year Absence From Korea
A masterpiece by Kobe-born Western-style painter Ryohei Koiso has returned to Japan after nearly 90 years abroad. This long-lost masterpiece, titled "Girl with a...
Ice Sculpture Festival Boosts Winter Tourism
The Ice Sculpture Festival has emerged as a key winter attraction, therefore strengthening regional tourism and cultural visibility. At the same time, the Ice...
Nara’s Mountain Grass Burn Festival Draws Spectacular Crowds
Nara celebrated its annual Yamayaki festival with fiery spectacle on Saturday night. This event perfectly represents a deeply rooted ancient tradition for the community....
Minamata Awareness: Johnny Depp Meets Victim in Tokyo
Hollywood actor Johnny Depp met a long-time Minamata survivor in Tokyo, and the meeting renewed global attention on Minamata awareness. The encounter highlighted the...
