Japanese Traditional Polo
The horsemen of Japan's Imperial Household Agency have played a traditional polo-like game at the Imperial Palace's equestrian ground in central Tokyo. Emperor Akihito, Empress Mi…
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Georgian Sumo Wrestler Promoted
The Japan Sumo Association will call an emergency board meeting on Wednesday to discuss the promotion of Georgian sumo wrestler, Tochinoshin, to Ozeki champion. Holding the meeting means his promotio…
Japanese red wine wins IWC trophy
A red wine made entirely from grapes grown in Japan has won a trophy at the prestigious International Wine Challenge in London. The 2013 Tomi Red, produced by Suntory Wine International, was amo…
Govt. to crack down on illegal private lodgings
Japanese authorities are planning to intensify a crackdown on illegal private-lodging businesses. The move comes at a time when a new law will be put into force that will allow anyone in pr…
Monk Sues Mt. Koya Temple
A monk working at the World Heritage site of Mount Koya in Wakayama Prefecture has filed a lawsuit against the organization that operates the temple for damages and unpaid wages, claiming he develope…
Aoi Matsuri Kyoto
One of the 3 main annual festivals in Kyoto, the Aoi Matsuri, was held on Tuesday. The festival features a procession of people in costumes originally worn in a court in the ancient Heian era.…
Kyoto University Signs Removed
Kyoto University has removed a number of signs put up by student groups around campus. But new ones protesting the removal were posted soon after. University officials on Sunday removed signs fr…
Kurobe Gorge Train
A sightseeing railway that runs through Kurobe Gorge in central Japan has begun full operations, offering visitors stunning views of spring greenery. Many holidaymakers boarded the train at Unaz…
Ghibli Theme Park
Japanese animated film company Studio Ghibli has unveiled the basic design of its theme park set to open in Aichi Prefecture, central Japan, in 2022. Aichi Governor Hideaki Ohmura revealed on We…
A Ride Through the Wild Side on Hakone’s Ajisai Train
A beautiful journey at any time of year, from mid-June the Hakone Tozan Line becomes a stunning journey through tunnels of lush green forest, over clear mountain rivers and past thousands of bri…