2+ mon, 2+ week ago  (1857+ words) A novice filmmaker bet everything on a period drama " and won 7 Japan Academy Awards! "A Samurai in Time" is an against-all-odds story of passion, grit, and samurai spirit. "A Samurai in Time." At the Japan Academy Film Prize, "A Samurai…...

12+ hour, 31+ min ago  (155+ words) Japan's industry ministry has announced that crude oil procured from sources outside the Middle East will soon arrive at Japanese ports. The ministry said on Friday that a tanker carrying about 116, 000 kiloliters of crude oil from the US state of…...

16+ hour, 27+ min ago  (48+ words) Japanese restaurant in Shanghai navigates choppy situation nhk. or. jp As China's economy slows and it continues to limit imports of Japanese seafood, Japanese restaurants in the country are struggling. For one restaurant owner in Shanghai, finding ways to source…...

17+ hour, 13+ min ago  (206+ words) A Japanese public-private council has announced a policy to build a long-distance truck transport network that runs on hydrogen fuel cells. The newly launched council unveiled the plan at its first meeting on Thursday. The members hail from the industry,…...

1+ day, 3+ hour ago  (56+ words) New York's Maneki neko: Bodega cats nhk. or. jp New York's Maneki neko: Bodega cats In storefronts across Japan and Asia, the Maneki-neko, or "Lucky Cat," is a symbol of good fortune, attracting customers and prosperity. Now, in New York…...

1+ day, 1+ hour ago  (163+ words) The men's soccer World Cup is set to kick off next week. The United States, Canada and Mexico are hosting the event and are expected to welcome millions of fans. FIFA said it could boost the US GDP by around…...

1+ day, 18+ hour ago  (149+ words) Talented chefs from conveyor-belt sushi restaurants all over Japan have showcased their skills at a competition in the city of Kitakyushu, southwestern Japan. The city is branding itself as the sushi capital of the nation. The event took place on…...

1+ day, 13+ hour ago  (149+ words) Malaysia has dealt a blow to Thailand's seafood industry by banning the primary shrimp imports from the country. The move comes amid a dispute between the two nations over food safety. The suspension went into effect on Monday and covers…...

2+ day, 3+ hour ago  (47+ words) Okinawa coffee growers brew up new techniques nhk. or. jp Okinawa coffee growers brew up new techniques Despite a challenging climate, Okinawa's coffee growers aim to boost both production and quality. They are learning from experts from nearby Taiwan, which…...

2+ day, 14+ hour ago  (175+ words) The fire department in a central Japanese city says it cannot procure a new vehicle this fiscal year due to a shortage of raw materials for paint as a result of the Iran situation. The fire department of Mie Prefecture's…...