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Nippon.com (English) News and culture direct from Japan. Nippon.com is a website that shares information on Japan with a global audience in seven languages.

Produced by the Nippon Communications Foundation with a grant from the Nippon Foundation, the site is driven by the same spirit that inspired the journal Japan Echo, published by Japan Echo Inc. for more than 36 years to introduce informed Japanese opinion to the world. Nippon.com is for readers seeking insightful views on the nation’s politics, economy, and society, as well as lighter looks at culture, food, and art.

Shiitake are plump, tasty mushrooms that can be eaten fresh or dried, which enhances their umami, as well as their shelf...
13/12/2025

Shiitake are plump, tasty mushrooms that can be eaten fresh or dried, which enhances their umami, as well as their shelf life.

Shiitake are plump, tasty mushrooms that can be eaten fresh or dried, which enhances their umami, as well as their shelf life.

In the runup to New Year in Japan, susuharai is a major cleaning activity in which all the dust of the last 12 months is...
13/12/2025

In the runup to New Year in Japan, susuharai is a major cleaning activity in which all the dust of the last 12 months is swept away. It traditionally takes place on December 13.

In the runup to New Year in Japan, susuharai is a major cleaning activity in which all the dust of the last 12 months is swept away. It traditionally takes place on December 13.

Folklore photography began in Japan with Haga Hideo, who made a career of recording human activities and customs on film...
13/12/2025

Folklore photography began in Japan with Haga Hideo, who made a career of recording human activities and customs on film. His distinctive style of establishing rapport with his subjects was an approach he learned from colleagues conducting fieldwork.

Folklore photography began in Japan with Haga Hideo, who made a career of recording human activities and customs on film. His distinctive style of establishing rapport with his subjects was an approach he learned from colleagues conducting fieldwork. A folklore researcher studying the connection bet...

Although this manga is a work of fantasy, it evokes the drama of the human condition.
12/12/2025

Although this manga is a work of fantasy, it evokes the drama of the human condition.

With her lifespan of a thousand years, the elf Frieren has a special perspective on the lives and deeds of the humans she adventures with. A look at Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End, the megahit fantasy manga series taking her quests as an entryway to explorations of what it means to live human lives...

The 2025 Kanji of the Year is 熊 (kuma, "bear"). A look at the winning character and the year's top-ten picks.
12/12/2025

The 2025 Kanji of the Year is 熊 (kuma, "bear"). A look at the winning character and the year's top-ten picks.

The kanji 熊 (kuma), meaning “bear,” came out on top in popular voting for the kanji of the year for 2025. Powerful wild animals encroaching into human settlements were an irresistible image propelling the character past 米 (kome, “rice”) in a closely contested race.

Only 32% of companies, including those who understood “to a certain extent,” said they comprehended the status of reside...
11/12/2025

Only 32% of companies, including those who understood “to a certain extent,” said they comprehended the status of residence system.

A survey of Japanese company managers and executives found that among those who hire foreign workers, many struggle to understand the rules concerning their residence statuses.

Data on five-year survival rates in Japan shows considerable improvement for many cancers compared with the 1990s.
11/12/2025

Data on five-year survival rates in Japan shows considerable improvement for many cancers compared with the 1990s.

Data on five-year survival rates in Japan shows considerable improvement for many cancers compared with the 1990s.

A visit to the One Piece Base Shop in Shinjuku, Tokyo, reveals a treasure trove of merchandise, experiences, and more fo...
11/12/2025

A visit to the One Piece Base Shop in Shinjuku, Tokyo, reveals a treasure trove of merchandise, experiences, and more for fans of the massive hit pirate manga and anime.

A visit to the One Piece Base Shop in Shinjuku, Tokyo, reveals a treasure trove of merchandise, experiences, and more for fans of the massive hit pirate manga and anime. Read on to learn what’s available and how to access this spot.

Known for The Legends of Tōno, which includes stories of mysterious creatures and encounters with the dead, Yanagita Kun...
11/12/2025

Known for The Legends of Tōno, which includes stories of mysterious creatures and encounters with the dead, Yanagita Kunio established the field of folklore studies in early twentieth-century Japan.

Known for The Legends of Tōno, which includes stories of mysterious creatures and encounters with the dead, Yanagita Kunio established the field of folklore studies in early twentieth-century Japan.

The University of Tokyo rose two places to twenty-sixth in the Times Higher Education’s World University Rankings for 20...
10/12/2025

The University of Tokyo rose two places to twenty-sixth in the Times Higher Education’s World University Rankings for 2026.

The University of Tokyo rose to twenty-sixth in the Times Higher Education’s World University Rankings for 2026, and was the top Japanese institution in the list.

In a survey of Japanese teenagers, 44.4% of young women felt new hopes and expectations about Prime Minister Takaichi Sa...
10/12/2025

In a survey of Japanese teenagers, 44.4% of young women felt new hopes and expectations about Prime Minister Takaichi Sanae, who is the first female leader of the country.

In a survey of Japanese teenagers, 44.4% of young women felt new hopes and expectations about Prime Minister Takaichi Sanae, who is the first female leader of the country.

Earthquakes off the coast of northern Japan, due to stress between plate boundaries, have happened regularly over the ce...
10/12/2025

Earthquakes off the coast of northern Japan, due to stress between plate boundaries, have happened regularly over the centuries, with sometimes devastating effects.

Earthquakes off the coast of northern Japan, due to stress between plate boundaries, have happened regularly over the centuries, with sometimes devastating effects.

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