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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.

"Just over half of the respondents said that bear sightings have affected their hiking plans."
19/12/2025

"Just over half of the respondents said that bear sightings have affected their hiking plans."

A survey in Japan found that many hikers are changing their plans or canceling them due to the high number of bear attacks reported this year.

Japan’s famous cherry trees are set to bloom earlier than usual in 2026, due to expected warm weather in March and April...
19/12/2025

Japan’s famous cherry trees are set to bloom earlier than usual in 2026, due to expected warm weather in March and April.

Japan’s famous cherry trees are set to bloom earlier than usual in 2026, due to expected warm weather in March and April.

The Bank of Japan decides to raise its policy interest rate to a level unseen in 30 years in its first rate hike since J...
19/12/2025

The Bank of Japan decides to raise its policy interest rate to a level unseen in 30 years in its first rate hike since January this year.

Tokyo, Dec. 19 (Jiji Press)--The Bank of Japan on Friday decided to raise its policy interest rate to a level …

The Suica Penguin, which has been the mascot of JR East’s IC card since its 2001 launch, is set to “retire” and be repla...
19/12/2025

The Suica Penguin, which has been the mascot of JR East’s IC card since its 2001 launch, is set to “retire” and be replaced by a new character in 2026.

The Suica Penguin, which has been the mascot of JR East’s IC card since its 2001 launch, is set to “retire” and be replaced by a new character in 2026.

Japan must be ready for a prolonged diplomatic and economic standoff with China.
19/12/2025

Japan must be ready for a prolonged diplomatic and economic standoff with China.

Beijing is keeping up the pressure on Japan following Prime Minister Takaichi Sanae’s recent comments on a Japanese response to a potential military contingency around Taiwan. A consideration of China’s strategy shows that Japan must prepare for a prolonged diplomatic and economic standoff.

A nationwide survey found that karaage fried chicken remains Japan’s most popular side dish.
18/12/2025

A nationwide survey found that karaage fried chicken remains Japan’s most popular side dish.

A survey in Japan found that karaage fried chicken was the most popular side dish, followed by Hamburg steak and gyōza dumplings.

The Ameyoko shopping street near Ueno Station in northeastern Tokyo is a popular draw for tourists and locals alike for ...
18/12/2025

The Ameyoko shopping street near Ueno Station in northeastern Tokyo is a popular draw for tourists and locals alike for its market atmosphere and reasonable prices.

The Ameyoko shopping street near Ueno Station in northeastern Tokyo is a popular draw for tourists and locals alike for its market atmosphere and reasonable prices.

A business trip to New York and Washington drives home the price gaps now in place between America and Japan, prompting ...
18/12/2025

A business trip to New York and Washington drives home the price gaps now in place between America and Japan, prompting thoughts about Japan’s policy choices helping to bring them about.

A business trip to New York and Washington drives home the price gaps now in place between America and Japan, prompting thoughts about Japan’s policy choices helping to bring them about.

When Japanese people were asked what Japanese food they would recommend to people living outside of the country, the top...
17/12/2025

When Japanese people were asked what Japanese food they would recommend to people living outside of the country, the top response by far was sushi, at 63.8%, followed by tempura at 43.0%.

A survey in Japan found that sushi was the Japanese food that locals would most like to recommend to people overseas, ahead of tempura in second place.

The number of fires in Japan rises sharply in December, as winter is the driest and windiest time of year.
17/12/2025

The number of fires in Japan rises sharply in December, as winter is the driest and windiest time of year.

The number of fires in Japan rises sharply in December, as winter is the driest and windiest time of year.

Dictionary publisher Sanseidō picked biju as its word of the year for 2025. Often used for praising personal appearance,...
17/12/2025

Dictionary publisher Sanseidō picked biju as its word of the year for 2025. Often used for praising personal appearance, it made a notable appearance in one of the year’s J-pop hits.

Dictionary publisher Sanseidō picked biju as its word of the year for 2025. Often used for praising personal appearance, it made a notable appearance in one of the year’s J-pop hits.

There are two broad types of tōfu in Japan—the firmer "cotton" and softer "silk."
16/12/2025

There are two broad types of tōfu in Japan—the firmer "cotton" and softer "silk."

With nearly a millennium of history in Japan, tōfu is a key part of Japanese cooking, used in countless dishes. A look at the history of this ingredient and the many forms it takes.

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