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Tag: Japans

October 25, 2026

Only a handful of restaurants in the United States have won competitive bidding wars to serve Japan’s ultra-rare Takamori Drunken Wagyu beef, and…

March 16, 2026

TOKYO (AP) — Cherry blossom spotters from the Japanese government announced Monday the first blooming of the country’s favorite flower… TOKYO (AP) —…

February 23, 2026

TOKYO (AP) — Japanese Emperor Naruhito expressed concern about the scars that remain for survivors of the 2011 earthquake, tsunami… TOKYO (AP) —…

February 20, 2026

TOKYO (AP) — The kimono, that elaborate, delicate wrap-around garment worn by geisha and samurai from centuries back, is getting… TOKYO (AP) —…

January 29, 2026

BANGKOK (AP) — Japan’s last pair of pandas have returned to China, leaving Japan without the lovable bears for the… BANGKOK (AP) —…

January 25, 2026

SAITAMA, Japan (AP) — Japanese panda fans gathered Sunday for the final public viewing at Tokyo’s Ueno zoo before twins… SAITAMA, Japan (AP)…

January 14, 2026

NARA, Japan (AP) — In Japan’s ancient capital, Nara, deer moved through grass fields and shaded paths, lowering their heads… NARA, Japan (AP)…

January 5, 2026

TOKYO (AP) — That’s a REALLY big fish. This one weighed in at 535 pounds (243 kilograms). It sold for… TOKYO (AP) —…

January 2, 2026

TOKYO (AP) — Japan’s Emperor Naruhito and his family waved to a crowd of flag-waving New Year’s well-wishers gathered at… TOKYO (AP) —…

December 4, 2025

TOKYO (AP) — The pledge by Japan’s Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi to “work, work, work, work and work” for her… TOKYO (AP) —…

December 1, 2025

TOKYO (AP) — Japan’s beloved Princess Aiko is often cheered like a pop star. During a visit to Nagasaki with… TOKYO (AP) —…