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"Touken Ranbu" Game Fans Save Quake-Hit Kumamoto BreweryAugust 25, 2026
Yamato, Kumamoto Pref., Aug. 25 (Jiji Press)--Fans of the popular Japanese video game "Touken Ranbu" have helped save a centuries-old sake brewery in Kumamoto Prefecture after a major earthquake in the southwestern Japan prefecture late last month prompted cancellations of orders and reservations. Established in 1770, Tsujun Shuzo, a sake brewery in the town of […]
Japan Eyes Record 36 T. Yen for Debt-Servicing CostsAugust 25, 2026
Tokyo, Aug. 25 (Jiji Press)--Japan's Finance Ministry plans to seek a record 36,638.6 billion yen in debt-servicing costs in its budget request for fiscal 2027, which starts next April, it was learned Tuesday. The figure is up by 5,362.8 billion yen from the amount allocated in the fiscal 2026 initial budget. With long-term interest rates […]
Japan to Keep Pump Price Target at around 170 YenAugust 25, 2026
Tokyo, Aug. 25 (Jiji Press)--The Japanese government will continue measures to keep retail prices of regular gasoline at around 170 yen per liter amid ongoing instability in the Middle East, Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi said Tuesday. Takaichi told reporters that she has instructed industry minister Ryosei Akazawa to consult with Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama to […]
Japan Education Min. Eyes Record 8.7 T. Yen in FY '27 BudgetAugust 25, 2026
Tokyo, Aug. 25 (Jiji Press)--Japan's education ministry Tuesday unveiled a policy of seeking a record 8,775 billion yen under the government's general-account budget for fiscal 2027 to focus on developing human resources in growth fields, including artificial intelligence and semiconductors. The figure represents an increase of 49.2 pct from the previous year. The ministry presented […]
Japan Eyes Tax Benefits for Retail JGBsAugust 25, 2026
Tokyo, Aug. 25 (Jiji Press)--Japan's Finance Ministry and the Financial Services Agency plan to include tax incentives for retail Japanese government bonds in their fiscal 2027 tax reform proposals, informed sources said Tuesday. The ministry and the agency aim to attract more individual investors amid a decline in the Bank of Japan's JGB purchases and […]

With Kamakura: Traditional Snow-Country Architecture in a Sunny Seaside NeighborhoodAugust 24, 2026
The café With Kamakura is located in a unique building reconstructed from three traditional farmhouses transported across the country, and combines architectural heritage with local, seasonal dining.
Aizu-Wakamatsu’s Tsurugajō Castle: Where the Samurai Era EndedAugust 20, 2026
Tsurugajō Castle was the site of a prolonged siege during the turbulent years marking the transition from the Edo period (1603–1868) to the Meiji era (1868–1912). Today, the red-roofed castle is a symbol of Fukushima Prefecture that stands in a large park encompassing the former castle grounds. Defended to the last by loyal supporters of […]
“The Tale of the Heike”: Japan’s Military EpicAugust 15, 2026
Originally popularized by traveling musicians, The Tale of the Heike is a grand military epic known for its themes of transience.
Hiyashi Chūka: A Chilled Noodle Favorite for Japanese SummersAugust 11, 2026
When it is too hot to eat ramen, hiyashi chūka is a delicious, cool alternative.
Lantern Festivals Light Up the Evening SkiesAugust 5, 2026
Festivals in Japan present their most magical faces after dark, and the enchanting glow of paper lanterns is a key part of many events. We take a look at three leading festivals where the thousands of lanterns on display are a major part of the festivities.