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Smarter than Yogi? Hokkaido’s brown bears prove elusive in spring hunt

As Sapporo’s spring brown bear management capture begins, hunters head into the mountain forest in the city’s Toyohira Ward, March 11, 2026. (Mainichi/Toshiki Miyama)

SAPPORO — In Hokkaido, brow…
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https://www.alojapan.com/1490423/smarter-than-yogi-hokkaidos-brown-bears-prove-elusive-in-spring-hunt/

Smarter than Yogi? Hokkaido’s brown bears prove elusive in spring hunt

As Sapporo’s spring brown bear management capture begins, hunters head into the mountain forest in the city’s Toyohira Ward, March 11, 2026. (Mainichi/Toshiki Miyama)

SAPPORO — In Hokkaido, brow…
#Japan #JP #Hokkaido #animals #environment #HokkaidoNews #LatestArticles #news #socialissues #TheMainichi #北海道
https://www.alojapan.com/1490423/smarter-than-yogi-hokkaidos-brown-bears-prove-elusive-in-spring-hunt/

https://www.alojapan.com/1490423/smarter-than-yogi-hokkaidos-brown-bears-prove-elusive-in-spring-hunt/ Smarter than Yogi? Hokkaido’s brown bears prove elusive in spring hunt #animals #environment #Hokkaido #HokkaidoNews #Japan #LatestArticles #news #SocialIssues #TheMainichi #北海道 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 As Sapporo’s spring brown bear management capture begins, hunters head into the mountain forest in the city’s Toyohira Ward, March 11, 2026. (Mainichi/Toshiki Miyama)
 
 SAPPORO — In Hokkaido, brown bears a

https://www.alojapan.com/1490423/smarter-than-yogi-hokkaidos-brown-bears-prove-elusive-in-spring-hunt/ Smarter than Yogi? Hokkaido’s brown bears prove elusive in spring hunt #animals #environment #Hokkaido #HokkaidoNews #Japan #LatestArticles #news #SocialIssues #TheMainichi #北海道 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 As Sapporo’s spring brown bear management capture begins, hunters head into the mountain forest in the city’s Toyohira Ward, March 11, 2026. (Mainichi/Toshiki Miyama)
 
 SAPPORO — In Hokkaido, brown bears a

https://www.alojapan.com/1489820/hokkaido-zookeeper-arrested-on-suspicion-of-murdering-wife-burning-body-in-incinerator/ Hokkaido zookeeper arrested on suspicion of murdering wife, burning body in incinerator #Crime&Accidents #Hokkaido #HokkaidoNews #Japan #LatestArticles #news #TheMainichi #北海道 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 This file photo taken on April 25, 2026, shows a building housing an incinerator at Asahiyama Zoo in Hokkaido. (Kyodo)
 
 SAPPORO (Kyodo) — A zookeeper on the northern main island of Hokkaido was served a fresh

https://www.alojapan.com/1489820/hokkaido-zookeeper-arrested-on-suspicion-of-murdering-wife-burning-body-in-incinerator/ Hokkaido zookeeper arrested on suspicion of murdering wife, burning body in incinerator #Crime&Accidents #Hokkaido #HokkaidoNews #Japan #LatestArticles #news #TheMainichi #北海道 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 This file photo taken on April 25, 2026, shows a building housing an incinerator at Asahiyama Zoo in Hokkaido. (Kyodo)
 
 SAPPORO (Kyodo) — A zookeeper on the northern main island of Hokkaido was served a fresh

Mayor of Yawata in Kyoto Pref. plans maternity leave

Shoko Kawata, 35-year-old mayor of Yawata in Kyoto Prefecture, tells reporters about her maternity leave plans on May 21, 2026, at the city hall. (Kyodo)

KYOTO (Kyodo) — Shoko Kawata, the 35-year-old mayor of Yawata in Kyoto Prefecture, plan…
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https://www.alojapan.com/1489624/mayor-of-yawata-in-kyoto-pref-plans-maternity-leave-2/

Mayor of Yawata in Kyoto Pref. plans maternity leave

Shoko Kawata, 35-year-old mayor of Yawata in Kyoto Prefecture, tells reporters about her maternity leave plans on May 21, 2026, at the city hall. (Kyodo)

KYOTO (Kyodo) — Shoko Kawata, the 35-year-old mayor of Yawata in Kyoto Prefecture, plan…
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https://www.alojapan.com/1489624/mayor-of-yawata-in-kyoto-pref-plans-maternity-leave-2/

https://www.alojapan.com/1489624/mayor-of-yawata-in-kyoto-pref-plans-maternity-leave-2/ Mayor of Yawata in Kyoto Pref. plans maternity leave #Japan #Kyoto #KyotoNews #LatestArticles #news #politics #SocialIssues #TheMainichi #京都 #京都府 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Shoko Kawata, 35-year-old mayor of Yawata in Kyoto Prefecture, tells reporters about her maternity leave plans on May 21, 2026, at the city hall. (Kyodo)
 
 KYOTO (Kyodo) — Shoko Kawata, the 35-year-old mayor of Yawata in Kyoto Prefecture, plan

https://www.alojapan.com/1489624/mayor-of-yawata-in-kyoto-pref-plans-maternity-leave-2/ Mayor of Yawata in Kyoto Pref. plans maternity leave #Japan #Kyoto #KyotoNews #LatestArticles #news #politics #SocialIssues #TheMainichi #京都 #京都府 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Shoko Kawata, 35-year-old mayor of Yawata in Kyoto Prefecture, tells reporters about her maternity leave plans on May 21, 2026, at the city hall. (Kyodo)
 
 KYOTO (Kyodo) — Shoko Kawata, the 35-year-old mayor of Yawata in Kyoto Prefecture, plan

Japan-led team finds layer in Hokkaido showing asteroid impact that wiped out dinosaurs

The geological layer marking the K-Pg boundary between the Cretaceous and Paleogene periods is seen in this image provided by the Tohoku University-led K-Pg research team.…
#Japan #JP #Hokkaido #HokkaidoNews #LatestArticles #MoreScienceNews #news #science #TheMainichi #北海道
https://www.alojapan.com/1489584/japan-led-team-finds-layer-in-hokkaido-showing-asteroid-impact-that-wiped-out-dinosaurs/

Japan-led team finds layer in Hokkaido showing asteroid impact that wiped out dinosaurs

The geological layer marking the K-Pg boundary between the Cretaceous and Paleogene periods is seen in this image provided by the Tohoku University-led K-Pg research team.…
#Japan #JP #Hokkaido #HokkaidoNews #LatestArticles #MoreScienceNews #news #science #TheMainichi #北海道
https://www.alojapan.com/1489584/japan-led-team-finds-layer-in-hokkaido-showing-asteroid-impact-that-wiped-out-dinosaurs/

https://www.alojapan.com/1489584/japan-led-team-finds-layer-in-hokkaido-showing-asteroid-impact-that-wiped-out-dinosaurs/ Japan-led team finds layer in Hokkaido showing asteroid impact that wiped out dinosaurs #Hokkaido #HokkaidoNews #Japan #LatestArticles #MoreScienceNews #news #science #TheMainichi #北海道 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 The geological layer marking the K-Pg boundary between the Cretaceous and Paleogene periods is seen in this image provided by the Tohoku University-led K-Pg research team.
 
 FUKUI — A Tohoku University-le

https://www.alojapan.com/1489584/japan-led-team-finds-layer-in-hokkaido-showing-asteroid-impact-that-wiped-out-dinosaurs/ Japan-led team finds layer in Hokkaido showing asteroid impact that wiped out dinosaurs #Hokkaido #HokkaidoNews #Japan #LatestArticles #MoreScienceNews #news #science #TheMainichi #北海道 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 The geological layer marking the K-Pg boundary between the Cretaceous and Paleogene periods is seen in this image provided by the Tohoku University-led K-Pg research team.
 
 FUKUI — A Tohoku University-le

https://www.alojapan.com/1489419/kyoto-school-operator-violated-political-neutrality-in-fatal-okinawa-trip/ Kyoto school operator violated political neutrality in fatal Okinawa trip #Crime&Accidents #Education #Japan #LatestArticles #news #Okinawa #OkinawaNews #TheMainichi #沖縄 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 This file photo shows a capsized boat off the Henoko area in Nago, Okinawa Prefecture, in March 2026. (Photo courtesy of 11th Regional Coast Guard Headquarters)(Kyodo)
 
 TOKYO (Kyodo) — The operator of a high school

https://www.alojapan.com/1489419/kyoto-school-operator-violated-political-neutrality-in-fatal-okinawa-trip/ Kyoto school operator violated political neutrality in fatal Okinawa trip #Crime&Accidents #Education #Japan #LatestArticles #news #Okinawa #OkinawaNews #TheMainichi #沖縄 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 This file photo shows a capsized boat off the Henoko area in Nago, Okinawa Prefecture, in March 2026. (Photo courtesy of 11th Regional Coast Guard Headquarters)(Kyodo)
 
 TOKYO (Kyodo) — The operator of a high school

Osaka Ishin to move forward with third referendum on ‘Osaka metropolis’ plan

Osaka Ishin no Kai leader and Osaka Gov. Hirofumi Yoshimura speaks to reporters following the Liaison Meeting of the Government and Ruling Parties at the prime minister’s office in Tokyo, May 18, 2026. (Mainichi/Y…
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https://www.alojapan.com/1489342/osaka-ishin-to-move-forward-with-third-referendum-on-osaka-metropolis-plan/

Osaka Ishin to move forward with third referendum on ‘Osaka metropolis’ plan

Osaka Ishin no Kai leader and Osaka Gov. Hirofumi Yoshimura speaks to reporters following the Liaison Meeting of the Government and Ruling Parties at the prime minister’s office in Tokyo, May 18, 2026. (Mainichi/Y…
#Japan #JP #Osaka #LatestArticles #news #osakanews #politics #TheMainichi #大阪 #大阪府
https://www.alojapan.com/1489342/osaka-ishin-to-move-forward-with-third-referendum-on-osaka-metropolis-plan/

https://www.alojapan.com/1489342/osaka-ishin-to-move-forward-with-third-referendum-on-osaka-metropolis-plan/ Osaka Ishin to move forward with third referendum on ‘Osaka metropolis’ plan #Japan #LatestArticles #news #Osaka #OsakaNews #politics #TheMainichi #大阪 #大阪府 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Osaka Ishin no Kai leader and Osaka Gov. Hirofumi Yoshimura speaks to reporters following the Liaison Meeting of the Government and Ruling Parties at the prime minister’s office in Tokyo, May 18, 2026. (Mainichi/Yuichi Nakagawa)&#

https://www.alojapan.com/1489342/osaka-ishin-to-move-forward-with-third-referendum-on-osaka-metropolis-plan/ Osaka Ishin to move forward with third referendum on ‘Osaka metropolis’ plan #Japan #LatestArticles #news #Osaka #OsakaNews #politics #TheMainichi #大阪 #大阪府 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Osaka Ishin no Kai leader and Osaka Gov. Hirofumi Yoshimura speaks to reporters following the Liaison Meeting of the Government and Ruling Parties at the prime minister’s office in Tokyo, May 18, 2026. (Mainichi/Yuichi Nakagawa)&#

Yoroku: Ancient island wisdom links Okinawa’s rainy season to the stars

A “lone mangrove” stands beneath a sky full of stars in the city of Ishigaki, Okinawa Prefecture, March 21, 2026. (Mainichi/Shinnosuke Kyan)

The greatest number of constell…
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https://www.alojapan.com/1489140/yoroku-ancient-island-wisdom-links-okinawas-rainy-season-to-the-stars/

Yoroku: Ancient island wisdom links Okinawa’s rainy season to the stars

A “lone mangrove” stands beneath a sky full of stars in the city of Ishigaki, Okinawa Prefecture, March 21, 2026. (Mainichi/Shinnosuke Kyan)

The greatest number of constell…
#Japan #JP #Okinawa #China #environment #LatestArticles #MoreOpinionArticles #news #okinawanews #Opinion&Analysis #TheMainichi #沖縄
https://www.alojapan.com/1489140/yoroku-ancient-island-wisdom-links-okinawas-rainy-season-to-the-stars/

https://www.alojapan.com/1489140/yoroku-ancient-island-wisdom-links-okinawas-rainy-season-to-the-stars/ Yoroku: Ancient island wisdom links Okinawa’s rainy season to the stars #China #environment #Japan #LatestArticles #MoreOpinionArticles #news #Okinawa #OkinawaNews #Opinion&Analysis #TheMainichi #沖縄 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 A “lone mangrove” stands beneath a sky full of stars in the city of Ishigaki, Okinawa Prefecture, March 21, 2026. (Mainichi/Shinnosuke Kyan)
 
 The greatest number of constellations

https://www.alojapan.com/1489140/yoroku-ancient-island-wisdom-links-okinawas-rainy-season-to-the-stars/ Yoroku: Ancient island wisdom links Okinawa’s rainy season to the stars #China #environment #Japan #LatestArticles #MoreOpinionArticles #news #Okinawa #OkinawaNews #Opinion&Analysis #TheMainichi #沖縄 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 A “lone mangrove” stands beneath a sky full of stars in the city of Ishigaki, Okinawa Prefecture, March 21, 2026. (Mainichi/Shinnosuke Kyan)
 
 The greatest number of constellations

Capsule machine items made from recycled panels earn $1,890 a day near Mt. Fuji

The capsule toys that have become popular at Arakurayama Sengen Park are pictured in the city of Otsuki, Yamanashi Prefecture, May 14, 2026. Designs for other seasons are also available. (Maini…
#Japan #JP #MountFuji #business #corporate #LatestArticles #MountFujiNews #news #TheMainichi #富士山
https://www.alojapan.com/1488742/capsule-machine-items-made-from-recycled-panels-earn-1890-a-day-near-mt-fuji/

Capsule machine items made from recycled panels earn $1,890 a day near Mt. Fuji

The capsule toys that have become popular at Arakurayama Sengen Park are pictured in the city of Otsuki, Yamanashi Prefecture, May 14, 2026. Designs for other seasons are also available. (Maini…
#Japan #JP #MountFuji #business #corporate #LatestArticles #MountFujiNews #news #TheMainichi #富士山
https://www.alojapan.com/1488742/capsule-machine-items-made-from-recycled-panels-earn-1890-a-day-near-mt-fuji/

https://www.alojapan.com/1488742/capsule-machine-items-made-from-recycled-panels-earn-1890-a-day-near-mt-fuji/ Capsule machine items made from recycled panels earn $1,890 a day near Mt. Fuji #business #corporate #Japan #LatestArticles #MountFuji #MountFujiNews #MountFuji #news #TheMainichi #富士山 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 The capsule toys that have become popular at Arakurayama Sengen Park are pictured in the city of Otsuki, Yamanashi Prefecture, May 14, 2026. Designs for other seasons are also available. (Mainichi/Ayane Matsuyama)

https://www.alojapan.com/1488742/capsule-machine-items-made-from-recycled-panels-earn-1890-a-day-near-mt-fuji/ Capsule machine items made from recycled panels earn $1,890 a day near Mt. Fuji #business #corporate #Japan #LatestArticles #MountFuji #MountFujiNews #MountFuji #news #TheMainichi #富士山 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 The capsule toys that have become popular at Arakurayama Sengen Park are pictured in the city of Otsuki, Yamanashi Prefecture, May 14, 2026. Designs for other seasons are also available. (Mainichi/Ayane Matsuyama)

Protesters march against 3rd referendum on Osaka metropolis plan

Citizens march down a street as they protest the move by the Osaka Ishin no Kai regional party to hold a third referendum over the pros and cons of the Osaka metropolis plan, in Osaka’s Naniwa Ward on May 17, 2026. (Mainichi/Kensuke Ya…
#Japan #JP #Osaka #LatestArticles #news #osakanews #politics #TheMainichi #大阪 #大阪府
https://www.alojapan.com/1488681/protesters-march-against-3rd-referendum-on-osaka-metropolis-plan/

Protesters march against 3rd referendum on Osaka metropolis plan

Citizens march down a street as they protest the move by the Osaka Ishin no Kai regional party to hold a third referendum over the pros and cons of the Osaka metropolis plan, in Osaka’s Naniwa Ward on May 17, 2026. (Mainichi/Kensuke Ya…
#Japan #JP #Osaka #LatestArticles #news #osakanews #politics #TheMainichi #大阪 #大阪府
https://www.alojapan.com/1488681/protesters-march-against-3rd-referendum-on-osaka-metropolis-plan/

https://www.alojapan.com/1488681/protesters-march-against-3rd-referendum-on-osaka-metropolis-plan/ Protesters march against 3rd referendum on Osaka metropolis plan #Japan #LatestArticles #news #Osaka #OsakaNews #politics #TheMainichi #大阪 #大阪府 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Citizens march down a street as they protest the move by the Osaka Ishin no Kai regional party to hold a third referendum over the pros and cons of the Osaka metropolis plan, in Osaka’s Naniwa Ward on May 17, 2026. (Mainichi/Kensuke Yaoi) 
 
 OSA

https://www.alojapan.com/1488681/protesters-march-against-3rd-referendum-on-osaka-metropolis-plan/ Protesters march against 3rd referendum on Osaka metropolis plan #Japan #LatestArticles #news #Osaka #OsakaNews #politics #TheMainichi #大阪 #大阪府 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Citizens march down a street as they protest the move by the Osaka Ishin no Kai regional party to hold a third referendum over the pros and cons of the Osaka metropolis plan, in Osaka’s Naniwa Ward on May 17, 2026. (Mainichi/Kensuke Yaoi) 
 
 OSA

https://www.alojapan.com/1488327/japan-s-korea-agree-to-launch-dialogue-for-energy-security-cooperation/ Japan, S. Korea agree to launch dialogue for energy security cooperation #Asia&Oceania #China #iran #Japan #LatestArticles #NorthKorea #SouthKorea #TheMainichi #UnitedStates #VisitJapan #world 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi holds talks with South Korean President Lee Jae Myung in Andong, South Korea, on May 19, 2026. (Kyodo)
 
 ANDONG, South Korea (Kyodo) — Japanese Prime Min

https://www.alojapan.com/1488327/japan-s-korea-agree-to-launch-dialogue-for-energy-security-cooperation/ Japan, S. Korea agree to launch dialogue for energy security cooperation #Asia&Oceania #China #iran #Japan #LatestArticles #NorthKorea #SouthKorea #TheMainichi #UnitedStates #VisitJapan #world 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi holds talks with South Korean President Lee Jae Myung in Andong, South Korea, on May 19, 2026. (Kyodo)
 
 ANDONG, South Korea (Kyodo) — Japanese Prime Min

https://www.alojapan.com/1488301/japan-govt-to-discuss-safety-measures-for-club-activity-travel-after-fatal-accident/ Japan gov’t to discuss safety measures for club activity travel after fatal accident #Crime&Accidents #Japan #JapanTravel #LatestArticles #TheMainichi #travel 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Transport minister Yasushi Kaneko is seen. (Mainichi/Akihiro Nakajima) 
 
 TOKYO — Japanese transport minister Yasushi Kaneko announced at a May 19 press conference that his ministry will set up a liaison council with the

https://www.alojapan.com/1488301/japan-govt-to-discuss-safety-measures-for-club-activity-travel-after-fatal-accident/ Japan gov’t to discuss safety measures for club activity travel after fatal accident #Crime&Accidents #Japan #JapanTravel #LatestArticles #TheMainichi #travel 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Transport minister Yasushi Kaneko is seen. (Mainichi/Akihiro Nakajima) 
 
 TOKYO — Japanese transport minister Yasushi Kaneko announced at a May 19 press conference that his ministry will set up a liaison council with the

The Mainichi News Quiz: What’s that TV drama causing people to flock to Mt. Fuji area?

How closely have you been following events in Japan? Try The Mainichi News Quiz for May 19 to test your news knowledge. Ready?

What is the name of the TV drama that c…
#Japan #JP #MountFuji #Arts&Entertainment #LatestArticles #MountFujiNews #news #TheMainichi #Topics #富士山
https://www.alojapan.com/1488252/the-mainichi-news-quiz-whats-that-tv-drama-causing-people-to-flock-to-mt-fuji-area/

The Mainichi News Quiz: What’s that TV drama causing people to flock to Mt. Fuji area?

How closely have you been following events in Japan? Try The Mainichi News Quiz for May 19 to test your news knowledge. Ready?

What is the name of the TV drama that c…
#Japan #JP #MountFuji #Arts&Entertainment #LatestArticles #MountFujiNews #news #TheMainichi #Topics #富士山
https://www.alojapan.com/1488252/the-mainichi-news-quiz-whats-that-tv-drama-causing-people-to-flock-to-mt-fuji-area/

https://www.alojapan.com/1488252/the-mainichi-news-quiz-whats-that-tv-drama-causing-people-to-flock-to-mt-fuji-area/ The Mainichi News Quiz: What’s that TV drama causing people to flock to Mt. Fuji area? #Arts&Entertainment #Japan #LatestArticles #MountFuji #MountFujiNews #MountFuji #news #TheMainichi #Topics #富士山 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 How closely have you been following events in Japan? Try The Mainichi News Quiz for May 19 to test your news knowledge. Ready?
 
 What is the name of the TV drama that c

https://www.alojapan.com/1488252/the-mainichi-news-quiz-whats-that-tv-drama-causing-people-to-flock-to-mt-fuji-area/ The Mainichi News Quiz: What’s that TV drama causing people to flock to Mt. Fuji area? #Arts&Entertainment #Japan #LatestArticles #MountFuji #MountFujiNews #MountFuji #news #TheMainichi #Topics #富士山 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 How closely have you been following events in Japan? Try The Mainichi News Quiz for May 19 to test your news knowledge. Ready?
 
 What is the name of the TV drama that c

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https://www.alojapan.com/1488046/ex-tutor-arrested-over-alleged-admissions-fraud-at-japan-university/ Ex-tutor arrested over alleged admissions fraud at Japan university #Crime&Accidents #Education #Japan #LatestArticles #news #Osaka #OsakaNews #TheMainichi #大阪 #大阪府 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 The Osaka Prefectural Police headquarters is seen in Osaka’s Chuo Ward, in December 2025. (Mainichi/Nanami Otsubo)
 
 OSAKA (Kyodo) — Kindai University, a Japanese school known for raising its profile through aggressive p

https://www.alojapan.com/1488046/ex-tutor-arrested-over-alleged-admissions-fraud-at-japan-university/ Ex-tutor arrested over alleged admissions fraud at Japan university #Crime&Accidents #Education #Japan #LatestArticles #news #Osaka #OsakaNews #TheMainichi #大阪 #大阪府 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 The Osaka Prefectural Police headquarters is seen in Osaka’s Chuo Ward, in December 2025. (Mainichi/Nanami Otsubo)
 
 OSAKA (Kyodo) — Kindai University, a Japanese school known for raising its profile through aggressive p

https://www.alojapan.com/1487959/opinion-japans-2030-goal-of-60-mil-foreign-visitors-hinges-on-regional-tourism/ OPINION: Japan’s 2030 goal of 60 mil. foreign visitors hinges on regional tourism #China #Japan #JapanTourism #LatestArticles #MoreOpinionArticles #Opinion&Analysis #TheMainichi #tourism 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Foreign visitors wait their turn at Narita Airport’s immigration checkpoint with tired expressions on their faces, in Narita, Chiba Prefecture, April 11, 2025. (Mainichi)
 
 TOKYO (Kyodo) — The

https://www.alojapan.com/1487959/opinion-japans-2030-goal-of-60-mil-foreign-visitors-hinges-on-regional-tourism/ OPINION: Japan’s 2030 goal of 60 mil. foreign visitors hinges on regional tourism #China #Japan #JapanTourism #LatestArticles #MoreOpinionArticles #Opinion&Analysis #TheMainichi #tourism 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Foreign visitors wait their turn at Narita Airport’s immigration checkpoint with tired expressions on their faces, in Narita, Chiba Prefecture, April 11, 2025. (Mainichi)
 
 TOKYO (Kyodo) — The

Hello Kitty shinkansen makes final run after 8 years of operation

A shinkansen bullet train featuring Hello Kitty arrives at JR Shin-Osaka Station for its final run on May 17, 2026. (Kyodo)

OSAKA (Kyodo) — A shinkansen bullet train featuring Hello Kitty made its final run on Sunday af…
#Japan #JP #Osaka #business #corporate #LatestArticles #news #osakanews #TheMainichi #大阪 #大阪府
https://www.alojapan.com/1487852/hello-kitty-shinkansen-makes-final-run-after-8-years-of-operation/