投稿者: Tim Hornyak in Tokyo
Praying to the god of sunshine and rain: visitor numbers at Japan’s only Shinto weather shrine surge
At the Kisho Jinja weather shrine in Tokyo, worshippers come to pray for respite from extreme weather events fuelled by the climate crisisAmid the hustle and bustle of Tokyo, the Kisho Jinja weather shrine has become a destination for a new and unusual…
Watson, founder of Sea Shepherd and co-founder of Greenpeace, has been arrested on an international warrant and is facing charges including accomplice to assault and ship trespassAnti-whaling activist Paul Watson could face up to 15 years in prison in …
Use of the motorised luggage which is popular in parts of Asia, require safety equipment and a driver’s licence, according to Japanese lawAs record numbers of tourists flock to Japan to take advantage of the weakness of the Japanese yen, some are runni…
Record-high 17.78 million foreign tourists came to Japan in the first half of year, with arrivals in June led by travellers from South Korea, China, Taiwan and the USBusinesses in Japan are considering a dual pricing system for foreign tourists and loc…
Consultation launched as surveys show people have little chance to meet partners and worry about high cost of living The Japanese government has begun to consult young people about their interest in marriage – or lack thereof – as Japan continues to st…