Exploring Expo 2025 Osaka Kansai

Expo 2025 Osaka Kansai kicks off on April 13, 2025, to run for a half-year through October 13. Below we take a look at the main facilities, national pavilions, and attractions of the all-new World Expo.

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Food Waste in Japan Edges Down to New Record Low

Food waste in Japan reached a record low of 4.64 million tons in fiscal 2023, although it only fell by 80,000 tons year on year.

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Kendama: Japan’s Traditional Cup-and-Ball Toy

The kendama is a Japanese variant on cup-and-ball games. It is enjoyed by both children performing simple tricks and adults completing much more complex ones.

Culture

Welcome to Kabukiza: The Allure and Magic of Ginza’s Legendary Stage

A landmark in Tokyo’s upscale Ginza district, Kabukiza is both a revered stage where actors demonstrate their artistry and a cultural destination where anyone can experience a taste of kabuki’s appeal. Rising star Nakamura Takanosuke shares what makes this theater so special.

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Nakamura Takanosuke

Average Summer Bonuses at Major Japanese Companies Close to ¥1 Million

The average summer bonus for employees at major Japanese companies rose above ¥990,000 in 2025.

Economy

International Visitors to Japan Hit 20 Million in First Half of 2025

Japan has already had 20 million international visitors as of the end of June 2025, putting it on track to set a new record for the year.

Economy

Marine Day (Japan’s National Holidays)

On the third Monday each July, Japan celebrates Marine Day, a commemoration of the nation’s ties to the sea. Read on to learn how this unusual holiday came about.

Lifestyle

President Lee’s “Pragmatic Diplomacy”: Can He Balance Foreign Ties and Security?

Eight decades after the end of World War II and 60 years on from the normalization of Japan–South Korea ties, a new president in Seoul promises a more practical take on foreign policy. A specialist looks at the prospects for Lee Jae-myung’s administration in the diplomatic and security arenas.

Politics

Asaba Yūki

Exploring Expo 2025 Osaka Kansai

Expo 2025 Osaka Kansai kicks off on April 13, 2025, to run for a half-year through October 13. Below we take a look at the main facilities, national pavilions, and attractions of the all-new World Expo.

Travel

Food Waste in Japan Edges Down to New Record Low

Food waste in Japan reached a record low of 4.64 million tons in fiscal 2023, although it only fell by 80,000 tons year on year.

Society

Kendama: Japan’s Traditional Cup-and-Ball Toy

The kendama is a Japanese variant on cup-and-ball games. It is enjoyed by both children performing simple tricks and adults completing much more complex ones.

Culture

Welcome to Kabukiza: The Allure and Magic of Ginza’s Legendary Stage

A landmark in Tokyo’s upscale Ginza district, Kabukiza is both a revered stage where actors demonstrate their artistry and a cultural destination where anyone can experience a taste of kabuki’s appeal. Rising star Nakamura Takanosuke shares what makes this theater so special.

Culture

Nakamura Takanosuke

Average Summer Bonuses at Major Japanese Companies Close to ¥1 Million

The average summer bonus for employees at major Japanese companies rose above ¥990,000 in 2025.

Economy

International Visitors to Japan Hit 20 Million in First Half of 2025

Japan has already had 20 million international visitors as of the end of June 2025, putting it on track to set a new record for the year.

Economy

Marine Day (Japan’s National Holidays)

On the third Monday each July, Japan celebrates Marine Day, a commemoration of the nation’s ties to the sea. Read on to learn how this unusual holiday came about.

Lifestyle

President Lee’s “Pragmatic Diplomacy”: Can He Balance Foreign Ties and Security?

Eight decades after the end of World War II and 60 years on from the normalization of Japan–South Korea ties, a new president in Seoul promises a more practical take on foreign policy. A specialist looks at the prospects for Lee Jae-myung’s administration in the diplomatic and security arenas.

Politics

Asaba Yūki

Exploring Expo 2025 Osaka Kansai

Expo 2025 Osaka Kansai kicks off on April 13, 2025, to run for a half-year through October 13. Below we take a look at the main facilities, national pavilions, and attractions of the all-new World Expo.

Travel

Food Waste in Japan Edges Down to New Record Low

Food waste in Japan reached a record low of 4.64 million tons in fiscal 2023, although it only fell by 80,000 tons year on year.

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