National May 19, 2022
Mayuko Yamashita, 26, wins new award for young female researchers
by Magdalena Osumi
Yamashita, who became an assistant professor in mathematics at 23, was awarded for her work on mathematical applications to particle physics.
Entertainment News May 19, 2022
Tom Cruise flew into the Cannes Film Festival after a 30-year absence from the event. Elsewhere, a Russian director made a plea for peace.
Food & Drink Apr 1, 2022
A night to savor for Japan's restaurants at 2022 Asia's 50 Best awards
by Robbie Swinnerton
It was a result for the ages: 11 restaurants from Japan made the cut, including eight in the top 20. If that wasn’t enough, the top prize went to Tokyo’s much loved Den.
Entertainment News Mar 28, 2022
'CODA' triumphs at Oscars as Will Smith slaps Chris Rock on stage
Stars, streamer surprises and one shocking slap — the 94th Academy Awards.
Asia Pacific Mar 9, 2022
Former Taiwanese legislative speaker receives Japanese honor
Wang Jin-pyng, a former leader of Taiwan's Legislative Yuan, received the Grand Cordon of the Order of the Rising Sun.
Books Jan 27, 2022
The book "Temple Alley Summer," originally published in Japanese as "Kimyōji yokochō no natsu" is a mysterious fantasy tale about the summer vacation of a ghost girl and her classmates.
National / Science & Health Jan 25, 2022
Climate change and mRNA researchers named as Japan Prize winners
One winner, Christopher Field, developed a formula for calculating the transfer of carbon dioxide and water between plants and the atmosphere under various conditions.
Film Dec 14, 2021
Based on Haruki Murakami's short story, Ryusuke Hamaguchi's film has already picked up a number of awards.
National Dec 10, 2021
80% of art professors and award judges in Japan are male, survey shows
The survey highlights the gender imbalance in the field, which some critics say creates "a hotbed for harassment."
Music Oct 29, 2021
Japanese cellist Michiaki Ueno wins Geneva music competition
Ueno was formerly a student of Japanese cellist Hakuro Mori, professor at the Toho Gakuen School of Music in Tokyo.
National Oct 26, 2021
Nobel laureate and baseball legend among top Japan cultural award recipients
Nine people, including a kabuki actor and a tanka poet have been chosen to receive the Order of Culture accolade this year.
World Oct 9, 2021
Recognizing the growing repression of the news media by governments
In an era of increasing authoritarianism and swirling misinformation, Maria Ressa and Dmitri Muratov were honored for their work to hold leaders to account.