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Traditional entertainment: monkey shows

I'm not a fan of monkeys since that time a little hairy hand stole my fishbait from between my feet. Or that other time on a car trip when a monkey bared its teeth at me after jumping into the passenger seat when my companions and I mistakenly left the car door open.But over time, I've slowly warmed up to ニホンザル nihonzaru, the Japanese macaque. They're cute, clever, and appear in a traditional entertainment called 猿まわし sarumawashi, monkey shows. …See the Story

End of the School Year: A Heartfelt Goodbye

I never thought I would feel so special at the end of the school year. Honestly, I didn’t expect anything from my two schools, but both the students and teachers were incredibly sweet.The students gave me letters filled with their drawings, and their messages really touched my heart. Then, all my JTEs surprised me with a present and a bouquet of flowers. I wasn’t expecting any of it, and it made me realize how much I had grown to love these scho…See the Story

Spring Has Come to Japan

Spring is finally here! Oh yeah, spring has come in Japan, and honestly, I feel like this is the best season for me. It’s not too cold like winter, where you have to layer up with tons of clothes, and it’s not unbearably hot like summer, where you end up sweaty and uncomfortable. It’s just the perfect in-between.The first time I came to Japan was last April, and technically, it was still spring. But I wasn’t able to enjoy it fully because the se…See the Story

Japan’s Tokyo Gas completes Sodegaura LNG power plant

Tokyo Gas held a ceremony on Thursday to mark the completion of the plant. According to Tokyo Gas, the plant consists of ten gas engines, each with a capacity of about 9,780 kW for a total of 97,800 kW. The firm said the plant is capable of flexible power output adjustment by taking advantage of the high start-up responsiveness of gas engines. It will utilize the plant to respond to market volatility (fluctuations in electricity market prices) c…See the Story

Narita Airport’s digital take-off

As visitor numbers to Japan continue to rise, airports like Narita International Airport face growing pressure to keep up with demand. The airport, operated by Narita International Airport Corporation (NAA), is rolling out major upgrades as part of a digital transformation strategy that seeks to revamp it into an “airport of the future.” NAA executives Shinichiro Motomiya (GM for Airport Planning) and Tatsuya Izumi (Deputy General Manager) spoke…See the Story

Cartier unveils redesigned boutique at Narita International Airport Terminal 1 with NAA Retailing

The concept blends Narita’s natural aesthetics with Cartier’s craftsmanship, aligning with the brand’s strategy to enhance luxury retail in key airports worldwide.See the Story

Tales of Legendia Event Celebrates Its 20th Anniversary

Bandai Namco announced a new Tales of Legendia 20th Anniversary event that will be held in Japan on July 27, 2025.See the Story

Billionaire Builds £160 Million Private Racetrack In Japanese Mountains - EBNW Story

If you were a billionaire, what would you splurge on? A luxury yacht? A private island? Or perhaps a mega-mansion? For one Japanese billionaire, the answer was a £160 million private racetrack built into the side of a mountain. Located in the picturesque Chiba Prefecture, just an hour outside Tokyo, the Magarigawa Club is an exclusive, members-only racetrack that overlooks the breathtaking landscapes of Mt. Fuji and Tokyo Bay. Opened on 29 July …See the Story