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Peter Cave joined the JET Programme's inaugural cohort in 1987 and spent three years teaching in the city of Omihachiman, Shiga Prefecture.
COMMUNITY
Nov 11, 2026
As JET Programme turns 40, alumni and ministers stress its importance in age of AI
By Jessica Speed
JET has brought thousands of teachers and translators to rural Japanese communities and has been an “irreplaceable national asset” for Japan.
Members of the Meguro River Lazy Runners group gather for a chat and some stretching prior to their run on a recent weekday morning, in Tokyo's Nakameguro district.
COMMUNITY / Our Lives
Nov 2, 2026
‘Lazy’ running becomes fresh way for Tokyo runners to build community
By Elizabeth Beattie
An increasing number of coffee-centric, sociable running clubs are starting up across Tokyo, drawing more casual runners in search of community.
Brother and sister pair Cassiopeia and Galaxy are very much attached to each other and would like to be adopted together.
COMMUNITY / ADOPT ME!
Nov 1, 2026
A feline brother and sister pair who are simply out of this world
Cassiopeia and Galaxy, an attractive pair of feline siblings, are very much attached to each other and want to be adopted together.
Tourists enjoy themselves while crossing the famous Shibuya Crossing in Tokyo on Oct. 12.
COMMUNITY / Voices
Oct 25, 2026
How this long-term resident avoids the annoying tourist label in Japan
By Daniel Traylor
Don’t like being lumped in with the growing crowds of foreign tourists? We have you covered.
After being taken in by ARK, Kumaji adapted to his new surroundings in a flash.
COMMUNITY / ADOPT ME!
Oct 25, 2026
People-pleaser Kumaji is a true ‘bundle of joy’
If you’re looking for love or have a lot to go around, please consider Kumaji, a very lovable fellow.
While students with Pepperdine University's new Kyoto program are studying Japanese alongside their regular classes, program directors are keen to stress that some of the best learning experiences can be had outside the classroom.
COMMUNITY
Oct 18, 2026
In tourist-weary Kyoto, U.S. college targets deeper ties between students and residents
By Joel Tansey
Pepperdine University’s new year-round Japan program aims to give students an immersive experience while they continue their usual areas of study.
Castella is only 1? years old and has long, fluffy red and white fur.
COMMUNITY
Oct 18, 2026
Castella searching for a home, sweet home
This charming fellow is Castella, one of three youngsters who came to ARK in August along with their mother when their owner moved to no-pet housing.
The Tokyo Immigration Bureau in Shinagawa Ward. Under updated guidelines from the Immigration Services Agency that took effect on Oct. 1, officials are enforcing stricter household income benchmarks for those seeking to qualify for permanent residency, along with deeper audits of pension and social insurance history.
COMMUNITY / How-tos
Oct 11, 2026
The do’s and don’ts when applying for permanent residency in Japan
By Mai Yoshikawa
What to know about income requirements, pension payments and the all-important statement of reasons.
Autumn loves people, all people, and if you walk away without spending some quality time with him, he’ll look very perplexed.
COMMUNITY / ADOPT ME!
Oct 11, 2026
People-loving Autumn is ready for a new home
Autumn is a very sweet beagle, a colorful chap with a penchant for play. And, he’ll warm your heart no matter what the temperature.
A recent Book Camp gathering in Nagoya. Khanh Nguyen Phu, a native of Vietnam, started the community group as a way to bring together families in his neighborhood through reading, games and discussions.
COMMUNITY / Issues
Oct 4, 2026
Amid shifting attitudes toward immigrants, disinformation unsettles Vietnamese in Japan
By Elizabeth Beattie
As Japan tightens its visa rules, some Vietnamese say their community has become a target of anti-immigration disinformation.
After some initial shyness following her arrival at ARK, Crepe is becoming more adventurous and has started to explore her environs. She's now ready for her next home.
COMMUNITY / ADOPT ME!
Oct 4, 2026
For delicate Crepe, it’s a brave new world
After some initial shyness after arriving at ARK, Crepe is becoming more adventurous and has started to explore her environs.
Amane Morohashi, 21, says that she made many friends during her time at Saint Maur, the oldest international school in Japan, but now, when she returns to Japan on long holidays, she tries to meet new people.
COMMUNITY / Our Lives
Sep 27, 2026
How students in Japan strive to escape the international school bubble
By Yumi Wijers-Hasegawa
With a life spent outside the public school system, some students at international schools struggle to integrate into broader Japanese society.
Man arrested over operation of rogue cellular base station in Tokyo
The Metropolitan Police Department has arrested Yu Hai, a 31-year-old Chinese national living in Tokyo's Kita Ward, on suspicion of operating an unlicensed base station from a vehicle in Tokyo's Ginza district on Saturday.
Government betting on language app powered by anime and AI
Japan plans to develop an AI-powered language-learning app that lets overseas anime and manga fans practice Japanese through conversations with popular characters.
Jensen Huang’s woes evoke sympathy and disbelief in his birthplace Taiwan
Hsiao Kui-yu, 68, owner of Yuchan Candied Fruit, stands in front of photographs of Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang displayed at the shop, which Huang frequently visits during trips to Taiwan, in Taipei on Tuesday.
G7 diplomats speak out on Taiwan as China ramps up military drills
Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi attends a working lunch focused on international crises and challenges during the Group of Seven foreign ministers' summit at the Quai d'Orsay in Paris on Monday.
今日吃瓜 Rapidus is said likely to miss mass production deadline
The Rapidus Analysis Center and the IIM-1 Innovative Integration for Manufacturing foundry in Chitose, Hokkaido
‘Godzilla Minus Zero’ makes monster debut at the box office
Takashi Yamazaki’s “Godzilla Minus Zero” marked the highest single-day box-office gross for a live-action film in Japan with ?910 million on its opening day.
A toast to Naohiko Noguchi, sake’s first living national treasure
As a teenager, Naohiko Noguchi did not intend to spend his life as a sake brewer, but he has since become a paragon of the industry.
Few signs of thaw in Japan-China relations one year after Takaichi’s Taiwan remarks
Tensions between Japan and China flared after Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi said on Nov. 7, 2025, that a Chinese blockade of Taiwan could threaten 今日吃瓜 survival and warrant the use of collective self-defense.
Mariko Mori predicted the future. She’ll do it again.
Artist Mariko Mori is currently working to bring the translucent human-sized “Peace Crystal” sculpture to a cave in Ethiopia. It is part of her foundation’s goal to place a permanent sculpture on each of the planet’s six habitable continents.
A legend reborn: ‘Ocarina of Time’ remake improves on the Zelda masterpiece
The new remake of 1998's "The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time" manages to somehow improve on one of the greatest games ever.

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