KYOTO, Nov 02 (News On Japan) –
With solely two months remaining this yr, a ceremony marking the launch of New Year’s greeting playing cards was held in Kyoto with the participation of Maiko (apprentice geisha).
New Year’s playing cards went on sale throughout Japan from Nov 1.
The variety of New Year’s greeting postcards deliberate to be issued nationwide this yr is about 1.44 billion, which is 200 million lower than final yr.
Acceptance of the New Year’s playing cards begins from December fifteenth, and if posted by the twenty fifth, they’re anticipated to reach on New Year’s Day.
Japan quick tracks hydrogen trains to cut back emissions
News On Japan – Nov 01
Japan’s Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism and JR corporations held a gathering for the primary time on Wednesday to share data on introducing railways that run on hydrogen gas as a way to “decarbonize” railways.
Dog’s Day pet tourism goes barking mad
News On Japan – Nov 01
In Japan, November 1st has been designated as “Dog’s Day” by the pet meals business, because the date could be learn as “one one one” which has similarities to a canine’s bark “wan wan wan”.
Truck crashes into Tokyo digicam retailer
News On Japan – Nov 01
A truck overturned and crashed right into a digicam retailer in Tokyo on Wednesday afternoon, injuring the driving force and a store worker.
Beautiful Legs Award Winner!
News On Japan – Nov 01
The award ceremony for the Clarino Beautiful Legs Award 2023, which is given to ladies with wholesome and engaging legs, was held in Tokyo on Monday, with 4 ladies starting from their teenagers to their 40s chosen.
LINE customers to be locked out from Nov 1?
News On Japan – Oct 31
For everybody utilizing the free messaging app “LINE”, have you ever uncared for an vital notification? If you have not but given consent to their new privateness coverage, there is a danger you will not be capable of use LINE from November 1st.
Ferrari burn out!
News On Japan – Oct 30
A driver of a Ferrari that all of a sudden burst into flames whereas cruising alongside a central Fukuoka avenue on Sunday was fortunate to flee the inferno.
National Theatre ends 57 years of historical past
News On Japan – Oct 30
Japan’s National Theatre, which is closing on the finish of this month for reconstruction, held its closing ceremony on Sunday, bringing down the curtain on its 57-year historical past.