Mie Prefecture, Japan – The Japan Veterinary Medical Association (JVMA) has issued a call for heightened precautions among veterinarians following the death of a veterinarian in Mie Prefecture, suspected to be the first case of animal-to-human transmission of the severe fever with thrombocytopenia syndrome (SFTS) virus in Japan. The incident occurred in May 2025, when the … [Read more...] about Fatal SFTS Virus Sparks Concern in Japan After Suspected Animal-to-Human Transmission Death
Honda has become Japan’s first private company to launch and land a reusable rocket
In a surprising leap into the aerospace sector, Honda R&D Co., Ltd., the research and development arm of Honda Motor Co., Ltd., successfully conducted a launch and landing test of an experimental reusable rocket on June 17, 2025, at its facility in Taiki Town, Hokkaido, Japan. The test, announced as a milestone toward achieving suborbital spaceflight by 2029, marks the … [Read more...] about Honda has become Japan’s first private company to launch and land a reusable rocket
Takuma Tani, a 47-year-old Japanese dad, embraced Lolita fashion at 34 and now inspires Japan with his courage to live authentically.
Takuma Tani, a 47-year-old dad of two from Japan, made a bold shift—not in music genres, but in life. Once known as a traditional rock singer, Tani traded the leather and grit of the stage for something more personal: Lolita fashion. It wasn’t just a change in wardrobe—it was a journey toward embracing who he truly is. For most of his early career, Tani quietly battled … [Read more...] about Takuma Tani, a 47-year-old Japanese dad, embraced Lolita fashion at 34 and now inspires Japan with his courage to live authentically.
Japan’s First “Smartphone Dementia” Clinic Opens in Gifu Prefecture to Address Memory Loss Linked to Excessive Smartphone Use
In a groundbreaking response to a growing public health concern, Japan has opened its first clinic dedicated to treating “smartphone dementia,” a term coined by Japanese medical professionals to describe memory and cognitive impairments associated with excessive smartphone use. The Okumura Memory Clinic, led by neurosurgeon Dr. Ayumu Okumura in Gifu Prefecture, is at the … [Read more...] about Japan’s First “Smartphone Dementia” Clinic Opens in Gifu Prefecture to Address Memory Loss Linked to Excessive Smartphone Use
Japan to Ban Holding Umbrellas While Cycling, Effective April 2026
Tokyo, June 15, 2025 – Starting April 2026, holding an umbrella while cycling will be prohibited in Japan under revisions to the Road Traffic Act, with violators facing a ¥5,000 fine. The measure aims to address safety concerns during the rainy season, when the practice becomes common. The Japan Automobile Federation (JAF) highlighted the risks, noting that holding an … [Read more...] about Japan to Ban Holding Umbrellas While Cycling, Effective April 2026