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Fishing season starts for 'jewel of Toyama Bay'

TOYAMA -- The fishing season for shiroebi Japanese glass shrimp, which are called "the jewel of Toyama Bay" for their clear, pale pink-colored body, opened on Saturday.

The Japan News/Yomiuri · Apr 2, 2023

Upper-echelon sexual harassment rife at universities

At least 78 professors at national and public universities in Japan were disciplined over sexual harassment and indecent behavior in the five years up to fiscal 2021, a Yomiuri Shimbun survey has found.

The Japan News/Yomiuri · Apr 2, 2023

Professors' power over studies, career kept many students silent

The sexual harassment and indecent behavior by professors and other officials at public universities that was revealed in a recent Yomiuri Shimbun survey is likely just the tip of the iceberg, as about 80% of all students attend private universities.

The Japan News/Yomiuri · Apr 2, 2023

Opposition raps plan to address low birth rate as 'pork barreling'

Draft measures drawn up by the government to deal with the nation's declining birthrate have been criticized by opposition parties, with one leading politician calling it a "pork-barreling" plan. The measures, drafted with an eye on upcoming nationwide local elections and five by-elections for both houses of the Diet, were…

The Japan News/Yomiuri · Apr 1, 2023

Pokemon meets traditional crafts at Kanazawa museum

KANAZAWA -- An exhibition featuring traditional Japanese craftwork depicting creatures from the popular video game series Pokemon opened at the National Crafts Museum in Kanazawa on March 21.

The Japan News/Yomiuri · Mar 31, 2023

Toyota launches 1st fully electric Lexus model

Toyota Motor Corp. on Thursday launched its first fully electric Lexus model -- the RZ.

The Japan News/Yomiuri · Mar 31, 2023

Twin stroller users face difficulties when using public transport

A recent post on social media has started a public conversation about how hard it is to use public transportation with twins in a double stroller. To get perspective on the issue, this writer decided to accompany a mother raising twin babies as she went shopping with them.

The Japan News/Yomiuri · Mar 31, 2023

Govt eyes end to test requirement for mainland China visitors

Japan is considering easing COVID-19 measures from early April for people arriving from China, according to government sources.

The Japan News/Yomiuri · Mar 31, 2023

H2A launch delayed as H3 probe drags on

The takeoff of Japan's H2A Launch Vehicle No. 47, which was scheduled for May, has been pushed back to at least summer, according to multiple government sources.

The Japan News/Yomiuri · Mar 31, 2023

Sports bodies decide on anti-corruption steps

The Japan Sports Agency and the Japan Olympic Committee were among the organizations that decided Thursday on governance guidelines for major sports events, in response to a series of corruption and bid-rigging allegations related to the Tokyo Games.

The Japan News/Yomiuri · Mar 30, 2023