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OSAKA, Dec 30 (News On Japan) – A female teacher at an Osaka Prefectural support school has been dismissed for falsifying applications to obtain leave for personal purposes. The Osaka Prefectural Board of Education announced the dismissal of the 45-year-old teacher, who had falsely claimed menstrual or caregiving leave on 11 occasions and remote work […]
People standing outside astore at Pitt Street Mall in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, on Boxing Day. Bloomberg | Bloomberg | Getty Images Asia-Pacific stocks mostly rose Thursday, with several markets remaining closed for Boxing Day. Japan’s Nikkei 225 rose 0.44%, while the Topix added 0.49%, a day after a report said the country was […]
People posing for photos in front of a Christmas light installation in central Seoul on December 22, 2023. Jung Yeon-je | Afp | Getty Images Asia-Pacific markets traded mixed on Christmas Eve, after key U.S. benchmarks rose overnight, helped by gains in tech stocks. Japan’s Nikkei 225 slipped 0.29% as minutes of the Bank of […]
Der Leerstand, den die Insolvenz der Osnabrücker Filiale von Dean & David mitten in Osnabrück hinterlassen hat, ist beendet: An diesem Mittwoch, 18. Dezember, eröffnet hier das japanische Restaurant S‘j Ramen. Sie möchten weiterlesen? Wählen Sie eine Option: Sie sind bereits Digitalabonnent? Anmelden Monatsabo Neue Osnabrücker Zeitung Plus Logo Round Plus Logo Round Alle Artikel […]
Raina Ong Staff Writer,japan-guide.com From the beautiful ocean to sacred mountains, Wakayama is an underrated gem and a less traveled destination compared to its neighboring cities of Osaka, Kyoto and Nara. Wakayama City is just an hour south of central Osaka and Kansai International Airport, and can be accessed by Japan Railways and Nankai Railway […]
Matt Evans Staff Writer,japan-guide.com Whether you’re a first time visitor or already a seasoned traveler with multiple Japan trips under your belt, the call of the overnight temple stay can be an alluring one, especially for those who pride themselves on seeking out the most authentic and immersive experiences. With visit numbers and the popularity […]
anchor Screenshot from Expo 2025 Osaka via Youtube With the official opening of Expo 2025 Osaka just over five months away, organizers have shared a dramatic aerial video of its finally illuminated ring structure. The wooden Grand Ring structure designed by Sou Fujimoto is equal to […]
JR Osaka Station used to be among the most unattractive major railway stations in Japan, characterized by narrow, crowded corridors and low ceilings. However, since 2011 the station and its surroundings have undergone a major facelift thanks to attractive redevelopments and renovations. This autumn, the largest redevelopment of them all – centered around a massive […]
Held from April 13 to October 13, 2025 64 million visitors – more than half of Japan’s population – visited the Expo 70 in Osaka, making it one of the most successful events in the country’s history. 55 years later, the world expo is scheduled to return to the city, addressing issues facing humankind on […]
Chani had been feeling stuck in a rut, working 10-hour days as a Japanese language teacher in Australia. With her 50th birthday around the corner, she decided to quit her job and move to Japan alone. She bought an abandoned house, or akiya, for about $13,400, and says she “manifested” her dream life. Thanks for […]