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The current time in Japan is 15:08 on Monday, May 12th 2025
The next national holiday is Jul 21, Umi no Hi (Marine Day).

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Why Are There So Many Earthquakes in Japan?

Why Are There So Many Earthquakes in Japan?

Origami - The Art of Folded Paper

Origami - The Art of Folded Paper

Sasaki, Ohtani, Yamamoto

Shohei Ohtani, Yoshinobu Yamamoto, and now Roki Sasaki... Japanese players have long had an affinity with the LA Dodgers. But now these young stars are set to dominate Major League Baseball, possibly for years to come.

Mt Fuji and Sakura Hanami Season

Every spring Japan gears up for perhaps the most spectacularly beautiful part of the year. Hanami season is when the cherry blossoms are in full bloom across the country and people head out in their millions to celebrate.

The Latest News & Entertainment from Japan

A Golden Year? Or Money Down the Drain?

FutehodoOn December 12, two announcements were made that attempted to encapsulate the spirit of the year that is coming to an end. The kanji for 'kin' and the abbreviation 'futehodo' were selected as the character and word that best captured the zeitgeist of 2024.

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Nippon Professional Baseball: Why are more players turning to MLB?

Why are more NPB players turning to MLB?The two-league Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB) is one of the most popular baseball competitions in Asia. Brimming with top-tier baseball players from Japan and other parts of the world, it’s avidly watched by millions of spectators across the continent. NPB is also considered the second-best baseball league in the world, behind the American Major League Baseball (MLB).

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Japan Store Selection

DUNEJIKATABI Footwear Featured in DUNE

The movie remake of Dune was one of the most anticipated releases of recent years. Japan Store supplied a large order of jikatabi items for the production, including the Soukaido I-98 and Soukaido VO-80 models.

These popular models will now have the added cache of being suitable for cosplay! See more...

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