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Fujifilm¡¯s single-use film camera QuickSnap, known in Japan as Utsurun Desu, marks its 40th anniversary since its launch. The camera is gaining popularity among young people and visitors from overseas at the camera goods section of Ginza's Loft in Tokyo on July 3.
BUSINESS / Companies
Jul 14, 2026
Fujifilm¡¯s QuickSnap celebrates 40 years amid renewed interest in analog
First launched on July 1, 1986, Fujifilm has sold more than 1.7 billion units of the camera to date, with plans to release its first new models in 20 years.
The front page of The Japan Times on March 3, 1976, carries the news of a terrorist attack in Sapporo.
51³Ô¹ÏÍø / History / Japan Times Gone By
Mar 6, 2026
Japan Times 1976: Bomb explosion in Sapporo claims 2 lives, injures 85
A note left after the terrorist attack at a government building cited ¡°imperialists¡± as the target.
Younger generations are beginning to reappreciate things that are simply kawaii and fun.
51³Ô¹ÏÍø / Society
Dec 28, 2025
Why stickers are the hottest commodity in Japan right now
The reemergence of the sticker boom may be more than just a fad.
Nostalgia for the past has always been big business in Japan, but this year, it's the recent past that has garnered more and more fans.
LIFE / Lifestyle / 2025 IN REVIEW
Dec 6, 2025
¡®Messy, blingy, over the top¡¯: Heisei Era charms Japan¡¯s youth
With 2025 drawing to a close, many in Japan are looking back on not only the year that was ¡ª but also a new period of the past overshadowed by its trendier predecessor.
High school girls wear rented Chinese dresses for <i>purikura</i> photo stickers on Aug. 20 in Tokyo's Toshima Ward.
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Sep 25, 2025
¡®Purikura¡¯ photo sticker machines keep offering more 30 years after debut
The first photo sticker machines in 1995 were much simpler than what¡¯s offered today, but the novel feature of turning photos into stickers led to their blockbuster popularity.
Tomy's time-honored Kurohige Kiki Ippatsu, or Pop-Up Pirate, is set to go through its first rule change in 30 years in July.
51³Ô¹ÏÍø / Society
May 19, 2025
Nostalgic games and toys spark renewed interest in Japan
Products from bygone decades have evoked nostalgic memories for adults of a certain age while piquing fresh interest among the younger generation.
Japan Times
51³Ô¹ÏÍø / Science & Health
May 14, 2019
Japanese astronomer names asteroid after Reiwa
A Kochi astronomer has named the asteroid he found three decades ago after Reiwa, the name of the Japan¡¯s new era.
Japan Times
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May 12, 2019
Reiwa calligraphy to be stored at National Archives, made available for commercial use
The government plans to preserve the original calligraphic work Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshihide Suga displayed when announcing the new era name of Reiwa at the National Archives of Japan, according to government sources.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Music
May 2, 2019
Heisei offered a number of lessons J-pop artists should learn from going into the Reiwa Era
The past year in Japanese pop has felt like one big musical revue devoted to the Heisei Era (1989-2019), with TV shows reflecting on the biggest hits of that period. Now that Reiwa has finally started, the cultural discourse can turn to figuring out how this new period¡¯s sound will come together.
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May 1, 2019
From Meiji to Taisho, Showa and Heisei, how The Japan Times covered previous era changes
¡°Joyfully and with a mingled sense of awe and reverence did the whole Japanese nation observe the great event of the Ceremony of the Imperial Enthronement of His Majesty the Emperor,¡± Japan Times and Mail President Yonejiro Ito wrote in a special edition book published in December 1928 to commemorate...
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May 1, 2019
Disco¡¯s not dead: Japan grooves to bubble beat for Heisei Era sayonara
Disco fans hit the dance floor and partied like it was 1989, reliving the glitz of the ¡°bubble economy¡± heyday that defined the early years of the outgoing Heisei Era.
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May 1, 2019
In pictures: Japan¡¯s new emperor
Emperor Naruhito ascended to the Chrysanthemum Throne on Wednesday, as the new imperial era ¡ª known as Reiwa ¡ª began following his father¡¯s abdication the previous day after three decades as emperor.
Japan Times
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May 1, 2019
Veteran journalist Kenji Goto looks back ¡ª and forward ¡ª on Heisei and Reiwa eras
With the ascension of Emperor Naruhito to the Chrysanthemum Throne and the beginning of the Reiwa Era on Wednesday, Japan concluded the 30-year Heisei Era.
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May 1, 2019
Emperor Akihito abdicates with prayer for peace as Heisei Era ends
The abdication by a living Japanese monarch was the first since 1817.
Japan Times
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Apr 30, 2019
People in Japan reflect on Emperor Akihito¡¯s abdication and express hopes for successor¡¯s reign
Emperor Akihito will step down in favor of his elder son, Crown Prince Naruhito, on Tuesday, ending the 30-year Heisei Era, during which he sought to bring the monarchy closer to the people.
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Apr 29, 2019
In pictures: The Imperial Couple
Emperor Akihito, who will abdicate Tuesday, has reigned for three decades from 1989 through the Heisei Era as a ¡°symbol of the state and of the unity of the people¡± with Empress Michiko at his side.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / Japan
Apr 28, 2019
Meeting the Reiwa Era¡¯s challenges
As we brace for the Reiwa Era, we must be ready to take on structural reform of the economy as well as administrative and fiscal reforms of a much larger and broader scale than took place in Heisei.
Japan Times
51³Ô¹ÏÍø / Politics / Heisei Icons
Apr 25, 2019
Junichiro Koizumi: Maverick reformer left Japan all shook up
Junichiro Koizumi is regarded as the most accomplished politician of the Heisei Era, according to one survey.
CULTURE / Film / Heisei Icons,Heisei Icons
Apr 19, 2019
Hayao Miyazaki: Universally acclaimed weaver of unforgettable anime worlds
Animators and live-action filmmakers around the world acknowledge his influence. His talents have even been described by fans as ¡°godlike.¡±
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / Japan
Apr 18, 2019
Innovation needs to be a Reiwa goal
To move past the Heisei Era¡¯s economic malaise, Japan must invest in an education system that fosters people who can breed new ideas and launch new industries.
Japan scientists identify clusters of protein believed to trigger Alzheimer¡¯s disease
A team of researchers said they found a ¡°seed¡± that accelerates the amyloid beta accumulation process in the brain, naming it ¡°Peak 1 amyloid beta,¡± as seen in a mouse&#039;s brain.
Indian brothers make manga debut in Japan
Two Indian brothers made their manga debut in Japan with "Kung Fu Kung Fool" ¡ª an action-comedy series that follows the adventures of a notorious thief and a young boy.
Japan weighs regulating Pokemon cards amid trading mania
A Pokemon event is held in Jakarta on July 11
Low-income families in Japan cut food and air conditioning during summer break
Yumiko Watanabe, the chairperson of nonprofit Kidsdoor, explains the results of a survey in Tokyo&#039;s Chiyoda Ward on July 1.
Iran strikes on CIA facilities prompt questions about possible Russian role
Iranian drones are displayed in an undisclosed location in Iran, in this handout image obtained on Jan. 13, 2025.U.S. officials have acknowledged that Russia has ?provided targeting ?and other support for Iran in its drone strikes on U.S. targets in the Persian Gulf region.
The sci-fi sensibilities of electronic trio Black Boboi
Black Boboi was formed in 2018 when solo artists Julia Shortreed, Utena Kobayashi and Ermhoi came together under Kobayashi¡¯s newly founded label, Bindividual.
A perfect storm: Kaze Fujii fans flock to Fuji Rock
Okayama-born singer-songwriter Kaze Fujii has carved out a distinctive place in Japanese pop since his major-label debut in 2019.
Can Japanese comedy get laughs in English? Yoshimoto Kogyo lets the jokes rip
Wes-P has millions of followers and his viral clips made him recognizable out of Japan.
The 180-day locals: Life on Japan¡¯s digital nomad visa
Christopher Flinn works remotely from Tokyo earlier this month. Japan issued 646 digital nomad visas in 2025, but tourism officials are hoping to increase that figure in the coming years, with Japan&#039;s relatively cheap cost of living and the weak yen seen as potential draws for young professionals.
Japan reveals hint of new defense spending target in fiscal blueprint
The Self-Defense Forces&#039; Type 16 mobile combat vehicle fires during a joint live-fire drill with U.S. Marines as part of the annual Resolute Dragon exercises in Yufu, Oita Prefecture, on June 28.

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