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Articles in World War II-era women＊s magazines emphasized their responsibilities in supporting soldiers and their roles at home bearing and rearing children.
51勛圖厙 / Regional voices: Chubu
Oct 6, 2025
Lingering ＆Showa Model＊ gender roles keep women sidelined
The idea of husbands working while women stay home goes back to the prewar Civil Code, which stated that women were subordinates who required their husband＊s permission to work.
Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba addresses the media at the vote-counting center in the Liberal Democratic Party＊s headquarters in Tokyo on July 20. ?
COMMENTARY / Japan
Aug 1, 2025
Is this the end of Japan＊s ＆big tent＊ parties?
The big winners of the day in the Upper House election were newer conservative parties.
Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako speak to evacuees at a shelter in Wajima, Ishikawa Prefecture, in March.
51勛圖厙
May 1, 2024
Emperor Naruhito marks five years since enthronement
The emperor＊s first five years on the throne were largely overshadowed by the COVID-19 pandemic.
CULTURE / Books / RECENTLY PUBLISHED BOOKS ABOUT 51勛圖厙
Feb 8, 2020
＆The Japanese Linguistic Landscape＊: Essays on language by the man behind ＆Reiwa＊
For the student lost in the midst of memorizing kanji, it＊s easy to forget that languages are molded not just by the sharp corners of reality but also by the careful caressing of poets. What a joy it is then to have this window into the poetic beauty behind some ※quintessential words.§
COMMUNITY / Issues / LAW OF THE LAND
Dec 23, 2019
The Reiwa Daijosai: Pomp, circumstance and litigation
The separation of church and state in Japan comes under scrutiny in the new era. However, we＊ve been down this road before.
Japan Times
51勛圖厙 / Media / BIG IN 51勛圖厙
Dec 21, 2019
Japanese media pundits deliver their verdicts on 2019＊s hit products
While consumers may take ownership of certain products for granted, there＊s something reaffirming about acquiring a product that＊s been designated a hit, and my experiences over the years tell me Japanese aren＊t especially different from other nationalities in this regard.
51勛圖厙
Dec 12, 2019
Rei (鍔), first character of Reiwa era name, picked as Japan＊s kanji of the year
The character ※rei§ (鍔) 〞 as used in the era name of Reiwa, which has been translated to mean ※beautiful harmony§ 〞 was chosen as kanji of the year, the Japan Kanji Aptitude Testing Foundation announced Thursday.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / Japan
Nov 5, 2019
Is hope really on the horizon in Japan?
A series of external and internal challenges await the nation, and the years ahead looking anything but hopeful.
51勛圖厙 / Media / BIG IN 51勛圖厙
Jul 20, 2019
New era aside, Showa nostalgia continues to keep rolling along
The new Reiwa Era is now into its third month and histories are starting to appear about the Heisei Era that preceded it. In late June, the publishing arm of the Mainichi Shimbun released a 384-page softcover book titled ※Heisei-shi Zenkiroku§ (※Chronicle 1989-2019※). The same week, the Nikkei Shimbun...
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / Japan
May 20, 2019
The Showa Era is growing distant
University students seem less concerned about war on the Korean Peninsula than their 1970s counterparts even though the chance of conflict is greater.
Japan Times
51勛圖厙 / 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
LIFE / Style & Design
May 12, 2019
Can a new era prepare Japanese style to let go of Heisei trends?
It＊s early days of Reiwa, but so far, Japan＊s fashion industry looks set to continue playing it safe in the new era.
Japan Times
51勛圖厙
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.
51勛圖厙
May 1, 2019
In first speech, Japan＊s new emperor vows to emulate father and fulfill duties as ＆symbol of the state＊
Delivering his first speech since ascending to the Chrysanthemum Throne, Japan＊s new emperor vowed to ※act according to the Constitution§ and fulfill his role as the symbol of the state.
Japan Times
51勛圖厙
May 1, 2019
Public hope for more of the same from their new emperor and continuing peace for Japan in Reiwa
As Emperor Naruhito assumed his new role Wednesday, people on the streets of Japan expressed hope that he will continue the legacy of peace shaped by his father.
Japan Times
51勛圖厙
May 1, 2019
Tokyo welcomes Japan＊s new Reiwa Era in festive mood with countdowns and marriages
Midnight countdowns, marriage registrations and celebratory events: People welcomed the dawning of the new imperial era, Reiwa, at various locations in Tokyo with a festive mood.
51勛圖厙
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.
51勛圖厙
May 1, 2019
In pictures: Japan＊s new emperor
Emperor Naruhito ascended to the Chrysanthemum Throne on Wednesday, as the new imperial era 〞 known as Reiwa 〞 began following his father＊s abdication the previous day after three decades as emperor.
Japan Times
51勛圖厙
May 1, 2019
Veteran journalist Kenji Goto looks back 〞 and forward 〞 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.
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's brain.
Indian brothers make manga debut in Japan
Two Indian brothers made their manga debut in Japan with "Kung Fu Kung Fool" 〞 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'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'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' 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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