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Japan’s Mount Fuji Gets Snow After Breaking Snowless Record
Mount Fuji, the country’s tallest summit, is revered for its snowy peak. A snowfall reported on Wednesday ended its longest snowless period in 130 years.
Japan’s Tourism Surge Leaves Some Residents Frustrated
The country has politely handled travelers for years, but as international visitors spill into previously untouristed spots, some residents are frustrated.
Arsonist Sentenced to Death for Killing 36 People in 2019 Kyoto Studio Fire
Shinji Aoba was charged with murder in 2020 after dousing a studio with gasoline and lighting it on fire. On Thursday he was found guilty.
Your Monday Briefing: Xi Jinping Consolidates Power
Plus Britain prepares for a new leader and Russia forcibly resettles Ukraine’s children.
Dozens Injured by Hot Coals at Company Event in Zurich
More than two dozen employees of a Swiss company were injured while walking in bare feet over hot coals, an ancient religious tradition that has become popular on corporate retreats.
This Japanese Shop Is 1,020 Years Old. It Knows a Bit About Surviving Crises.
A mochi seller in Kyoto, and many of Japan’s other centuries-old businesses, have endured by putting tradition and stability over profit and growth.
Yasuhiro Takemoto, Anime Director, Died in Kyoto Arson Attack
The director, who was known for his fantastical yet relatable work, was finally confirmed dead after weeks of confusion.
Suspect in Kyoto Fire Had Criminal Record and Trouble With Neighbors
With the police and the public searching for explanations of a devastating crime, experts said they feared people with mental illness would be vilified.