🎎🌸 Kyoto Geisha and Maiko Pay New Year Greetings to Their Mentors
On December 13, geisha and maiko in Kyoto’s Gion district took part in a traditional year-end custom, visiting their teachers and teahouses to offer early New Year greetings.👑 👑 👑
At the rehearsal hall of Inoue Yachiyo, a Living National Treasure and head of the Inoue school of Kyomai dance, geisha and maiko lined up before a display adorned with kagami mochi. One by one, they bowed and said “Happy New Year,” as Inoue responded with words of encouragement and advice for the year ahead.🌱 🌱 🌱
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On December 13, geisha and maiko in Kyoto’s Gion district took part in a traditional year-end custom, visiting their teachers and teahouses to offer early New Year greetings.
At the rehearsal hall of Inoue Yachiyo, a Living National Treasure and head of the Inoue school of Kyomai dance, geisha and maiko lined up before a display adorned with kagami mochi. One by one, they bowed and said “Happy New Year,” as Inoue responded with words of encouragement and advice for the year ahead.
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🌏🇯🇵 Japan to Host First Summit Between PM Takaichi and Central Asian Leaders
Japan’s Chief Cabinet Secretary Minoru Kihara announced on the 17th that Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi will hold her first-ever summit meeting with the presidents of five Central Asian countries in Tokyo on December 19–20. Citing the war in Ukraine and China’s growing influence, Kihara said the talks aim to strengthen cooperation with Central Asia as partners in upholding a rules-based international order and promoting regional autonomy and sustainable development.🌐 🌐 🌐
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Japan’s Chief Cabinet Secretary Minoru Kihara announced on the 17th that Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi will hold her first-ever summit meeting with the presidents of five Central Asian countries in Tokyo on December 19–20. Citing the war in Ukraine and China’s growing influence, Kihara said the talks aim to strengthen cooperation with Central Asia as partners in upholding a rules-based international order and promoting regional autonomy and sustainable development.
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🎍⛩️ Massive Kadomatsu Installed at Tachibana Shrine to Welcome the New Year
According to The Nagasaki Shimbun, Tachibana Shrine in Unzen City, Nagasaki Prefecture, has once again set up its towering kadomatsu, standing over 12 meters tall, to greet worshippers through February 7 next year.🎄 🎄 🎄
The structure is built annually by a 13-member volunteer committee led by Katsumi Baba, a tradition that began in 2000 and earned Guinness World Records recognition in 2001. Construction started on November 16, using 48 bamboo poles placed by aerial work platforms, with nandina, pine, and plum branches and sacred ropes decorating a base about 8 meters in circumference.⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️
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According to The Nagasaki Shimbun, Tachibana Shrine in Unzen City, Nagasaki Prefecture, has once again set up its towering kadomatsu, standing over 12 meters tall, to greet worshippers through February 7 next year.
The structure is built annually by a 13-member volunteer committee led by Katsumi Baba, a tradition that began in 2000 and earned Guinness World Records recognition in 2001. Construction started on November 16, using 48 bamboo poles placed by aerial work platforms, with nandina, pine, and plum branches and sacred ropes decorating a base about 8 meters in circumference.
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🌍🏙️ Tokyo Overtakes New York to Rank Second in Global City Power Index
Tokyo has surpassed New York to claim second place for the first time in the 2025 Global Power City Index, released on the 17th by the Mori Memorial Foundation, a think tank affiliated with Mori Building Co. The city’s rise was driven by strong tourism performance, boosted by the weaker yen and a surge in inbound visitors.🦄 🦄 🦄
New York, which had held second place for 13 consecutive years, was weighed down by rising living costs. The top-five rankings changed for the first time in nine years, with London remaining in first place.🔥 🔥 🔥
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Tokyo has surpassed New York to claim second place for the first time in the 2025 Global Power City Index, released on the 17th by the Mori Memorial Foundation, a think tank affiliated with Mori Building Co. The city’s rise was driven by strong tourism performance, boosted by the weaker yen and a surge in inbound visitors.
New York, which had held second place for 13 consecutive years, was weighed down by rising living costs. The top-five rankings changed for the first time in nine years, with London remaining in first place.
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🐼🇯🇵 Long Lines at Ueno Zoo as Panda Fans Say Emotional Goodbye
Large crowds gathered at Tokyo’s Ueno Zoo on the 16th, the first opening day after the announcement that the twin giant pandas Xiao Xiao (male) and Lei Lei (female) will be returned to China. Devoted fans lined up from early morning to catch a final glimpse.😭 😭 😭
Hitoshi Suzuki, head of the zoo’s panda care team, said raising the twins was challenging but deeply rewarding, expressing gratitude for the joy and surprises they brought. The Tokyo Metropolitan Government said the pandas will remain on display until January 25 next year.🥹 🥹 🥹
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Large crowds gathered at Tokyo’s Ueno Zoo on the 16th, the first opening day after the announcement that the twin giant pandas Xiao Xiao (male) and Lei Lei (female) will be returned to China. Devoted fans lined up from early morning to catch a final glimpse.
Hitoshi Suzuki, head of the zoo’s panda care team, said raising the twins was challenging but deeply rewarding, expressing gratitude for the joy and surprises they brought. The Tokyo Metropolitan Government said the pandas will remain on display until January 25 next year.
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📮🎍 Japan Begins Accepting 2026 New Year’s Greeting Cards
Post offices across Japan began accepting mail for 2026 New Year’s greeting cards (nengajo) on the 15th. Japan Post is advising customers to post their cards by December 25 to ensure delivery on New Year’s Day.😉 😉 😉
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Post offices across Japan began accepting mail for 2026 New Year’s greeting cards (nengajo) on the 15th. Japan Post is advising customers to post their cards by December 25 to ensure delivery on New Year’s Day.
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🗾📘 Japan Considers Adding Japanese Language Requirement for Permanent Residency
The Japanese government is considering adding a minimum Japanese language proficiency requirement to the criteria for granting permanent residency, according to sources interviewed on the 18th. The move aims to promote better integration and coexistence with local communities.🙊 🙊 🙊
The proposal is expected to be discussed by the Liberal Democratic Party’s foreign residents policy panel, with detailed requirements to be finalized before April 2027, when a new system allowing the revocation of permanent residency is set to take effect.🔈 🔈 🔈
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The Japanese government is considering adding a minimum Japanese language proficiency requirement to the criteria for granting permanent residency, according to sources interviewed on the 18th. The move aims to promote better integration and coexistence with local communities.
The proposal is expected to be discussed by the Liberal Democratic Party’s foreign residents policy panel, with detailed requirements to be finalized before April 2027, when a new system allowing the revocation of permanent residency is set to take effect.
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🍬🏯 Osaka’s New Snack Museum Opens
Snack wholesaler Kichisuya has opened the “Snack Museum Tenpozan” in Minato Ward, Osaka. The museum showcases artworks from the Osaka–Kansai Expo and features a shop selling around 1,500 kinds of Japanese snacks and regional specialties 🛍️🍘. Visitors can also enjoy rakugo performances 🎭 and take photos with mascots like Morinaga’s Chocolate Ball character, Kyoro-chan 🐦📸.
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Snack wholesaler Kichisuya has opened the “Snack Museum Tenpozan” in Minato Ward, Osaka. The museum showcases artworks from the Osaka–Kansai Expo and features a shop selling around 1,500 kinds of Japanese snacks and regional specialties 🛍️🍘. Visitors can also enjoy rakugo performances 🎭 and take photos with mascots like Morinaga’s Chocolate Ball character, Kyoro-chan 🐦📸.
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🐶🎬 Sony Brings Snoopy Fully Under Its Wing
Sony Group announced on the 19th that it will increase its stake in Peanuts Worldwide to 80%, making the company a Sony subsidiary. Peanuts Worldwide owns the rights to the globally beloved comic Peanuts, best known for its iconic character Snoopy.
Sony Music Entertainment previously held about 39% of the shares. By bringing Peanuts fully under its control, Sony aims to expand its business by leveraging the global power of character and brand IP.🤩 🤩 🤩
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Sony Group announced on the 19th that it will increase its stake in Peanuts Worldwide to 80%, making the company a Sony subsidiary. Peanuts Worldwide owns the rights to the globally beloved comic Peanuts, best known for its iconic character Snoopy.
Sony Music Entertainment previously held about 39% of the shares. By bringing Peanuts fully under its control, Sony aims to expand its business by leveraging the global power of character and brand IP.
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🏦📈 Bank of Japan Signals More Rate Hikes Ahead
Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda said at a press conference on the 19th that if economic growth and inflation move in line with expectations, the BOJ will continue raising its policy interest rate and adjust the degree of monetary easing.📈 📈 📈
The central bank recently lifted the policy rate to around 0.75%, the highest level in about 30 years since September 1995, aiming to counter persistent inflation risks. In the bond market, long-term government bond yields briefly rose to 2.020%, a 26-year high.🕯 🕯 🕯
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Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda said at a press conference on the 19th that if economic growth and inflation move in line with expectations, the BOJ will continue raising its policy interest rate and adjust the degree of monetary easing.
The central bank recently lifted the policy rate to around 0.75%, the highest level in about 30 years since September 1995, aiming to counter persistent inflation risks. In the bond market, long-term government bond yields briefly rose to 2.020%, a 26-year high.
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