Art & Lifestyle Feb. 28, 2012
Facebook is testing their Disaster Message Board
Between Feb 28 and 29, 2012, Facebook is doing the Japan Nationwide Test of their new Disaster Message Board. They introduced the alternative way to get in touch with your loved one. If you're accessing from Japan, you can join the test. Read more »
Art & Lifestyle Feb. 24, 2012
Flu alert: this year's vaccine may not work
According to NHK, many people in Japan caught influenza even though they had flu shots. Flu virus may be mutated in season 2011-2012. Read more »
News Feb. 24, 2012
Japan may have usual hot summer 2012
Japan Meteorological Agency released the latest long-term forecast. It will become warmer in March and West Japan may be hot in Summer. Read more »
Travel Feb. 21, 2012
Cherry blossom 2012 early forecast released
WeatherNews just released the early forecast of Cherry Blossom for this 2012 season. This year, the cherry blossom tends to bloom a little later than last year due to the colder winter weather. Read more »
News Feb. 20, 2012
Christchurch, NZ faces 1st anniversary
Earlier today, The families of 28 Japanese victims arrived New Zealand to attend the 1st anniversary ceremony of 2011 NZ Earthquake in Churistchurch on Feburyary 22. Read more »
Art & Lifestyle Feb. 3, 2012
JLG: Setsubun Guide
February 3rd, 2012 is Setsubun (せつぶん or 節分) in Japan. It means "the change of the season". Because the spring is coming, Setsubun in Feb is the most important setsubun of the year. Read more »
Study Jan. 22, 2012
[CLOSED] YokosoNews Weekly - Center Shiken 2012
Live on Sun, Jan 22, 2011 (JST) at 4pm. The weekly live streaming show to talk about what's happening in Japan. It's time for the college entrance exam in Japan. Why don't we take the test LIVE during YokosoNews Weekly. We love to see how English native speaker do on these test! Read more »
Art & Lifestyle Jan. 17, 2012
JLG: Earthquake 101 in Japan
At 5:46:52am on January 17, 1995, a strong shake hit the center of Kobe area and caused devastated destruction to the modern city of Japan. After 15 years, Japanese accumulated the knowledge from the mistakes we learned from the earthquake. Learn what you need to prepare in case of emergency, not only in Japan, but the people who are in the earthquake zone. Read more »
Matsuri Dec. 31, 2011
The Year 2012 Countdown Live Cast at Kazami Guest House, Ise, Mie, Japan
YokosoNews and Mie Life Magazine present, "The Year 2012 Count Down Live Cast at Kazami Guest House in Ise, Mie, Japan" starts at 10pm on Saturday, December 31, 2011 (JST). Read more »
Art & Lifestyle Dec. 16, 2011
JLG: Get ready for the year 2012 in Japan
If you happened to spend a New Year's Day 2012 in Japan, why don't you get ready for New Year's cerebration. There are a couple ways you can do without spending too much money. Alll you need is a Shimenawa (しめなわ, 注連縄), Kadomatsu (門松), Oranges and Kagami Mochi (かがみもち, 鏡餅) Read more »
