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Web Japan @Web_Japan

Official account of the Public Diplomacy Strategy Division of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan.

Joined December 2011
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Japan’s trains are pure adventure💖Ride the Hello Kitty Shinkansen, meet a cat stationmaster, or join a railway stamp rally🚄✨ #JapanTravel #ThemedTrains #KawaiiTravel More at #WebJapan: web-japan.org/kidsweb/cool/2… Image courtesy of © 2025 SANRIO CO., LTD. APPROVAL NO. L661265
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Japan’s population is rapidly aging. The solution? Tech that supports independence: smart gait trainers, auto-stop safety cars, and IoT lights for remote monitoring. A global blueprint for the future of care. #AgeTech #Innovation #FutureofAging #WebJapan web-japan.org/trends/11_tech…
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🌳🏗️The wooden renaissance in Japan is real: Architects are using engineered wood and ancient techniques to build earthquake-safe skyscrapers that cut carbon emissions. #Sustainability #JapanTech #UrbanDesign More at #WebJapan: web-japan.org/trends/11_fash…
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Anime and manga are cultural cornerstones. 🇯🇵 The mission: Preserve them as fine art!🖼️ #Manga #Anime #CulturalHeritage #Preservation More at #WebJapan: web-japan.org/trends/11_cult… (Image courtesy of Yokote Masuda Manga Museum)
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From centuries-old repair methods to fast-setting asphalt, #Japan is sharing road tech that strengthens global #infrastructure. Safe, sustainable, and disaster-ready solutions are connecting communities worldwide. #Roads #JapanInnovation More at #WebJapan web-japan.org/trends/11_tech…
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🍥#Kamaboko is more than a fishcake—it’s centuries of #Japanese culture in every slice. From Edo-era techniques to #art you can eat, this is food with a story. 🐟 More at #WebJapan: web-japan.org/trends/11_food… #JapaneseFood #Washoku
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12 Dec 2025
🚗 From humble beginnings to today’s EVs, Japan’s #KeiCars prove that small design can have a big impact. Practical, efficient, and climate-ready, they are shaping the future of mobility 🌏worldwide. #JapanInnovation #Sustainability #Cars More at web-japan.org/trends/11_tech…
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From Edo-period lending #libraries to futuristic reading spaces, #Japan’s love of books runs deep. Discover how libraries old and new are shaping lifelong #readers—through #architecture, #technology,and imagination. #JapaneseCulture More at #WebJapan: web-japan.org/trends/11_food…
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🤖In #Japan,#telepresence technology and #robots are helping people go to school, work, and even visit hospitals-all without leaving home. Whether it's a student on a school trip from bed or a worker behind a robot at a café, this tech is breaking barriers.web-japan.org/trends/11_tech…
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🌊Seaweed is a key resource in combating climate change, restoring oceans, and sustaining communities. #Japan is leading the way in innovative ways to restore and protect these ecosystems. 🌱✨ More at #WebJapan: web-japan.org/trends/11_tech… #BlueCarbon #ClimateAction #Sustainability
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Ever seen a haunted umbrella? Or a monster made of kitchen tools?In #Japan,#yokai are spooky (and silly!)creatures from folklore-and now you can meet them at interactive #museums with giant screens,glowing ghosts, and draw-your-own-monster zones!More at web-japan.org/kidsweb/
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The new issue of #niponica No.38“The Japanese People and #Space ”🌏 Discover Japan`s culture of fascination with space-from stories, to art and entertainment, to space exploration itself. #WebJapan Read more🚀 web-japan.org/niponica/nipon…
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Virtual stars, real-world impact 🌏 Japan's #VTubers are changing how information is shared and education delivered, all through animated avatars. web-japan.org/trends/11_cult… Image courtesy of ©江戸レナ EdoLena
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Kids learn basic #computerprogramming skills from the fifth grade in Japan. Discover more about this and the positive impact it is having >> web-japan.org/kidsweb/cool/2… Repost if you also like programming!
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From port town to global hub, #Yokohama shows what cities can be: sustainable, inclusive, and vibrant. See how its people-first philosophy drives its evolution. #Yokohama #TICAD9 web-japan.org/trends/11_food…
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Discover Japan’s adorable and mysterious wild animals! From the majestic red-crowned cranes of Hokkaido to the sacred deer of Nara Park, these animals enhance Japan’s stunning landscapes and are an important part of Japanese culture.#exploreJapan #wildlife web-japan.org/trends/11_food…
Two red-crowned cranes perform a courtship dance.

ALT Two red-crowned cranes perform a courtship dance.

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Japanese interior design is famous for emphasizing simple beauty and a connection with nature. Learn how centuries-old Japanese tea room aesthetics still inspire designers today. Plus, discover #Japandi, a fusion of Eastern and Western styles! web-japan.org/trends/11_fash…
A modern Japanese interior featuring lots of wooden textures and a floor-to-ceiling view of the garden outside.

ALT A modern Japanese interior featuring lots of wooden textures and a floor-to-ceiling view of the garden outside.
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Japan is home to around 14,000 islands, many with unique cultures and ecosystems! Discover two fascinating Japanese island #WorldHeritage sites: Yakushima, home of the ancient yakusugi trees, and Amami Oshima, a paradise of crystal-clear waters! web-japan.org/trends/11_food…
The green primeval forests of the island of Yakushima.

ALT The green primeval forests of the island of Yakushima.
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Explore Japan’s vibrant #contemporaryArt scene at Japanese art museums! From the renowned institutions and hidden gems of Tokyo to the art-filled island of #Naoshima, Japan offers so much for art lovers to discover! #JapaneseCulture web-japan.org/trends/11_food…
I Want to Forge Ahead, Transcending the Future” (2000) by KUSAMA Yayoi. A painting featuring colorful polka dots on a black background.

ALT I Want to Forge Ahead, Transcending the Future” (2000) by KUSAMA Yayoi. A painting featuring colorful polka dots on a black background.

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From #DRAGONBALL to #NARUTO, nearly all hit manga and anime series began in the pages of Japan’s manga magazines. Discover how these thrilling publications drive artistic innovation to create stories beloved around the world! #manga #anime web-japan.org/trends/11_cult…
The front cover of the first volume of the Japanese manga NARUTO.

ALT The front cover of the first volume of the Japanese manga NARUTO.

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