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《TAIPEI TIMES》 New civil servant vetting process is to start today
WIDER VIEW: The scope of background checks would be expanded to include contacts with domestic group...…
《TAIPEI TIMES》 Man with Chinese ID loses his citizenship
By Shelley Shan / Staff reporter The Mainland Affairs Council yesterday said that it has revoked ...…
《TAIPEI TIMES》 Lai, Arevalo seek stronger ties in meeting
GROWING CLOSER: Arevalo said his administration was seeking to develop a new chapter in Taiwan-Guate...…
《TAIPEI TIMES》 Changes related to workplace bullying pass first reading
By Jake Chung / Staff writer, with CNA A legislative committee yesterday passed the first reading...…
《TAIPEI TIMES》 Food rule grace period ‘indefinite’: FDA
GOOD HYGIENE:Although the rules have been promulgated, they would not yet be enforced, as many food ...…
《TAIPEI TIMES》 Taiwan denies hacking, as China issues bounties
/ Staff writer, with CNA Taiwan yesterday denied Chinese allegations that its military was behind...…
Authentic Regional Ramen in Tokyo: The 2025 Guide
Ramen’s Real Regional FlairUnraveling the history of Japan’s various regional takes on the classic dish of ramen serves up a taste of local history. For example, people living in frigid …
Tanaka Shōten: Authentic Hakata Flavor and Aroma in Adachi
Tanaka Shōten’s pride, its tonkotsu broth, is made by simmering a whole hog, head to hoof, for three days straight. It has all the pork flavor you could want without …
King-ken: Hiroshima’s Tongue-Tingling No-Soup Noodles in Kanda
The Hiroshima noodle outfit King-ken’s flagship dish is Shirunashi Tantanmen, a brothless version of the spicy noodle dish that balances tongue-tingling spice with umami flavor in a golden ratio...
Haruma: A Tokyo Rarity, Tokushima Ramen in Shinjuku
The soup at Haruma, one of the few spots in Tokyo to enjoy the Tokushima take on ramen, is an orthodox Shikoku style of tonkotsu pork-bone broth with shōyu added. …
Honke Daiichi Asahi: Decades of Kyoto’s Shōyu Ramen History in Shinjuku and Jinbōchō
The Char Siu Men at Honke Daiichi Asahi is based on a 100% tonkotsu pork-bone broth, but still has a surprisingly light aftertaste. The medium-thickness straight noodles have the perfect …
Kaku Masayoshi Misen: Nagoya’s Addictively Fiery Taiwan Ramen in Kanda and Shinbashi
Nagoya’s Taiwan-style ramen combines slow-stewed chicken broth with coarsely chopped chili peppers and plenty of garlic. Ground beef umami infuses the broth, as well, and the expansive flavor is...
Kan2ya: A Direct Descendant of Yokohama’s Original “Iekei” Ramen in Kamata
The pleasure of iekei or “house style” ramen is the opportunity to customize it to your tastes. At Kan2ya (pronounced “Kanniya”), you are free to choose the firmness of the …
Aoshima Shokudō: “Shōga-jōyu” Ramen from Nagaoka, Niigata, in Akihabara
The base for Aoshima Shokudō’s ramen is a clear pork-bone broth. Most shops using tonkotsu broth struggle to deal with its sometimes overpowering smells. At Aoshima Shokudō, the chef went …
Mensōan Sunada: Handmade Noodles and Rich Chicken Broth from Shirakawa, Fukushima
Mensōan Sunada offers original arrangements of flavors studied at a popular shop in Shirakawa, Fukushima. The slow-simmered broth’s delicate clarity belies the deeply rich umami flavor. The nood...
Nagao Chūkasoba: A New Take on Aomori’s Tsugaru “Niboshi” Ramen in Kanda
Nagao Chūkasoba’s prime dish features profoundly flavorful stock from niboshi, or dried sardines. The resulting soup is thick and brown, coating the noodles with flavor. The reason behind that d...
Ōshima: The Flavor of Sapporo’s Famed Miso Ramen in Edogawa
The owner and chef at Edogawa’s Ōshima trained for 12 years at the famed Sapporo shop Sumire. A sip of the shop’s flagship miso ramen broth, jam-packed with the taste …
How Social Media Is Reshaping Politics in Japan—for Better or Worse
The Internet and Political EngagementMost Japanese voters rarely observe political debates or take the time to follow policymaking directly, instead relying on the media to stay informed. For decades,...
Government Survey Finds Japanese Homeless Population Continues to Decrease
Homelessness SurveyA January 2025 survey by the Ministry of Health, Labor, and Welfare found that there were 2,591 homeless people in Japan, down 229 or 8.1% year on year. The …
Rice Issues a Blow to Ishiba Administration Popularity
Rising Unhappiness with Team IshibaThe monthly public opinion polls carried out by eight leading Japanese media organizations turned out another set of dismal numbers for the administration of Prime M...
Fujinuma Noboru: Transforming Everyday Bamboo Craftwork into Globally Appreciated Art
Works That Have Gained Global Appreciation as ArtMore than 90% of Fujinuma Noboru’s bamboo creations are snapped up by collectors from around the world. Along with his exhibitions, so many …
Many Tokyo Area Adults Still Living with Parents Due to Financial Concerns
Hard to Move OutThe real estate information service provider Lifull conducted a survey aimed at people aged 20 to 49 who were born in and still live in the Tokyo …
UN Human Rights Leader Nada Al-Nashif on the Need for an Active Japan
A Japan That Can Open the WayINTERVIEWER  Thank you for meeting with us today here in Osaka. I’d like to start by asking you for your assessment of the current …
Births in Japan Fall Below 700,000 for the First Time in 2024
A New LowThe number of births in Japan fell below 700,000 for the first time in 2024. Demographic statistics published by the Ministry of Health, Labor, and Welfare show that …
Men in Japan Turning to Parasols to Survive the Summer Heat
Keeping the Sun OffA recent survey in Japan found that 47.4% of respondents “use a parasol.” While considerably more popular with women, at 25.1%, one in four men also stated …