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30 AprSatellite Images Point to China's Drone Drills Targeting Bases in Japan
30 AprAt U.N., China denounces Japan and EU over South China Sea remarks
30 AprLai seeks stronger Taiwan-Japan supply chain ties in talks with lawmakers
30 AprJapan ranked 62nd in press freedom, just above U.S.; as Norway tops list
30 AprCarp for Children's Day
30 Apr[Robert J. Fouser] English fever, then and now
30 AprAustralia can be region’s most-trusted cloud node – if governance catches up
30 AprConstitution Memorial Day (Japan’s National Holidays)
30 AprAI-Summarized News Articles: Readers Want Clear, Reliable Sources
30 AprKentucky Derby: Wonder Dean and Danon Bourbon Representing Japan in the Triple Crown Opener
30 AprWhy is China warning the UN of a Japanese ‘nuclear breakout’?
30 AprAustralia’s Foreign Minister Makes Critical Visits to Northeast Asia
30 AprAustralian Foreign Minister Embarks on ‘Energy Security’ Trip to Northeast Asia
30 AprZoo Reopening Delayed as Employee Allegedly Dumped Wife's Body in Incinerator
30 AprWhat Japan Can Learn From the 'K-Defense' Boom
30 AprWisteria in Japan
30 Apr‘Sensitive, sexy and surreal’: Japan’s Kyotographie festival
30 AprTakaichi to Visit Vietnam, Australia as FOIP Enters New Era
30 AprMountain find leads to forgotten WWII crash; links U.S. and Japan families
30 AprJapan surname rule spurs matchmaking events for same-name couples
30 AprMountain festival marks spring arrival high above Tokyo
30 AprCorrecting Course in the Indo‑Pacific
30 AprGamer's World | From Mario to Elden Ring, Japanese Games Hit the Big Screen (and Box Office)
30 AprHow China can avoid a repeat of Japan’s ‘lost decades’, in eyes of top economist
30 AprGolden Week Crowds Seen From Above
30 AprChina Claims Japan Moving to Host Nuclear Weapons
30 AprWhy Japan is sharing its guarded Mogami warship design with India
30 AprThe Latest Complaint from China Is More Quibble Than Cognitive Warfare
30 AprIn the Fight Against Southeast Asia-based Scam Operations, Greater Protections and Reforms Are Needed
30 Apr60-Year-Old Hot Spring Marks End of an Era
29 AprChina's Nuclear Expansion: Lessons from Chernobyl, 40 Years On
29 AprTanker operated by Idemitsu Kosan passes through Strait of Hormuz
29 AprDespite PM's solid support, local election may spell trouble for LDP
29 AprFrom Japan to India, overtourism cries out for new success metrics
29 AprJapan’s Quantity of Waste and Recycling Rate Both Down in Fiscal 2024
29 AprThe Real Questions Behind “Putting It All on AI”
29 AprThe United States Is Losing the Race for Central Asia’s Critical Minerals
29 AprCan Central Asia Finally Coordinate on Climate and Water?
29 AprNew Zealand officials reject statue remembering Japan's sex slaves
29 AprIn a fragmenting global order, former Japanese leader urges pivot to China
29 AprZoo in Japan’s Hokkaido delays reopening over search for body in incinerator
29 AprShinsegae ramps up foreign shopper push for holiday rush
29 AprJapan to hold defense ministerial talks in Indonesia, Philippines
29 AprTakaichi vows all-out efforts toward sustained pay hikes at May Day event
29 AprThat Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime: Tears of the Azure Sea review – hectic anime lives again
29 AprNew Zealand officials reject ‘comfort women’ statue after objections from Japan
29 AprPM Takaichi Attends May Day Rally
29 AprMan Escapes After Hammer Attack
29 AprAbout Half of Osaka High Schools Under-Enrolled
29 AprWhy UAE’s exit from Opec is good news for Asia’s energy security
29 AprResistance to new mosques exposes tensions over Japan’s growing Muslim communities
29 AprA remilitarised Japan threatens more than just China
29 AprJapanese travellers rush abroad for ‘golden week’ before fuel price increases
28 AprJapan, Australia Confirm Importance of Stable Natural Gas Supply
28 AprTop diplomats of Japan, Australia reaffirm regional security cooperation
28 AprTaiwan eyes receiving Okinawa island patients in disasters
28 AprJapan-Bound Tanker Clears Strait of Hormuz
28 AprJapan Faces Higher Power and Gas Bills
28 AprGotobiki Rock: The Primordial Sacred Stone of Kumano
28 AprWhat Does Australia’s National Defense Strategy Mean for the Quad?
28 AprCentral Asia’s Next Growth Story Runs on Water It Does Not Have
28 AprEnergy security comes first for Indonesia as it defies EU over Russian oil
28 AprWhy Asean cooperation remains primary shield against Malacca Strait tolls
28 AprJapan startup seeks approval of cat kidney disease treatment
28 AprTakaichi launches panel to review Japan's defense policies
28 AprTakaichi to depart Friday for 5-day trip to Vietnam, Australia
28 AprWildfires 'largely under control' in northeastern Japan on 7th day
28 AprJapan Launches Review of Key National Security Policies
28 AprBOJ Keeps Interest Rate at 0.75% for Third Straight Meeting
28 Apr'A civilization will die': Inside Trump's wartime messaging
28 AprHumanoid robots to become baggage handlers in Japan airport experiment
28 AprA concern for Australia: Britain looks unserious about naval defence
28 AprWill Asean’s scramble for Russian oil fuel shift in regional alliances?
27 AprKansai Airport Sets Record High
27 AprWeather agency ends 1-week advisory after M7.7 quake in northeastern Japan
27 AprBolstering U.S. presence in Japan 'top priority,' says senior Pentagon official
27 AprWithout diplomacy, deterrence in Asia is a path to escalation
27 AprTomato Growers Face Fresh Squeeze as Costs Climb
27 AprClosure of Strait of Hormuz Hits Japan Car Exports
27 AprChatGPT Outperforms Top Applicants of Tokyo and Kyoto University Entrance Exams
27 AprJapan’s arms export shift set to intensify naval shipbuilding rivalry with Korea
27 AprSamsung to exit China home appliance, TV sales this year: Nikkei
27 AprJapan is charting a new course for development – but looking in the wrong direction
27 AprOil Surge May Force 40% of Japan’s Firms to Cut Core Business Within Six Months
27 AprMiyano-Yu: A Former Tokyo Bathhouse Serving Matcha, Espresso, and Warm Memories
27 AprSumo: New sekiwake Atamifuji seeks to continue climb up rankings in May
27 AprFrom 'Takaichi blues' to zero-yen holidays in Japan: Our 5 most-read stories from last week
27 AprTaiwan court sentences ex-Tokyo Electron staff to 10 years in TSMC trade secrets case
27 AprTwins lose closer You Young-chan to elbow fracture
27 AprJapan’s Intelligence Reform: Securitization, Oversight, and the Cost of Consensus
27 AprRare Japanese Animal Enters Bank in Niigata
27 AprJapan’s Strategic Pivot: Arms Exports as a Tool of Diplomacy
27 AprPLA showcases YJ-20 hypersonic missiles as Balikatan drills heat up South China Sea
27 AprHong Kong police arrest 9 men in joint Asia-wide crackdown on child pornography
27 AprJapan’s Takaichi faces women-led backlash over constitution reform push, arms build-up
27 AprTwins lose closer You Young-chan to elbow fracture
27 AprBOJ likely to keep rate steady to assess Iran war, lift inflation forecast
27 AprPM Takaichi opposes urging Japanese to save energy amid Middle East crisis
27 AprChatGPT passes Japan top universities' entrance exams with highest scores
27 AprEasy Japanese news in translation: 3 Asian elephants make debut at Tennoji Zoo in Osaka
27 AprEditorial: As nuclear war risks rise, Japan must help push for disarmament
27 AprOvernight train stay event held at station in Fukuoka as concerts push hotel prices up
27 AprJapan lifts advisory a week after magnitude 7.7 quake
27 AprTrump’s ‘madness’ masks calculated quest for a bipolar world
27 AprJapan to tighten rules on OTC drug sales to curb misuse among youth
27 AprSusHi Tech Tokyo underway, bringing startups, big companies and investors together
27 AprToyota posts record 10.48m annual sales
27 AprTakaichi opposes urging public to save energy amid Middle East crisis
27 AprJapan bathhouses in deep water as energy costs boil over
27 AprNikkei ends above 60,000 for 1st time on tech gains
27 AprIn Japan, some arrested suspects refuse to be sent to prosecutors
27 AprTsunami survivor battles wildfire to protect hometown in Japan's northeast
27 AprJapan startup seeks approval of cat kidney disease treatment
27 AprThe Importance of the Battle of Savo Island
27 AprBGO sells Tokyo office building for $628 million to condo seller
27 AprJapan’s bathhouses struggle to stay afloat as oil prices spike, supply dwindles
27 AprJayant Menon quoted by Nikkei Asia: “Asia’s great disconnect: Markets boom as Iran war fuels cost of living crisis”
27 AprAI boom drowns out war fears to fuel Asia’s great market divide
27 AprMiyazaki's new 'panorama box' displays show 85-year-old director's art still evolving
27 AprK-beauty powerhouse CJ Olive Young eyes Japan for 1st international showcase
27 AprJapan not to impose fuel-saving measures, Takaichi says
27 AprRecord bear sightings in Japan cause alarm as hibernation ends
27 AprEx-Tokyo Electron worker gets 10-year sentence for TSMC data theft
27 AprAn Imperial Week in Photos: Garden Party and Veterinary Congress
27 AprElectric Passenger Ferry Begins Service Between Nihonbashi and Toyosu
27 AprTokyo Stocks Surge to New High
27 AprShimane farming districts face onslaught from rising monkey population
27 AprNikkei surges past 60,000 mark
27 AprTwo U.S. Marines arrested in Okinawa on allegations of drink-driving
27 AprChina-Japan tensions a boon to Hong Kong tourism for ‘golden week’, expert says
27 AprTakaichi's Yasukuni Dilemma Returns Ahead of August 15
27 AprNomura stock hit after research affiliate writedown, Europe loss
27 AprThe American chef reconnecting with Japan through a Kyoto restaurant
27 AprJapan starts platform safety training for visually impaired
27 AprTVXQ marks Japan debut anniversary with 130,000 fans
27 AprHello Kitty theme park in southwest Japan celebrates 35th anniversary
27 AprM6.2 quake hits Japan's Hokkaido, no tsunami warning issued
27 AprNikkei hits fresh intraday high above 60,000 on tech share gains
27 AprSanae Takaichi’s push to change Japan’s pacifist constitution – podcast
27 AprCJ Olive Young takes K-beauty festival to Japan in global push
27 AprMagnitude 6.2 quake shakes Hokkaido
27 AprVideo of Foreigner Wrapped Like Sushi by Police Goes Viral
27 AprM6.1 quake strikes in northern Japan
27 AprEconomists Urge Japan to Cut Fuel Use
27 AprPowerful Early-Morning Earthquake Shakes Hokkaido
27 AprMagnitude 6.2 quake strikes Japan’s Hokkaido, JMA warns of more to come
27 AprJapan aims to build world’s largest wind farm. Can it power on by 2035?
27 AprNDC leads delegation to attend Japan’s SusHi Tech Tokyo 2026
27 AprItalian creatives find their niche in Japan
26 AprGiant Octopus May Have Ruled Cretaceous Oceans
26 AprRobots are all well and good – so long as they do no harm to humans
26 AprHidden costs weigh on Japan families despite free private high school tuition: survey
26 AprJapan Forestry Agency expects good harvest of beech nuts loved by bears this year
26 AprJapan inflation cools demand for vending machine drinks
26 AprTanker carrying U.S. oil arrives in Japan for 1st time since Iran war
26 AprAustralian foreign minister to raise energy security on Asia tour
26 AprJapan deploys 1,400 firefighters, SDF to battle raging wildfires in Iwate
26 AprNew IHO digital mapping standard effectively retires 'Sea of Japan' label, Korea says
26 AprKicker Kansei Matsuzawa Signs a 3-Year Contract with NFL's Raiders
26 AprThe Roots of Wagyū: From Local Cattle to Global Brand
26 AprShōwa Day (Japan’s National Holidays)
26 AprJapan Survey Finds Health Checkup Red Flags Often Ignored
26 AprWildfires in Japan’s north worsen, 1,400 firefighters deployed
26 AprAustralian minister to raise energy security on Asia tour
26 AprJapan Cuts Refinery Runs as It Races to Replace Middle East Crude
26 AprTanker carrying U.S. oil arrives in Japan for 1st time since Iran war
26 AprWildfire in northeast Japan burns 1,300 hectares, firefighting continues
26 AprUS Crude Oil Arrives in Japan as Alternative Supply
26 AprHormuz crisis throws spotlight on world's largest 'chokepoint' — the Malacca Strait
26 AprJapan outbound travel remains at 70% of pre-pandemic levels
26 AprMan arrested over murder of woman in Tokyo in 2018
26 AprAkiyoshidai plateau in western Japan added to UNESCO Global Geopark list
26 AprJapan deploys 1,400 firefighters to battle raging wildfires in the north
26 AprNew Sightseeing Train 'GRAN Tenku' Links Namba and Koyasan
26 AprNut Allergies Surge Tenfold in Japan Over Past Decade
26 AprJAPAN SPORTS NOTEBOOK | Rui Hachimura Providing a Spark for Lakers in NBA Playoffs
26 AprFormer Hawaii kicker Kansei Matsuzawa signs with Raiders
26 AprJapan violinist who 'couldn't even peel an apple' takes over famed curry shop's flavor
26 AprMaterial shortages due to oil crisis halt construction, building repair work in Japan
26 AprToyoko Inn Wins Customers With Fixed Prices
26 AprU.S. crude oil arrives in Japan for first time since start of Iran war
26 AprAt Malaysia’s arms bazaar, drone dealers chase Southeast Asian market share
26 AprJapanese developers worry over construction supply shortages amid Iran war
26 Apr1‑minute bedtime workout helps Japanese mum lose 7.5kg in 2 months
26 AprHong Kong trail runner Kelvin Tse finishes fourth at Mt Fuji 100
26 AprIn Japan, the Fight Is on Against Unruly Tourists
26 AprJapan’s Inheritance Boom: How to Avoid Costly Mistakes
26 AprHow Long Will Food Price Surge Last?
26 AprJapan Warns of AI 'Claude Mythos' Cyber Risks
26 AprSkyDrivet to Launch Flying Cars from Expressway Service Area
26 AprJapan outbound travel remains at 70% of pre-pandemic levels amid weak yen
26 AprJapan auto parts giant Denso may withdraw plan to acquire chipmaker Rohm
26 AprRetro Japan: 'Herring mansion' in Otaru symbolizes prosperity in Meiji, Taisho eras
26 Apr'Protests are also public opinion': Japan's 'beginner' women driven by alarm over arms buildup
26 AprOkinawa gov. opposing base relocation announces 3rd re-election bid
26 AprForeign Residents as Key Partners in Disaster Preparedness
26 AprJapan’s wrecked nuclear plant becomes a tourist destination
26 AprBeyond the hub-and-spoke: Japan quietly emerges as a secondary connector
26 AprWill South Korea or Japan develop a nuclear deterrent of their own?
25 AprLearn from Chernobyl as the world turns to nuclear energy again
25 Apr'We don't come to play': Is Gawdland's RuPaul win Asia's big drag moment?
25 AprJapanese parties pressure PM Takaichi on Hormuz energy crisis
25 AprJapan considers strengthening protection of U.S. military facilities
25 AprPrincess Aiko Enjoys Court Music Performance
25 AprBear Alerts Issued at Record Pace
25 AprTea Kettles and Strainers: Traditional Items with Surprising New Uses
25 AprMan arrested over 2018 murder in Tokyo's Roppongi district
25 AprJapan's Goldwin opens flagship store in New York
25 AprJapan evacuates thousands as hundreds of firefighters battle wildfires
25 AprHundreds of firefighters battle Iwate wildfires
25 AprMemorial service held for 107 victims of 2005 fatal train derailment in Hyogo
25 AprJapan sushi chain sets Guinness record for most expensive tuna at auction
25 AprSurvivors, victims' families mark 21 yrs since western Japan derailment
25 AprMacron touches Beijing’s nerves on Taiwan and Tibet as he heads for the exit
25 AprAbe School opens in Taipei, highlighting Taiwan-Japan ties
25 AprN. Korea slams Japan PM's offering to war shrine
25 AprJapanese rally against loosened arms export rules
25 AprHot pants: Tokyo government workers swap suits for shorts
25 AprIntra-company transfers to Japan tightened for foreigners from April
25 AprIndia-Germany defence road map ‘good template’ for wider EU cooperation
25 AprJapan assesses feasibility of sending minesweepers to Strait of Hormuz
25 AprHon Hai, Mitsubishi Electric sign MOU on potential joint automotive business
25 AprHokkaido zoo worker suspected of dumping woman's body in incinerator
25 AprThe Mainichi News Quiz: People are planning to spend how much over the Golden Week break?
25 AprMitsubishi Electric weighs turning auto parts unit into JV with Foxconn
25 AprSumo: JSA chief Hakkaku awarded Freedom of the City of London
25 Apr'1% consumption tax' idea emerges in Japan, but feasibility of food-tax workaround unclear
25 AprAthletes thank fans at Japan's 1st Winter Games parade
25 AprWildfires in northeast Japan continue raging, burning 730 hectares
25 AprJapan's Yamaguchi Labor Bureau creates pictograms to boost safety in diverse workplaces
25 Apr'Just a hair change?' aespa’s Winter goes viral for ‘younger-than-ever’ airport look
25 AprThe Middle East’s new power brokers? Pakistan, Turkey, Saudi Arabia, Egypt unite
25 AprJapan’s New Care Workers: Bodybuilders, Wrestlers and M.M.A. Fighters
25 AprTraditional bathhouses in Japan sink under soaring energy costs
25 AprJapan to protect celebrity voices against AI use
25 AprChina holds live-fire drills in waters near Luzon as Japan joins military exercises in Philippines
25 AprNews in Easy English: Popular cup noodles in Japan now getting real restaurants
25 AprPresident of Japan soba chain Yudetaro defends hiring foreigners despite backlash
25 AprJapan Uncovered #19: Urasoe unveils castle stones, coastal concrete on Okinawa's west shore
25 AprJapan bathhouses in deep water as energy costs boil over
25 AprMideast impasse overshadows Tokyo stocks despite record-setting rally
25 AprN. Korea slams Japan PM's offering to war shrine
25 AprJapanese military seeks answers for fatal Type 10 tank blast that should not have happened
25 AprHidden Wonders | Discovering Edo Lettering at Atelier Sougeikan
25 AprKyoto police warn of misinformation in case of arrested father and dead boy
25 AprDenso to withdraw proposal to take over Rohm, report says
25 AprN. Korea slams Japan PM's offering to war shrine
24 AprInkonbini: Slice-of-life, cozy gaming from Japan’s convenience stores
24 AprCommentary: Japan lifts ban on arms exports – can it build the free world’s defence industry?
24 AprJapan to cut passport application fees from July to encourage overseas travel
24 AprJapan to host Philippine president as state guest for 4 days from May 26
24 AprHaruki Murakami to publish first novel to feature woman as lead character
24 AprThe Guardian view on Germany, Japan and the end of the postwar order: as US alliances crumble, a new world emerges | Editorial
24 AprAmerica's Taiwan Dilemma: Allies' Reactions and the Stakes for US Reputation
24 AprPreparation, not pacifism, defines Japan’s defense policy
24 AprUmeboshi Pickled Plums: Salty, Sour, Super Flavor for Your Table
24 AprODDS and EVENS | Compelling Boxing Stories are Featured in Jim Lampley's Memoir
24 AprIndia-Pakistan ties 'not good', a year after Kashmir attack
24 AprUS firm Zoom ordered to pay Japan company Zoom for trademark infringement
24 AprSightseeing train Gran Tenku starts operation linking Osaka and Mt. Koya
24 AprBaseball: Japan to discuss ways to expand access to WBC
24 AprMexico to export 1 million barrels of oil to Japan: Mexican president
24 AprJapan to Receive First U.S. Crude Tanker
24 AprJapanese protest ‘frightening’ easing of decades-old arms export curbs
24 AprJapan's health minister calls for measles vaccinations
24 Apr3 generations of Kyogen masters present 3/11 tribute work in Kaohsiung
24 AprZoom ordered to pay damages for violating Japan firm's trademark
24 AprTokyo workers encouraged to wear shorts to cut energy costs and keep cool
24 AprLake Biwa's Cherry Blossom Trees Face a Generational Challenge
24 AprJapan's space agency to launch H3 rocket on June 10
24 AprJapan's three megabanks and JBIC to provide ¥250 billion in loans for U.S. projects
24 AprJapan's Haruki Murakami to publish first new novel in 3 years with The Tale Of Kaho in July
24 AprFigure Skater Kaori Sakamoto Says Ajinomoto Helped Her Eat Better
24 AprNikkei sets new closing high on tech gains, Mideast hopes
24 AprJapan to start releasing extra 20 days' worth of oil reserves from May 1
24 AprEasy Japanese news in translation: Visitors enjoy feeding baby sheep at Mother Farm
24 AprDon Quijote operator opens food-focused discount store in central Japan
24 AprJapan bears already entering urban areas, forcing tourist spots to act before Golden Week
24 AprJapan sees rise in Golden Week overseas travel as people rush to book before prices climb
24 AprA-bomb survivors Hidankyo group members leave for US for NPT conference
24 AprNagasaki mayor seeks dialogue, Japan mediation role ahead of NPT conference
24 AprRights groups rally in Tokyo against Japan’s exclusion of Korean schools from child protection law
24 Apr‘Opening the hidden door within us’: how Exit 8 took a simple game to purgatory
24 AprClouds Gather Over Hokkaido Shinkansen Extension
24 AprGirandole by Alain Ducasse is a stunning ode to brasserie fare
24 AprNomura posts record full-year profit on Japan market rebound
24 AprJapan to Halve Passport Fees
24 AprJapan-US Alliance Is in a 'Golden Age,' Says Finance Minister Katayama
24 AprWhy Japan should help pay for Indonesia’s coal exit
24 AprThe fresh faces behind SusHi Tech Tokyo — the students driving Japan’s entrepreneurial turn
24 Apr2 women in their 20s die after jumping from 19th floor of Osaka building
24 AprTakaichi tells politician she needs more sleep, has trouble managing meals
24 AprWildfires spread toward center of town in Iwate Prefecture
24 AprNDC to lead delegation to Japan's innovation conference next week
24 AprAfter controversial Netflix deal, Japan urges WBC to ensure more people can watch
24 AprTokyo urges government workers to swap suits for shorts to counter energy costs
24 AprPhilippines President Marcos to make Japan state visit
24 AprHalf of disadvantaged mothers in Japan lack child care products, survey finds
24 AprBank of Japan set to hold rates steady, with Iran war a factor
24 AprBurger King in Japan dangles US$250,000 to lure rival franchisees
24 AprRecord 8,196 in Japan serve as 'community reactivators'
24 AprIntra-company transfers to Japan tightened for foreigners from April
24 AprEditorial: Diet oversight indispensable in strengthening Japan's intel capabilities
24 AprJapan March inflation rate rises to 1.8% on fuel cost hike amid Iran war
24 AprJapan to cut passport application fees from July to boost possession
24 AprCentury-old advertising flyers with treasure ships found in northeast Japan's Iwate Pref.
24 AprJapan to host Philippine president as state guest for 4 days from May 26
24 AprPhilippines President Marcos to make state visit to Japan
24 AprHolding out: Japan rearms impressively, but Taiwan can’t count on it
24 AprJapanese passport fees going down to ¥9,000 in July
24 AprEndo dreams of sushi: a trip around Japan with one of the world’s greatest chefs – podcast
24 AprKarst plateau in western Japan named UNESCO Global Geopark
24 AprDon Quijote owner opens discount grocer as Japan inflation bites
24 AprJapan-Ukraine Drone Project Enters Initial Operational Phase
24 AprChina’s rising threat looms over Japan-Australia frigate deal
24 AprOil leak found on theme park ride during probe into fatal accident
24 AprOita court rules unmanned stations don't curb freedom of those with disabilities
24 AprFirefighters struggle to contain wildfires in northern Japan
24 AprJapan injects new life into Fukushima with nuclear plant ‘hope tourism’
24 AprJapan proposes drastic cut in medical school enrollment
24 AprRethinking how Japan chooses its central bank governor
24 AprSoftBank prepares to manufacture batteries for AI data centers
24 AprAkiyoshidai plateau in western Japan added to UNESCO Global Geopark list
24 AprJapan, Australia eye joint declaration on economic security in May
24 AprJapanese author Haruki Murakami to release 1st novel in 3 years
24 AprKorea, Japan's customs agency chiefs hold meeting to discuss implementation of RCEP
24 AprFormer death-row inmate's sister further denounces Japan’s review of retrial system
24 AprS. Korea, Japan's customs agency chiefs hold meeting to discuss implementation of RCEP
24 AprUS Government Sanctions Cambodian Senator Kok An For Involvement in Online Scams
24 AprCapella Kyoto continues ancient capital’s luxury hotel boom
24 AprAustralia’s Indian Ocean ambition needs capable partners
24 AprAustralia’s US$7 billion Japan warship deals signals shift from US overreliance
23 AprWill Japan-North Korea Relations Change?
23 AprLaw enforcement scams pose growing threat in Japan
23 AprPunch the monkey is growing up, leaving his plushy behind
23 AprThe language around Japan’s new bike rules leaves no room for ‘maybe’
23 AprGround Self-Defense Force member injured in bear attack in Fukushima
23 AprShinkansen operator apologizes for three-minute delay because conductor was napping
23 AprJapanese author Haruki Murakami to release 1st novel in 3 years
23 AprBill to create new Japan intelligence committee passes lower house
23 Apr[Lee Byung-jong] Israel’s friends and foes
23 AprWildfires tear across northern Japan – video
23 AprFalling for Beijing’s anti-Japan propaganda is dangerously naive: Stephen Nagy in the Japan Times
23 AprTaking the Lead in Autonomous Navigation: All-Japan Consortium Sailing Toward Crewless Maritime Shipping
23 AprBreaking the Postwar Taboo: Japan Lifts Its Ban on Lethal Arms Exports
23 AprBasketball: Tokyo Awarded Hosting Rights for 2030 FIBA Women's World Cup
23 AprGround defense force member injured in bear attack in northeastern Japan
23 AprHonda to exit South Korea auto market at year-end due to sluggish sales
23 AprJapan plans to urge EU to revise proposed policy favoring bloc-made EVs
23 AprWhy Japan is loosening restrictions on exports of lethal arms
23 AprWhy Asia Feels the Hormuz Crisis Most
23 AprWildfire in Northeast Japan Spreads as Firefighting Continues
23 AprCanada, Japan Join Sprawling Indo-Pacific Exercises for First Time
23 AprHow the Philippines became Japan’s closest security partner in Southeast Asia
23 AprRefuting Beijing's Claims About Tibetan Diaspora and Democracy
23 AprEarthquake Advisory: Seismic Activity Increases off Northern Japan
23 AprJapan PM Takaichi tells fellow politician she needs 'more sleep'
23 AprNikkei tops 60,000 for 1st time, but ends lower on overheating concerns
23 AprOnline casino busts in Japan hit record in 2025 with 70% at non-store sites
23 AprJapan calls on Asian equity firm to halt acquisition of machine tool maker
23 AprBTS' RM faces smoking controversy after Japan media report
23 AprSeoul offers scholarships to descendants of independence activists
23 AprConservationists hail jailing of Vietnamese pangolin scale smugglers in 900kg haul
23 AprJapanese study links ADHD symptoms to severity of chronic pain
23 AprJapan’s PM Takaichi tells fellow politician she needs ‘more sleep’
23 AprIran war makes green hydrogen viable in Asia as fossil fuel prices soar
23 AprWhy Japan’s central bank is caught between a rock and a hard place
23 AprDon Quijote owner opens discount grocer as Japan inflation bites
23 AprFujii Kaze: Japanese pop star cancels Hong Kong show amid Japan-China tensions
23 AprRare deep-sea fish haul off Busan stirs quake fears
23 AprA Formal Defense Pact in the Indo-Pacific Is the Wrong Answer
23 AprRuling, opposition parties soften stance on tax break for food despite campaign pledges
23 Apr(LEAD) Honda to exit S. Korean car market after 23 yrs
23 AprJapan, Saudi Arabia agree to cooperate on alternative oil transport route
23 AprHonda to exit S. Korean car market after 23 yrs
23 AprJapan Lower House OKs bill to boost intel capabilities
23 AprBill to Establish National Intelligence Council Clears Lower House
23 AprJapan puts brakes on MBK’s Makino bid
23 AprEddie Jones wants citizens of Rugby World Cup host city to rally around Japan
23 AprJapan, New Zealand vow closer security ties as diplomatic anniv. nears
23 AprBill to create new Japan intelligence committee passes lower house
23 AprMultilingual support with AI avatar assists visitors at city hall in east Japan
23 AprThe Mainichi News Quiz: So how popular is PM Takaichi's government right now?
23 AprJapan eyes stricter age checks for social media users
23 AprEditorial: Japan's 2nd 'subsequent quake advisory' highlights need for vigilant preparation
23 AprJapan Photo Journal: Azaleas surrounding Hiroshima A-bomb Dome in full bloom
23 AprDuty-free shopping festival to kick off Saturday in Korea
23 AprJapanese scientist accused of putting chemicals in co-worker’s water in U.S.
23 AprKorean man arrested for trying to hang 'Dokdo is our land' banner at Yasukuni Shrine
23 AprIs China’s soft power rising, or is America’s just crumbling?
23 AprParents refuse to give up 15-year search for daughter missing in Japan tsunami
23 AprFalling for Beijing’s anti-Japan propaganda is dangerously naive
23 AprIndonesia is falling behind the Indo-Pacific on military inclusion – it doesn’t have to
23 AprJapan moves to block South Korean buyout deal with rare use of security law
23 AprHit reality show helps rev up Japan's delinquent youth subculture
23 AprEQT is said to explore takeover of $2.6 billion Kakaku.com
23 AprTokyo condo prices fall two months in row in sign boom may fade
23 AprJapan and New Zealand’s leaders reaffirm cooperation over Middle East
23 AprJapan aims to up labor productivity by 15% in 5 yrs to push growth
23 AprJapanese police arrest a South Korean for allegedly obstructing Yasukuni Shrine festival
23 AprBasketball: Japan to host Women's World Cup in Tokyo in 2030
23 AprNikkei stock index tops 60,000 for 1st time on Middle East peace hopes
23 AprJapanese police arrest Korean for allegedly obstructing Yasukuni Shrine festival
23 AprN. Korea slams Japan's launch of military drone offices
23 AprAlberta examines three northern routes for oil pipeline to serve Asia
23 AprANA Considers Introducing Fuel Surcharge on Domestic Routes
23 AprJapan's Bus Driver Shortage Deepens
23 AprNikkei 225 hits record and breaks 60,000 for the first time
23 AprTakaichi asks for accelerated review of discretionary work system
23 AprJapan's Nikkei crosses 60,000 level for the first time on tech rally
23 AprJapan to host FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup in 2030
23 AprStaple celebration
22 AprJapan to Tighten Age Verification Rules for Social Media
22 AprN. Korea slams Japan's launch of military drone offices
22 AprGold Medalists Attend Imperial Spring Garden Party with 1,400 Guests
22 AprThe Australian Labor Party’s Foreign Policy No Longer Matches the World’s Realities
22 AprOver 1,000 people urged to evacuate as wildfires rage in northeastern Japan
22 AprMany in Japan suffering 'Takaichi blues' over PM's controversial policies
22 AprCross-party group of Japanese lawmakers visits Yasukuni Shrine
22 AprSevere Heat: Japan Adopts Official Name for No Longer Uncommon 40°C Days
22 AprJapan’s Cutting Edge: Peelers, Slicers, and Scissors
22 AprThe Koto: An Ancient Japanese Musical Instrument
22 AprIs the Washitsu Facing Extinction?
22 AprJapan prefecture to reward tips on illegal foreign workers from May
22 AprWarning over Taiwan? PLA warships make rare transits off southwest Japan
22 AprJapan Military Launches Inquiry Into Three Killed in Blast
22 AprFake Police Scams Surge
22 Apr53% support joint custody after divorce following legal revision in Japan: Mainichi poll
22 AprCircus troupe duo accused of burying 11 tons of trees at historic ruins in Osaka Pref.
22 AprANA mulls domestic flight surcharges as fuel prices soar
22 AprEasy Japanese news in translation: Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route opens after winter break
22 AprEditorial: Japan's new arms export rules risk eroding its pacifist stance
22 AprTokyo elementary school suspends grade-level classes after surge in measles infections
22 AprExit 8 review – Escher-esque subway station corridor leads to disquieting psychological mystery
22 AprPrime minister honors late independence fighter at repatriation ceremony
22 AprJapan's Answer to Dangerous Sewer Pipes
22 AprCircus Damages Ancient Ruins in Osaka
22 AprFour Japanese Crew Members Disembark in Persian Gulf, 16 Remain
22 AprJapan Is Used to Earthquakes, but What About a Big One?
22 AprPrudential Life Insurance suspends sales for additional 180 days
22 AprAsia braces for food shortages as ‘super El Nino’, Iran war effects collide
22 Apr2,700 China-Japan flights axed in March as rift between Asian powers deepens
22 AprCaution urged in Japan when using secondhand products amid safety risks
22 AprWhy Japan’s earthquake has Bali on edge over magnitude 9 ‘megathrust’ risk
22 Apr23% of Japan’s sauna facilities lack panic buttons
22 AprBreakdown of China-Mozambique Joint Statement - Zhong Sheng: Japan Tearing Off the Disguise of a ‘Peaceful Nation’ - BNP Delegation Visits China
22 AprChinese navy brushes past Okinawa islands after Japanese transit in Taiwan Strait
22 AprJapan-Ukraine drone tie-up sends first weapon onto battlefield
22 AprJapan is becoming the hinge of Indo-Pacific deterrence
22 AprJapan finance minister to discuss Mythos threat with banks
22 AprJapan parties soften stances on tax break on food despite campaign vows
22 AprTokyo stocks mixed in morning on tech gains, Middle East war speculation
22 AprCondo plan in southwest Japan scrapped amid opposition to foreign occupants
22 AprKorean brands sweep beauty bestseller lists on Japan's Qoo10
22 AprSK On to open Japan office to boost EV, ESS push
22 AprMud-rich coastline made 2011 Japan tsunami far more destructive, study finds
22 AprDurability key in school backpack sales in Japan
22 AprJapan-backed group to distribute maternal handbooks in Nepal
22 AprTokyo theme park worker dies after accident while inspecting equipment
22 AprGoldman says U.S. buyers return to Japan stocks as war shock fades
22 AprMeasles cases rise in Japan with 299 reported this year
22 AprJapan’s export growth quickens as China returns from holidays
22 AprRevising Japan’s arms export ban doesn’t make it a ‘militarist’ state
22 Apr&Team’s 3rd Japan EP sells 1m copies
22 AprHitachi to sell home appliance business to electronics retailer Nojima
22 AprJapan, Mexico leaders agree on stable energy supply amid Mideast tensions
22 AprBody found after bear attack, possibly Japan's 1st such death this year
22 AprJapan logs 667 bil. yen trade surplus in March
22 AprCross-party group of Japanese lawmakers visits war-linked Yasukuni shrine
22 AprJapan gov't to launch nuclear waste site survey on Minamitori Island
22 AprPartners line up for arms deals as Japan opens defense industry door
22 AprSuper Junior’s Yesung to mark 10th year as soloist with album, tour in Japan
22 AprMachida Zelvia advances to Asian Champions League final
22 AprJapanese prefecture pays singles to use dating apps to battle low birth rates
21 Apr‘Stop sucking up to America’: Japan’s youth rises up to protect pacifist constitution
21 AprAmusement Ride Maintenance Check Turns Fatal
21 AprBeagle Sniffs Out Termites at Osaka Shrine
21 AprFrom cup noodles to storefronts: Japan's hit instant meals find a new life
21 AprAI gives Japan's voice actors new commercial clout, rights protections
21 AprJapan household savings hit record high, but 'zero yen' tops Golden Week budget plans
21 AprJapan scraps a ban on lethal weapons exports in a change of its postwar pacifist policy
21 AprJapan considers inviting Philippines President Marcos for state visit next month, Nikkei reports
21 AprAmid Middle East chaos, China changes tactics on Taiwan and Japan
21 AprUS Strategic Incoherence and the Iran War
21 AprChina’s new Type 076 ‘drone carrier’ to take part in South China Sea training drills
21 AprInformation warfare and editorial bias in Canada’s Indo-Pacific news coverage: Stephen Nagy for Inside Policy
21 AprFemale worker dies after being trapped in equipment at Tokyo Dome park
21 AprTokyo stocks mixed amid wait-and-see mood, tech share gains
21 AprJAL and ANA to double fuel surcharges from May
21 AprSchool Readiness Programs a Welcome Step for Young Foreign Learners
21 AprOnigiri Molds and Sushi Roll Mats for Beautifully Formed Japanese Cuisine in a Flash
21 AprJapan’s First Graders Want to Be Bakers and Police Officers
21 AprCan Japan Finally Unlock Defense Technology Cooperation With India?
21 AprJapan to Allow Overseas Sales of Lethal Weapons
21 AprJapan’s new arms export rules trigger Chinese warning against ‘moves towards militarism’
21 AprTaking Bank of Korea helm, crisis-era veteran pursues ambitious won overhaul
21 AprSK On to open Japan office to target ESS opportunities
21 AprTakaichi sends offering to Yasukuni Shrine for spring rite
21 AprSK On to open Japan office to target ESS opportunities
21 AprJapan begins nat'l achievement test with full online English exam for middle school kids
21 AprJapan to expand reuse of Fukushima disaster soil at government buildings
21 AprJapan to invest 1 trillion yen into recycling metals, plastics by 2030
21 AprJapan PM Takaichi marks 6 months in office with little political dining, thin LDP ties
21 AprEditorial: Japan must act wisely to fix chronic lines at women's public restrooms
21 AprJAXA mulls launching H3 test rocket in June after last year's failure
21 AprTokyo's Toden Arakawa Line rolls out tram by famed 'Seven Stars in Kyushu' designer
21 AprKorea voices deep regret over Japan PM's offering, lawmakers' visit to war shrine
21 AprMove over matcha: Ube satisfies Korea’s sweet tooth
21 AprJapan to invest ¥1 trillion to secure recycled resources
21 AprTakaichi to deliver foreign policy address in Vietnam
21 AprThree SDF personnel killed in tank shell blast in Oita
21 AprJapan’s Takaichi chooses guns over butter — at her peril
21 AprJapan escapes worst of magnitude 7.7 quake but experts warn of potential bigger one
21 AprJapan to issue coins marking 100th anniversary of Showa Era
21 AprChina calls for US ‘sincerity’ on Iran and warns of Japan’s ‘dangerous’ nuclear ambitions
21 AprHow to prepare when Japan is under an earthquake advisory
21 AprMercedes-Benz picks Seoul as first Asian stop for 140th anniversary tour
21 AprJapan’s Takaichi sends Yasukuni shrine offering, South Korea expresses ‘regret’
21 AprJapanet expands its VC fund after bets on Anthropic and xAI pay off
21 AprTheme park worker in serious condition after accident while inspecting equipment
21 AprWhy did a big earthquake strike the Tohoku region again?
21 AprSayaka Chatani: How pro-North Korea communities took root in Japan
21 AprJapan loosens arms export rules in break from post-WW2 pacifism
21 AprA Brief History of Southeast Asia’s Streaming Wars
21 AprJapan opens door to global arms market with biggest export rule change in decades
21 AprHundreds of kilometers of Japan's sewers classified as needing action
21 AprTell the U.S. that Japan is America’s indispensable ally
21 AprAs Singapore overtakes Indonesia in Asean leadership poll, is Prabowo to blame?
21 AprJapan’s police force eases academy rules in bid to attract fresh faces
21 Apr3 SDF members dead after explosion during training in southwestern Japan
21 AprJapan warns of follow-up quake risk across 7 prefectures, urges preparedness
21 AprChina's Liaoning aircraft carrier sails through Taiwan Strait
21 AprJapan's Aichi Pref. police urge caution over 'blue ticket' bike fine scam
21 AprThe Mainichi News Quiz: What percentage support a woman becoming emperor of Japan?
21 AprInternal radiation exposure confirmed even 70 years after atomic bombing: Japan study
21 AprBank of Japan likely to maintain policy rate, lift growth forecasts
21 AprIncheon airport reports solid earnings on strong demand for Japan, China routes
21 AprBTS’ J-Hope shares tearful selfie after grandmother’s death
21 AprS. Korea voices deep regret over Japan PM's offering, lawmakers' visit to war shrine
21 AprGood news: Japan further loosens its military export rules
21 AprThe forces of scarcity hitting Asia may soon spread across the world
21 AprIncheon Airport revenue, traffic rise on Japan, China demand
21 AprWork from home may not save as much energy as Southeast Asia hopes
21 AprAmending Australia’s export gas regime does not undermine gas for fuel negotiations
21 AprPolice search Tokyo rental office over body abandonment
21 AprSanrio launches gaming brand, tapping fast-growing global market
21 AprCompanies in Japan offer kids' meals to help ease burden of working households
21 AprJapan's opposition parties gear up for unified local elections
21 AprNews in Easy English: More people in Japan taking on side jobs to learn new skills
21 AprJapan manga 'Chiikawa' opens 1st permanent merchandise store in HK
21 AprJapan eases arms export rules to enable weapons sales
21 AprInclusive instruments help new players find the beat in Tokyo
21 AprTokyo area day care center advised to improve after boy made to sit on heels
21 AprJapan PM sends offering to war-linked Yasukuni shrine for spring rite
21 AprPhilippines, US begin military exercise, Japan fully joins 1st time
21 AprJapanese, British foreign ministers hold strategic dialogue
21 AprHaneda airport experiences traffic control glitch, flights delayed
21 AprJapan PM Takaichi sends offering to Yasukuni war shrine
21 AprJapan opens door to global arms market with biggest export rule change in decades
21 AprJapan to Sell More Weapons Abroad, Breaking With Postwar Pacifism
21 AprCan Japan stop its National Stadium from becoming a costly white elephant?
21 AprTokyo condo prices hit record high in fiscal 2025
21 AprJapanese and British officials reaffirm ties and cooperation over Middle East conflict
21 AprJapan lifts weapons export curbs in historic policy shift
21 AprWhy Japan’s Takaichi is already facing resistance inside her own party
21 AprJapan opens door to global arms market with overhaul of defence export rules
21 AprIn major policy shift, Japan scraps limits on lethal arms exports
20 AprChina's Rare Earth Exports to Japan Fall
20 AprMost Expensive Tuna Ever Sold at Auction Receives Guinness Award
20 AprDust Storms Forecast To Hit Tokyo
20 AprLINE Yahoo Announces "AI Agent"
20 AprUK foreign minister Cooper cuts short Japan visit
20 Apr40 Hong Kong tour groups safe after magnitude 7.5 quake strikes Japan
20 AprOne Japanese town sorts waste into 40 different categories. How does Australia’s recycling compare?
20 AprTwisted Media Perception Leads to Birth of “Digital Cults”
20 AprMore Golden Week Travelers in Japan in 2026, But Less Spending Expected
20 AprJapan on high alert for 'huge' second quake after issuing tsunami warning
20 AprAustralia-Japan Frigate Deal Faces 3 Critical Challenges
20 AprJapan issues warning after 7.7-magnitude quake hits north
20 AprJapan Gov't Warns of Possible Megaquake
20 AprAustralia-Japan Ink Deal for Mogami-class Frigates
20 AprChina warns US, Japan, Philippines against ‘playing with fire’ over joint drills
20 AprMore Japan firms plan to cut new graduate hires for FY 2027 as AI use grows
20 AprTokyo stocks rise on hopes for breakthrough in Middle East peace talk
20 AprOsaka yakiniku restaurant's wagyu 'meat bouquet' a hit for Mother's Day
20 AprEasy Japanese news in translation: 'Human shogi' event held in Yamagata Prefecture
20 AprEditorial: Japan must not downplay rising measles cases and take steady action
20 AprSupport for Japan PM Takaichi's Cabinet dips to 53%, lowest since launch: Mainichi poll
20 AprShizuoka new tea fetches 1.18 mil. yen per kg at year's first auction
20 AprANA to hike fuel surcharges from May amid Middle East conflict
20 AprCentral Tokyo condo prices hit record 137.84 mil. yen in FY 2025
20 AprBaseball: Ibata stepping down as Samurai Japan manager
20 AprFrom Kyoto crime to skill-building side jobs: Our 5 most-read stories from last week
20 AprM7.5 quake jolts northeastern Japan, tsunami warning issued
20 AprTheborn Korea uses searing Sichuan seasoning to capture Tokyo’s palate
20 AprDo's and don'ts for conducting business in Korea
20 AprStrong 7.4-magnitude quake hits off Japan, tsunami warning issued
20 AprJapan tsunami alert issued following powerful earthquake off northern coast – follow latest
20 AprNow on the multilingual margins, can Japanese bookstores be more than just a vibe?
20 AprJapan issues rare special advisory over chance of more powerful quake
20 AprJapan warship’s Taiwan Strait voyage reignites China tensions
20 AprTsunami Warning in Japan After Strong Earthquake Strikes Offshore
20 AprChina urges Japan to uphold Pacifist commitments
20 AprConsensus shifting on China-style industrial policy
20 AprIran risks are smoke on the water for Takaichi
20 AprTsunami warning issued in Japan after magnitude-7.5 quake hits northeast
20 Apr7.4 quake off Japan triggers tsunami warning
20 AprStrong 7.5 earthquake hits off Japan, tsunami warning issued
20 AprMajor 7.5-magnitude quake strikes off northern Japan, triggers tsunami warnings
20 AprKyoto suspect told others son was missing before school called home, police say
20 AprTakaichi takes 'omotenashi' hospitality to summit level
20 AprU.S., allies, including Japan, kick off combat drills with Philippines
20 AprVietnam and Philippines trust Japan. But Indonesia’s more cautious
20 AprStars aligning for Japan as World Cup approaches
20 AprJapan Photo Journal: Production of carp streamers at its peak in Japan
20 AprOver 200 Japanese firms paid ransomware attackers, 60% fail to recover data
20 AprDongwon F&B draws crowds with Tokyo tuna pop-up
20 AprAutonomous Truck Runs 500km Between Kanto and Kansai
20 AprJapan Starts Nationwide Test for Sixth Graders and Ninth Graders
20 AprTokyo Taxi Fares Raised 10%
20 AprNorth Korea’s soccer team loses to nemesis Japan in U-20 Women’s Asian Cup final
20 AprNew Record Set at Japan's Famous Soba Eating Contest
20 AprAfter Shin Ramyun, Neoguri becomes next flagship in Japan
20 AprAt a unique state school in Japan, students take the lead
20 AprJapan to focus on lunar rover after US halts moon space station
20 AprJapan’s opposition DPP presses for 5-year road map to primary surplus
20 AprJapan's demand for cement keeps falling as construction stalls
20 AprJapanese researchers among winners of physics prize
20 AprHow Sanae Takaichi is redefining Japanese diplomacy with personal touches
20 AprHilton opens first Canopy resort in Asia-Pacific on Japan’s Miyako Island
20 AprBear lurks in residential area in northeastern Japan for hours, then killed
20 AprJapan PM takes 'omotenashi' hospitality to summit level
20 AprAlliance is not charity. It's strategy
20 AprJapanese manufacturers hurt most by aluminum shortage from Iran war
20 AprContest backed by Point72 and BlackRock seeks Japanese banking talent
20 AprSeoul pledges no barriers to investment during Japan investor briefing amid WGBI inclusion
20 AprCounseling and community for foreign cancer patients in Japan
19 AprOsaka University Student Arrested for Recruitng 'Dark' Workers
19 AprCritics decry plan to bar foreigners from public service in Japan's Mie Pref.
19 AprAbout 30% of Japan's private university operators face financial distress: survey
19 AprIndia cautiously unlocks Chinese investment after years of resistance
19 AprThe Guardian view on Japan’s cherry blossom: when spring slips out of time | Editorial
19 AprIs Japan’s treaty-day Taiwan Strait warship transit a new flashpoint with China?
19 AprThe Second Trump Administration and the Indo-Pacific: A Japanese Perspective
19 AprJapanese Teens Give Most Negative Answers in Six-Country Survey
19 AprFootball: Kubo wins 1st trophy with Copa del Rey, Mitoma nets stunner
19 AprFather Claimed Son Was Missing Before Disappearance
19 AprBTS at Tokyo Dome
19 AprArrested father of Kyoto boy allegedly searched for ways to abandon body
19 AprBaseball: Player without fingers takes step forward in university league
19 AprJapanese firms boost services for people with hearing difficulties to enhance communication
19 AprTokyo realtor shares home security tips for women living alone
19 AprBTS returns to Tokyo after 7 years, draws 110,000 fans over 2 nights
19 AprAfter years away, BTS and its fans reunite at full volume
19 AprCompact EV competition heating up in Japan
19 AprTakaichi actively engages in summit diplomacy over Iran crisis
19 AprJapan’s latest tourist destination: hair salons
19 AprShin Ramyun made heat grow on Japan — now it's deepening the flavor
19 AprJapan's tourism industry begins to feel pain of Iran war
19 AprN. Korea fires ballistic missiles, no damage reported: Japan gov't
19 AprDevelopment of private 'minpaku' lodging in Osaka pressures reporter to move out
19 AprRetro Japan: Tsuda Univ. Library, designed by Kenzo Tange, blends modern beauty, nature
19 AprChinese ship may have conducted survey in Japan's EEZ around Senkakus
19 AprJapan extends financial support to teach foreigners local rules
19 AprSuzuki producing biogas auto fuel from cow dung in India
19 AprTSE planning new disclosure rules for midsize firms
19 AprKyoto police inspect public restroom tied to boy's death
19 AprInvestigator urges people not to forget deadly 2019 crash in Tokyo's Ikebukuro district
19 AprJapanese fishers hit hard by high crude oil prices
19 AprChinese ship may have conducted survey in Japan's EEZ around Senkakus
19 Apr[H.eco Tech Festa 2026] Sustainability now a condition for market access: HP exec
19 AprNorth Korea test-fires flurry of ballistic missiles, Takaichi says
18 AprNorth Korea fires ‘multiple’ suspected ballistic missiles: Tokyo, Seoul
18 AprNo one else will do: What a pair of figure skaters can teach us about familiarity in Japanese
18 AprGreat Goma: Popular Japanese Dishes Made with Sesame
18 AprJapan warship in Taiwan Strait signals free passage rights: Academic
18 AprFormer death row inmate's sister slams Japan's retrial review plan
18 AprJapan on track to log highest number of measles cases since COVID-19 pandemic
18 AprJapan, Australia finalise contracts to deliver first 3 of planned frigates
18 AprJapan child-rearing homes more burdened with tax than US, Europe: gov't
18 AprCould the PLA use minelaying drones in a first island chain blockade over Taiwan?
18 AprMan arriving from Japan jailed 8 months over 28,400 vapes
18 AprWhy Japan’s bond moves could see shift in East Asia’s financing model
18 AprPeace out: is Takaichi putting Japan’s pacifist constitution on the chopping block?
18 AprJapan pledges 'all possible measures' for Hormuz safety
18 AprThe Mainichi News Quiz: What got 30,000 protesters onto the street in Tokyo?
18 AprGlobal foreign aid falls record 23% in 2025, weighed by US cuts
18 AprInterview: Wheelchair tennis star Oda hopes to boost sport on home Asian Games court
18 AprJapan, Australia conclude frigate development deal
18 AprM5.0 quake hits Nagano Prefecture in central Japan
18 AprJapan firms unveil bear-attack helmet with jaw-covering face guard
18 AprJapan's 'chu-hi' boom hits US as brands chase path to capture world's biggest market
18 AprLDP and JIP remain divided over revision of Constitution's Article 9
18 AprJapan's defense spending to reach 1.9% of GDP this fiscal year
18 AprMagnitude 5 quakes hit Japan’s Nagano prefecture
18 AprAustralia, Japan ink multibillion dollar warship deal
18 AprJapan seals largest-ever defense contract with frigate sale to Australia
18 AprStrong quake shakes northern Nagano Prefecture
18 AprTokyo IT firm chief arrested for allegedly abandoning body
18 AprJapan warned of ‘hellish summer’ as energy fears mount
18 AprWorking unpaid for husband, woman in Japan recounts struggle to flee domestic violence
18 AprNews in Easy English: 'Divorce rings' a new way of moving on in Japan
18 AprJapan MSDF destroyer sailed through Taiwan Strait on Friday: sources
18 Apr'Hagaika'? Japan's Kumamoto Pref. translates local dialect to help foreign residents
18 AprJapan ditches decades of arm export curbs as US reliability wavers
18 AprImmersive exhibition brings Japanese folk monsters to life
17 AprJapan reveals new name for 40C-and-hotter days after blistering summer
17 AprJapan’s Cherry Blossom Database, 1,200 Years Old, Has a New Keeper
17 AprThe Deepening Deterioration of Public Sentiment Between Japan and China
17 AprGoma: Flavorful Sesame an Indispensable Ingredient of Japanese Cuisine
17 AprJapan’s Constitutional Theater: Revising Article 9 Would Be a Mistake
17 AprJapan's defense budget to reach 1.9% of GDP in fiscal 2026
17 AprJapan’s Takaichi to Forge Closer Cooperation With Australia in Rare Earths
17 AprChina says Japan stirs ‘trouble’ with vessel in Taiwan Strait
17 AprFather of Kyoto boy admits to choking him to death, investigators say
17 AprChina slams Japan for sending warship through Taiwan Strait
17 AprNippon Express to buy Metro Supply for as much as ¥255 billion
17 AprChina Shock 2.0 jolts global economy as Trump does Xi’s work
17 AprEasy Japanese news in translation: 'Jet balloons' return to Hanshin Koshien Stadium
17 AprJapan SDF vessel entered Taiwan Strait: China gov't
17 AprJapanese officer to take key post in UN peacekeeping mission in S. Sudan
17 AprJapan gov't to study legality of using voices for AI-cloned content
17 AprTokyo stocks fall on profit-taking, caution ahead of possible peace talks
17 AprBeloved grandma's vibrant moss phlox carpet in full bloom in central Japan city
17 AprMan confesses to strangling 11-year-old stepson in Kyoto Pref.
17 AprJapan, EU business leaders call for robust supply chains for critical items
17 AprJapan weather agency adopts 'cruelly hot day' as new term for temps upwards of 40 C
17 AprEditorial: Japan law review should ban prosecutors from appealing retrial decisions
17 AprChickens go from coop to table at Inaka no Taiho
17 Apr'Cruelly hot': Japan devises new term for heatwave days
17 AprFive Japanese oil distributors indicted over cartel after FTC probe
17 AprJapan’s wage growth holds momentum after small firms reach deals
17 AprInvestigators in Kyoto murder case say suspect's dashcam footage was deleted
17 AprJapanese government urges suppliers not to hold back critical materials from the market
17 AprEx-PM Kishida urges NATO to invite Japan to July summit
17 AprJapan diesel sellers ran price cartel through monthly meetings, execs tell prosecutors
17 AprJapan welcomes Israel-Lebanon ceasefire, hopes for Middle East peace
17 AprJapan's Kawasaki Heavy Ind. reaches settlement over suicide of worker assigned overseas
17 AprChinese Embassy in Tokyo says it received 2 terrorist threats in March
17 AprHonda to sell China-made EV in Japan from Friday to expand lineup
17 AprFrom Brussels to Tokyo — NATO delegation maps out next cooperation steps with Japan
17 AprDaewoo E&C bolsters Japan ties for global energy push
17 AprChinese embassy urges Tokyo to probe threats
17 AprLG Uplus signs Tokyo Accord with Japanese telecom firms on 6G, AI
17 AprIn Tokyo, Margiela’s art exhibition creates a haunting house
17 Apr‘How do I end a call?’: the elderly Japanese people determined to master smartphones
17 AprUS oil floats to top as Asia looks for Middle Eastern alternatives amid Iran war
17 AprJapan targets 25% share of global autonomous vehicle market
17 AprFigure skating: Japan's pairs figure skating gold medalists Miura, Kihara to retire
17 AprPostpartum care services in hotels gain traction among new mothers in Japan
17 AprJapan's jewelry capital Kofu launches birthstone gifts for newborns
17 AprJapan to release 50 mil. medical gloves from stockpiles amid supply fears
17 AprJapanese men held over fraud allegations after transfer from Indonesia
17 AprSeoul-Tokyo cooperation essential in Indo-Pacific
17 AprTXT sweeps charts in Korea, Japan with 8th EP
17 AprLDP wants Lower House panel to discuss seat cuts
17 AprFour things to understand in Japan’s constitutional debate
17 AprNorth Korea’s abductions, nukes must be addressed together: Ex-Japanese diplomat
17 AprAsia relying on U.S. crude to replace Middle East supply
16 AprIran war pushes Asia to think twice before doubling down on LNG
16 AprJapan aims for a shipbuilding revival
16 AprBeyond the Rupture: Where Are China-Japan Relations Heading?
16 AprCommercial operation begins at TEPCO's recently rebooted nuclear plant
16 AprWhat does Japan’s role in a US-Philippine military drill mean for Taiwan?
16 AprThe legendary cyberpunk anime ‘Akira’ demands a rewatch
16 AprCan Japan’s US$10b energy shield oust China’s influence in Southeast Asia?
16 AprA New Dataset Maps Central Asia’s Extractive Economy
16 AprTSMC expanding 3nm capacity in Taiwan, U.S., Japan
16 AprChina says Tokyo embassy intrusion, bomb threat are among ‘grave violations’ in Japan
16 AprPolice issue warnings to 21 youths in Tokyo's Kabukicho in bid to prevent crimes
16 AprEx-Suntory chairman referred to prosecutors over supplement imports
16 AprHow police connected the dots to arrest father after Kyoto Pref. boy found dead
16 AprNikkei index ends at record high on US-Iran peace talk hopes
16 AprDespite global shipping challenges, ART OnO 2026 fair brings galleries, artists to Seoul
16 AprEx-ambassador to Japan appointed senior vice chair of unification council
16 AprJapan police tighten embassy security after China reports threats and Tokyo intrusion
16 AprForeign investors flee Thailand as Iran war, energy shock dash hope for economic revival
16 AprStepfather tells Japanese investigators ‘there’s no doubt’ he killed missing boy
16 AprNikkei rises over 2% to fresh intraday high on Mideast peace talk hopes
16 AprThe Mainichi News Quiz: Regional banks are doing what to help out their local economies?
16 AprJapan's 1st woman PM among Time magazine's 100 most influential people
16 AprEditorial: Multifactor review a must as Japan chooses final nuclear waste site
16 AprJapan foreign minister tells Iran upholding ceasefire is most important
16 AprDad in Japan allegedly moved boy's body several times amid police search
16 AprKumamoto Castle wall collapse after 2016 quake undergoes 3D analysis
16 AprTakaichi joins Time's list of 100 most influential people
16 AprEx-ambassador to Japan appointed senior vice chair of unification council
16 AprJapan pledges $10bn to help Asian countries deal with oil crisis
16 AprRiize powers through festival run across Japan, Korea, Thailand
16 AprKatayama hints at yen intervention after talks with U.S. counterpart
16 AprTokyo record leads Asia stocks higher as Iran peace hopes grow
16 AprPark Jihoon to host fan concerts in Seoul, Tokyo
16 AprJapan ¥100 retailer Seria doubles down while rivals raise prices
16 AprJapan's Alpine route opens, showcasing snow walls
16 AprJapan Diet to form view on law revision for stable imperial succession
16 AprSouthwestern Japan's Kumamoto marks decade since deadly quakes
16 AprJapan foreign minister urges diplomacy in call with Iran
16 AprLDP wants MOJ to further amend bill aimed at revising Japan's retrial system
16 AprThe next frontier: China maps seabed resources as Japan races to tap rare earths
16 AprJapanese public backs a female emperor while Takaichi pushes conservative succession plan
15 AprFather of 11-year-old boy found dead in Kyoto arrested
15 AprSending combat troops to exercise, Japan leaves WWII ghosts behind
15 AprJapan-NATO cooperation enters new ‘concrete’ phase, Tokyo’s envoy to alliance says
15 AprFather of missing boy in Kyoto Prefecture arrested after body found
15 AprJapan logs 3rd-highest foreign visitor spending in January-March
15 AprLegacy donations rise in Japan as 'final contribution to society,' but care required
15 AprAs school absentees increase, Japanese dads turn to izakaya support group
15 AprInvasive plant overruns rivers in Japan's Ehime Pref. sparking ecosystem worries
15 AprAfter Japan's cherry blossoms fade, spring keeps blooming
15 AprAI Moves Fast. Southeast Asia’s Cybersecurity Policy Doesn’t.
15 AprAsia’s scam centre problem is moving on, not shutting down
15 Apr(2nd LD) Top admirals of S. Korea, U.S., Japan discuss trilateral cooperation in Seoul
15 AprFather hints at involvement in missing son's case in Kyoto Pref.: source
15 AprTokyo DisneySea kicks off 25th anniversary event, immersing park in blue
15 AprWhy the US Needs the PROSPER in the Pacific Act
15 AprJapan Pledges $10 Billion to Help Countries Cope With Oil Prices
15 AprJapan to lift organ donation curbs on Europe-stayers
15 AprJapan plans US$10 billion support to help Asia secure oil: ‘we are mutually dependent’
15 AprIran war putting China’s economy in a tight spot
15 AprJapan, Poland agree to boost economic, security ties, support for Ukraine
15 AprPublic junior high school for truant children opens in Tokyo's Setagaya Ward
15 AprEasy Japanese news in translation: Speed skater Miho Takagi retires
15 AprToyota's new basketball robot wows crowd in Tokyo with smooth shooting and dribbling
15 AprEx-teacher in Japan handed 2-yr prison term over schoolgirl voyeurism case
15 AprJapan spokesman urges 'reflection' over anthem by SDF member at LDP event
15 AprJapan's Feb. machinery orders jump 13.6% on month
15 AprJapan PM pledges $10 bil. in financial aid to Asia to tackle oil shortage
15 AprJapanese village sets Guinness record for largest fruit sentence
15 AprJapan tourism hits record despite China spat and Iran war
15 AprJapanese and Polish leaders affirm cooperation on foreign conflict
15 Apr(LEAD) Top admirals of S. Korea, U.S., Japan discuss trilateral cooperation in Seoul
15 AprS. Korea, US, Japan navies discuss maritime security cooperation
15 AprUS, ROK and Japan discuss naval cooperation to counter North Korea
15 AprJapan considers one year limit on anti-retrial appeal proceedings
15 AprJapan to provide $10 billion to Southeast Asia to secure oil
15 AprJapan universities announce plan to boost foreign Ph.D. recruitment and development
15 AprTop admirals of S. Korea, U.S., Japan discuss trilateral cooperation in Seoul
15 AprJapan ends USWNT's 10-match winning streak
15 AprI-dle’s Miyeon to perform at Japan’s JJ Festival
15 AprWhy Princess Aiko won't ascend the chrysanthemum throne
15 AprSuspected broker denies knowing age of Thai girl in Tokyo trafficking case
15 AprCherry blossoms bloom beside old diesel train on Noto Line in Japan's Ishikawa Pref.
15 AprTokyo stocks rise on tech gains, US-Iran peace talk hopes
15 AprJapanese novelist Kanako Nishi debuts in English translation with 'Sakura'
15 AprJapan, S. Korea to launch vice-ministerial foreign, defense dialogue
15 AprRattled by Trump, U.S. allies eye Japan's biggest arms opening since WWII
15 AprPolice raid family home of boy found dead in Kyoto Prefecture
15 AprSoftBank lenders ask more banks to join $40 billion OpenAI loan
15 AprJapan's rising interest rates sign of 'healthy economy,' says IMF official
15 AprAmerican Youtuber Johnny Somali sentenced to jail in South Korea over ‘comfort women’ statue stunt
15 AprMammals cannot be cloned infinitely, Japanese mice study shows
15 AprAfter 1,200 years, cherry blossom record to live on despite Japanese scientist’s death
15 AprSouth Korea jails US YouTuber Johnny Somali for kissing ‘comfort women’ statue
15 AprJapan implements language proficiency requirements for certain visa applicants
15 AprLiquid-like stains found on national treasure in western Japan temple
15 AprCancer-stricken founder urges peace as 'Silent Museum' nears 30 years
15 AprDivers reach apparent record depth of 97.4 meters in underwater cave in Japan's Oita Pref.
15 AprJapanese public broadly backs female emperor despite PM's opposition: Mainichi poll
15 AprPolice search Kyoto Prefecture home of boy found dead in mountains
15 AprJapan gov't issues advisory to ANA over aircraft maintenance misconduct
15 AprJapan, Oman agree to seek Mideast de-escalation, safe Hormuz passage
15 AprCJ's Bibigo campaigns top 500m views in US, Japan push
15 AprIve adds Tokyo Dome to 2nd world tour
15 AprJapan exchanges eye call-option ETFs to attract global investors
15 AprDaiichi Life to tighten private credit manager selection on risk
15 AprIran war promises green edge for Asia as plastic packaging runs short
15 AprNorth Korea calls Japan diplomatic paper a 'grave provocation'
15 AprJapan’s Narita Airport expansion revives row over forced land sales
14 AprGSDF member served fresh warrant over trespass at Chinese Embassy in Tokyo
14 AprN. Korea slams Japan over diplomatic paper criticizing its nuclear, missile programs
14 AprFrom oil shock to nuclear surge in Asia
14 AprJapan Moves to Institutionalize Drone Warfare as Manpower Shortfalls Deepen
14 AprBody found in Kyoto Pref. woods identified as that of missing boy
14 AprJapan’s PM Faces Gas Tax Headwinds When She Flies to Australia
14 AprAfghanistan: Evolving Role of Regional Cooperation and UNAMA
14 AprNissan turnaround plan pins hopes on ‘AI-defined vehicles’
14 AprShould China be worried as Japan starts replacing helicopters with drones?
14 AprThree Japanese directors vie for top prize at Cannes, a first since 2001
14 AprTop S. Korean, US, Japanese admirals to hold talks in Seoul
14 AprEdo-Tokyo Museum reopens with new immersive exhibits
14 AprJapan ruling parties agree on plan to curb spousal pension benefit system
14 AprEx-geisha house among 3 historical buildings transformed into lodgings in Japan's Niigata
14 AprNissan to add AI autonomous driving tech to 90% of future models
14 AprEditorial: Japan's dominant LDP faces test of moral responsibility
14 AprSDF member's singing appearance at Japan ruling party event stirs criticism
14 AprUN disarmament chief hails new female graduate students at Univ. of Tokyo as history shifts
14 AprJapan construction firm searched after 3 die in crane demolition accident
14 AprTokyo stocks rise on renewed hopes for US-Iran peace talks
14 AprJapanese fire official suspended for forcing colleagues to play board games while working
14 AprJapan's curbing of greenhouse gas emissions slows in FY 2024
14 AprSome 4.5% in Japan constantly feel lonely, government survey finds
14 AprJapanese bathtub makers halt orders as material shortages bite
14 AprJapan halts new foreign worker intake for food services as quota nears
14 AprBody found in Kyoto mountains identified as that of missing boy
14 AprJapan to restrict power banks on flights from April 24
14 ApreBay Japan expands K-beauty program after $21m sales
14 AprKim Jong Un donates $2M to educate pro-North Korea youth in Japan
14 AprThe Mainichi News Quiz: What's that US base in Okinawa that was supposed to be moved?
14 AprJapan Post to resume accepting all US-bound packages
14 AprJapan toilet maker Toto halts some orders due to naphtha shortage
14 AprTokyo stocks rise in morning on renewed hopes for US-Iran peace talks
14 AprJapan's Tochigi Pref. police warn public over 'blue ticket' bike fine scam
14 AprJapan's Kumamoto marks 10 years since 2016 double-shock quake that killed 278
14 AprQuad needs to break China’s rare earth hold on Myanmar
14 AprJapan to deploy 1,400 troops and missiles to large-scale drills in expanded role
14 AprParliament begins debate on bill to create disaster management agency
14 AprTXT meets 3,000 fans at showcase for new EP
14 AprBody found in Kyoto search for missing 11‑year‑old boy
14 AprJapan seeks to reduce saury fishing quotas at annual talks in Osaka
14 AprAstros place Imai and Pena on injured list
14 AprFate of Japan-linked ships in Persian Gulf remains uncertain
14 AprJapan gov't panel members push for flexibility in debt control
14 AprNews in Easy English: Late doctor in Japan leaves about $3.2 million to five aid groups
14 AprJapan-based airlines report record 429 cases of in-flight smoking in 2025
14 AprPop-up store of Mexico's iconic character Dr. Simi opens in Japan
14 AprN. Korea's Kim sends educational aid to pro-Pyongyang ethnic Koreans in Japan
14 AprUnderutilized fish see rising online demand in Japan
14 AprJapan’s largest regional bank takes on big names in hiring spree
14 AprSeventeen to host fan meetings in Japan
14 AprM&A boom in Japan is fueling record corporate bond sales
14 AprGreenhouse gas emissions in Japan fell to record low in fiscal 2024
13 AprPolice find body in search for missing Kyoto boy
13 AprN. Korea's Kim sends educational aid to pro-Pyongyang ethnic Koreans in Japan
13 AprApplications for Japanese-language test close early amid surging demand
13 AprJapan's young workers turning to side jobs to build skills, not just income
13 AprSudden rent hikes triggering lawsuits in Tokyo
13 AprJapan Is America’s Indispensable Ally
13 AprBody found following 3-week search for missing boy in Kyoto Pref.
13 AprNon-nuclear states urge unity, arms control ahead of NPT review meet
13 AprJapan and Pakistan agree to cooperate on Middle East issues
13 AprThe Investment Implications of Japan’s Cross-Border Carbon Trade
13 AprWhich Asian Countries Are Most at Risk From the Iran Energy Shock?
13 AprHikonyan, Japan's beloved samurai helmet-wearing cat mascot, turns 20
13 AprTokyo mayor signals willingness for nuclear waste site survey on Minamitori
13 AprFrom Osaka's 'fake goods street' to Japan's natto export boom: Our 5 most-read stories from last week
13 AprJapan support group urges action after cosmetic worker's death linked to asbestos in talc
13 AprOpinion: In Japan's swelling antiwar protests, peace chants meet the end of the postwar era
13 AprJapan's job transfer system built on male solidarity needs changing: scholar
13 AprEx-day-service worker held over sexual abuse of 5-yr-old disabled girl in Japan
13 AprEasy Japanese news in translation: Deer captured in Osaka nicknamed 'Shikayan'
13 AprFutenma base site not yet returned to Japan, 30 years on
13 AprKeidanren proposes setting up fiscal institution in parliament
13 AprAlishan Railway partners with Japan lines on reciprocal ticket offer
13 AprSurvey of Minamitorishima greenlit to check suitability for radioactive waste disposal
13 AprEastward bound: Largest-ever NATO envoy delegation to visit Japan
13 AprJapan freezes visa applications for foreign restaurant workers
13 AprToto halts bathroom orders after Iran war upends supply chain
13 AprImpact of Middle East war on Hong Kong’s aviation hub status ‘relative’: experts
13 Apr27% of junior high kids in west Japan's Kinki region suffer violence from parent: survey
13 AprJapan hopes US, Iran will quickly reach peace deal for de-escalation
13 AprEditorial: 30 years later, Okinawa still awaits return of US Marines' Futenma base
13 AprStudy shows deer and boar habitats to spread across most of Japan by 2050
13 AprPolitical weight of a post
13 AprSK Chemicals showcases recycling tech to Japanese business leaders
13 AprPro-N. Korea paper claims reliance on US-led order risks national interests amid Mideast war
13 AprSK Chemicals hosts Japan delegation at Ulsan plant
13 AprJapan ‘closely monitoring’ U.S. plans to blockade Strait of Hormuz
13 AprASEAN’s energy crisis is not about energy
13 AprHigh oil prices force Japan equity analysts to slash forecasts
13 AprAichi Prefecture eyes Japan's first Level 4 autonomous expressway bus service
13 AprPro-N. Korea paper claims reliance on U.S.-led order risks national interests amid Mideast war
13 AprTokyo stocks open mixed as U.S.-Iran talks fail, Pakistani efforts continue
13 AprSoftBank, other major Japan firms set up new company for AI development
13 AprShoes found in Kyoto Pref. mountains may belong to missing 11-year-old boy
13 AprThe Japan Times が第8回『Sustainable Japan Award』の公募を開始
13 AprKKR unit to boost buying in ¥450 trillion Japan property market
13 AprSinger Sung Si-kyung to bridge Korea-Japan tourism
13 AprAn IPCC funding crisis threatens the Asia-Pacific
13 AprJehovah's Witnesses followers sue Japanese government
12 AprCan AI replace a priest? Japan’s temples and shrines are testing the limits.
12 AprChinese carmakers squeeze out Asian rivals in Europe as exports top 1 million units
12 AprHigh school students use AI to restore color to photos of prewar Nagasaki
12 AprJapan regional banks launch luxury tours to captivate wealthy tourists with local secrets
12 AprOpinion: When English menus in Japan hide important features
12 AprWhere Tokyo goes to sweat and soak
12 AprInside Iizukatei, a 200-year-old home turned boutique hotel in Tochigi
12 Apr30 yrs after accord with Japan, return of US Futenma base still far off
12 AprShoes possibly worn by missing boy found in Kyoto mountains
12 AprJapan PM Takaichi keen on early constitutional amendment
12 AprTokyo remains top destination for Taiwanese travelers
12 AprU.S. says warships transit Strait of Hormuz in mine clearance op
12 AprJapan gets 1st new bird species in 45 years after taxonomic split
12 AprBaseball: Ohtani extends on-base record with awaited Dodger Stadium homer
12 AprWestern Japan city's artificial flowers bloom as sustainable gift
12 AprKorea’s strategic reality: Trust America, prepare for the future
12 AprSoftBank, others set up new firm to develop high-performance AI
12 AprIndonesian president Prabowo to meet Putin in Russia for oil talks
12 AprTaiwan tourism promotion event opens in Tokyo's Akihabara
12 AprRetro Japan: Cultural hall in Kurume remains an acoustic treasure after 6 decades
12 AprOver 70% of Japan highschoolers use AI, mostly as study assistant: survey
12 AprForeign worker welfare program in Japan's Yamanashi Pref. sees low uptake despite praise
11 AprJehovah's Witnesses followers sue Japanese government
11 AprAustralia turns to Asia for fuel, security as U.S. distracted
11 Apr‘What am I, a Deer?’ searches to understand the self and others
11 AprTrump says U.S. starting clearing out Strait of Hormuz 'as a favor' to S. Korea, China, Japan, others
11 AprSwathe of Japan sees warm temperatures, 30 C recorded in Shizuoka
11 Apr‘A big deal’: the military drills showing Tokyo’s growing focus on deterring China
11 AprDeep Purple rocks Japanese PM's office
11 AprJapan gov't OKs additional 632 bil. yen support for Rapidus over chips
11 AprBaseball: Ohtani sets 44-game on-base record for Japanese-born player
11 AprBaseball: Ichiro Suzuki statue unveiled, but bat snaps during ceremony
11 AprKumamoto Castle hosts panel exhibition marking 10 years since quakes
11 Apr'You are my god', Japan's PM tells British rock band Deep Purple
11 AprJapan bets ¥632 billion to propel startup Rapidus into AI chips
11 AprJapan gifts 250 cherry trees to U.S. to mark 250th birthday
11 AprJapan group eyes pactical use of smart contact lens in 2030
11 AprBank of Japan wary of inflation pressure amid war in Middle East
11 AprWoman arrested after two people stabbed at Tokyo hotel
11 AprJapan, U.S. officials plant cherry tree saplings in Washington
11 AprJapan hotel with ex-Takarazuka Revue star as manager marks 100th anniv. with diverse plans
11 AprCalligraphy believed to be brushed by Hirobumi Ito surfaces in S. Korea
11 AprVinyl records carry Japanese seniors back to soundtrack of their youth
11 AprThe Mainichi News Quiz: What percent of local gov'ts want laws on disaster misinformation?
11 AprTokyo's horseback police charm children at safety campaigns
11 AprJapan’s unsustainable pacifist delusion
11 AprU.S. asks allies for quick plans to secure Hormuz after pact
11 AprFuel shortages from Iran war threaten Asia’s biggest food staple
11 AprConfusion over naphtha supply hits industries and households
11 AprHiroshima Castle keep closed over safety concerns, wooden revival proposed
11 AprNews in Easy English: Many people in Japan take too many supplements
11 AprJapan firm achieves win-win situation by offering remote work for disabled people
11 AprJapan Rail Pass targeting foreign tourists to get price hike from Oct.
11 AprDebt-laden Japan should review spending on gender equality, survey finds
11 AprMariners' Ichiro statue breaks during unveiling in Seattle
10 AprGirl, 9, in a critical condition with meningococcal infection after holiday in Japan
10 AprStructural strains grip Tokyo and Seoul
10 AprPM Takaichi hosts British rock band Deep Purple in 'dream' Tokyo meeting
10 AprWhat's in a name? It's succession, legacy and celebration in Japan's Kabuki theater
10 Apr2 French pavilion exhibits from Osaka expo installed at Kansai airport
10 AprYakuza member arrested for smuggling 636 kg of marijuana into South Korea
10 AprNine-year-old girl in critical condition with meningococcal infection after Japan trip
10 AprNihon Hidankyo urges investment ban on makers of nuclear weapons
10 AprJapan lowers view of China relations amid tension over Taiwan
10 AprLDP's new vision says constitutional revision 'critically needed'
10 AprJapan takes U.S. Futenma base's delayed relocation 'seriously'
10 AprJapan lowers view of China relations amid tension over Taiwan
10 AprJapan says N. Korea weapons buildup increasingly urgent threat
10 AprKyoto Univ. Hospital launches multidisciplinary 'Itch Center' to treat chronic cases
10 AprNumber of correspondence university students in Japan doubles over 5 years to 40,000
10 AprJapan Photo Journal: 50,000 tulips in full bloom in Chiba Pref.
10 AprEasy Japanese news in translation: Baby storks hatched at school in Shimane Prefecture
10 AprJapan downgrades description of China in annual diplomatic report
10 AprNikkei ends at 1-month high on Fast Retailing surge, easing Mideast woes
10 AprJapan gov't launches subsidies review to cut inefficient spending
10 AprJapanese doctor bequeaths 500 mil. yen to domestic organizations
10 AprJapan OKs new 3-year aid plan for aging 'employment ice age' generation
10 AprFootball: Former Japan, AC Milan attacker Honda to join Singaporean club
10 AprJapan to ban gene-edited embryos aimed at creating 'designer babies'
10 AprKorea calls in Japanese Embassy official over renewed territorial claim to Dokdo
10 AprTokyo’s sake calendar is filled to the brim
10 AprJapan downgrades assessment of China amid souring ties
10 AprDeep Purple thrills Japan’s superfan prime minister with a quick visit
10 AprProducer prices in Japan rise 2.6% in March
10 AprChinese payment apps raise questions in Japan
10 AprKorea-Japan match boom lifts Wippy dating app earnings
10 Apr(LEAD) S. Korea calls in Japanese Embassy official over Tokyo's renewed territorial claim to Dokdo
10 AprPolice are left with few clues as search for missing boy in Kyoto continues
10 AprJapan to release extra 20 days' worth of oil reserve from May
10 AprNarita airport reopens part of Terminal 1 with footbath deck, tatami area
10 AprJapan's Niigata Pref. Police warn of fake arrest warrants being sent by post
10 AprCambodia's alleged scam group execs suspected of money laundering in Japan
10 AprEditorial: 80 yrs after granting suffrage, Japan must do more to make women's voices heard
10 AprHonda to launch new compact EV in May with feel of engine-powered vehicle
10 AprJapan confirms release of more oil reserves as concern over energy crisis grows
10 AprJapanese researchers look at 800-year-old books and trees for signs of extreme solar events
10 AprTakaichi confirms release of more oil reserves next month
10 AprIran ceasefire won’t easily ease emerging Asia’s pain
10 AprFormer Japan star Keisuke Honda signs with club in Singapore Premier League at age 39
10 AprAgriculture minister visits Tokyo matcha cafe as Iran war affects tea production
10 AprMom’s Touch taps ex–Pizza Hut Japan CEO to drive Japan push
10 AprJapan plans to release extra 20 days' oil reserves from May
10 AprNew Zealand ‘comfort women’ statue could jeopardise diplomatic relations, Japan says
10 AprTwo women found stabbed to death in Osaka apartment
10 AprGovernment adopts support program for "Ice Age" generation
10 AprMother, adult daughter murdered at home in Osaka Prefecture
10 AprSpaniard's journey to become one with the universe through aikido in Japan
10 AprJapanese fan-fitted jackets, other workwear a hit with foreign visitors
10 AprOnly 1 special zone private lodging application rejected since system's start in Japan
10 AprJapan, Poland leaders look to hold talks next week with Ukraine on agenda
10 AprJapan's consumer confidence in March drops amid conflict in Middle East
10 AprUniqlo operator posts record 1st-half profit on strong global sales
10 AprFew Safe Harbors: Migrant Workers Vulnerable in Southeast Asia’s Fishing and Seafood Industries
10 AprAsia economic growth to slow even if oil stabilizes, ADB warns
10 AprChina’s Huatai is looking to start securities business in Japan
9 AprHot in the city: Energy crisis tests Singapore's air-con addiction
9 AprJapanese town sours on the crowds coming to see cherry blossoms and Mount Fuji
9 Apr[Lee Byung-jong] Korea in new global order
9 AprSoutheast Asia’s AI Dilemma
9 AprThere’s a bear in there: Russia in the Indo-Pacific
9 Apr1 in 5 Japan late teens see immigration as key issue, triple 2 yrs ago
9 AprJapan mulls extra 20-day worth of oil release with Hormuz passage unclear
9 AprGoldman-backed Go taxi app said to plan Japan IPO this year
9 AprStakes Rise for Pakistan as it Prepares to Host US-Iran Face-to-Face Talks
9 AprOpinion: Donald Trump doesn't understand nuclear semantics. History does
9 Apr30,000 rally near Diet as protests against Constitution revision gain traction across Japan
9 AprCourt overturn of Japanese school's decertification over abuse finalized
9 AprSubaru starts taking orders for new Trailseeker EV in Japan
9 AprSumo: Former yokozuna Terunofuji to stay stablemaster after assault probe
9 AprChina’s Economic Sanctions Against Japan: An Assessment
9 AprCitic tops Asia-Pacific banking fees as mainland China and Hong Kong IPOs surge
9 AprFast Retailing raises profit outlook on robust global demand and Japan sales
9 AprJapan’s tighter immigration controls yielding results
9 AprUniversity of Tokyo to directly manage affiliated hospital in response to scandal
9 AprAnxiety rises in Tokyo as uncertainties hang over fragile Iran war truce
9 AprCherry blossom viewing starts at Japan Mint in Osaka
9 AprThe Mainichi News Quiz: How many people visited the Hiroshima peace museum in FY2025?
9 AprBTS launches 'ARIRANG' world tour in Goyang, kicking off record-breaking global run
9 AprRegional cooperation on oil stocks and supplies could offer Japan more stability
9 AprShould Tokyo apologize for an SDF officer’s break-in to the Chinese Embassy?
9 AprHow soon would ‘friendly’ proliferation become unfriendly?
9 AprYou're being watched: Japan battles online abuse of athletes
9 AprFujitsu at the core of Japan’s AI independence drive
9 AprNew models show calculators remain popular after 60 years
9 AprJapan wants to transform its sleepy corporate bond market
9 AprWakayama women's prison launches interactive tours to help reintegration into society
9 AprJapan's national universities cutting affiliated schools due to financial struggles
9 AprS. Korean President Lee, ex-Japan PM Ishiba vow to deepen bilateral ties
9 AprRussia summons envoy over Japan firm's investment in Ukraine drone-maker
9 AprTokyo stocks overcome early profit-taking to open higher on Wall St. gains
9 AprNews in Easy English: Clear soy sauce from Japan is popular around the world
9 AprBTS to begin largest K-pop world tour in Goyang
9 AprASEAN+3 nations discuss economic responses amid Middle East conflict
9 AprJapan to designate further 17 airports and ports for defense use
9 AprTokyo’s concert scene searches for its next act
9 AprJapan taps smaller ships to get U.S. oil faster on supply concerns
9 Apr42 Japan-linked ships still stranded in Persian Gulf
9 AprWaste water to clean energy: Japanese engineers harness the power of osmosis
8 AprJapan, Australia warn against Indo-Pacific ‘security vacuum’ amid global crises
8 AprJapan and Australia need a broad defence treaty
8 AprJapan’s combat role in Philippines war games signals shift in regional strategy
8 AprJapan PM urges Iran president to swiftly secure safe Hormuz passage
8 AprTennis: Nishikori fights on physically after denying retirement
8 AprJapan and Australia Deepen Defense Ties Amid Middle East Turmoil and North Korea Missile Test
8 AprRussia says it has summoned Japanese ambassador over Ukrainian drones
8 AprFormer prime minister Ishiba meets with South Korean president in Seoul
8 AprDefense chiefs of S. Korea, Japan discuss N. Korea, security in video call
8 AprTakaichi calls for ships' safe passage in Strait of Hormuz in talks with Iran president
8 AprPLA troops facing Taiwan Strait and Japan simulate response to nuclear attack
8 AprJapan team discovers why cats leave meals unfinished
8 AprEditorial: Diet dysfunction alarming as PM Takaichi's admin pushes budget through
8 AprJapan PM Takaichi cites diverse outreach amid media access concerns
8 AprEasy Japanese news in translation: School backpacks given to Kurdish kids in Saitama Pref.
8 AprJapan's Nikkei stock index ends up over 5% on US-Iran cease-fire deal
8 AprKyoto Univ. president urges new students to write in own words, seek global experiences
8 AprOsaka celebrates World Expo opening anniversary with weeklong event
8 AprNew indicator for rice production, distribution costs in Japan set at 2,816 yen per 5 kg
8 AprLee meets with ex-Japan PM Ishiba, thanks for support of mending ties
8 AprS. Korea, Japan defense chiefs hold video call over N. Korea’s missile test
8 AprS. Korea, Japan must step up cooperation as US divides focus between Pacific, Middle East: ex-Japanese PM
8 AprJapan’s ‘imperialist forces’ divided Taiwan from mainland, KMT’s Cheng Li-wun says
8 AprYoung people in Japan have the lowest expectations for themselves and their country
8 AprDefense chiefs of S. Korea, Japan discuss N. Korea, security in video call
8 AprJapan, Australia eye joint missile and drone production amid U.S. stockpile concerns
8 AprJapan aims to boost number of female troops as SDF struggles to enlist
8 AprJapan business failures hit 12-year high in fiscal 2025
8 AprLee and Ishiba meet, reaffirm steady Korea-Japan cooperation
8 AprPolice arrest five more alleged members of Philippines-based Japan crime ring
8 AprJapan welcomes US-Iran cease-fire as 'positive move': top gov't spokesman
8 AprJapan logs current account surplus of 3.93 tril. yen in February
8 AprStudy finds 1 in 5 overuse dietary supplements in Japan, raising health concerns
8 AprN. Korea launches another suspected ballistic missile
8 AprLee meets with ex-Japan PM Ishiba, thanks for support of mending ties
8 AprSouth Korea, Japan must step up as US divides focus between Pacific, Middle East: ex-Japanese PM
8 AprJapan’s Chiyoda considers resuming work on Qatar LNG project
8 AprLess than 20% of patients in Japan interested in new Alzheimer’s drugs received one
8 AprJapan to fine repeat violators of personal info law
8 AprJapanese researchers find a clue to the evolution of chloroplasts
8 AprJapan walks tightrope to keep ethylene plants running amid Middle East crisis
8 AprTokyo DisneySea to celebrate its 25th anniversary as a ‘Sparkling Jubilee’
8 AprNorth Korea fires ballistic missiles as Pyongyang dismisses Seoul’s diplomacy hopes
8 AprFormer teacher shares stories of children affected by 2011 disaster
8 AprEx-Japan PM calls for Seoul-Tokyo cooperation at UN level to help reopen Strait of Hormuz
8 AprEx-Japan PM calls for Seoul-Tokyo cooperation at U.N. level to help reopen Strait of Hormuz
8 AprJapan’s real wages rise most since 2021 to keep BOJ on hike path
8 AprJapan's on-duty lawyer registrations hit record low as low pay deters urban attorneys
8 AprNikkei index up over 4% in early morning after Trump suspends Iran attacks
8 AprJapan can secure oil into 2027, PM Takaichi says amid Mideast supply fears
8 AprJapan's real wages rise 1.9% on year in February, up for 2nd month
8 AprJapan's foreign minister eyes Africa tour to boost economic security ties
8 AprNCT’s Jeno, Jaemin to tour Asia for fan meetups
8 AprRecalling past struggles, these women hope for more gender equality in Japan
7 AprMore Japanese firms providing benefits for parents with sick children
7 AprJapan town turns to int'l students amid shrine ritual crisis
7 AprSukiya founder Kentaro Ogawa dies aged 77 after heart attack
7 AprSilence took Martin Scorsese nearly 30 years to make – and it shows
7 AprThe Moon and the Turtle – A lesson in false equivalence: Stephen Nagy in the Japan Times
7 AprJapan's imperial family meet with children in Fukushima on 2nd day of trip
7 AprWhy East Asia Isn’t Surprised by the Rupture in the Global Order
7 AprThree in critical condition after 40-meter scaffold collapses in Kawasaki
7 AprJapan to boost effort to stop gasoline stands from price gouging
7 AprOnce-unthinkable 200 yen coming into market view
7 AprTEPCO restarts cooling of spent fuel pool at Fukushima Daini plant
7 AprRealistic robot modeled after ancient marine reptile swims at west Japan museum
7 AprTokyo stocks rise slightly ahead of US-Iran cease-fire deadline
7 AprCity near Tokyo introduces 'Crayon Shin-chan' characters on children's safe house plates
7 Apr40% of Japan local gov'ts want legal regulations on disaster fake info: Mainichi survey
7 AprBear attacks in Japan hit record 238 with 13 deaths in fiscal 2025
7 AprScaffolding at site near Tokyo collapses, several workers possibly fall
7 AprJapan entertainment magazine revived after 15-yr hiatus
7 AprJapan Photo Journal: Nemophila flowers delight visitors in Oita Pref.
7 AprSeoul takes note of Trump's remarks in Iran war: official
7 AprJapan’s fiscal 2026 budget passes Upper House
7 AprCathay Pacific flight from LA makes emergency landing in Osaka
7 AprJapanese bond rout continues, taking 10-year yields to a 27-year high
7 AprPakistani man arrested on suspicion of smuggling 270kg of stimulants into Japan
7 AprInternal University of Tokyo probe finds at least 21 cases of ethics violations
7 AprPolice scour Kyoto mountains in ongoing search for missing 11-year-old boy
7 AprCubs expect to activate Seiya Suzuki on Friday
7 AprHow should Japan respond to China’s nuclear threat?
7 AprJapan's gasoline subsidy fund may run dry in 2 months as oil prices surge
7 AprJapan aims to strengthen national defense readiness with dual-use tech
7 AprRuling LDP membership falls by 25,000, declines for 3rd straight year
7 AprUnreleased photos from Beatles' 1966 Japan concerts verified
7 AprThe Mainichi News Quiz: What new tech has Mitsubishi Electric developed for vehicles?
7 AprJapan Diet to enact record 122.31 tril. yen budget for FY 2026 after delay
7 AprJapan Cabinet OKs easing data protection law to promote AI development
7 AprEditorial: Japan needs to promote AI understanding in education while weighing risks
7 AprJapanese national detained in Iran in January released on bail
7 AprJapan is pushing hard on autonomous weapons
7 AprWoman defrauded of ¥1.2 billion in largest scam loss on record in Japan
7 AprJapan PM says call with Iranian president being 'arranged'
7 AprCosts to attend private universities in Tokyo hit record high
7 AprGC Wellbeing taps Japan to expand aesthetics push
7 AprJapanese government passes bill to make digital textbooks official
7 AprNews in Easy English: Natto exports from Japan growing fast
7 AprJapan's household spending in February falls 1.8% on year
7 AprTrump renews criticism of Japan, S. Korea for not helping US in Iran war
7 AprSoft drink vending machines in Japan fall below 2 million for 1st time
7 AprJapan PM Takaichi uses crude 'old lady' term in self-deprecating remark
7 AprJapanese journalist detained in Iran 'released on bail'
7 AprFamily of falsely accused sues state over judges' role in 'hostage justice'
7 AprJapan PM Takaichi looking to visit Vietnam and Australia to discuss security, the economy
7 AprSMFG and Nippon Life discuss $3 billion LBO loan fund
7 AprJapan M&A momentum to persist, Alvarez & Marsal’s Aversano says
7 AprTrump says no help so far from allies in Middle East, including South Korea
7 AprJapan’s households cut spending even after real wages advance
7 Apr142 retrial experts blast Japanese government panel proposal
7 AprTrump chides Japan for not helping U.S. amid war against Iran
6 AprBridging Japan and Kazakhstan: 1st students from Al-Farabi Kazakh Nat'l Univ. at Kyoto Univ.
6 AprEast Japan city warns of fire danger from lithium-ion batteries in dramatic AI video
6 AprJapan opens 'sky paths' for drones to inspect power lines
6 AprJapan Must Stand Up for Peace and Nuclear Disarmament
6 AprJapan mulls restricting prosecutor appeals in retrial system revision
6 AprJapan's power chip sector undergoing realignment
6 AprBOJ retains view on all 9 regional economies, despite Middle East conflict
6 AprEasy Japanese news in translation: Controlled burning held at marsh in Oita Prefecture
6 AprNew bike fines and 'guilty consumption' in Japan: Our 5 most-read stories from last week
6 AprEditorial: Japan must move beyond reliance on hunters' associations for bear control
6 Apr70% of Japan high school students struggle to identify 'dark gigs' online: survey
6 AprBereaved family sues over 'hostage justice'
6 AprSMFG and Nippon Life discuss $3 billion LBO loan fund
6 AprBOJ keeps options open by citing dual risks in regional reports
6 AprJapan-owned tanker crosses Strait of Hormuz
6 AprJapan-owned tanker crosses Strait of Hormuz
6 AprSamsung, LG step up AI, platforms as Sony-TCL intensifies premium TV rivalry
6 AprJapan arranging talks with Iranian leader as Middle East tension grows
6 AprJapan gov't denies online claim of naphtha shortage
6 AprUnseasonal summer heat sweeps Japan amid peak cherry blossom season
6 AprJapan's imperial family visit Fukushima to inspect recovery efforts
6 AprWhy all 26 Korean ships remain stranded in Hormuz as others slip through
6 AprJapan arranging summit with Iran, Takaichi says
6 AprSurvivor of 2011 disaster works to keep people healthy with fermented food
6 AprTravel for a makeover? ‘Wanghong,’ ‘gyaru’ experiences become must-do itineraries
6 AprJapanese troops make history by joining military drills in Philippines
6 AprWhy are more children in Japan staying away from school?
6 AprTaiwan's Lin Yun-ju wins bronze at table tennis world cup in Macau
6 AprKKR-backed SmartHR said to be mulling Tokyo IPO later this year
6 AprJapan’s much-needed intel debate could cost Takaichi political points
6 AprTokyo stocks open higher on tech shares after recent declines
6 AprJapan's Imabari welcomes 30 new ALTs from Philippines at ceremony
6 AprTEPCO halts cooling of spent fuel pool at Fukushima Daini plant
6 Apr'You're not the police, right?': Going behind the scenes in Osaka's 'fake goods street'
6 AprJapan's natto exports soar due to 'washoku' boom, touted health benefits
6 AprFamilyMart rolling out watches to ever growing Convenience Wear lineup
6 AprJapan's PM weighs visiting Vietnam between late April and early May
6 AprNearly 500 elderly killed by family caregivers in Japan in FY 2006-2024
6 AprKyoto Gov. Nishiwaki wins third term
6 AprWhen Suzuki met Suzuki: why a Tokyo dating agency is matching couples with the same name
6 AprPlease your palate with Tokyo’s international grocery stores
5 AprAsia’s EVolution: How Mongolia became a dumping ground for Japan’s hybrid electric vehicles
5 AprThe Guardian view on Japan’s hidden century: cheap money, global risk | Editorial
5 AprSeoul cites differing circumstances of ships, countries after Japan-linked vessels transit Strait of Hormuz
5 AprJapan can meet at least 4 months of naphtha needs, Takaichi says
5 AprJapan to strengthen Pacific Ocean defense system
5 AprSeoul cites differing circumstances of ships, countries after Japan-linked vessels transit Strait of Hormuz
5 AprJapan enhances vehicle tracking at airports to prevent runway incursions
5 AprSeoul cites differing circumstances of ships, countries after Japan-linked vessels transit Strait of Hormuz
5 AprCrowds march with giant phalluses at Japan’s fertility festival
5 AprTaiwan artist hopes for more cultural exchanges with Japan
5 AprLantern festival host city showcases Taiwan-Japan history and culture
5 AprPreparations for the Miyako Odori, Kyoto’s spring dance festival – in pictures
5 AprJapan should lead efforts toward U.S.-Iran ceasefire, Mideast expert says
5 AprRail closures total 1,366 km in Japan over 30 yrs amid depopulation
5 AprJapan's Mitsubishi Electric develops AI to detect drunk driving from drivers' faces
5 AprTakaki Biwa on winning the 76th Mr. H. Poetry Prize
5 AprCollapse of Tokyo's aging cherry blossom trees during viewing season raises safety concerns
5 Apr39 fall ill in norovirus outbreak at Japan’s Hama Sushi
5 AprGasoline, diapers and drinks: Japan faces wide-ranging impact amid concern over oil
5 AprTokyo elementary school sisters discover rare cicada fossil
5 AprUkrainian library in Tokyo offers refugees a sense of home
5 Apr2nd Japan-related vessel passes through Strait of Hormuz amid Iran war
5 AprJapanese firms embrace pet-friendly benefits to balance work and animal care
5 AprRetro Japan: Country's 1st buttress dam reminiscent of Western castle wall
4 AprJapan aims to ease arms export rules, allow lethal weapons sales
4 AprWhy China is worried by Japan’s plans to change rules on arms sales
4 AprSecond Japan-linked ship passes through Strait of Hormuz
4 AprJapan-made fishing gear proving popular in China
4 Apr9 divers rescued after being swept away in northern Japan
4 AprJapan PM Takaichi may visit Australia during holiday period from late April
4 AprCollapse of Tokyo's aging cherry blossom trees during viewing season raises safety concerns
4 AprJapan, Indonesia zoos team up to breed endangered orangutan
4 AprTaiwanese pineapples promoted at Nippon-Ham Fighters game in Hokkaido
4 AprJapan conducted foreign weapons protection 11 times in 2025
4 AprPanel blasts University of Tokyo over corruption scandals
4 AprJapan's Pasona to open new facility allowing visitors to relive Osaka expo
4 AprCrystal clear soy sauce from Japan's Kumamoto a global hit, tops 1.6 million bottles sold
4 AprThe Mainichi News Quiz: How much support is there for sending the SDF to the Middle East?
4 AprNews in Easy English: Fewer Chinese tourists visit Japan, but some still love traveling there
4 AprMuseum dedicated to founder of Sanrio, best known for Hello Kitty, opens
4 AprCulture clash spelt shock end for Japan women's first foreign coach
4 AprJapan to subsidize costs to seize salaries and assets for child support
4 AprMan admits to starting fire in Shibuya crossing in Tokyo
4 AprJapan to require language proficiency proof for engineer, specialist visa
4 AprLiving in Japan -- An exchange student's view: Sendai's charm as the city of trees (Pt. 14)
4 AprDivorce rings, ceremonies in focus in Japan as people seek positive 'turning point'
4 AprJapan cautious on asking public to conserve energy as Iran war drags on
4 AprMan arrested after admitting to starting fire at Tokyo's Shibuya crossing
4 AprOil bypassing Strait of Hormuz set to arrive in Japan from May
4 AprFirst Japanese and French ships cross Strait of Hormuz since war
3 AprPatient deaths prompt concern over regenerative care not covered by insurance
3 Apr‘If you walk, you will see’: National parks bet on trekking tourists
3 AprA smarter stay near Tokyo Disneyland — if you don’t need the extras
3 AprJapan LNG tanker passes through Strait of Hormuz, 1st since Iran war begins
3 AprTSMC’s Kumamoto Fab Upgrade: A Security-Driven Reconfiguration of Indo-Pacific Chip Competition
3 AprWrestling: Paris Olympic gold medalist Sakurai announces retirement
3 AprJapanese-owned LNG tanker crosses Strait of Hormuz
3 AprAsian nations ramp up coal power amid Middle East energy crunch
3 AprWhy the Aral Sea’s Restoration Matters Beyond Central Asia
3 AprEast Asia’s crisis of confidence in the US is militarising China’s backyard
3 AprJapanese LNG tanker crosses Strait of Hormuz, Mitsui O.S.K Lines says
3 AprRice prices in Japan drop for seventh straight week
3 AprJapan's budget likely to be enacted as early as Tuesday
3 AprWhen jail becomes home: Japan's elderly seek refuge behind bars
3 AprLegal revision requires Japanese firms to make efforts to prevent older workers' accidents
3 AprJapan governor defends plan to award whistleblowers for reporting foreigners' illegal work
3 AprEditorial: Japan lacks sense of urgency over SDF officer's intrusion into Chinese Embassy
3 AprEasy Japanese news in translation: 'Spider' heavy machine shown in Ibaraki Prefecture
3 AprJapan to cooperate with Saudi Arabia on Iran conflict mediation
3 AprJapan's new post-divorce joint custody law raises issues over extra burden on teachers
3 AprJapan Photo Journal: Baby boom at draft horse farm in Hokkaido
3 AprTokyo stocks up on Strait of Hormuz crude oil supply steps
3 AprWith an eye on China, Japan looks to kamikaze drones and low-cost missiles
3 AprJin Air expands regional reach with new Japan, Hong Kong routes
3 AprTrump turning China’s yuan into world’s next safe haven
3 AprFestival on Japanese amine and pop culture kicks off in Taipei
3 AprUS tariff uncertainty pushes Indian exporters to more stable markets like Japan
3 AprJapan to step up its fight against money laundering by scammers
3 AprNadeshiko Japan and Australia challenge AFC equal pay after Women's Asian Cup
3 AprJapan travel costs during Golden Week holidays to mark 1st drop in 6 years
3 AprTokyo Tower lit up blue to mark World Autism Awareness Day
3 AprJapan finance chief says ready to take all possible steps on yen volatility
3 AprPolice officer top dream job for boys in Japan, cake shop worker for girls
3 AprTokyo stocks up in morning on Strait of Hormuz crude oil supply efforts
3 AprMicrosoft to make $10 billion AI-related investment in Japan
3 AprJapan Cabinet OKs demand-based rice output policy, boosts shortage measures
3 AprJapanese government approves bill to boost demand-based rice production
3 AprNadeshiko Japan coach Nils Nielsen steps down after Asian Cup triumph
3 AprJapan’s order for Tomahawk missiles delayed by U.S. use in Iran
3 AprJapan to overhaul adult guardianship system and allow digital wills
3 AprA day in the life of Asia’s fuel crisis
3 AprCRA leader Ogawa calls for full merger with CDP and Komeito
3 AprMicrosoft drafts $10 billion investment plan in AI-hungry Japan
3 AprJapan’s super Aegis ships: potent deterrence or sitting ducks?
3 AprJapan’s counterstrike move reflects rising regional challenges
3 AprSome 570,000 Japanese plan to travel abroad during Golden Week
3 AprExperts warn of risk of leaks from 'shadow' AI use by employees, partner firms in Japan
3 AprTeachers in Japan, not just parents, overwhelmed by PTA duties amid lack of reform
3 AprJapan PM Takaichi, France President Macron strike 'Dragon Ball' pose after talks
3 AprJapan planning to send business delegation to Russia as early as May
3 AprFans bid farewell as curtain falls on Osaka theater once popular with day laborers
3 AprJapan PM vows to address foreign disinformation with planned intel body
3 AprNarita airport operator tells gov't land expropriation being considered
3 AprJapan's imperial couple meet with French President Macron, wife in Tokyo
3 AprJapanese firms reduce share buybacks for first time since 2020
3 AprS. Korean investment projects in US to be unveiled 'over coming weeks': senior US official
3 AprIn rural Japan, a consultant code-switches and connects
3 AprMovies in theaters this week
2 AprEx-apprentice alleges modern 'slavery' in Kyoto geisha world
2 AprWhy India Should Leverage BRICS to Call for Ceasefire in West Asia
2 Apr‘People are exhausted by Blackpink and BTS’: the DIY Chinese bands redefining corporate ‘idol’ pop
2 AprJapan eyes more tariff-free amberjack imports as war hits fuel, shipping
2 AprChina Overtakes Japan as Australia’s Top Auto Supplier
2 AprJapan, France Elevate Economic Security Amid Energy Shock
2 AprJapan, South Korea Host Macron as G7 Focus Pivots to Indo-Pacific
2 AprJapan postal officials accused of aiding crime ring's laundering with bulk Letter Pack sales
2 AprApril Fools? Japanese food maker Kiyoken launches 'Giyouza' shiumai-style dumplings
2 AprFrom digital execs to future projections, Japan firms introduce AI at new-hire ceremonies
2 AprToyota starts selling two US-made models in Tokyo
2 AprJapan emphasizes diplomacy for Iran resolution after Trump speech
2 AprJapan sees record cannabis-related police probes in 2025
2 AprChina Airlines Pokémon plane blasts off to Tokyo
2 AprJapan’s relief rally masks deeper economic risks
2 AprJapan eases timeline for creating nuclear plant anti-terrorism facilities
2 AprCoupon for 10-yr Japan gov't bond raised to 2.4%, highest in over 28 yrs
2 AprNikkei index extends losses, down over 2% in early afternoon trading
2 AprEditorial: Japan needs a sleep disorder care system patients can trust
2 AprThe Mainichi News Quiz: How much less do dispatch ALTs make than JET ALTs?
2 AprWest Point cadets visit Korea Times, discuss alliance, democracy, media
2 AprJapan's police agency to promote reform to tackle more specialized, global crime
2 AprJapanese automakers' U.S. sales fall 5.4% in first quarter
2 AprFrance and Japan hedge against rising threats with strategic autonomy push
2 AprEndo dreams of sushi: a trip around Japan with one of the world’s greatest chefs
2 AprJapan credit pipeline slows as investors grapple with volatility
2 AprCollector buys 'million dollar' Ayrton Senna helmet in Japan
2 AprMUFG to take on global peers for slice of $1.3 trillion transaction-banking pie
2 AprPsychiatrist in Tokyo arrested on suspicion of sexually assaulting patient
2 AprJapan actor Hirosue to return from break after being fined over car crash
2 AprSchool uniforms in Japan embracing diversity amid shift to blazers in Reiwa era
2 Apr'Guilty consumption' booms in Japan as stressed youths seek indulgent comfort foods, drinks
2 AprAcademic Asada, seen to favor reflationary policies, joins BOJ Policy Board
2 AprJapan begins day care system regardless of parental employment status
2 AprTrump says Japan, China, South Korea should help reopen Strait of Hormuz
2 AprNews in Easy English: New bicycle fines in Japan worry parents who carry children
2 AprJapan and Turkey's foreign chiefs agree to cooperate on Iran
2 AprSoutheast Asia Feels the Squeeze from Middle East War
2 AprReports on female achievements must go beyond 'first woman' angle
2 AprAn ‘untapped field’: The Japanese women who are seeing growth in agriculture
2 Apr‘Million-dollar’ Senna helmet sold
1 AprWhen the oil runs dry: What next for globalization as Asia bears brunt of Iran war?
1 AprFrance's Macron and Japan's Takaichi give nod to 'Dragon Ball' franchise
1 AprJapan, France leaders to affirm cooperation for early Mideast deescalation
1 AprWhy women, more than men, are abandoning rural Japan
1 AprHsu Jo-hsi shines in first start for Japan's Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks
1 AprChinese navy arrives in Sea of Japan just as Tokyo deploys long-range missiles
1 AprNarita airport operator considers land expropriation for runway development
1 AprChild-rearing support levy, bicycle traffic fines among changes in Japan from April 1
1 AprEasy Japanese news in translation: Baby spotted seals born at aquarium in Hokkaido
1 AprWill 'bicycles are a nuisance' mindset change among drivers in Japan under new rules?
1 AprRenovated Edo-Tokyo Museum reopens after 4 years with life-size Ginza clock tower exhibit
1 AprJapan drone company invests in Ukrainian unmanned interceptor firm
1 AprJapan FY 2025 auto sales fall 0.9% on weak Nissan, Honda, 1st drop in 4yrs
1 AprNew hires at Japan aquarium take the plunge in suits for underwater entrance ceremony
1 AprBarricade around 'Statue of Peace' lifted for 1st time in 6 years
1 AprJapan's department store duty-free sales rebound as China-driven slump eases
1 AprWatch live: Macron gives Tokyo press conference after talks with Japan's PM Takaichi
1 AprJapanese companies welcome new employees as fiscal year starts
1 AprIran war pushing India to edge of a currency crisis
1 AprJapan’s international flights to get pricier due to hike in fuel surcharge
1 AprLDP divided over move to criminalize desecration of Japan's flag, sought by JIP
1 AprIn Japan, strong state-led certification key to boosting organic food uptake
1 AprMacron touts Europe's 'predictability' during Japan visit in apparent swipe at Trump
1 AprSouth Korea praised Japan's 1995 war statement, records show
1 AprRace to 1nm heats up as chipmakers vie for next frontier
1 Apr'Multicultural coordinators' promote coexistence with foreigners in Japan's Kitakyushu
1 AprFootball: Japan beat England for 1st time with Mitoma winner at Wembley
1 AprJapan big manufacturers' confidence rises in March but Middle East weighs
1 AprJoint parental custody comes into effect in Japan
1 AprANA, JAL to raise fuel surcharges from June amid Middle East conflict
1 AprEditorial: Children's welfare the priority as post-divorce joint custody starts in Japan
1 AprAsia stocks jump after Trump suggests Iran war could end in weeks
1 AprLDP, JIP agree to drop special ward requirement for secondary capital
1 AprDivorced couples in Japan can now share custody of their children
1 AprSBI eyes Tokyo ‘Sphere’ arena in new entertainment push
1 AprRedesigning U.S.-Japan security in a ‘two-peer’ nuclear era
1 AprJapanese banks to share data on fraudulent accounts from April 2027
1 AprJapan raises tobacco, corporate taxes to finance boost in defense spending
1 AprBaseball: Hosono throws no-hitter as Fighters rout Marines for 1st win
1 AprJapan launches 'blue ticket' system targeting rule-breaking cyclists
1 AprNikkei surges over 3% on hopes for end to Iran war
1 AprM5.0 quake jolts eastern Japan, no tsunami warning issued
1 AprJapan races to limit fallout from Chinese embassy break-in
1 AprJapanese X is now America’s favorite corner of the internet
1 AprWho pays the price for Japan’s nuclear power?
1 AprMoriyasu says beating England will boost Japan's World Cup challenge
1 Apr5.1 quake near Honshu shakes Tokyo, no tsunami warning
1 AprJapan Times 1951: Truman ousts Gen. MacArthur
1 AprJapan, South Korea stock markets soar at open after Trump war comments
1 AprJapan’s manufacturer mood improves, supporting BOJ’s rate stance
1 AprForeign ski instructors and guides operating illegally in Japan spark concerns

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