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31 MayHokkaidō 1997 | Heart of the Country
31 MaySoftBank Group to Build Massive AI Data Center in France
31 MayKoizumi Rebuts Accusations of 'New Militarism' at Security Forum
31 MayJapan beats Iceland 1-0 in final pre-World Cup friendly
31 MayKoizumi takes veiled swipe at China at security forum
31 MayJapan's main island gets 1st crested ibises in wild; 1st time in 56 years
31 MayTyphoon expected to bring heavy rain to western, eastern Japan
31 MayShibuya Ward in Tokyo to impose ¥2,000 on-the-spot fines for littering from June 1
31 MaySouth Korea, Japan discuss military-logistics support deal, Seoul says
31 MayJapan's Kaneko holds nerve for maiden European win in Austria
31 MayEvans wins Rally Japan to stretch world championship lead
31 MayOsaka and Townsend's dinner for Black players at French Open caused 'bit of a stir' on social media
31 MayHappy fan
31 MayThe Pacific Defence Pact is the wrong answer to the right question
31 MayTyphoon No. 6 Shuts Down Air and Sea Transport Across Okinawa
31 MayJapanese Still Crave Freshly Cooked White Rice
31 MayLovcen Captures 2nd Classics' Title in the 93rd Tokyo Yushun
31 MayTyphoon Jangmi expected to bring heavy rain to western, eastern Japan
31 MayJapan, Philippines to discuss surface-to-ship missile exports
31 MayJapan's defense minister rejects China criticism, vows Indo-Pacific ties
31 MayBaseball: White Sox's Murakami lands on injured list with hamstring strain
31 MayBaseball: Sasaki starts strongly, but Phillies rally late to beat Dodgers Category: Sports
31 MayJapan's main island gets 1st crested ibises in wild, 1st time in 56 yrs
31 MayS. Korea discussed bilateral military logistics support pact with Japan: defense minister
31 MayHK Express cancels 6 Hong Kong-Okinawa flights as Typhoon Jangmi approaches
31 MayThree Japanese opposition parties explore new alliance
31 MayAs immigration rises, Kawasaki’s foreign council shows path toward inclusion
31 MayUS will send only used nuclear submarines to Australia under amended AUKUS defence deal
31 MayU.S. Air Force to move Global Hawk drone unit to Tokyo from Guam
31 MayROK, Japan discussed potential military logistics agreement, Seoul says
31 May(2nd LD) S. Korea discussed bilateral military logistics support pact with Japan: defense minister
31 MayTyphoon causes flight changes between Taiwan, Okinawa
31 MayJAPAN SPORTS NOTEBOOK | Shinnosuke Abe Resigns After Arrest for Alleged Assault of Daughter
31 MayJapan defence minister denies militarism and criticises China's 'huge arsenal'
31 May(LEAD) S. Korea discussed bilateral military logistics support pact with Japan: defense minister
31 MayHiroshima hibakusha group’s head, Mimaki, steps down
31 MayDark Factory Vision Gains Attention as Japan Tackles Energy Crisis
31 MayTennis: Osaka advances to French Open 4th round for 1st time in career
31 MayJapan top court study sees AI useful in summarizing documents, risks remain
31 MayHead of small Japan opposition party remains open to joining ruling bloc
31 MayKyoto exhibition highlights teamwork behind Hokusai and Hiroshige ukiyo-e masterpieces
31 MayScam prevention by Osaka Pref. banks triples after new ordinance takes effect
31 MayJapanese institutes develop Wi-Fi chip operable in extreme radiation
31 MayS. Korea discussed bilateral military logistics support pact with Japan: defense minister
31 MayJapan defense chief takes swipe at China
31 MayA space race the Land of the Rising Sun is winning
31 MayJapanese defence minister rejects ‘new militarism’ label from China in Shangri-La speech
31 May(URGENT) S. Korea discussed bilateral military logistics support pact with Japan: defense minister
31 MayJapan defence minister rebuffs claims of ‘new militarism’ levelled by China
31 MayForeign Worker Freeze Hits Japan's Restaurant Industry
31 MayJapan Can Still Compete in the AI Race, Says Former Digital Minister
31 MayTyphoon No. 6 Disrupts Flights as ANA Cancels All Okinawa Services
31 MayJapanese cellist Kitamura wins 5th prize in Brussels contest
31 MayExperts urge Japan to use pictorial warnings on tobacco packages
31 MayHow carbon finance could give a boost to Japan’s ailing forestry industry
31 MayTokyo rally urges return of all Japanese abductees held in North Korea
31 MayJapanese defence chief takes swipe at China at security meet
31 MayJapan to ban cannabis ingredient CBN from June
31 MayFrom catch to canvas, fish prints have become fine art
31 MayJapan refutes 'new militarism', accuses China of rapidly arming
31 MayJapan rejects Chinese ‘new militarism’ label, spotlighting Beijing’s own buildup
31 MayRetro Japan: Iwakuni museum looks angular from outside, but inside, curves catch the eye
31 MayJapan, S. Korea to resume search-and-rescue drill after about 9 years
31 MayJapan PM vows 'breakthrough' with N. Korea in abduction issue
31 MayMore Tokyo-area schools choose Nagasaki over Kyoto for trips amid overtourism, rising costs
31 MayWhy the US Navy must look to allies if it wants to catch up to China at sea
31 MaySoftBank plans up to €75 billion investment in French AI centers
31 MayTakaichi asks North Korea for summit to solve abduction issue
30 MayBeach Volleyball Sisters Chase Asian Games Dream
30 MayDisaster Recovery: Learning from Listening to Those Involved
30 MayThe Frenchmen who gave sake a Champagne soul
30 MayA little bit of Japan’s infamously sticky soybeans goes a long way
30 MayAUKUS nations to develop payloads for uncrewed undersea vehicles
30 MayChallenges Foreign Workers Face in Japan
30 MayChina and Japan aren’t talking. Will their rare earth trade go quiet?
30 MayNaomi Osaka survives scare from Iva Jovic to reach fourth round in Paris
30 MayTakaichi vows 'breakthrough' with N Korea over abduction issue
30 MayForeign exchange students in Japan hit record high at over 400,000
30 MayInt'l group urges Japan to respect human rights under anti-espionage law
30 MayAnesthesiologist get suspended sentence over death of 2-year-old boy in hospital
30 May85-year-old minibus driver arrested over fatal hit-and-run accident in Nagoya
30 MayJapan CBN ban: What residents and tourists need to know
30 MaySoftBank to spend $87.5 bil on AI centers in France: Son
30 MayCoco Gauff's French Open title defense ends in 3rd-round loss; Naomi Osaka's fashion show goes on
30 MayAUKUS to develop unmanned undersea vehicles, Pentagon chief says
30 MayKoizumi meets Hegseth
30 MayCosplayers Use Skills to Raise Awareness About Marine Debris
30 MayKoizumi Meets U.S. Counterpart Hegseth
30 MayJAL Plane Makes Emergency Landing After Tire Failure
30 MayTakaichi Pushes for North Korea Summit
30 MayEssential Industrial Materials Becoming Harder to Find Across Japan
30 MayInaugural Hong Kong Comic Con draws massive crowds and global vendors
30 MayHon-Mirin: The Tasty Seasoning That Lets Home Cooking Shine!
30 MaySouth Korea, Japan stress Korean Peninsula security, resume maritime drills
30 MayUS, UK and Australia to develop underwater drone technology
30 MayU.S. and Japan defense chiefs agree to accelerate missile coproduction
30 May(LEAD) S. Korea, Japan to resume joint maritime search drills early next month: Seoul defense chief
30 MayJapan PM vows ‘breakthrough’ with North Korea in abduction issue
30 MayDefense chiefs of S. Korea, U.S., Japan reaffirm security cooperation in brief encounter
30 MayS. Korea, Japan to resume joint maritime search drills early next month: Seoul defense chief
30 MayJapan pitches frigate export to New Zealand in 1st trilateral defense talks
30 May85-yr-old driver arrested over fatal hit-and-run accident in central Japan
30 MayResort town near Tokyo offers gondola with spatial audio system
30 MayChapter 3.6: A 'Tomb of Wild Chrysanthemums'
30 MayUS senator warns of Indo-Pacific risks as Hegseth stresses ‘quiet’ tactics
30 MaySuspected mastermind of Tochigi robbery-murder put on int’l wanted list
30 MaySapporo Limits Garbage Bag Sales as Naphtha Shortage Bites
30 MayJapan to set special aid category for community-based startups
30 MayYOSHIKI and Global Wine Experts Turn Their Attention to Hokkaido Wine
30 MayTokyo Yushun Preview: The 93rd Running of the Iconic Race
30 MayForeign exchange students in Japan hit record high at over 400,000
30 MayNews in Easy English: Why some people feel Tokyoites are cold
30 MayMitsubishi Motors to revive flagship Pajero SUV in Japan after 7 years
30 MayJapan's April naphtha output falls 22.8% amid Hormuz disruptions
30 MayThe Mainichi News Quiz: What Japanese language stat hit a new high in academic 2025?
30 MayJapan ethylene plants' operating rate at record low amid Mideast disruption
30 MayJapan's sticker-swapping craze returns, has parents combing shops for most popular items
30 MayMost approve of Japan's post-divorce joint custody, but concerns remain: Mainichi poll
30 MayBaseball: Murakami suffers hamstring injury, Okamoto hits 12th home run
30 MayJapan eyes Mogami frigate export to New Zealand in 1st trilateral talks
30 MayHong Kong AV pornstar Erena So’s Instagram accounts appear suspended
30 MayJapan to send SDF personnel to NATO Ukraine hub
30 MayLDP and CRA agree on debate schedule for fiscal 2026 supplementary budget
30 MayJapan used record $73.6 billion to support yen over past month
30 MayKansai Airport Completes First Major Renovation Since Opening
30 MayToyota Halts Development of Lexus Next-Generation EV LF-ZC
30 MayJuso Retro Town Gets First Tower Condo, Bringing New Life
30 MayJapan, Australia and New Zealand Hold First Trilateral Defense Ministers’ Meeting
30 MayHow Curry Shops Got Caught in Japan’s Immigration Crackdown
30 MayMogami frigate talks anchor first Japan, Australia, N.Z. trilateral defense chiefs’ meeting
30 MayHow Philippines and Japan future-proofed ties amid China tensions, US wavering
30 MayToyota to pull plug on next-gen EV development
30 MayTakuboku Ishikawa and Donald Keene: Tracing a path to Hakodate, Hokkaido (Pt. 2)
30 MayJapan spends record 11.73 tril. yen on forex intervention in April-May
30 MayKansai airport expands international area in 1st major renewal
30 MayLiving in Japan -- an exchange student's view: Walking forward without a map (Pt. 15)
30 MayHumanoids dance and thread needles as Japanese robotics developers look to outdo Chinese
30 MayK-pop rock pioneer FT Island to launch Asian 'FaTe' tour mid-June
30 MayHegseth hints Japan must ramp up defense spending even more
30 MayJapanese Banks Among First to Test OpenAI's Most Powerful AI Systems
29 MayHidden Wonders | Osaka Bathhouse with a Rare Castle Mosaic
29 MayJapan enacts changes to make childbirth free, raise some patient drug costs
29 MayJapan sends SDF personnel to NATO's Ukraine support hub in Germany
29 MayJapan's April jobless rate falls to 2.5%
29 MayJapan bans photos at beach volleyball after 'malicious' pictures
29 MayOverestimation, slow response behind rice crisis in Japan: gov't
29 MayJapan passes bill to raise visa fees, introduce online pre-entry screening
29 MayThe forum provides an important opportunity for Japan to explain its defense policy to defense officials, experts and think tanks from around the world, as the country faces its most severe and complex security environment since the end of World War II.
29 MayQuad’s Fiji port plan will challenge China’s Pacific supply-chain dominance
29 MayJapan Passes Law to Raise Foreign Resident Fees
29 MaySaw, Iron Pipes and Shovels Seized as 30 Teens Get Ready to Rumble
29 MayFukushima Solar Plant Glare Lasts Up to 53 Minutes, Far Exceeding Forecasts
29 MayMitsuba: An Aromatic Leaf That Brings Color to Every Dish
29 MayMLB NOTES | Munetaka Murakami Continues to Shine as a Rookie
29 MayNikkei Rally Accelerates as 70,000 Comes Into View
29 MayWhy Does Okinawa Have So Many US Military Bases?
29 MaySamyang Group to acquire Japanese chemical firm for 390 bln won
29 MayWhat the 1980s ‘Japan Panic’ Tells Us About Today’s ‘China Threat’
29 MayChina blasts ‘illegal’ Japan-Philippines sea border talks
29 May‘Illegal and void’: China condemns Japan-Philippines maritime border talks
29 MayN.Z. to decide on Japan’s Mogami frigates by end of 2027, defense chief says
29 MaySenior LDP Lawmaker Eyes Constitutional Referendum Within One Year
29 MayVote Disparity in Japan Reaches 2.274 Times
29 MayJapan's Megabanks Raise Fixed Mortgage Rates as Long-Term Yields Climb
29 MayInside Luup: The Secret Behind Japan’s Fast-Growing Electric Scooter Network
29 MayOverestimation, slow response behind rice crisis in Japan: gov't
29 MayUS Postal Service issues stamp featuring origami crane to convey message of peace
29 MayJAL jet makes emergency landing at Narita airport, no injuries
29 MayTennis: Osaka reaches French Open 3rd round for 1st time in 7 years
29 MayOut of the blue: Aviation academy starts skydiving in Japan with views of Mt. Fuji
29 MayJapan defense chief to attend Asia security forum, hold NZ frigate talks
29 MayJapanese cinema, intellectual property step into global spotlight at Cannes
29 MayEditorial: Japan's new intelligence bureau may open back door to surveillance of public
29 MayEasy Japanese news in translation: Udon soup tap returns to Takamatsu Airport
29 MayJapan enacts changes to make childbirth free, raise some patient drug costs
29 MayNikkei ends at record high above 66,000 on Mideast hopes, tech gains
29 MayJapan passes bill to raise visa fees, introduce online pre-entry screening
29 MayJapan sends SDF personnel to NATO's Ukraine support hub in Germany
29 MayBears sign Japanese pitcher Takada to fill Asian quota
29 MaySamyang Group to acquire Japanese chemical firm for 390 bln won
29 MayFew Japan firms take steps toward economic security, government paper finds
29 MayPrices for over 1,000 food items in Japan set to rise in June
29 MayHegseth at Asia defence gathering, China-EU tensions, Computex
29 MaySakanaction’s overseas breakthrough came from a viral dance meme
29 MayJapan voices concern over rice imports in white paper
29 MayBOJ will probably raise rates in June, former board member says
29 MayKeum Suk Gendry-Kim receives France's Order of Arts and Letters
29 MayJapan passes bill to raise co-payments for prescription drugs similar to OTC counterparts
29 MayBears sign Japanese pitcher Takada to fill Asian quota
29 MayJapan’s 2025 census reflects steepest fall in population on record, data shows
29 MayJapan’s hefty visa fees, new digital entry system move closer to implementation
29 MayJapan dismisses 'ridiculous' Russian criticism of military buildup
29 MayJapan to revise strategy against possible massive Tokyo quake
29 MayJapan's population marks sharpest drop to 123 mil in 2025: census
29 MayHumanoids dance and thread needles as Japanese robotics developers look to outdo Chinese
29 MayBank of Japan squeezed by Takaichi, Trump and Iran war inflation
29 MayJapan enacts bill to drastically raise visa-related fees
29 MayOne of two Hong Kong climbers surviving Japan Alps tragedy says he would not go again
29 MayNetmarble's Seven Deadly Sins reenters top revenue ranks in Japan
29 MayTeen visiting Japan arrested for allegedly hiding 6 mil. in stolen cash in restroom
29 MayNew ferry linking Taiwan with Japan's Okinawa launched
29 MayJapan's population falls by record amount to 123 mil. in 2025: census
29 MayJapan faces price hikes on more than 1,000 food items in June
29 MayJapan April industrial output up for 1st in 3 months on machinery, chips
29 MayNissan 5 execs receive $8.7 mil. remuneration amid 2 years of net losses
29 MayJapan enacts revised law to boost foreign investment screening for security
29 MayJapan hospital chief urges empathy for women who leave infants at 'baby hatch'
29 MaySumo: Scandal-hit Miyagino stable shuts down permanently
29 MayToyota to halt development of next-gen EV model under Lexus brand
29 MayMeet the Japanese mayor seeking to normalize maternity leave in public office
29 MayTokyo, Manila Deepen Defense Ties Amid China's Maritime Push
29 MayJapanese banks see hybrid bond boom to fund regulatory capital
29 MayJapan national volleyball player arrested over suspected cannabis possession
29 MayJapanese star Takuya Kimura to perform in Taiwan on his birthday
29 MayKyoto Company Targets Beef Cutlets as Inbound Tourism Strategy
29 MayOsaka Suspends New Special-Zone Minpaku Applications
29 May<i>Goyo gakusha</i>: Welcome to Japan’s new cancel culture
29 MayA Small Gift From Sanrio: The Story Behind a Beloved Tradition Sponsored
29 MayBoy band P1Harmony to hold horror-themed meet and greet in July
29 MayLong overdue, Japan updates its intelligence infrastructure
29 MayAlpha Drive One hits Japan charts
29 MayGov't publishes multilingual guide on public transport, bookings, payments for tourists
29 MayJapan's Population Falls by 3.1 Million in Five Years to 123 Million
29 MayJapan to send SDF officers to NATO Ukraine command for first time
29 MaySteep capital requirement hike for Japan's foreign business owners sparks backlash
29 MayUS, Iran officials agree on truce extension pending Trump's approval
29 MayJapanese honorary consul for Cambodia found with undeclared income
29 MayJapan, Philippines to agree on negotiations for intel-sharing pact
29 MayJapan's imports of oil-derived naphtha plunge 47% in April due to Iran war
29 MayJapan ruling party members call for careful thought over pact with Mercosur
29 MayJapan's April jobless rate falls to 2.5%, 1st improvement in 2 months
29 MayJapan’s population falls to 123 million in record decline
29 MayJapan dismisses ’ridiculous’ Russian criticism of military buildup
29 MayLawson opens small supermarket in Tokyo
29 MayTaiyo Yuden sees ‘scary’ levels of AI parts demand risking supply chain
29 MayIs self-censorship behind Japan’s ‘problematic’ press freedom ranking?
29 MayTokyo inflation slows again, vexing path to BOJ rate hike
29 MayNaomi Osaka says Serena Williams’ rumored return would be ’entertaining’
29 MayCreating a business-friendly policy ecosystem is key to Korea’s manufacturing future (KOR)
29 MayTennis-Style and steel as Osaka tames Vekic to reach Paris third round
28 MayToyota Targets a New Level of Productivity as New System Reshapes Car Manufacturing
28 MayJapan Volleyball Player Busted Over Marijuana Possession
28 MayCompanies Flock to Japan’s Major Space Business Expo
28 MayJapan's late-night 'crying cafes' offer refuge for exhausted mothers
28 MayReflections in Japan's Ehime Pref. through a tour with a visitor
28 MayKumamon mascot marks 16th anniv. with strong product sales totaling $11 billion
28 MayCrime and comic antics abound in ‘Tokyo Burst: The Roundup’
28 MayJapanese honorary consul for Cambodia found with undeclared income
28 MayScandal-hit Miyagino stable shuts down permanently
28 MayNew Taiwan-Japan ferry service debuts on ship that has war evacuation role
28 MayJapan woos Philippine leader during state visit with arms sales and China in mind
28 MayOsaka fashion show
28 MayMilitary buildup triggers housing crisis in Guam, outpricing residents
28 MayChina’s H200 hunger drives Nvidia chip smugglers to Japan route
28 MayJapan to require interviews for early university admissions from spring 2027 enrollment
28 MayGlobal temperatures expected to stay near record highs in next 5 yrs: WMO
28 MayBaseball: Murakami goes long for 3rd straight game to record 20th home run
28 MayEditorial: Ministry order after Okinawa boat accident is an intrusion into school education
28 MayJapan weather alert names unified for flooding, heavy rain, landslides, storm surges
28 MayJapanese officials visit Russia to discuss protecting corporate assets
28 MayThe Mainichi News Quiz: Which green is now an 'indispensable vegetable' in Japan?
28 MayThe empathy illusion: Japan expert warns of limits of turning to AI for advice
28 MayToyota's April export volume to Middle East plunges 91.7%
28 MayMan indicted over murder of 11-year-old stepson in Kyoto
28 MayTokyo stocks fall as gains locked in, renewed Middle East uncertainty
28 MayJapan to study GPS tracking of stalkers as part of countermeasures review
28 MayVolleyball: Japan nat'l team player held over alleged cannabis possession
28 MayJapan court overturns revocation of safety approval for nuclear plant
28 MayJR East unveils highly autonomous Level 4 self-driving bus
28 MayJapan's 'posthumous divorce' rise reflects burdens of aging society
28 MayThe Quad dividend for Australia and India
28 MayJapan’s 'Wheelchair CEO' Overcomes Financial Crisis to Reach Stock Market Listing
28 MayFinland's Economic Minister Warns Japan on National Security
28 MayWork While Traveling: 'Otetutabi' Gains Popularity in Hokkaido
28 MayJapan-Philippines Agree on 'Comprehensive Strategic Partnership'
28 MayCreating a business-friendly policy ecosystem is key to Korea’s manufacturing future
28 MayJapan’s National Holidays in 2027
28 MayStanding Image of the Thousand-Armed Kannon at Tōshōdaiji, Nara
28 MayAustralia’s View of the Evolving Quad
28 May&Team enters Billboard 200 for first time with &apos;We on Fire&apos;
28 MayPolice and Major Banks in Japan Join Forces Against Money Laundering
28 MayWorld’s First Fully Farmed Eels to Go on Sale in Japan
28 MayDebate Reignites Over Western Japan Bullet Train Route
28 MayNaphtha Shortage Disrupts Japan's Housing Industry
28 MayPowerful Typhoon No. 6 Expected to Intensify, Approaching Okinawa
28 MayTaiwan suspects Nvidia chips smuggled to China via Japan
28 MayChina slams US commander’s ‘dagger’ label for South Korea
28 MayNomura raises annual profit target 50% after record year
28 MayJAL bans cabin attendants from drinking before return flights
28 MayKeelung-Ishigaki ferry to make maiden voyage Thursday
28 MayJapan and Philippines agree to elevate ties to new level amid China concerns
28 MayOsaka High Court backs safety approval for Oi nuclear reactors
28 MayMedical Reform Bill Set to Clear Upper House Committee
28 MayNew Taiwan-Japan ferry service debuts on ship that has war evacuation role
28 MayJapan’s beloved Indian restaurants are under threat
28 MayFiery Yuto Nagatomo burns with desire to lead Japan to glory at fifth World Cup
28 MayHumanoids Summit gives Tokyo a peek of a robotic future
28 MayEslite to open second Japan store in Osaka in 2027: Company chair
28 MayToyota sales slide for third month in April on Middle East conflict
28 MayJapan recruits foreign bus drivers amid worsening labor shortage
28 MayShangri-La Dialogue: How the UK Is Building Trust in the Indo-Pacific
28 MayOsaka Municipal Assembly approves proposed council to discuss metropolis plan
28 MayRealistic AI-created content to require labels during Japan’s election campaigns
28 MayJapan enacts law centralizing intelligence gathering
28 MayBodies of 34-year-old man, 15-year-old high school girl found in car in apparent suicide
28 MayMan indicted over murder of 11-year-old stepson in Kyoto
28 MayTochigi robbery-murder mastermind fled Japan via Narita Airport
28 MayFemale umpires to break new ground at Japan's Koshien championship
28 MaySeventeen's Vernon, The8 to release first album as duo unit V8 on June 29
28 MayNPA inks agreement with major Japan banks to hasten special fraud response
28 MayAs Europe weighs less reliance on U.S. military, Asia doubles down
28 MayRare Earths Reveal Japan's Deeper Supply Chain Challenge
28 MayGirl group Hana channels positivity into every performance
28 MayTigers sign new pitcher Shirakawa; Heroes extend deal with starter Rosenberg
28 MayMusic festival Zipangu offers a glimpse of J-pop’s future beyond anime
28 MaySL Green partners with Japan’s Mori to build NYC office tower
28 MaySeoul’s Defense Minister to attend Shangri-La Dialogue, meet Japanese counterpart
28 MayN. Korea rejects Quad&apos;s call for denuclearization, says nuclear program will never end
28 MayJapan plans ‘bridging bonds’ to fund investment initiatives
28 MayAustralians, Japanese, and Espionage on the Eve of the Pacific War
28 MayIndo-Pacific deterrence rests on allied industrial coordination
28 MayJapan’s an AI laggard. That could be its edge.
28 MayToyota Recalls 43,000 Vehicles Including Land Cruiser
28 MayShizuoka Enters Final Stage of Linear Shinkansen Debate
28 MayLatest Automated Freezer Warehouse Opens in Nagoya
28 MayBOJ Governor Ueda Warns Japan Facing Oil Price Shock
28 MaySado Wildlife in Focus | Ballerina of the Rice Fields
28 MayBear Hunter Shortage Raises Alarm
28 MayJapan Extends SEA Military Presence Via Balikatan Exercise
28 MayJapan Airlines wants to blast human culture into space and land it on the moon
28 MayTaiwanese writer to feature in Paris Literature Night
27 MayState banquet for Marcos, wife
27 MayJAL flight delayed after alcohol detected on cabin attendant
27 MayJapanese officials visit Russia to discuss protecting corporate assets
27 MayHeatstroke casualties at workplace in Japan hits record-high 1,803 in 2025
27 MayJapan Photo Journal: Fluffy ducklings ready for shipping for rice farming
27 MayJapan enacts law centralizing intelligence gathering, rights fears remain
27 MayChina, Pakistan oppose resurgent militarism in veiled criticism of Japan
27 MayJapan's Ichikawa city lets mosque use park on condition of not performing prayers
27 MayBaseball: Murakami belts AL-leading 19th homer in White Sox's loss to Twins
27 MayPolice get warrant for alleged mastermind of Tochigi robbery-murder
27 MayBOJ chief says oil prices should not be looked at 'in isolation'
27 MayEditorial: LDP plan to create crime of damaging Japan's flag would stifle society
27 MayEasy Japanese news in translation: Aquarium holds vote to see who makes people smile the most
27 MayKyoto City Buses to introduce new payment systems, including credit cards, next fiscal year
27 MayNorth Korea says it tested mix of updated missile systems
27 MayAI to be used for drafting Japan Diet responses to ease civil servants' workload
27 MayJapan emperor hails ties with Philippines in state banquet for Marcos
27 MayJapan nuclear regulator eyes penalties for false reactor restart filings
27 MayJAL flight delayed after alcohol detected on cabin attendant
27 MayRCEP’s moment to matter
27 MayOn this day in Korea - May 28, 2022: Song Kang-ho wins in Cannes with &quot;Broker&quot;
27 MayJapan Languishes at 62nd in Press Freedom Ranking
27 MayJōmon Sugi: The Famed Ancient Tree of Yakushima
27 MayHana no Iwaya: The Cave of Izanami, Japan’s Mother Creator
27 MayEgyptian Ambassador to Japan Ragui El-Etreby on the Ties Between Two Ancient Cultures
27 MayPrince Hisahito Makes Debut at Imperial Palace Banquet
27 MayRare <i>komusubi</i> title win bodes well for Wakatakakage’s future
27 MayJapan weighs criminal penalties for nuclear plant data fraud
27 MayMedia Veteran to Students: Hope Comes From the Past
27 MayJapan enacts law centralising intelligence gathering amid privacy fears
27 MayJapan told that universities are a key to startup success
27 MayChapter 3.5: Readers Want Romance
27 MayNikkei ends almost flat after topping 66,000
27 MayChina says QUAD cooperation should not target third party
27 MayNaomi Osaka’s sequined gold dress takes spotlight at French Open
27 MayMan arrested for attempted murder of 2 people over apartment noise dispute
27 MayBuoyant Japan coach targets World Cup glory despite Mitoma blow
27 May1 killed, 9 missing after explosion at Japanese-owned paper mill in Washington state
27 MayPhilippine President Marcos, wife welcomed to Japan by imperial couple
27 MayMarcos Visit Signals Deeper Japan-Philippines Strategic Ties
27 MayOpenAI to expand Daybreak cybersecurity initiative to Korea
27 MayThe Mystery of Kyoto's Unique Curry Udon Revealed
27 MayCurtain Falls on Osaka Shochikuza After 103 Years in Dotonbori
27 MayZombie Cigarettes Scandal Hits Japanese Baseball
27 MayGirl group IVE to release fourth Japanese EP a month before its return to Tokyo Dome
27 MayJapan Revamps Disaster Alert System
27 MayJapan Passes Law Creating New Intelligence Council
27 MayEmperor and Empress Welcome Philippine President and First Lady
27 MayKOTRA hosts biz conference to promote cooperation between S. Korea, Japanese firms
27 MayJapan welcomes Philippines’ Marcos at Imperial Palace
27 MayPro-North Korea organization in Japan nixes support for unification
27 MayJapan enacts bill enabling digital issuance of local government bonds
27 MayRussia’s military activity has Japan fearing a dual-front war
27 MayJapan's giant landslide defenses become unlikely tourist draws
27 MayTakaichi Must Rally the LDP for Constitutional Revision
27 MayKawasaki Heavy Industries opens physical AI center in Silicon Valley
27 MayChina’s Type 054B frigate makes carrier force debut with Liaoning for live-fire drills
27 MayMizuho CEO floats idea of first outsized BOJ hike since 1990
27 MayWall Street’s AI winner hunt leads to seasoning maker in Japan
27 MayHow the intel bill showed Japan’s new political reality
27 MayBuilt for speed: Inside Japan’s child protection system
27 May70% of companies in Japan have no rules on social media conduct
27 MayFormer U.S. cybersecurity chief urges IT reform in Japan
27 MayJapan's Net External Assets Hit Record High
27 MayJapan’s younger generation enjoys genderless fashion
27 MayIn Tanzania, Empowering Girls with Education for Life
27 May‘Catnomics’: how Japan’s feline fixation has become an industry worth billions
27 MayJapan eyes new rules to curb US, China and Russia space arms race
26 MayOkamoto says Cannes film festival win yet to sink in
26 MayRuling LDP seeks push for Japanese language program for foreign children
26 MayB.League Finals: Nagasaki Prevails in Game 3 to Win the Title
26 MayQuad foreign ministers fight for relevance in New Delhi as leaders’ summit remains elusive
26 MayOsaka sparkles in golden French Open outfit
26 MayWhy Tokyo must reject Ottawa’s risky diplomatic reset with Beijing: Stephen Nagy in Geopolitika
26 MayJapan gov't OKs 500 bil. yen use from reserve fund for energy bill subsidy
26 MayThe Mainichi News Quiz: What did that Tohoku University-led team find up in Hokkaido?
26 MayBaseball: Abe resigns as Giants manager after arrest over alleged assault
26 MayCeremony held to honor foreign POWs at former wartime camp in Nagasaki
26 MayJapan's HTV-X cargo transporter to reenter atmosphere
26 MayTokyo stocks slip on profit-taking after sharp rises
26 MayBill to ease data protection law for AI development clears Japan's lower house
26 MayJapanese actress Okamoto says Cannes film festival win yet to sink in
26 MayEditorial: Japan needs stronger safeguards against sexual misconduct at medical institutions
26 MayDonations pour in for 'matchmaking' between orangutans at zoo in Japan's Ehime Pref.
26 MayQuad nations agree to work on stable energy, critical mineral supplies
26 MayDaughter of Japan's Giants manager consulted ChatGPT before reporting his alleged assault
26 MayBaseball: White Sox Murakami blasts 18th homer, Nishida marks 1st hit
26 MayWidow of Japan bureaucrat who suicided to sue gov't over undisclosed documents
26 MayJapan's defense chief says US Tomahawk delivery schedule remains on track
26 MayJapan, India vow closer cooperation on security, critical materials
26 MayJapan falls to 3rd among creditor economies, overtaken by China
26 MayJAPAN BIZ: Keeping flame of Japanese charcoal making alive
26 MayChina’s New Type 054B Frigate Joins Liaoning Carrier Group for First Time in Western Pacific
26 MaySouth-Facing Apartments Drop in Popularity Among Japan’s Renters in Age of Extreme Heat
26 MayRethinking Japan’s National Defense: Takaichi Tackles the Three Security Documents
26 May(LEAD) Top diplomats of U.S., Australia, Japan, India reaffirm commitment to N. Korea denuclearization
26 MayPotential Typhoon No. 6 Developing South of Japan
26 MayShibuya to Issue On-The-Spot Fines for Littering
26 MaySon Turns Himself In After Stabbing Father to Death
26 MayJapan's Hospitals to Introduce Cancellation Fees
26 MayJapan is Turning Space into New Front Line of Defense
26 MayLiving Alone in a Japanese Village Near Extinction
26 MayTop diplomats of U.S., Australia, Japan, India reaffirm commitment to N. Korea denuclearization
26 MayShueisha turns 100 with an eye on the future of manga
26 MayQuad Foreign Ministers Establish New Framework for Energy Security
26 MayNippon Life books its first impairment loss in current bond rout
26 MayTakaichi stresses ’great significance’ of retrial system reform
26 MayFormer Japan trading house head warns of naphtha supply crunch
26 MayJapan's Birthrate Problem Starts Before Parenthood, Expert Says
26 MayAbe resigns as Giants manager after arrest over alleged assault
26 MayQuad ministers announce new Indo-Pacific initiatives on maritime security and energy
26 May&apos;Kidnap Game&apos; sets pan-Asian cast led by Lee Joon-gi, Kentaro Sakaguchi
26 MaySeina Imamura Jockey Cam Captures Oaks Triumph From the Saddle
26 MayRecord number of students in Japan need help learning Japanese
26 MayBoy band Stray Kids reaches 40 million cumulative sales across Korean, Japanese albums
26 MayYomiuri Giants manager arrested on assault charges
26 MayGov't to compile over ¥3 tril extra budget: Takaichi
26 May2 men, both 19, arrested over gold bar robbery on street in Tokyo
26 MayOil tanker that passed through Hormuz arrives in Japan; 1st since Iran war
26 MayGov’t honors war dead at Chidorigafuchi cemetery
26 MayGov't OKs ¥500 bil use from reserve fund for energy bill subsidy
26 MayNorth Korea fires ballistic missile into Yellow Sea: Seoul
26 MayJapan Cosmetic Association head guilty of bribing University of Tokyo researchers
26 MayOkinawa Is Not a Disputed Territory, Ryukyu Royal Descendant Warns
26 MayMorgan Stanley hires SocGen’s former head of Japan regional bank sales
26 MayThe Japan Times Destination Restaurants が今年の受賞レストランを発表
26 May‘Embarrassment for Japan’: PM wants to cut sales tax but cash registers say no
26 MayMexican YouTuber faces backlash over Rising Sun flag in World Cup video
26 MayActor files lawsuit against TikTok operator over AI-generated voice use
26 MayFatal Okinawa Accident Exposes Failures in 'Peace Education'
26 MayPro-Pyongyang Korean group in Japan drops reunification goal at 1st congress in 4 years
26 MayOld Wounds, New Deals
26 MayFamilyMart Cuts Rice Ball and Bento Deliveries
26 MayYomiuri Giants’ Shinnosuke Abe quits after arrest over alleged assault on daughter
26 MayUnderground area in central Seoul to be repurposed into space showcasing AI, hologram technologies
26 MayDrunk driver who killed Japanese tourist appeals ruling
26 MayMarcos’ historic Japan trip: what will Philippine leader seek from Takaichi?
26 MayWhy US Typhon deployment in Japan poses a threat to Chinese cities
26 MaySkymark jet makes emergency landing at Haneda airport
26 MayCould US Tomahawk missile delivery delays slow Japan’s long-range strike plans?
25 MayMoss Phlox Blankets Hokkaido Park in One of Japan's Largest Floral Displays
25 MayThe Hidden Pressure Behind Japan’s Youth Group Killings
25 MayJapan Scrambles to Reshape Energy Imports
25 MayKorea's historic town of Andong targets Japanese travelers after latest Lee-Takaichi summit
25 MayGov't leans toward cutting sales tax to 1%, not 0%, for speedy start
25 MaySouth Africa's Kolbe returns to Stormers from Japan
25 MayJapan Soccer Team Begin Training for 2026 World Cup
25 MayGiants Manager Arrested on Suspicion of Assaulting Daughter
25 MayToyota to Further Cut Overseas Production Amid Middle East Tensions
25 MayNikkei Closes Above 65,000 for the First Time as AI Stocks Surge
25 MaySkymark Becomes First Japanese Airline to Introduce Boeing 737-8
25 May'Yami Baito' Teens Busted Stealing Gold Bars
25 MayToshifumi Suzuki, Who Made 7-Eleven a Giant in Japan, Dies at 93
25 MayThe Power of Connection: Driving Medical Advances from Japan with iPS Organoid Research
25 MaySurvey of Young Japanese Shows Rising Profile of Self-Defense Forces
25 MayWacoal Furious Over Fake Ads Claiming 'Large Breasts Affect Careers'
25 MayJapan gov't to compile over 3 tril. yen extra budget: PM Takaichi
25 MaySkymark jet makes emergency landing at Haneda airport, tire ruptured
25 MaySelf-Driving EV Bus Equipped With AI Avatar
25 MayAround 20 injured after spraying incident in Tokyo mall
25 MayPhilippine President Marcos to Visit Japan as State Guest
25 MayHands Shibuya Store to Close in November After 48 Years
25 MayFormer Girls Bar Employee Given Suspended Sentence for Forcing Co-Worker Into Prostitution
25 MayToshifumi Suzuki, Japan’s ‘God’ of Convenience Stores Dies at 93
25 MayJapan’s green steel transition faces a paradox
25 MayCannes Best Actress Tao Okamoto Finds Her Breakthrough Role
25 MayChip prodigy Da Bo returns to China after his role in TSMC’s 3nm plant in Japan
25 MayTakaichi unveils $19 billion extra budget, reassures on bond issuance
25 May19 taken to hospital in Japan after suspected tear gas released in Tokyo mall
25 MayAt least 19 people taken to hospital after 'strong smell' reported at Tokyo mall
25 MayNorth Korean soccer team defeats Japan to win women’s championship
25 MayAround 25 sickened in spraying incident in Tokyo's Ginza district
25 MayOil tanker that passed through Hormuz arrives in Japan, 1st since Iran war
25 MaySkymark unveils Japan's 1st Boeing 737 MAX at Haneda airport
25 MayJapan zoo's celebrity red panda Futa defies age as 23rd birthday nears
25 MayNikkei index ends above 65,000 for 1st time amid Mideast peace hopes
25 MayTokyo life blues and visa concerns for foreigners: Our 5 most-read stories from last week
25 MayFootball: Japan kick off training camp ahead of 8th straight World Cup
25 MayToyota to cut overseas output by 83,000 units amid Middle East tensions
25 MayEasy Japanese news in translation: 'Star Wars'-inspired roof tile unveiled in Fukuoka Pref.
25 MayJapan PM Takaichi's Cabinet support falls to 50%, still well above opposition: Mainichi poll
25 MayCould this Japanese human washing machine save me from the tedium of cleaning myself? | Emma Beddington
25 MayHow Japanese Gardens Became Landscapes of the Mind
25 MayNikkei 225 stock average tops 65,000 for first time
25 MayFrom Tokyo to Paris, K-beauty takes hold of worldwide retail channels
25 MayStephen Olson quoted by Nikkei Asia: “US-China trade talks back in focus at APEC meeting”
25 MayRemains of 193 Japanese war dead added to National Cemetery
25 MayJapanese Ballerina Finds New Stage After Leaving Russia
25 MayJapanese tanker Idemitsu Maru arrives in Aichi after exiting Strait of Hormuz
25 MayFounder of Japan’s 7-Eleven chain Toshifumi Suzuki dies aged 93
25 MayNTT Docomo sells Tokyo land plots for ¥59 billion, joining boom
25 MayToshifumi Suzuki, 'father' of Japan's convenience stores, dies at 93
25 MayToshifumi Suzuki, pioneer of Japanese convenience stores, dies at age 93
25 MayAn Imperial Week in Photos: Tree-Planting and Cultural Visits in Ehime
25 MayAsian shares mostly gain; Nikkei closes above 65,000
25 May25 Fall Ill After Suspicious Spraying in Ginza
25 MaySumo Champion Reflects on Long-Awaited Return to Victory
25 MayDozens injured in Japan after man sprays ‘smelly’ liquid in Tokyo shopping centre
25 MayAbout 20 people injured after man sprays unknown substance near ATM in Tokyo mall
25 MayHorse Runs into Crowd at Soma Nomaoi Festival, Injuring Six
25 MayBridgestone begins pilot test of 'AirFree' tires in Japan's Kurume
25 MayJapan's Ichikawa asks mosque to withdraw application to use park for cultural event
25 MaySeven & i Holdings' Suzuki, pioneer of Japan convenience stores, dies at 93
25 MayLDP panel endorses revised outline of bill defining criminal damage to Japanese flag
25 MaySumo: Wakatakakage sets sights on ozeki promotion after championship
25 May1 taken to hospital after possible spraying incident at Tokyo's Ginza area
25 MayNintendo Switch 2 Price Raised by 10,000 Yen as Memory Chip Costs Surge
25 MayJapan, Philippines to Begin Negotiations on Intelligence Sharing Agreement
25 MayHarvest of Matcha Tea Leaves Begins in Nara
25 MayInside Osaka's 40 Billion Yen Penthouse
25 MayDefendant Denies Killing Teenager by Pushing Her Off Bridge
25 MayNidec boss hints at more M&A deals once scandals abate
25 MayAll non-drone militaries are now obsolete
25 MayIdemitsu Maru Arrives at Aichi Refinery
25 MayToshifumi Suzuki, Father of Japan's Convenience Stores, Dies at 93
25 MayCan the Quad keep momentum without a leaders’ summit?
25 MayMysterious odor at luxury mall in Ginza leaves at least 15 feeling unwell
25 May7‑Eleven pioneer Toshifumi Suzuki dies at 93
25 MayJapan bond yield surge widens regional bank stock divide
25 MayXi strongly criticized Takaichi over Japan’s ‘remilitarization’ during Trump summit
25 MayNo, the Quad isn’t dead. This week’s foreign ministers’ meeting proves it
25 MayEven at home, American shoppers are flocking to Japanese supermarkets
25 MayHorse racing: Female jockey Imamura makes history by winning Japanese Oaks
25 MayTokyo stocks open higher, Nikkei tops 65,000, on Mideast hopes
25 MayKyoto Univ. launches English paper support system to ease workloads, expand research time
25 MayEast Japan mayor to challenge election ruling over invalidated ballots linked to nicknames
25 MayNikkei Stock Average tops 65,000 for first time
25 MayTo understand the great Asia-Pacific power struggle, just look at the map
25 MayNikkei surges past 65,000 to record high
25 MayBreaking China's Grip on Rare Earths Requires Allied Resolve
25 MayJapan regulator urges firms to use cash for growth, not returns
24 MayHe told his wife he was ‘coming home.’ Then he disappeared.
24 MayJapanese training at Darwin offers more combined-force value than Townsville
24 MayJapan trials anime therapy to treat depression
24 MayNissan drops plan to build drive units for EVs in Britain
24 MayElection rout creates uncertainty over who represents Japan's opposition
24 MayTrump throws weight behind Takaichi in meeting with Xi, Yomiuri says
24 MayJapan eyes cyber patrols for tips on overstayers, illegal work
24 MayPokémon Co to require My Number ID cards for some online Pokémon card purchases
24 MayTokyo Lights 2026
24 MayB.League Finals: Nagasaki Wins Game 2 to Keep Title Hopes Alive
24 MaySumo: Wakatakakage Defeats Kirishima in Playoff to Win the Summer Basho
24 MayHow K-Pop and AI Are Reshaping the Dokdo/Takeshima Dispute
24 MayJapan’s Frigate Diplomacy — and What It Could Mean for Taiwan
24 MayJapan’s Military Spending Reaches Over ¥9 Trillion in 2025
24 MayVictim’s Father in Kobe Child Murders Ends 29-Year Pursuit of 'Boy A'
24 MayEnergy Crisis Sparks Fresh Wave of Price Hikes Across Japan
24 MayJapanese listed firms log record net profits in 2025
24 MayThe week in pictures: Ebola outbreak in Africa, Putin in China and Cannes Film Festival mermaids
24 MayYushun Himba: Juryoku Pierrot and Seina Imamura Make History
24 MayNissan drops plan to build drive units for EVs in Britain
24 MayBaseball: BayStars slugger Viciedo to retire mid-season
24 MaySumo: Wakatakakage beats Kirishima in tiebreaker, claims 2nd Emperor's Cup
24 May3 summits in East Asia: Diplomacy amid geopolitical uncertainties
24 MayDecomposing body of man found entangled in electrical cords in house
24 MayLDP, JIP and DPP seek emergency clause in Constitution
24 MayJapan imperial couple likely to visit Kumamoto in September
24 MayJapan trade minister holds brief talks with Chinese counterpart
24 MayMayor of Yawata in Kyoto Pref plans maternity leave in possible first for Japan
24 MayJapan's role in joint drills boosts Philippine, U.S. deterrence
24 May7-Eleven Japan gets K-beauty corner
24 MayJapan to scour social media in hunt for visa overstayers, illegal foreign workers
24 MayEdging Toward Japan: We are often witnessing the 'Rashomon Effect' without realizing it
24 MayElection rout creates uncertainty over who represents Japan's opposition
24 MayAPEC ministers aim for resilient energy supply chains amid Mideast crisis
24 MayJapan eyes cyber patrols for tips on overstays, illegal work
24 MayFootball: Maeda nets as Celtic seal double, Hirakawa helps Hull promotion
24 MayU.S. informs Japan of Tomahawk missile delivery delays: report
24 MayJapan trade minister holds brief talks with Chinese counterpart amid diplomatic row
24 MayPhilippine leader’s state visit to Japan to focus on shoring up defense ties
24 MayThe War-Driven Supply Shock Already Roiling Manufacturing in Asia
24 MayJapan’s automotive industry is driving — slowly — toward a greener future
24 MayGael Monfils thankful to have inspired other Black tennis players
24 MayIn first for Japanese, Tao Okamoto shares Best Actress award at Cannes
24 MayMotorbike helmet museum in east Japan city draws over 11,000 visitors in 1 month
24 MayCyberattacks against Japan drastically down during Lunar New Year holidays
24 MayJapan's Okamoto, Efira win best actress award at Cannes film festival
24 MayRetro Japan: Ship built in 1930 that trained more than 10,000 sailors rests in Yokohama
24 MayWhy the largest-ever US-Philippine drill, and Japan's role in it, is making China uneasy
24 MayN. Korea reports women's football win, makes no mention of S. Korean venue
24 MayBears Move Closer to Tokyo Neighborhoods
24 MayNintendo gamers love surprises. Investors don’t.
24 MayTao Okamoto Wins Best Actress at Cannes
24 MayNorth Korea’s Naegohyang FC ready to take on world after winning Asian crown
24 MayJapan may add farming and anime courses to technical colleges
23 MayIn Japan, divorce splits parents from children. Could a law change end sole custody?
23 MayTension and Change in Disaster Recovery on the Noto Peninsula
23 MayBarbaric tastes: The pickled Portuguese dish that won over Japan
23 MayWhat I ate at SoNoMa, Kyoto’s newest fine-dining restaurant
23 MayJapan voice actor demands TikTok operator remove AI-generated imitation
23 MayChina voices opposition to U.S. missile system deployment in Japan
23 MayN Korean team beats Tokyo Verdy to win Asian Women's Champions League soccer title
23 MayRice-planting event
23 MayTensions in Japan’s supplemental budget debate
23 MayOldest Existing Private Homes in Japan to Be Designated National Treasures'
23 MayVoice Actor Kenjiro Tsuda Sues TikTok Operator Over AI Voice Imitation
23 MayFrom Spicy to Subtly Sweet: The Many Flavors of Negi
23 MayZoo Worker Strangled Wife After She Accused Him of Having an Affair
23 MaySumo: Hakunofuji beats overnight leader Kirishima, sets up gripping finale
23 MayCoach for N. Korean women's football club thanks country for support after winning Asian title
23 MayMaterial Shortages Push Japan's Small Builders to the Brink
23 MayJapan, China trade chiefs chat, 1st ministerial exchange amid row
23 MayShoot-and-scoot: Mobile missile launchers play key role in U.S. Pacific deterrence strategy
23 MayWhy the largest-ever US-Philippine drill, and Japan’s role in it, is making China uneasy
23 MayPyongyang brands Japan's security overhaul bid as move to become 'war state'
23 MayN. Korean club Naegohyang crowned Asian women's football champions
23 MayNordic noir meets Japanese occult in ‘Blood and Sweat’
23 MayChapter 3.4 The Governor's Visit
23 MayNorth Korean women claim Asian Champions League crown to cap historic journey
23 MayJapan trade minister holds brief talks with Chinese counterpart amid diplomatic row
23 MayFire Breaks Out in Densely Packed Osaka Neighborhood
23 MayPhilippine President Marcos to receive one of Japan's highest decorations
23 MayAbuse case fuels calls for stronger safeguards in Japan youth sports
23 MayHead of animal welfare group arrested for abusing dogs and cats at her home
23 MayU.S. soldier in Japan sent to prosecutors over sexual assault
23 MayJapan trade minister holds brief talks with Chinese counterpart amid diplomatic row
23 MayJapanese adult star Kana Momonogi visits Hong Kong film set
23 MayNaegohyang wins AFC women’s title on South Korean soil
23 MayThe Mainichi News Quiz: Sapporo's doing what to solve its bus driver shortage?
23 MayDisappointment spreads among A-bomb survivors in Japan over NPT confab
23 MayJapan designates broccoli as essential vegetable amid rising demand
23 MayIsabella Bird's 'Unbeaten Tracks in Japan': Yokohama's rushing rickshaws (Pt. 2)
23 MayJapanese woman who scaled the world's 14 top peaks says she wants to share joy
23 MayPyongyang brands Japan's security overhaul bid to become 'war state'
23 MayMongolian man gets suspended sentence for trying to exchange fake yen found at waste site
23 MayIdemitsu Maru Tanker Set to Arrive at Nagoya Port After Passing Through Strait of Hormuz
23 MayTakaichi Urges BOJ to Take Appropriate Steps on Inflation
23 MayUS Secretary of State Rubio starts first visit to India on heels of US-China summit
23 MayYushun Himba Preview: The 87th Running of the 2,400-Meter Race
23 MayJapan university students look to reform school meals in Saipan amid high food waste
23 MayA female Japanese boat racer's path from school nurse to world of 'combat on water'
23 MayAsian Games seen as further growth opportunity for esports
23 MayNews in Easy English: Driving school run by Nepali man in Fukuoka helps foreign people
23 MayPyongyang brands Japan&apos;s security overhaul bid to become &apos;war state&apos;
23 MayJapanese female prison’s rehabilitation goal faces health, language barriers
23 MayPyongyang brands Japan's security overhaul bid to become 'war state'
23 May1200-Year-Old 'Undying Flame' Survives Miyajima Temple Fire
23 MayThe US-China Summit from a Japanese Perspective
22 MayJapan and South Korea: Friends, With Limits
22 MayTakaichi considering new quota for growth investment
22 MayLDP OKs draft bill to punish national flag vandalism
22 MayChina squeezes Japan over rare earths in repeat of 2010 showdown
22 MayHidden Wonders | World's Longest Tree-Lined Avenue in Nikko
22 MayA salaryman, ghost and a water spirit walk into a coffee bar
22 MayPyongyang Recalibrates: North Korea Between Russia, the United States, and Japan
22 MayJapan Doubles Down on Maritime Security Cooperation
22 MayToho Achieves Record Profit With Hit Film 'Kokuhou'
22 MayU.S., Japan, Australia, India to have 'Quad' top diplomats' meeting in Delhi, Japan says
22 MayJapan Eyes AI to Counter Piracy Losses
22 MayGround Self-Defense Force officer fired for driving without license for 24 yrs
22 MayKyoto school operator violated political neutrality in fatal Okinawa trip
22 MayAlbanian PM meets Takaichi
22 MayULVAC to make rare earth melting furnaces in Japan
22 MayNikkei Closes at Record High as AI Shares Drive Rally
22 MayNegi: The Green and White at the Core of Japanese Cuisine
22 MaySumo: Kirishima downs Kotoeiho in classic battle to retake Summer lead
22 MayKyoto school operator violated political neutrality in fatal Okinawa trip
22 MayThe New Narco-Sea Routes: How IUU Fishing Networks Are Fueling Drug Trafficking Across the Indo-Pacific
22 MayJapanese Court Rules North Korea Owes Compensation Over Its Past Repatriation Push
22 MayInflation, instability, and escalation
22 MayFood Sector Strains Under Foreign Worker Limit
22 MayBeyond the native speaker myth: Who ‘owns’ the Japanese language?
22 MayJapan-led team finds layer in Hokkaido showing asteroid impact that wiped out dinosaurs
22 MayFigure skating: Uno returns, targets Olympics in ice dance with Honda
22 MayMany foreign entrepreneurs desperate as Japan tightens 'business manager' visa rules
22 MayNikkei ends at record high on tech gains amid Middle East hopes
22 MayPutin's Akita dog Yume, gifted in 2012 by Japan, died last year of old age
22 MayJapan eases mid-career hiring for Foreign Ministry specialists to attract more expats
22 MayJapan artist's AI-generated short video wins top prize at French Riviera Film Festival
22 MayEditorial: Japan-S. Korea 'shuttle diplomacy' must lay groundwork for broader cooperation
22 MayEasy Japanese news in translation: 'Rice field rugby' event held in Yamagata Prefecture
22 MayMayor of Yawata in Kyoto Pref. plans maternity leave
22 MayJapan gov't to get access to Anthropic's latest AI: finance minister
22 MayJapan's foreign minister to visit India for Quad talks on Indo-Pacific
22 MayA Crime to Damage Japanese Flag on Kids Meals?
22 MayJapanese government considers honoring speedskating star Miho Takagi
22 MayBooker Prize-winning 'Taiwan Travelogue' set for Taiwan-Japan TV adaptation
22 MayYubari melons fetch record ¥5.8 million at first auction of season
22 MayRussian researchers begin oil and gas exploration off North Korea’s east coast
22 MayPowerlifting Group Founder Creates Space for Women Lifters in Japan
22 MayPremium Hokkaido melons fetch record ¥5.8 mil at season's 1st auction
22 MayPremium Hokkaido melons fetch record $36,500 at season's 1st auction
22 MayJapan core consumer prices up 1.4% in April, slowed by free school lunches
22 MayCommunity gatherings halve cognitive risks for inactive seniors: Japan study
22 MayMen tend to skip breakfast on days off, women snack more: Japan researchers
22 MayOver 100 people cause commotion in entertainment district near US Yokosuka base in Japan
22 MayJapan's Aomori Pref. upgrades bear sighting platform after false reports
22 MayJapan to give honor award for 10-time Olympic speed skating medalist Takagi
22 MayToyota to manufacture Noah, Voxy minivans in Taiwan, import to Japan
22 MayINTERVIEW: Japan envoy in China vows 'best efforts' to realize leaders' summit at APEC
22 MayStep right up: Nagoya selling old drain covers for reuse
22 MayJapanese club coach predicts tough final vs. N. Korean foe at top Asian women's football tournament
22 MayN. Korean football club coach bristles at 'rough' label ahead of top Asian tournament final
22 MayTeam Mirai leader says he is ready to serve as Takaichi's 'AI tutor'
22 MayJapan’s Middle East Oil Imports Drop by Two-Thirds in April
22 MayWhat will the LDP’s new National Power Research Group become?
22 MayHow Japan’s new ’blue tickets’ are putting cycling parents on edge
22 MayEthylene plant operating rate hits record low in Japan
22 MayHoly Mackerel! AI Helps Kura Sushi Cut Costs
22 MayJapan says it will crack down harder on illegal overstaying
22 MayFugaku NEXT: The Counterattack of Japan's Homegrown Supercomputer
22 MayChina Calls Stabbing at Japanese Restaurant an Individual Incident
22 MayChinese authorities demolish villager's madcap 10-storey home
22 MayGold Smugglers Exchange Coins in Kansai Airport Toilet
22 MayUSJ Introduces Vibration Guide Service
22 MayKosei Inoue: Judo at its Best in Emperor's Cup Rivalry
22 MayThere’s no Truss moment for Takaichi this time, either
22 MayJapanese club coach predicts tough final vs. N. Korean foe at top Asian women's football tournament
22 MayPolymarket is said to seek Japan market approval in global push
22 MayAntarctic Treaty meeting in Hiroshima fails to reach accord
22 MayThe Guardian corrects Dokdo error
22 MayJapan, Philippines to upgrade partnership to highest tier of strategic ties
22 MayJapan ruling LDP's new group launched to back PM Takaichi's policy agendas
22 MayCentral Tokyo average condo price rises 38.9% in April
22 MayMayor in Kyoto Prefecture to take maternity leave in first for Japan
22 MayJapan’s inflation eases as Takaichi eyes more cost relief
22 MayAnime Industry Bets on Better Work Conditions to Sustain ¥6 Trillion Boom
22 MayU.N. World Food Program chief thanks Japan amid funding shortfall
22 MayJuicy marketing
21 May340 Lawmakers Join Research Group Supporting Takaichi
21 MayPopular pilgrimage sites, resorts push tourism in Japan's Wakayama Pref. to record high
21 MayJapan eyes 3 tril. yen extra budget to ease energy cost burden
21 MayOsaka Ishin to move forward with third referendum on 'Osaka metropolis' plan
21 MayJapanese teacher with cerebral palsy finally becomes homeroom teacher
21 MayJapan's exports soar 14.8% in April
21 MayJapan to survey bear populations after surge in attacks on humans
21 MayJapan's defense chief visits drone maker, stresses local production
21 MayGov't eyes ¥3 tril extra budget to ease energy cost burden
21 MayNew LDP group launched to back PM Takaichi's policy agendas
21 MayOpenAI to provide Japan gov't with advanced cybersecurity AI model
21 MayGraveyard for electric buses
21 MayNagoya Port Activity Drops Sharply on Middle East Tensions
21 MayHonda Launches New EV for 3,390,200 Yen
21 MayEarly Rainy Season Chill Brings Heavy Rain Across Japan
21 MayAI euphoria getting reality check in South Korea, and vice versa
21 MayAustralia’s Indo-Pacific identity starts at home
21 MayBear Sightings and Attacks in Japan Jump to Record Highs
21 MayNew Book Tells the Story Behind Ado’s Rise to Worldwide Fame
21 MayJapan to survey bear populations after surge in attacks on humans
21 MaySumo: Kirishima, Kotoeiho stay atop leaderboard, Kotozakura withdraws
21 MayDo Bears Prefer Acorns or Berries?
21 MayMorinaga Suspends Sales of Long-Selling Hi-Soft Caramels Due to Middle East Tensions
21 MayNikkei Surges Over 2,200 Points as SoftBank Lifted by OpenAI IPO Report
21 MayWild Boar’s Tough-Love Parenting Caught on Camera
21 MayWhy Japan and China will struggle to end their feud
21 MayJapanese Firm Turns Pet Ashes into Gemstones as Memorial Market Grows
21 MayJapan caught in the U.S.-China geoeconomic crossfire
21 MayEditorial: Japan's party leader Diet debate system is a fragmented mess
21 MayTokyo police arrest man over exam impersonation attempt at Nihon University
21 MayJapan mulls tapping 500 bil. yen for summer electricity, gas subsidies
21 MayJoseon-era envoy ship returns to sea as Korea turns heritage into living history
21 MayKorea discusses cyberthreat response with US, Japan, other like-minded nations
21 MayN. Korean women's football club going for top Asian prize on S. Korean soil
21 MayFire Destroys Sacred Buddhist Hall in Japan that Housed ‘Eternal Flame’
21 MayBuddhist hall housing 'eternal flame' in Japan destroyed by fire – video
21 MayTakaichi Cabinet’s approval rate almost flat at 59.4%
21 MayJapan restarts operations at world’s largest nuclear plant, 15 years after Fukushima disaster
21 MayAt the Centre of Two Oceans: India's Critical Role in the Free and Open Indo-Pacific
21 MayGang Members Arrested After Opening Office Near Nursery
21 MayJapan Weighs Tighter Rules on Heated Tobacco
21 MayAsteroid traces found in Japan may be linked to extinction of dinosaurs
21 MayJapan to Issue Safety Warning on Vasculitis Drug After 20 Deaths
21 MayHybe x Geffen’s final Saint Satine member Sakura Tobi reflects on whirlwind debut journey
21 MayTochigi robbery-murder suspect tried to flee to South Korea
21 MayHeated tobacco products may be more harmful than cigarettes, Japan panel review says
21 MayForeign visitors to Japan fall 5.5% in April
21 MayJapanese Startup to Launch Seven Satellites With Nikon Telescopes
21 MaySurvey begins to determine remote island’s suitability for nuclear disposal site
21 MayBank of Japan might be behind the curve on interest rate increases
21 MayJapan’s Oil Imports Collapse, Down 67.2% from Middle East in April
21 MayLim Ae-ji wins Belgrade boxing gold
21 MayThe Mainichi News Quiz: What did the PM recently call 'embarrassing for Japan'?
21 MayJapan's Chigasaki loosens dress code for city workers, allows even T-shirts
21 MayYoroku: Ancient island wisdom links Okinawa's rainy season to the stars
21 MayJapan says remilitarization criticism by China, Russia unfounded
21 May8 Japan teens held after allegedly calling police before reckless riding to 'enjoy chase'
21 MayKorea mobilizes diplomatic outposts for youth employment
21 MayS. Korea discusses cyberthreat response with U.S., Japan, other like-minded nations
21 MaySilkworm Farms Dwindle as Japan Risks Losing a Cultural Lifeline
21 MayJapan’s core machinery orders fall 9.4% in March
21 May‘The devil’s child’: the rise and fall of the only female yakuza
21 MayBOJ should raise policy rate at appropriate pace, says board member Junko Koeda
21 MayDefense Chief Koizumi Takes Aim at Japan's Drone Deficit
21 MayEx-Japan Post worker arrested over alleged bribery case
21 MayJapan Prepares for New Era of AI-Powered Cyberattacks
21 MayWhat Prompted Japan and South Korea Leaders to Deepen Cooperation?
21 MayCopper Thieves Target Japanese Shrines
21 MayTokyo Market Jumps More Than 3.4% on U.S.-Iran Ceasefire Hopes
21 MayMori Building employees wounded in Shanghai restaurant attack
21 MayJapan PM wants consumption tax freeze 'as soon as possible'
21 MayJapan megabank Mizuho Bank to invest in Rakuten Bank in October
21 MayJapanese gov't begins nuclear waste site survey on Minamitori Island
21 MayNikkei surges over 2% after Trump says deal with Iran in 'final stages'
21 MayN. Korean football club plays in S. Korea for 1st time in over 7 years
21 MayNews in Easy English: Heat acclimation is important before Japan's hot summer
21 MayJapan logs trade surplus in April, Middle East oil imports plunge
21 MayJapan’s trade surplus remained in the black in April as energy imports plunged
21 MayForeign business owners face frantic scramble to leave Japan amid tighter visa rules
21 MayIve unveils title track ahead of 4th Japan EP drop
21 MayUS to send Typhon, Himars missile systems to Japan for drills amid China tensions
21 MayRolling stock
20 MayMedia Veteran to Students: What Japan's Past Can Teach the Future
20 MayCormorant Fishing Marks Arrival of Early Summer in Southern Japan
20 MayTOTO Revamps London Showroom
20 MayOpinion: Thorough debate key to Japan retrial bill to save victims of wrongful convictions
20 MayJapan to sell eels bred in captivity for first time
20 MayTakaichi wants food consumption tax freeze 'as soon as possible'
20 MayXi, Putin rap Japan for 'accelerated remilitarization'
20 MayGov't begins nuclear waste site survey on Minamitori Island
20 MayJapan megabank Mizuho Bank to invest in Rakuten Bank in October
20 MayWedding memories
20 MayNEC’s orbital transfer vehicle has cislunar combat potential
20 May[Lee Jae-min]Sixteen years on the fence: Time for Korea to come down
20 MayODDS and EVENS | A Mix of Sports Topics Generating Interest and Excitement
20 MayDoctor on HK Express flight praised after mid-air emergency
20 MayForeigners Suspected of Rampant Graffiti at Fushimi Inari Shrine
20 MayBond tremors from Washington to London to Tokyo upend Asia
20 MayJapanese Cutting Boards for the Kitchen and Table
20 MaySamurai Blue: Japan’s Road to the FIFA World Cup 2026
20 MayJapan convenience store sales rise slightly in April, up for 14th month
20 MayForeign visitors to Japan fall in April amid Middle East tensions
20 MayTaiwan's Lai vows to increase defense budget, continue buying US arms
20 MayNK's Naegohyang beat Suwon FC Women in hyped-up football match
20 MayOperationalizing Indo-Pacific Defense and Deterrence
20 MayHistoric Walk Through Miyama’s Thatched-Roof Village
20 May1200-Year-Old Temple on Miyajima Reduced to Ashes
20 MayFrom Bento Boxes to Garbage Bags, Rising Costs Hitting Daily Life Across Japan
20 MayTokyo Police Raid Four Girls Bars
20 MayKilling in Japan Stirs Fears of Tokuryu Crime Rings
20 MaySaving Traditional Folk Houses Before They Disappear
20 MayJapan feels the squeeze as China’s rare earth magnet exports only partly recover
20 MayJapan PM Takaichi gives S. Korean president eyeglass frames from Fukui Pref.
20 MayMother, daughter found dead with stab wounds at home in western Japan
20 MayTrump bought shares in Japan sushi restaurant operator, filing shows
20 MayM5.9 quake hits Japan's southwestern islands of Amami
20 MayPaid line-skipping services at restaurants catch on among 'taipa' customers in Japan
20 MayForeign residents in Japan's Ibaraki Pref. voice concerns over tougher immigration measures
20 MayXi, Putin begin talks to share outcome of Trump summit
20 MayEditorial: Japan's continued fiscal profligacy will only fall heavier on the public
20 MayMan in 80s defrauded of around 870 million yen in investment scam in central Japan
20 MayJapan urges China to punish suspect, ensure nationals' safety after attack
20 MayEasy Japanese news in translation: Mayor thanks Embassy of Ecuador for marathon bananas
20 MayNikkei index ends below 60,000 on surging oil prices, bond selling
20 MaySome teens in east Japan robbery-murder say couple gave them weapons: investigative sources
20 MayJapan PM vows to curb debt issuance as gov't eyes extra budget
20 May16-yr-old arrested for allegedly stealing train strap in Tokyo
20 MayPragmatic Japan-S. Korea ties needed to address Trump policies, China clout
20 MaySumo: Ozeki Kirishima beats Wakatakakage, Kotozakura suffers losing record
20 MayJapan to survey bear habitats in Niigata and Tohoku region
20 MayCapitalizing on summit, Seoul seeks to draw Japanese tourists to historic enclave
20 MayTokyo Verdy Beleza beat Melbourne City to reach AFC Women's Champions League final
20 MaySamsung Bioepis launches Ustekinumab biosimilar in Japan with Nipro
20 MayJapan and the Future of a Free Asia
20 MayJapan tourism declines in April after record
20 MayJapan says it has enough power to meet scorching summer demand
20 MayJapan to sell eels bred in captivity in ’world first’
20 MayJapanese national probed over alleged illegal filming at Seoul hotel pool
20 MayPossible fatal bear attack reported in mountains of western Tokyo
20 MayJapanese garden designer wins silver-gilt medal at British flower show
20 May(LEAD) Tokyo Verdy Beleza beat Melbourne City to reach AFC Women's Champions League final
20 MayPragmatic Japan-S Korea ties needed to address Trump policies, China clout
20 May3 injured in knife attack at Shanghai restaurant, including 2 Japanese
20 MaySuspected yakuza member arrested for having frequent flyer mile account
20 MayThe Navy Needs Precise Mass and Here Is How to Get There
20 MayJapan, South Korea hone diplomatic ‘muscle memory’ amid Taiwan worries
20 MayTokyo Verdy Beleza beat Melbourne City to reach AFC Women's Champions League final
20 May1,700 Tokyo Riot Police March in Jingu Gaien
20 MayNorth Korea's Spy-State Makeover
20 MayTHURSDAY, May 21,2026
20 MayMore risk and cost: de-scoped Collins LOTE strengthens case for looking to Japan
20 MayJapan asks China to ensure citizens’ safety after Shanghai stabbing
20 MaySingapore, Japan, South Korea boost Ebola screening after WHO alert
20 MayJapan’s challenge in a world moving beyond old alliances
20 MayJapan’s quiet test of China diplomacy
20 MayPimco favors Japan’s 30-year bonds, says yield curve ‘too steep’
20 MayTrump Bought Shares in Kura Sushi USA, Ethics Filing Shows
20 MayLDP calls for mandatory acquisition of My Number cards
20 MayFull steam ahead: how ‘navy curry’ conquered hearts in Japan
20 MayWTO chief urges Japan to lead the charge in reforming its rules
20 May50% of Japan’s bank deposits held in greater Tokyo area
20 MayFemale death row inmate sues Japan government over 24/7 surveillance
20 MaySamsung Bioepis launches first biosimilar in Japan
20 MayMorgan Stanley Japan head says BOJ hike key to strengthening yen
20 MayG7 agree to bolster critical minerals supply chains amid China dominance
20 MayBear attack suspected after partial body found in Tokyo mountains
20 MayJapan to forgo summer energy saving request despite Mideast woes: sources
20 MayJapanese zoo may ban photography near viral monkey Punch's enclosure
20 MayJapan to launch 1st sales of fully farmed eels amid declining wild stock
20 MayJapan PM Takaichi heads home after 2-day visit to Andong, summit with Lee
20 MayItochu expands healthcare business with takeover of AirLife’s sales
20 MayJapan plans island drone deployment to monitor Chinese naval activity
20 MayJapan zoo may ban photos near viral monkey Punch after intrusion by 2 Americans
20 MayJapan PM Takaichi heads home after 2-day visit to Andong, summit with Lee
20 MayJapan’s finance chief pledges bold action for weak yen as needed
20 MayJapan PM Takaichi heads home after 2-day visit to Andong, summit with Lee
20 MaySealed Crop Boxes Redefining Vertical Farming
20 MaySheep in the Box review – a bland, baffling tale of AI children from Hirokazu Kore-eda
19 May300-Meter 'Kingdom' Manga Sets World Record
19 MayTrump bought shares in Japan sushi restaurant operator, filing shows
19 MayTwo Japanese attacked with knife at Shanghai restaurant
19 MayShift to community-based club activities in Japan increasing parents' burden: survey
19 MayStudents in Japan stitch 'angel gowns' for families facing stillbirths
19 MayBear attack suspected after body part found in Tokyo mountains
19 MayNaphtha Shock Even Affecting Cheap Candy
19 MayAmateur Sumo Draws Thousands to New York Streets
19 MayGov't to forgo summer energy saving request
19 MayFalse Bear Reports Disrupt Authorities as Attacks Continue Across Japan
19 MayRally against Takaichi policies
19 MayJapan and South Korea Split on Energy Conservation
19 MayKnife-Wielding Man Injures Two Japanese at Shanghai Restaurant
19 MayJapan and South Korea Agree to Boost Energy Cooperation
19 MayThe Geopolitical Circumstances of Japan-South Korea Rapprochement
19 MaySBI prepares Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs for Japan
19 MayJapan’s Prepared Side Dish Market Grows 50% Over 20 Years, as Consumers Opt for Convenience
19 MayJapan Engaging Like-Minded Countries to Sidestep China- and Trump-Related Risks
19 MayFujimoto Akio’s “Lost Land”: A Story of Rohingya Child Refugees on a Dangerous Journey
19 May3 injured in knife attack at Shanghai restaurant, including 2 Japanese
19 MaySumo: Former ozeki Shodai beats Kirishima as 6 wrestlers tie for lead Category: Sports
19 MayJapan minister welcomes bank decision lifting curbs on defense investment
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19 MayThree injured in Shanghai restaurant stabbing
19 May(7th LD) Lee, Takaichi agree to boost cooperation in supply chains, procurement of crude oil, LNG
19 MayForeign Care Workers Surpass 100,000 as Nursing Homes Face Staff Shortages
19 MaySeoul, Tokyo agree to pursue oil, petroleum product swaps amid energy shock
19 MaySouth Korea’s Lee hails ‘deep friendship’ as he hosts Japan’s Takaichi in hometown
19 MayJapan antitrust watchdog raids firms in Hokkaido Shinkansen bid-rigging probe
19 MayJapan’s Mythos response ’must involve Big Tech,’ says LDP cybersecurity chief
19 MayJapan, South Korea Deepen Energy and Security Ties at Andong Summit
19 MayChinese aircraft carrier kicks off drills in western Pacific amid tense Japan ties
19 MayLee and Takaichi hold 4th meeting in 6 months to push South Korea-Japan cooperation
19 MayEditorial: Japanese prosecutor who spoke up about abuse should not be the one forced out
19 MayJapan, S. Korea leaders meet, to affirm cooperation on stable energy supply
19 MayJapan high courts rule Feb. election vote disparity constitutional
19 MayTeen suspect in Tochigi murder-robbery possibly accepted 'shady job' offer: Japan police
19 MayTokyo stocks mixed, tech losses weigh but supported by GDP, Mideast relief
19 MayClear panels unveil remains of old railway on Yokohama's 'Kishamichi' promenade
19 MayJapan gov't to discuss safety measures for club activity travel after fatal accident
19 MayLG Energy Solution, Honda partner to penetrate Vietnam's e-motorcycle market
19 MayUniqlo to open flagship store in Myeong-dong, 5 years after closing outlet amid COVID-19 outbreak
19 MayLee holds talks with Japan PM Takaichi in his hometown of Andong
19 MayKorea, Japan agree to strengthen oil, LNG cooperation against energy crisis
19 MayWhy Lee chose Andong to host Japan PM
19 May[PHOTOS] Welcoming Japanese PM to Lee's hometown of Andong
19 MayWhy the Philippines wants Japan’s old Type 88 missiles
19 MayHitachi Bets on Claude AI to Boost Client Productivity
19 MayLee, Takaichi forge energy front as Hormuz crisis bears down
19 MayLee, Takaichi agree to join hands to restore peace on Korean Peninsula
19 May(6th LD) Lee, Takaichi agree to boost cooperation in supply chains, procurement of crude oil, LNG
19 MayNew Zealand Was Right to Reject Comfort Women Statue
19 MayJapan Lower House passes bill to create disaster management agency
19 May(5th LD) Lee, Takaichi agree to boost cooperation in supply chains, procurement of crude oil, LNG
19 MayASEAN unity and Japan’s role amid U.S.-China tensions
19 MayLawson testing new multilingual system to help tourists make purchases
19 MayAn Old Book of Taiwan Studies: On Leo T.S. Ching, Becoming Japanese: Colonial Taiwan and the Politics of Identity Formation
19 May(URGENT) Lee, Takaichi reaffirm commitment to trilateral cooperation with U.S. for regional peace, stability
19 May(URGENT) Lee says Seoul, Tokyo agreed to boost cooperation in crude oil, liquefied natural gas supplies
19 May(URGENT) Lee says agreed with Takaichi to further boost supply chain cooperation amid Mideast conflict
19 May(4th LD) Lee says Japan an important partner in overcoming global rainstorm together
19 MaySMFG, Fujitsu and SoftBank forming medical alliance to help contain costs
19 MayJapanese economy grows faster than expected in first quarter
19 MayNintendo shares rebound as AI fatigue fuels Japan stock rotation
19 MayAlmost half of foreign residents have experienced discrimination: government survey
19 MayLG Energy Solution, Honda partner to penetrate Vietnam's e-motorcycle market
19 MayMedia Split Over Japan's Loosening of Arms Export Rules
19 May(3rd LD) Lee holds talks with Japan PM Takaichi in his hometown of Andong
19 MayJapan economy grows annualized real 2.1% in Jan.-March on robust exports
19 MayThe Mainichi News Quiz: What's that TV drama causing people to flock to Mt. Fuji area?
19 MayJapan, South Korea leaders to affirm cooperation on stable energy supply
19 MayProtesters march against 3rd referendum on Osaka metropolis plan
19 MayTokyo court nixes suit by elite girls' school over high-rise condo plan next door
19 MayUniqlo to open flagship store in Myeongdong, 5 years after closing outlet amid COVID-19 outbreak
19 MayAustralian club ready to build on experience in pursuit of Asian women's football title
19 MayJapan PM Takaichi arrives in Korea ahead of summit with Lee in Andong
19 May(2nd LD) Japan PM Takaichi arrives in S. Korea ahead of summit with Lee in Andong
19 MayUniqlo returns to Myeong-dong — bigger and more localized
19 MayJapan's Currency Intervention May Have Generated Over ¥2 trillion
19 MayPhilippines’ Marcos says Japan defense posture on summit agenda amid Taiwan concerns
19 MayTakaichi eyes energy cooperation at meeting with South Korea’s Lee
19 MaySeoul Subway app revamped to improve access for foreign riders
19 MayMarcos says Philippines, because of proximity to Taiwan, likely involved in any conflict
19 MayChinese Buyers Lap Up Luxury Ashiya Houses
19 MayAnimal Cafe Customer Busted for Feeding Chocolate to Marmot
19 May(LEAD) Japan PM Takaichi arrives in S. Korea ahead of summit with Lee in Andong
19 MayNaphtha shock must spur East Asia to cut its plastics reliance
19 MayJapan’s Food Delivery War Intensifies
19 MayJapan Releases Six Rules to Avoid Bear Encounters
19 MayJapan PM Takaichi arrives in S. Korea ahead of summit with Lee in Andong
19 MayNissan eyes exporting Chinese-made electric vehicles to Canada
19 May(URGENT) Japan PM Takaichi arrives at Daegu airport in S. Korea ahead of summit with Lee in Andong
19 MayJapan Posts 2.1% GDP for January-March Quarter
19 MayFurikake: A Tasty Topping for Rice
19 MayJapanese favorability toward U.S. falls below 30%, survey finds
19 MayLanguage exchange with Korean grandparents
19 MayJapan to strengthen cyber defense for critical infrastructure
19 MayUniqlo to open flagship store in Myeongdong, 5 yrs after closing outlet amid COVID outbreak
19 MayUNDP head warns of food shortages amid surging fertilizer prices
19 MayJapan vows ’firm support’ for multilateralism within U.N.
19 MayJapan supplies antiviral drug to U.K. in response to hantavirus
19 MayEx-tutor arrested over alleged admissions fraud at Japan university
19 MayJapan to alert critical infrastructure at risk of AI-driven cyberattacks
19 MayJapan ready to take steps 'as needed' against weaker yen: minister
19 MayMarcos keen to discuss Japan's defense, energy posture during Tokyo trip
19 MayNagano to Tokyo shinkansen bullet trains suspended due to power outage
19 MayJapan's economy grows annualized real 2.1% in Jan.-March
19 MayJapan, UN affirm cooperation amid geopolitical uncertainty
19 MayPopulist party head 'furious' over bomb threat canceling Tokyo Univ. event
19 MayJapan provides Britain with antiviral drug Avigan over hantavirus outbreak
19 MayNews in Easy English: Support grows in Kanagawa for foreign children learning Japanese
19 MayLee set to hold summit talks with Japanese PM Takaichi in Andong
19 MayLee, Takaichi hold Andong summit as need for energy cooperation grows
19 May(LEAD) Lee set to hold summit talks with Japanese PM Takaichi in Andong
19 MayFaster economic growth supports BOJ’s case for hike
19 MayRussian hiker becomes Japan’s latest bear attack victim as another grim record looms
19 MayJapan and Brazil agree to enhance economic security cooperation
19 MayJapan ready to act on foreign exchange volatility
19 MayTakaichi eyes energy cooperation at meeting with South Korea’s Lee
19 MayJapan economy grows 2.1% in Q1 2026
19 MayAn Imperial Week in Photos: Grand Cordon Ceremony, Rice Planting, and Red Cross Convention
19 MayLee set to hold summit talks with Japanese PM Takaichi in Andong
19 MayLee set to hold summit talks with Japanese PM Takaichi in Andong
19 MayTexans accuse Japan of doing ‘deal with the devil’ by funding US fossil fuel projects
19 MayNDC lauds Startup Island Taiwan Tokyo Hub success
18 May‘Remain calm’: Japan is gripped by fears of a naphtha shortage. What is it and why are people worried?
18 MayPM meets U.N. delegation
18 May550 alumni of 4 closed high schools in Fukuoka Pref. reunite at huge shopping street event
18 MayEx-tutor arrested over alleged admissions fraud at Japan university
18 May8 of 10 Japan regions target semiconductors in local growth plans
18 MayRussian man attacked by bear in western mountainous region of Tokyo
18 MayGiant cockroach statue brings new life to shrinking Nara village
18 MayKamiya 'furious' over bomb threat canceling University of Tokyo event
18 MaySouth Korea and Japan’s Leaders Are Set to Meet: What to Know
18 MayThe 3-body problem of the dollar-yen exchange rate (hint: China)
18 MaySPORTS SHORTS | SV.League: Osaka Bluteon Capture Men's Volleyball Title
18 MayElderly Hokkaido Man Punches Bear in the Nose
18 May20 Deaths in Japan Linked to Vasculitis Drug
18 MayHighway Bus Carrying 24 Passengers Bursts Into Flames
18 MayGovernments across the Indo-Pacific are getting busier without getting better prepared
18 MayWhat’s on the Agenda for the 3rd Lee-Takaichi Summit?
18 MayJapan’s Newspaper Industry Lags on Gender Equality
18 MayNaminoue Shrine and the Sacred Ryūkyū Cliff Promising Passage to the Land of the Gods
18 May8 of 10 Japan regions target semiconductors in local growth plans
18 MayJapan, Brazil foreign chiefs eye deeper ties over economic security, trade
18 MaySumo: Kirishima regains sole lead, Kotozakura on brink of losing record
18 MayToyota Begins Japan Imports of U.S.-Built Tundra and Highlander
18 MayTrump’s China Opening and Japan’s Taiwan Anxiety
18 MayWith Three Films in Cannes Competition, Japan Reasserts Itself as a Cinema Powerhouse
18 May2 Americans Detained in Japan After Entering Punch the Monkey’s Zoo Enclosure
18 May'Crayon Shin-chan' park planned at former city hall site north of Tokyo
18 MayTokyo stocks, bonds, yen slump as high oil prices fuel inflation concerns
18 MayRetailers ramp up summer sales as consumers brace for extreme heat in Japan
18 May'Fluid' criminal group suspected in robbery-murder as police arrest teens in Japan
18 MayHello Kitty shinkansen makes final run after 8 years of operation
18 MayJapan logs 1st extremely hot day of 2026, 3rd earliest on record
18 May'Heat acclimation' important to prevent heatstroke even in May: Japan experts
18 MayEasy Japanese news in translation: Roses in full bloom at botanical gardens in Tokyo
18 MayGolf: Matsuyama's short game comes undone in PGA Championship final round
18 MaySeoul, Tokyo to start DNA testing on wartime remains found in Japanese coal mine
18 MayT1's Faker included on Team Korea roster for upcoming Asian Games
18 MayHow a Filipino Pyrotechnician Found His Spark in Japan
18 MayWhy Beijing is outraged over Taiwan’s Lai honouring WWII-era Japanese engineer
18 MayJapan supplies antiviral drug to U.K. in response to hantavirus
18 MayWhy Asia’s rental housing markets outside Japan are luring investors
18 MayJapan Moves to Strengthen Defenses Against AI-Driven Cyber Threats
18 MayJapan arrests Americans over stunt at baby monkey Punch’s zoo
18 MayJapan Announces Men’s National Soccer Team for 2026 World Cup
18 MayOld Books in Taiwan Studies: Chou Wanyao’s “The kōminka movement: Taiwan under wartime Japan, 1937-1945”
18 MayTakaichi says gov't will consider extra budget for FY2026 to ease oil price impact
18 MayChina Uses Civilian Ships to Sharpen Taiwan Invasion Plans
18 MayFukuoka takes lead in short-stay foster care programs
18 MayJapanese firms post AI-driven rosy profits, but Iran woes remain
18 MayS. Korea to conduct DNA tests on Korean victims in tragic wartime mine accident in Japan
18 MayJapan plans industry clusters in 10 regions
18 MayJapan’s startup story is just beginning, venture capitalist says
18 MayNorth Korean soccer team trounces Japan to win fifth U-17 Women’s Asian Cup
18 MayJapan PM says to mull extra budget for FY 2026 to ease oil price impact
18 MayOPINION: Japan's 2030 goal of 60 mil. foreign visitors hinges on regional tourism
18 MayJapan prefecture's tip line for illegal foreign employment discriminatory: civic groups
18 MayFukuoka-based bank admits expanded data leak from employee's social media posts
18 MayJapan PM's Cabinet support rate falls to 61%, most fret over naphtha impact
18 MayRussian man attacked by bear in western mountainous region of Tokyo
18 May2 men arrested over trespassing incident at enclosure of viral monkey Punch at zoo near Tokyo
18 MayInfo about roots wanted: Descendant of immigrant to Hawaii to visit Japan's Kumamoto Pref.
18 MayTrump, China's Xi confirmed goal to denuclearize N. Korea in summit: US
18 MayKorea’s top whisky maker eyes Japan, one of world's toughest markets
18 MayScope of eligibility seen as key focus in Japan's refundable tax credit talks
18 MayAndong once again becomes stage for Korean diplomacy
18 MayTriple Decline Deepens in Japanese Markets
18 MayTakaichi calls for extra budget amid Middle East shock
18 MayJapan taps popular travel guide to promote overseas development assistance
18 May‘There was no village’: Japan’s troubling pattern of family murder-suicides
18 MayImage Training Alone May Sharpen Athletic Reaction Time, Researchers Find
18 MayBank lending to real estate hits record high in Japan
18 MayKioxia shares awash in buy orders after AI-driven profit surge
18 MayJapan Intervention Fails to Reverse Yen’s Slide
18 MayYoshimura to seek re-election as Osaka governor if referendum is held
18 MayFire Breaks Out Near Dotonbori
18 MayAnglophone bookworms unite across Japan
17 MayAuto Repair Shops Report Lubricant Shortages
17 MayWhy Japan’s Naphtha Shortage is Creating Supply Bottlenecks
17 MaySapporo launches Japan's first overseas training program for foreign bus drivers
17 MayUniversity of Tokyo Festival Resumes After Bomb Threat
17 MayBear Appears Near Tokyo Homes and Schools
17 MayMan, wife arrested over robbery-murder involving 4 teens in Tochigi
17 MayFrom 'geek' hangout to tourist draw: Japan's maid cafes
17 MayBill on birth surname use after marriage unlikely to be submitted in current Diet session
17 MayTakaichi cabinet support rate falls to 61%
17 MayHead temple at Mount Koya urges summer visitors to avoid revealing attire
17 MayMud-Covered Rugby Deepens Community Bonds
17 MayUnidentified Mound Found at Japan’s Largest Keyhole Tomb
17 MayIndy 500 practice
17 MaySouth Korea to Roll Out Red Carpet for Takaichi
17 MayVictoria Mile: Embroidery Reigns as the Champion Female Miler
17 MayRehearsal isn’t resilience
17 MayForeign Enrollment: Gifu High School on the Front Line of Japanese Language Education
17 MayOver 17,000 Waiting for Organ Transplants in Japan
17 MayJapan PM to receive near state-visit honors during S. Korea trip
17 MaySumo: Gonoyama upsets ozeki Kirishima, creates 3-way tie for lead
17 MayJapanese baseball legend praises Taiwan, urges unity through the sport
17 MayWhy does the PLA object to Japan’s drone plans for its southern islands?
17 MayRussian Hiker Seriously Injured in Bear Attack in Western Tokyo
17 MayN. Korea women's football team in S. Korea, 1st athlete visit in over 7 yrs
17 MayMan arrested over robbery-murder involving 4 teens in Japan's Tochigi
17 MayLeaders of Korea, Japan likely to discuss implications of US-China summit
17 MaySouth Korea to host Prime Minister Takaichi as quasi-state guest
17 MayJapan's rice consumption per person drops 6% to 7-year low in FY2025
17 MayUniversity of Tokyo's May Festival resumes after bomb threat
17 MayRonaldo suffers more agony as Al Nassr loses 1-0 in AFC final
17 MayCat feeding habits shaped by smell: Japan univ. study
17 MayOsaka's retro candy shop displays toys, memorabilia from Showa to Reiwa eras
17 MayEdging Toward Japan: Are 'sensei' and 'baka' ('fool') two sides of the same coin?
17 MayJapanese PM to receive near state-visit honors during planned visit to Korea: presidential office
17 May'Geek' hangout to tourist draw: Japan's maid cafes
17 MayJAPAN SPORTS NOTEBOOK | Kirishima Completes a Perfect 1st Week at the Summer Basho
17 MayJapanese PM to receive near state-visit honors during planned visit to S. Korea: presidential office
17 MaySouth Korea and Japan take look at history of artistic exchanges since 1945
17 MayJapan opposition to grill PM on extra budget in leaders' debate
17 MayLog Raft Descent Returns to Kitayama River in Wakayama
17 MayActivists investigated on suspicion of defaming comfort women
17 MayJapan's rice consumption per person drops 6% to 7-year low in FY 2025
17 MayPutin to visit China from Tues. for talks with Xi after Trump
17 May'I was saved by the system': Confidential birth at Japan hospital protected teen, her child
17 MayRetro Japan: Kobe chapel damaged in air raids, survived quake, reborn as literature museum
17 MayJapan’s new emissions trading program: Key climate tool or paper tiger?
17 MayJapan to introduce QR code food labels to improve readability
17 MayGamba Osaka edges Al-Nassr and Cristiano Ronaldo in Asian ⁠Champions League Two final
17 MayIn &apos;Mysterious Sweets Shop Jeoncheondang,&apos; the wishes are magical — the movie less so
16 MayRethinking Social Problem-Solving: Lessons from TOMODACHI and Noto
16 MayA little love for soy milk, tofu’s unsung precursor
16 MayTokyo’s life-size Gundam anime mecha statue will be removed this summer
16 MayJapan pharmaceutical firm warns against rare diseases drug after deaths
16 MaySanja festival
16 MayBentō Essentials: From Tamagoyaki Pans to Nonslip Chopsticks
16 MayKoala Makes Public Debut on Awaji Island
16 MaySumo: Kirishima keeps outright Summer lead as Kotozakura suffers 5th loss
16 MayOil Ignites Japan Inflation to Three-Year High
16 MayEmperor and Empress Visit Student-Run Aquarium in Ehime
16 MayJapan Names 26-Man Squad for 2026 World Cup
16 MayMikoshi Fill Asakusa Streets as Sanja Festival Reaches Peak
16 MayJapan defense paper to indicate alert over Chinese military activity in Pacific
16 MayJapan drugmaker urges doctors not to use kidney disease med Tavneos for new patients
16 MayFull list of S. Korean World Cup squad
16 MayChapter 3.2: Of Men and Women
16 MayRenho suffers upset loss in CDP Tokyo chapter leadership race
16 MayJapan variety goods chain 3coins to open 1st shop in Taiwan in August
16 MayKubo vows to fill void left by injured Mitoma at World Cup
16 MayIndonesia blindly drifting into a US vs China storm
16 MayNaphtha Shock Forces Supermarkets to Remove Free Plastic Bags
16 MayDriver found unconscious in Toyota 7-seater vehicle on Tsing Sha Highway
16 MayAnthropic Executives Visit LDP Headquarters for Talks on AI Security Cooperation
16 MayTSMC's Kumamoto unit fab swings to profit in Q1
16 MayJapan parliament gets all parties' views on Imperial Family law
16 MayAncient octopuses may have been up to 19 meters long, Japan-led study finds
16 MayJapan defense paper to hint alarm over Chinese military activity in Pacific
16 MayJapan restaurants hit by visa pause for high-demand foreign workers
16 MayThe Mainichi News Quiz: What is the target speed for Japan's new hypersonic aircraft?
16 MayTakuboku Ishikawa and Donald Keene: Japan exhibition traces literary greats' paths (Pt. 1)
16 MayJapan high schoolers commercialize muscle protein bar made from fish paste
16 MaySamsung Electronics Chairman apologizes amid growing strike threat
16 MayKyoto Revives Heian Splendor
16 MayVictoria Mile Preview: The Spotlight Shifts to Older Fillies and Mares
16 MayJapan’s ‘ibasho’ sense of belonging helps disaster survivors heal, study finds
16 MayOne of Japan’s best meals is hidden in a Yamagata hot spring town
16 MayJapan considers missile exports to the Philippines, reports say
16 MayAmgen’s Tavneos discouraged by Japanese partner after deaths
16 MayCurious yen spikes have traders gaming Japan ‘warning shots’
16 May'People in Tokyo are cold' -- What to do if new life in the city starts wearing on you
16 MayJapan Uncovered #20: Nagano's Iiyama shines as 'Snow Country's Little Kyoto'
16 MayTrump briefs Japan PM in 'great detail' on US-China summit by phone
16 MayNews in Easy English: Students from struggling high school in Chiba enter top universities
16 MayTrump's adherence to US policy on Taiwan reassures Asian partners
16 MayJapan’s restaurant sector left hungry for talent after visa suspension
16 MayHidden Wonders | 1.8 Million Poppies Bloom at Tokyo's Showa Kinen Park
15 MayChipmaker Kioxia expects April-June net profit to rise 47-fold amid AI boom
15 MayHow to deal with this ‘very Chinese time’ in Western lives
15 MayDiet gets all parties' views on imperial family law
15 MayU.N. chief Guterres to visit Japan for 4 days from Sunday
15 MayTrump reaffirmed 'ironclad' U.S.-Japan alliance after China trip, Takaichi says
15 MayJapan urges public not to hoard trash bags amid naphtha shortage
15 MayChipmaker Kioxia expects April-June net profit to rise 47-fold on AI boom
15 MayM6.3 earthquake jolts northern Japan
15 MayRearming Japan: Ambition, constraints, and limits
15 MaySoccer: Hajime Moriyasu Unveils Japan's 2026 World Cup Squad
15 MayAll of a Sudden review – care home drama is tender, meditative and a little too precious for its own good
15 MayFrying Pans: Weighing the Choices Between Lifetime Use and Lightweight Cooking Action
15 MayCeiling Partially Collapses at 'Nagoya Kinjo Futo Arena' Ahead of Asian Games
15 MaySumo: Kirishima stays unbeaten, takes outright lead with win over Oho
15 MayM6.3 earthquake jolts northeastern Japan, no tsunami warning issued
15 MayTrump says made 'no commitment' on Taiwan during talks with Xi
15 MayWhat Takaichi’s Hanoi Visit Reveals About Vietnam’s Critical Minerals Strategy
15 MayWhat did American allies make of Trump’s trip to China to meet Xi?
15 MayLake Kawaguchi Recedes Further, Widening Path to Famous Pavilion
15 MayTrump gives Takaichi ‘detailed explanation’ of talks with China’s Xi
15 MayWestern powers ramp up support for Philippines’ Luzon economic hub
15 MayUN chief Guterres to visit Japan for 4 days from Sun., meet PM Takaichi
15 MayEasy Japanese news in translation: Local character inspires bridge name in Saitama Prefecture
15 MayFootball: Mitoma misses Japan's World Cup squad, Minamino, Morita also out
15 MayJapan PM to visit S. Korea to discuss cooperation over Middle East: gov't
15 MayUnited Airlines to launch its 1st direct Sapporo-San Francisco flights
15 MayHonda Motor faces long road back to growth after EV strategy overhaul
15 MayCentral Japan restaurant runs entirely on local firewood, valuing self-sufficiency
15 MayNikkei stock index falls over 2% as heavyweight tech shares tumble
15 MayJapan weighs anti-ship missile exports to Philippines: source
15 May10 items bosses should check to prevent new hires from quitting after Japan's Golden Week
15 MayTokyo man arrested for luring girl into prostitution
15 May‘Mundo Pixar Experience’ feels like a homecoming in Tokyo
15 MayLDP seeks to penalize sharing national flag vandalism online
15 MayCabinet approves revision of controversial retrial system
15 MayInjured Mitoma fails to make Japan's World Cup squad
15 MayKioxia prepares U.S. shares after riding AI boom to big profit
15 MayInk shortage causes Japan firm to simplify ketchup packaging
15 MayMan suspected of stealing more than 1,000 toys which he sold at recycling shops
15 MayRemote Japanese island draws scrutiny over nuclear waste, rare earth plans
15 MayJapan weighs anti-ship missile exports to Philippines: source
15 MayJapan could soon tighten rules for shareholder proposals
15 MayJapanese researchers gain glimpse into the universe’s first stars
15 MayHow many Godzillas is too many Godzillas?
15 MayMichihisa Kano named as Nadeshiko Japan head coach on full-time basis
15 MayJapan coach Hajime Moriyasu names squad for 2026 World Cup
15 MayCentral Japan cities urge residents not to hoard garbage bags amid supply fears
15 MayJapan Cabinet OKs bill to ban prosecutors from appealing retrial decisions
15 MayFrustrations grow over Japan's new bicycle 'blue ticket' traffic fine system
15 MayJapan offers free legal advice to its people in Philippines, China
15 MayJapan man in base intrusion trial says he admired US troops, 'underestimated reality'
15 MaySumo: Ukrainian ozeki Aonishiki to miss whole meet, drop to sekiwake
15 MayJapan eyes dedicated ship to lead deep-sea rare earths race, cut reliance on China
15 MayNorth Korea reaches U17 Women’s Asian Cup final
15 MayJapan PM to visit Lee’s hometown in reciprocal trip
15 MayJapan's Mitoma a major doubt for World Cup
15 MayAlligator Weed Threatens Farms as Saga Tests Water Spinach Solution
15 MayLee, Takaichi bring hometown diplomacy to Andong to deepen ‘substantive cooperation’
15 MayUnited Airlines to open two new routes to Japan from Chicago and San Francisco
15 MayJapanese producer prices jump by the most since 2014, backing case for rate hike
15 MayKagome Adapts to Ink Shortages
15 MayToyota files to build $2 billion assembly plant in Texas
15 MayHow Japanese grammar captures the gap between legal outcomes and public judgment
15 MayTrump-Xi Summit Signals Possible G2 Era, Raising Concerns Over Taiwan
15 MayJapanese PM Takaichi to visit S. Korea's Andong next week for talks with Lee
15 May(URGENT) Japanese PM Takaichi to visit S. Korea's Andong next week for talks with Lee: Cheong Wa Dae
15 MayCo-payment to reach 50% for prescription drugs similar to OTC ones in Japan
15 MayJapan’s aging anxieties fuel the disturbing logic of ‘The A-Care: Disusebody’
15 MayHow to buy a home in Japan as a foreigner
15 MaySatsuki Katayama denies need for extra budget as yields rise
15 MaySuspended Japan manager Eddie Jones no stranger to trouble during polarizing career
15 MayNoto airport to bear Pokemon name to help revitalize disaster-hit area
15 MayJapan wary of US concessions on Taiwan, eyes PM-Trump phone talks
15 MayJapan gender equality minister heads to China, 1st since diplomatic row
15 MaySweden's Saab pledges long-term defense commitment to Japan
15 MayTokyo stocks open higher on AI, tech gains after report on Nvidia
15 MayJapan to order social media operators to combat misinformation in elections
15 MayItochu invests in San Francisco venture to chase anime merchandise demand
15 MayTakaichi to meet with South Korean President Lee on Tuesday
15 MayIs Trump behind Japan’s push for radical military spending hike?
15 MayTXT goes platinum in Japan with 8th EP
15 MayTakaichi says responding to Mythos is a "race against time"
15 MayJapan Watches Anxiously as Trump Raises US-China 'G2' at Xi Summit
15 MayLifelong learning
14 MayWhy is a Japanese governor pushing a nationality rule for public workers?
14 MayMan held for suspected robbery-murder after 1 killed in Japan's Tochigi
14 MayTrump, Xi to begin 2nd day of summit with business deals in sight
14 MayOrigami artist builds international enterprise from folded paper
14 MayEditorial: Japan PM Takaichi's foreign policy lacks a broad vision for regional stability
14 MayTakaichi to make 2-day visit to S Korea from Tuesday
14 MayAt Cannes, Japanese director Fukada says AI undermines the creative process
14 May2nd Japanese oil tanker passes through Strait of Hormuz
14 MayBear Crashes Into ATM and Shatters Glass Door
14 MayA European Take on Japan as a Place to Learn from and Enjoy
14 MayNaphtha Shortages Having a Growing Impact in Japan
14 MayJapan’s Child Population Falls to New Record Low of 13.3 Million
14 MayLemon Cake Boom Sweeps Japan
14 MayJapanese Tanker Passes Through Strait of Hormuz Carrying 2 Million Barrels of Crude
14 MayInk shortage causes Japan firm to simplify ketchup packaging
14 MaySumo: Kirishima stays perfect at 5-0, ties rank-and-file Kotoeiho for lead
14 MayReal-Life Flying Carpet Floats in Midair
14 MaySoftBank Pursues AI Supremacy With Massive Global Investments
14 MayMeet Anno Takahiro, founder of Japan’s hottest political party
14 MayForza Horizon 6 is all gas, no brakes in series’ first Japan pit stop
14 MayTakaichi plans to visit Britain and Italy before G7 summit in June
14 MayTrump Meeting with Xi Could Accelerate Japan's Indo-Pacific Strategy
14 MayJapan gov't mulling extra budget for FY 2026 to ease impact of oil prices
14 MayChina's Xi warns of clash with US over Taiwan in summit with Trump
14 MayNikkei index falls on earnings-linked selling after hitting record high
14 MayBill on birth surname use after marriage unlikely for current Japan's Diet session
14 MayThe Mainichi News Quiz: What's so special about the uniforms at that Tochigi secondary school?
14 MayJapan sisters take matcha across US to spread tea culture, message of peace
14 MayJapan's Takaichi mulls Britain, Italy visits before G7 in France in June
14 MayEditorial: Forcing through lower house seat cuts would distort Japan's politics
14 MayJapan may step into currency market again to support yen with US backing
14 MayYoyogi crossing in Tokyo draws foreign visitors for rare 'trainscape'
14 MayJapan's matcha experiences global boom, but tea supplies squeezed at home
14 MayJapan fireworks maker develops water-soluble outer shells to cut debris
14 MayHonda logs 1st net loss in FY 2025, aims to return to profitability FY 2026
14 MayTaiwan raps Chinese military threats after Xi's comments in Trump talks
14 MayJapan PM to make 2-day visit to S. Korea from Tuesday
14 MayJapanese economy projected to have grown 1.8% in first quarter
14 MayHonda Posts First Ever Annual Loss After Pullback From E.V.s
14 MayAteez to release fifth Japanese single in July
14 MayJapan considers electricity and city gas subsidies in summer
14 MayTokyo Faces Delays in Painless Childbirth Subsidy Payments
14 MayTakaichi to visit UK and Italy in June: report
14 MayJapan 'robot wolves' in high demand to scare off bears
14 MayThree people found dead in car in suspected joint suicide
14 MayJapan takes 'half step' toward fixing slow retrial system
14 MayGov't considers extra budget for FY2026 to ease impact of oil prices
14 MayAxiom Space to launch Japan subsidiary
14 MaySouth Koreans' Views of Japan Turn More Favorable, Poll Shows
14 MayLDP approves government proposal to revise retrial system
14 MayJapan team identifies drug candidate that may extend recovery after stroke
14 MayGuardians erupt for 13 runs in 1st inning to rout Brothers
14 MayHyundai Motor tops Extel Asia auto rankings
14 MayJapan's Record Tourism Surge Faces a Crisis-Readiness Test
14 MayFor three years I scoured the world for answers to Europe’s big problems – here’s what I found
14 MayForeign Press Corps in China Continues to Erode Amid Tension and Suspicion
14 MayJapanese researchers identify scientific mechanism behind crows' black color
14 MayJapanese crude tanker emerges outside Hormuz in rare transit
14 MayJapan's top court seeks judge's dismissal over his suspected online gambling
14 MayJapan’s regional bank M&A wave to create ¥11.6 trillion lender
14 MayJapan food sector: immigration, a labor crunch and rising costs
14 MayJapan Expands Matcha Production Amid China Pressure
14 MayAoi Matsuri: A Kyoto Festival with a Long History
14 MaySake Brewer Dassai Features Art in Pop-Up at Mitsukoshi Store
14 MayJapanese fans getting crash course in cricket as Asian Games approach
14 MayJapan megabanks set to win Mythos access after Bessent visit
14 MayJapan's Akita Prefecture turns low profile into hidden gem with tourism campaign
14 MayJapan's Inpex lifts FY 2026 net profit outlook on higher oil prices
14 MayTrump, China's Xi to hold high-stakes summit with Iran war in focus
14 MayZensho experiments with convenience stores to offset potential dining slowdown in Japan
14 MayNews in Easy English: Study says university does not stop women in Japan from marrying
14 MayPrestigious high school in Japan promotes non-academic activities amid enrollment shortfall
14 MayHow a rival became one of Takaichi’s most trusted allies
14 MayJapan's ruling LDP may consider spending up to 5% of GDP on security
14 MayJapan-South Korea ‘comfort women’ row stoked by statues abroad
14 MayInternational climate change workshop held in Taipei
14 MayMaritime travel
13 MayM5.0 quake hits Iwate Prefecture in northeast Japan
13 MayM5.0 quake hits Iwate Prefecture in northeast Japan
13 MayBritish people captivated by Japan ambassador's viral social media posts
13 MayOn target
13 MayFor Indo-Pacific states, the Arctic’s security importance is rising
13 MayYakuza Boss Found Not Guilty Again in Shooting of Rival Gang Member
13 MayAI Grossly Underestimates Rare Book's Value
13 MayJapanese Bookbinding Technology Captures World Markets
13 MayIs Japan Really Running Short of Naphtha?
13 MayGO App-Only Taxi Stand Debuts at Shin-Osaka Station
13 MayThe Six-Month Slump? Takaichi’s Support Drops Somewhat in April 2026
13 MayNagi Notes review – clear, calm light shed on criss-crossed family passions
13 MayJapan’s Middle Power Arms Strategy in the Indo-Pacific
13 MaySucculent that flowers once in decades-long life blooms in Japan
13 MayNissan logs net loss of 533.10 billion yen in FY 2025
13 MayTrump arrives in Beijing for 'very exciting' summit amid Iran war
13 MayJapan gov't to submit bill to ban prosecutors' appeals in retrial reform
13 May‘Close, yet distant’: MMCA exhibition revisits Korea-Japan artistic ties since 1945
13 MayFM Cho Hyun hosts Chinese, Japanese ambassadors to boost trilateral cooperation
13 MayLDP panel approves government proposal to revise retrial system
13 MayJapan suspends Eddie Jones for verbally abusing officials
13 MayNissan ponders building cars for Chinese rivals at Sunderland plant
13 MayCalbee to Switch Potato Chip Packaging as Naphtha Shortage Hits
13 MayMoe Thuzar quoted by Nikkei Asia: “Myanmar’s political transition leaves ASEAN in a quandary”
13 MayToy exhibition featuring plastic, railway models opens in central Japan
13 MayEasy Japanese news in translation: Crying sumo event for babies held in Hiroshima
13 MayDemocracy activist disillusioned with Trump policy considers migrating to Japan
13 MaySoftBank Group FY 2025 net profit up more than fourfold to 5 tril. yen
13 MaySumo: Ozeki Kirishima, komusubi Wakatakakage continue perfect start
13 MayJapan's 3 megabanks set to use Anthropic's latest AI for cyber defense
13 MayExhibition brings peace-themed picture book art to Japanese preschools
13 MayJapan gov't panel OKs insurance coverage for iPS-derived Parkinson's drug
13 MayNikkei ends at record high above 63,000, boosted by robust earnings
13 MayRa Mi-ran takes on fantasy challenge with 'The Mysterious Candy Store'
13 MayTokyo Gets a Pass on Yen Intervention, But Concerns Remain
13 May'Robot wolves' in high demand to scare off bears in Japan
13 MayWhy Trump will ‘limp’ into China and likely leave empty-handed
13 MayNissan expects return to profit after huge loss
13 MayHeatstroke doubles risks for cataracts, Japanese study finds
13 MayFamily of Japanese tourist killed by drunk driving says driver&apos;s punishment too lenient: report
13 MayBOJ’s policy rate likely to reach 2% by end-2027, OECD says
13 MaySoftBank profit jumps, emboldens Son to bet more on OpenAI
13 MayJapan 'robot wolves' in high demand to scare off bears
13 MayChapter 3.1: A Sense of Self
13 MayDesignated trash bags run low in Japan as fears grow over supply shortages
13 MayJapan’s Long-Term Interest Rates Rise to 2.6%, Highest in 29 Years
13 MayJapan to procure 70% of its oil for June from outside Middle East
13 MayJapan Olympic official sorry for 'utterly unacceptable' remarks
13 MayCormorant fishing season opens in central Japan
13 MayJapan OKs insurance coverage for ¥55.3 mil Parkinson's drug
13 MayJapan's FY2025 current account surplus hits record high for 3rd year in row
13 MayTrump and Takaichi: Japan Steps Up as America's Premier Ally
13 MayParents and Brother Arrested Over Confinement of Teenage Girl in Closet
13 MayWalton offers Japanese investors a hedge with exposure to U.S. land assets
13 MayJapan’s current account surplus hit record high in March
13 MayJapanese Food Companies Strip Down Packaging to Save Ink
13 MayOECD chief sees Japan's zero consumption tax plan as costly
13 MayNidec shares tumble after product quality issues compound bookkeeping scandal
13 MayJapan’s coal power generation climbs as war makes LNG more expensive
13 MayEditorial: Japan must ensure Imperial Family succession proposals have public support
13 MayLDP panel calls for legal measures against celebrity impersonation scam ads in Japan
13 MayJapan FY 2025 current account surplus hits record high for 3rd year in row
13 MayFigure skating: Retiring Sakamoto grateful for 'priceless time' on ice
13 MaySome Japanese snack packages turn black-and-white as Iran war depletes ink supply
13 MaySweden’s EQT to acquire Japanese firm behind popular restaurant site Tabelog
13 MayJapan Greenlights Coverage for iPS Parkinson’s Treatment
13 MayTokyo couple and son arrested on suspicion of locking up daughter in closet for days
13 MayJapanese Cinema in Cannes Spotlight
13 MayJapan cleaner goes viral with spa-like service for plushies
13 MayWhy Japan Must Lead the Next Era of Shipping
13 MayMMCA exhibition explores 80 years of artistic exchanges between S. Korea, Japan
13 MayJapan’s 20-year bond yield rises to 1997 high on inflation woes
13 MayJapanese restorer reviving ukiyo-e in Germany
13 MayWhy 40% of People in Japan Experience Loneliness
13 MayJapan’s Takaichi backs aide over smear claims against LDP rivals
13 MayAfter Katseye, Hybe x Geffen introduces Saint Satine
13 MayTeenager arrested over train odor incident in Kanagawa
13 MayKorean Air captain praised in Japan after difficult Narita Airport landing
13 MayINTERVIEW: Figure skating star Kagiyama to consider future during time off
13 MayJapan, OECD launch economic security plan focused on supply chains
13 MayEuropean investment firm to acquire Japan's Kakaku.com, operator of Tabelog
13 MayUS says agreed with China not to allow transit tolls in Strait of Hormuz
13 MayJapan's reapproval of MMR vaccine brings hope to doctor who lost hearing to mumps
13 MayNaphtha shortage puts Calbee chips, snacks in monochrome packaging
13 MayWhale Meat May Help Slow Parkinson's Disease, Research Indicates
13 MayTWS lands atop Oricon chart with 5th EP
13 MayJapan’s Sojitz eyes Southeast Asia for new rare earths supply
13 MayBessent arrives in S. Korea ahead of US-China summit
12 MayJapan child agency survey finds sexual misconduct at 15% of medical facilities nationwide
12 MayHomebuilder in Japan's Oita Pref. teaches local dialect to foreign employees
12 MayJapan, OECD strengthen ties
12 MayJapan to help Cuban hospitals cope with worsening power outages
12 MayPolice arrest parents over confinement of daughter with disabilities
12 MayJapanese crisp bags turn black and white due to Iran war
12 MaySPORTS SHORTS | Sumo: Kirishima Stays Unbeaten at the Summer Basho
12 MaySumo: Ozeki returnee Kirishima beats youngster Fujinokawa to go 3-0
12 MayCormorant fishing season opens in central Japan, luxury boat set to debut
12 MayEmpress Masako Attends National Red Cross Convention as Honorary President
12 MayKoshihikari Rice Prices Fall Below 3,000 Yen
12 MaySoftBank Group Considers Major AI Data Center Investment in France
12 MaySuspects Use Bear Spray in Failed Backpack Robbery
12 MayJapan Moves to Counter Fears of AI-Driven Cyberattacks
12 MayJapan’s Minamitorishima Island: Potential Site for Mining Rare Earths and Storing Nuclear Waste
12 MayJapan Looks Seaward for Rare-Earth Independence
12 MayJapan's Shift From Pacifism to Power
12 MayJapan, U.S. confirm close coordination on currency after intervention
12 MayCan iPS Cell Therapies Enter Mainstream Medicine?
12 MayThe Iran War Is Taking the Color Out of Japan’s Best-Known Snack Bags
12 MayEditorial: Japan must secure medical supplies amid Mideast tensions
12 MayBOJ policymaker says rate hike possible even amid Middle East uncertainty
12 MayNobu review – story of obsession and loss that lies behind the luxury sushi empire
12 MayJapanese auteur Hirokazu Kore-eda to visit Korea next month
12 MaySeoul woos Japan’s Gen Z with K-pop, custom keychains
12 MayJapanese Soft Power Diplomacy in India: The Rise of MedTech Companies
12 MayCrude oil from Azerbaijan arrives in Japan
12 MayViral clip of parasite in sashimi at Hong Kong sushi branch triggers raw emotions
12 MayTokyo court rejects refugee's bid for naturalization over limited Japanese skills
12 MayJapan and the U.S. in sync on the yen, Katayama says
12 MayJapan's Intelligence Reform is Just One Piece of the Security Puzzle
12 MayEmperor penguins in focus as Antarctic talks start in Japan
12 MayDaiichi Sankyo bets on new cancer drugs to fuel future growth
12 MayJapanese auteur Hirokazu Kore-eda to visit S. Korea next month
12 MayBlack bear sightings in Japan more than doubled in 2025
12 MayNew LDP Group Formed to Support Takaichi Administration
12 MayChinese Buyers Drive Property Surge in Japan’s Luxury Districts
12 MayOil crunch drains colour from Calbee, 1 of Japan’s favourite snacks
12 MayTokyo Aqua Symphony: A Watery Light and Sound Spectacle Opens at Odaiba
12 MayTokyo stocks rise in morning on tech gains but limited by profit-taking
12 MayJapan, US confirm close coordination on currency after intervention
12 MayBrits captivated by Japan ambassador's viral social media posts
12 MayThe Mainichi News Quiz: What's so special about Japan's 'kitchenless cafeterias'?
12 MayPM Takaichi calls Japan's inflexible cash register systems 'embarrassing' for country
12 MayJapan's emperor, empress to visit Netherlands, Belgium in June
12 MayJapan passenger evacuated to UK from hantavirus-hit cruise ship
12 MayJapan Photo Journal: Shirley poppies bloom at Showa Kinen Park in Tokyo
12 MayJapan seeks access to Anthropic AI amid cyberattack concerns
12 MayTeen arrested for spraying liquid in foul odor incident on train near Tokyo
12 May'Drunk driving should not be treated as normal,' says daughter of Japanese tourist killed in Seoul
12 MayIran war oil shortage forces Japan snack giant to use black-and-white packaging
12 MayJapan Brings Back MMR Vaccine for Children
12 MayAn Imperial Week in Photos: Family Retreat, Paraguay Ties, and Charity Dinner
12 MayEmperor penguins in focus as Antarctic talks start in Japan
12 MayProtections for emperor penguins in focus as Antarctica talks start in Japan
12 MayHello Panda: A globally loved snack Japan said goodbye to in 1989
12 MayAustralian Sculptor Ron Mueck Returns to Tokyo
12 MayBOJ signals possible June rate hike amid inflation risks from Mideast war
12 MayAzerbaijan Crude Oil Arrives in Japan
12 MayHiroshima and Nagasaki to take differing approaches toward Taiwan again
12 MaySoftBank in talks for major data center project in France
12 MayLDP sees emergence of new support group for Takaichi
12 MayGoldman’s Japan revenue hits 15-year high as foreign banks shine
12 MayMeet Hiroshi Suzuki, the Japanese envoy showing Britons how to love Britain
12 MayToyota plans fourth factory in India after sales grew 21.3% in fiscal 2025
12 MayEx-security firm employee arrested over alleged thefts from ATMs
12 MayTrump says he will discuss US arms sales to Taiwan with China's Xi
12 MayJapan household spending up 0.1% in FY 2025, 1st increase in 3 years
12 MayNews in Easy English: Some female students in Japan still want to become homemakers
12 MayExec of alleged Cambodian crime group made repeated trips to Japan
12 MayCalbee to sell potato chips in monochrome packaging due to naphtha shortage
12 MayToyota to build new SUV plant in India, begin output in 2029
12 MayNa Hong-jin's sci-fi thriller 'Hope' eyes win at Cannes
12 MayJapan’s households cut spending even as wages kept growing
12 MayGoogle Weather prioritizes &apos;Sea of Japan&apos; over &apos;East Sea,&apos; even on Korean services
12 MayJapan faces U.K. rival in race to build warships for New Zealand
12 MayToyota Faces Triple Threat to Profit Growth
12 MayJapan’s new spy agency receives FBI backing with eyes on China and Russia
11 MayJapan student conveys great-grandfather's untold Hiroshima A-bomb memories through film
11 MayExec of alleged Cambodian crime group made repeated trips to Japan
11 MayCalbee to sell potato chips in monochrome packaging due to naphtha shortage
11 MayJapan hopes New Zealand chooses defense ship as naval frigate successor
11 MayTakaichi denies online smearing campaign against opponents by her camp
11 MayIbaraki Prefecture launches ¥10,000 reward program for tips on illegal foreign workers
11 MayJapan's late-night 'crying cafes' offer refuge for exhausted mothers
11 MayJapan’s highest-grossing live‑action film is a lavish kabuki epic
11 MayB.League: Title Chase is Reduced to 4 Teams
11 MayView from Tokyo: Has Iran war changed confidence in the US?
11 MayBear Sightings Surge in Japan After Hibernation Period Ends
11 MaySpring Wage Hikes Signal Shift in Japanese Economy: But Small Businesses Struggle to Meet Costs
11 MaySumo: Kirishima goes 2-0 as Hoshoryu withdrawal casts shadow over tourney
11 MayAllies at War: Japan-US Relations From the War on Terror to Today’s Iran Conflict
11 MayThree major Japan shipping firms forecast profit falls for fiscal 2026
11 MayTakaichi to debate with six opposition party heads May 20
11 MayPanel urges BOJ to take cautious approach to rate hikes
11 MayJapanese Rescued From Fraud Ring in Indonesia
11 MayPossible Nara Park deer in Osaka raises problem: What to do when tame deer wander into city?
11 MayJapan team has 1st successful engine test for Mach 5 aircraft, eyeing 2 hour trips to US
11 MayEasy Japanese news in translation: Rare woodpeckers raise chicks in Okinawa forest
11 MayTokyo's popular 'urban oasis' ravine trail reopens after 3 years
11 MayPM Takaichi denies online smearing campaign against opponents by her camp
11 MayTokyo stocks mixed as profit-taking on oil price surge offsets tech gains
11 MayJapan to send officials to Russia in May to protect business assets: gov't
11 MayHomemaker aspirations and homelessness in Japan insight: Our 5 most-read stories from last week
11 MayTable tennis: Japan men's, women's teams fall to China in world finals
11 MayJapan approves domestic MMR vaccine production, sales for 1st time in nearly 30 years
11 MayMarathon draws samurai, Super Mario runners in Japan's Gunma Pref.
11 MayOld Building Wall Collapses Onto Taxi
11 MayJapan to send officials to Russia in May to protect business assets
11 MayState Council Discusses Economic Priorities - Ding Duo: Japan Aggressively Expanding Projection of Military Power - US-China Trade Talks ahead of Trump Visit
11 MayJapan does not expect immediate impact from hantavirus
11 MayJapan’s late-night cafes open doors to soothe mothers of crying babies
11 MayIn Australia, Takaichi Blends Abe's Legacy With Music Diplomacy
11 MayJapan Vows Efforts to Free Trapped Ships in Persian Gulf
11 MayJapan's Ibaraki launches reward program for tips on illegal foreign workers
11 MayJapan Parade cultural event draws crowds in New York
11 MayEditorial: As ruling parties push constitutional revision, Japanese public must have its say
11 MayStamp rally urges visitors to explore six local shopping streets in Osaka Pref.
11 MaySumo: Hoshoryu withdraws from summer tournament after Day 1
11 MayTrump to arrive in Beijing on Wednesday for 2-day summit with Xi
11 MayKing Sejong’s legacy meets inventor of Korean braille
11 MayJeju Air begins direct flights to Kobe
11 MayLee pledges to build nation of fair opportunities for all, shared prosperity
11 MayKCON Japan turns spotlight on latest K-food trends
11 MayNikkei Surges to Record High as AI Stocks Rally
11 MayDirector of 'Kokuho' on Identity and the Making of a National Treasure
11 MayMoving to Japan a dream for many Americans, survey says
11 MayMoving to Japan a fantasy for many Americans
11 MayKorea&apos;s latest beauty battle: Mori girl vs. Douyin
11 MayMeet the mural artists who make Osaka vibrant
11 MayHow Philippine prison kingpins ran Japan, South Korea crime rings
11 MaySoftBank plans to make large-scale batteries for AI data centers
11 MayYen bears retreat as intervention seen capping currency weakness
11 MayTokyo analyzing Pentagon UFO file trove with sightings near Japan
11 MayCorporate Bets on Takaichi's Security and Energy Agenda
11 MayJapanese national from hantavirus-hit ship arrives in Britain
11 MayTakaichi’s Golden Week diplomacy: a cheat sheet
11 MayHyundai unveils N racing simulator with LG, Sony
11 May2PM to hold first full-group Korea concerts in three years
11 MayOdor reported on train near Tokyo, with one person sent to the hospital
11 MayFormer TVXQ star Jaejoong plays shaman in &apos;The Shrine,&apos; opening June 17
11 MayLim Yoona nabs lead role in Korean remake of &apos;Unnatural&apos;
11 May3 taken to hospital after unusual odor detected inside JR train near Tokyo
11 MayNew integrated secondary school in Japan adopts Uniqlo brand for uniforms
11 MayNikkei index hits new intraday high on strong tech issues
11 MayTakaichi to meet with U.S. Treasury secretary in Tokyo
11 MaySpring Bear Sightings Spread Across Japan
11 MayNintendo shares tumble after lackluster Switch 2 games outlook
11 MayTuned to Perfection: China's Irregular Warfare at Sea
11 MayHow Japanese influencers in China are bridging a growing divide
10 MayNankai Ferry: A Peaceful Sea Journey Unaffected by Traffic Jams
10 MayThe Decline of Department Stores, Once Fashion Trendsetters
10 MayBessent says will visit Seoul ahead of Trump-Xi summit
10 MayU.S. aircraft carrier leaves home port in Japan
10 MayJapanese cuisine restaurant in Kyoto awarded 3 Michelin stars
10 May3 taken to hospital after unusual odor detected inside JR train near Tokyo
10 MayUnmanned lab opens with robots at work as researchers push AI, automation
10 MayJorge Martin wins French MotoGP and Ogura ends Japan's drought
10 MayOdaiba art festival
10 MayJapan's Mitoma injured as World Cup looms
10 MayWhy PTA Participation is Rapidly Declining in Japan
10 MayTokyo Chosen to Host Los Angeles Olympic Qualifying Series
10 MayNHK Mile Cup: First Pick Rodeo Drive Edges Ask Ikigomi
10 MayMan Confesses to Strangling Woman at Osaka Hotel
10 MayHunter Describes Difficulty of Firing at Bears in Urban Areas
10 MayJapan Parade in New York Draws 50,000 Visitors
10 MayJapan’s Task: Safeguarding Maritime Security in the Indo-Pacific
10 MayJapan’s Convenience Store Restrooms: A Public Service or a Business Burden?
10 MaySurvey Finds Over 40% of Young People in Japan Faced Rent Hikes in 2025
10 MaySumo: Hoshoryu suffers upset loss, potential injury on opening day
10 MayJapan diversifying shipping routes for Middle East oil
10 MayJapan to mull whether to call China 'threat' in key papers
10 MayJapanese-born female soccer player naturalized as Taiwanese
10 MayJAPAN SPORTS NOTEBOOK | Naoya Inoue Returns to the Top in The Ring's Pound-for-Pound Rankings
10 MayJapan cruise ship Nippon Maru bids farewell to fans after 35 yrs of sailing
10 MayNews in Easy English: Japan soba chain president speaks out to defend foreign workers
10 MayThe Mainichi News Quiz: What's the Yamato Museum really called?
10 MayWhy Trump’s war on Iran may be ‘accelerating end of US hegemony’ and damaging Stargate
10 MayJapan Parade cultural promotion event held in N.Y.
10 MayJapanese novelist Koji Suzuki, known for 'Ring' horror trilogy, dies at 68
10 MayMan arrested over death of woman whose body was found in Osaka hotel room
10 MayRetro Japan: Kagawa Prefectural Gov't buildings created a place to gather
10 MayJapan's 'kitchenless corporate cafeterias' gain traction as downtown lunches top 1,000 yen
10 MayJapanese cuisine restaurant in Kyoto awarded 3 Michelin stars
10 MayFootball: Mitoma injury sparks World Cup concern for Japan
10 MayUnmanned lab opens with robots at work as researchers push AI, automation
10 MayWas Japan’s recent ‘Golden Week’ diplomatic offensive effective, let alone ‘strategic’?
10 May‘Ring’ author Koji Suzuki dies at 68
10 MayJapan civil suit procedures to go fully digital May 21
10 MayChinese, Japanese tourists lift Korean retail sales
10 MayMeet the mural artists who make Osaka vibrant
10 MayMan arrested over woman's death in Osaka hotel
10 MayJapan considers sending officials to Russia by end of May
10 MayN. Korea leader Kim vows continued support to Russia in war anniv. message
10 MayJapan nonprofit helps foreign-origin kids plot path to high school, social participation
10 MayJapan's top tourist destinations concentrated in Kyoto, 6 other prefectures
10 MayJapan study rejects claim higher education for women drives down marriage and births
10 MayDivorced from reality? Japan’s joint custody reform divides parents
10 MayJapan faces tough road ahead over nuclear-fuel reprocessing plant
10 MayJapan group launches online timber market
10 MayJapan's Suzuki, author of horror novel "Ring," dies at 68
10 MayJapanese detained in Indonesia for suspected fraud
9 MayDisaster Recovery: Building Back Value for the Future
9 MayJapanese novelist Koji Suzuki, known for Ring horror trilogy, dies at 68
9 MayBus driver in fatal highway crash in Fukushima had history of accidents
9 MayWoman robs taxi driver in Nagoya
9 MayPolice cracking down on outdoor seating in Tokyo’s liveliest street market neighborhood
9 MayJapan's top tourist destinations concentrated in Kyoto, 6 other prefectures
9 MayJapan, U.S., Australia, India top diplomats eye meeting in late May
9 MayJapan lands defending champion Qatar in tough 2027 Asian Cup group draw
9 MayTable tennis win
9 MayA Dash of Soy for Joy: Shōyu Recipes to Thrill the Palate
9 MayJapanese council votes to remove unconscious mayor
9 MayPentagon UFO file trove includes sightings near Japan
9 MayWhy Antiwar Protesters are Rallying in Japan
9 MayBasketball: Amazon seeks NBA fan expansion in Japan as views catch on
9 MayJapan, US, Australia, India top diplomats eye meeting in late May
9 MayBus driver in fatal highway crash in Japan had history of accidents
9 MayUFO footage disclosed by US shows football-shaped object near Japan
9 MayJapanese PM considering visiting Lee's hometown for summit on May 19: Kyodo
9 MayHow Japan’s new economic model could inspire others to ‘look east’
9 MayChapter 2.6: How To Be Remembered
9 MayJapan general waste output hits record low in FY2024
9 MayWoman found dead in hotel room in Osaka
9 MayDespite curbs, 'nicopuff' e-cigarette use rises among young people in Japan
9 MayJapan confirms year's first fatal bear attack; two more suspected
9 MayAt Tomo Seattle, a James Beard winner serves Japanese heritage
9 MayASEAN discussions on regional fuel stockpile in very early stage, says PM Wong
9 MayAI robot takes on, beats elite human table tennis players
9 MayJapan general waste hits record low in FY 2024 amid population decline
9 MayNaomi Osaka recounts her show-stopping Met Gala outfit at the 'Grand Slam' of fashion
9 MayIsabella Bird's 'Unbeaten Tracks in Japan': Sublime Mt. Fuji opens journey in 1878 (Pt. 1)
9 MayJapan town hit by depopulation opens public cram school inside prefectural high school
9 MayJapan, Morocco agree to deepen economic security cooperation
9 MayTSMC, Sony Semiconductor Solutions plan image sensor JV in Kumamoto
9 MayPunch, the Lonely Monkey Who Drew Crowds to a Small Japan Zoo, Is Growing Up. He’s Still a Star.
9 MayBalikatan 2026: US, Japan, Philippines flex military muscle amid China tensions
9 MayJapanese PM considering visiting Lee&apos;s hometown for summit on May 19
9 MayNHK Mile Cup Preview: Cavallerizzo and Diamond Knot Among Top Entrants
9 MayJapanese PM considering visiting Lee's hometown for summit on May 19: Kyodo
9 MayForeign Tourists Suspected of Dumping Suitcases in Tokyo Neighborhoods
9 MayCurtain Falls on Osaka’s Beloved Theater
9 MayJapan’s National Debt Hits Record High for 10th Straight Year
9 MayToyota First Japanese Company to Crack 50 Trillion Yen Mark
9 MayWhy Japan’s Mogami-class warship is winning over New Zealand
9 MayNintendo expects fall in FY 2026 net profit on slower Switch sales
9 MayJapan's Ise develops new fabric 'Isewashitex' using traditional washi paper
9 MaySome univ. students in Japan want high-income partner so they can become homemakers
9 May2 more dead in northeast Japan in likely bear attacks after 1st in April
9 MayJapan bets on Washington and BOJ for extra punch in yen battle
9 MayHidden Wonders | A Centuries-Old Craft Turning Hot Spring Steam Into Bath Salts
9 MayFrom observer to contributor: Japan’s growing military role in Philippine drills
8 MayRising bear encounters test Japan’s approach to wildlife management
8 MayIn Japan, ‘moms pull weight in ways that are superhuman’
8 MayEven in Japan, robots are far from being full‑fledged caregivers
8 MayTakaichi eyes South Korea visit around May 19-20 for summit talks: sources
8 MayAinu remains return to Japan from London's Museum after over 100 years
8 MayShōyu: A Source of Flavor Essential to Japanese Cuisine
8 MayToyota FY 2025 sales top 50 trillion yen, 1st for Japan firm
8 MayAinu remains return to Japan from London's Natural History Museum after over 100 yrs
8 MayEasy Japanese news in translation: Giant carp streamer flies in the sky in Saitama Pref.
8 MaySony Group FY 2025 net profit falls to 1.03 tril. yen after Honda JV review
8 MayWild boar meat vending machine debuts in northern Japan city amid game boom
8 MayOver 60 heart disease patients in Japan, including kids, await surgery amid stent shortage
8 MayJapan PM eyes South Korea visit around May 19-20 for summit talks: sources
8 MayRegional holiday surge delivers 40% jolt to Korean tourism
8 MayS. Korea not considering military logistics support pact with Japan: defense ministry
8 MayInternational tourists fuel sales surge at Musinsa stores during holiday rush
8 MayPhilippines shifts defence strategy with Japan, eyes wider security focus
8 MayConsumption Tax Cut Draws Caution in Major Firm Survey
8 MayIran war costs Toyota £3bn as prices of materials soar and sales fall
8 MayEU-Japan joining hands to break China’s supply chain grip
8 MayForeign Children in Japan Learn Bowing Etiquette
8 MayDiscount Supermarkets Push Up Prices
8 MayAre China and Russia flexing their maritime muscle near Japan?
8 MayChinese Fake News Sites Still Hiding in Plain Sight
8 MayRupiah rout stoking fears of a 1997 repeat in Indonesia
8 MayThe GPM and Japan’s First Step into Party Diplomacy
8 MayTakaichi Sanae’s Canberra Visit
8 May‘Kyoto Hippocrates’: A genial look at medicine’s early days in Japan
8 MayASEAN Unity and Japan’s Role Amid US-China Tensions
8 MayJapan’s ammonia push risks locking Indonesia into coal
8 MayJapanese stocks steady near historic highs as tech and war weigh on sentiment
8 MayJapan Tightens Foreign Driver's License and Business Visa Rules
8 MayGoldman-backed Go app seeks $1.3 billion valuation in Tokyo IPO
8 MayJ-pop gains traction among young Korean listeners
8 MayJapan real wages rise for 3rd straight month but outpaced by price rises
8 MaySony reports declining profit but expects a record for this year
8 MayNuclear reactor in central Japan halted after steam leak near turbine
8 MayS. Korea not considering military logistics support pact with Japan: defense ministry
8 MayJapanese bus driver admits he ‘misjudged speed’ before crash that killed teenaged student
8 MayTime to scrap constitutional constraints on Japan’s military
8 MayToyota forecasts abrupt profit drop on Iran, shares fall
8 MayDo Imperial Family members have human rights? Debate over Japan's royal line
8 MayOlympics: Tokyo, Shanghai picked as qualifier venues for 2028 LA Games
8 MaySumo: Yokozuna Onosato, ozeki Aonishiki withdraw from Summer meet
8 MayMeasles cases surge across Japan despite elimination status
8 MayMan in Tokyo allegedly sold over 10,000 shoplifted items over 7 years
8 MayNuclear reactor in central Japan halted after steam leak near turbine
8 MayPolice arrest bus driver in fatal Fukushima highway crash, search operator
8 MayEditorial: Japan must not undermine decentralization in approach to population decline
8 MayInternational tourists fuel sales surge at Musinsa stores during holiday rush
8 MayOpenAI to expand advertising pilot to Korea and 4 other nations
8 MayTokyo’s top pizzaioli have raised the city to the upper crust
8 MayKyoto Father Says He Acted Alone in Son’s Killing
8 MaySony announces $3 billion buyback as memory prices take toll
8 MayWill Yomogi, the “Queen of Herbs,” Become the “Next Matcha”?
8 MaySteam Leak Forces Shutdown of Japan's Mihama Nuclear Reactor No. 3
8 MayJapan’s Real Wages Rise for Third Straight Month in March
8 MayWHO Says Public Risk Is Low as Hantavirus-Hit Cruise Heads to Canary Islands
8 MayJapan's Business Manager Visa Applications Plunge 96%
8 MayTaiwan, Okinawa join hands in tourism promotion in New York
8 MayJapan confirms year’s first fatal bear attack, two others suspected
8 May‘You’re not my real dad!’: Argument in car allegedly provoked murder in Kyoto case
8 MayJapan and South Korea hold security talks in Seoul
8 MayIndonesia-Japan defense pact reshapes Indo-Pacific security
8 MayChina Coast Guard ships sail in Japanese waters off Senkakus
8 MayWhen it comes to their kids, Japanese mothers look beyond pink and blue
8 MayStephen Olson quoted by Nikkei Asia: “US trade complaint triggers Vietnam piracy crackdown: 5 things to know”
8 MayJapan’s real wages rise for third month to keep BOJ on hike path
8 MayJapanese, Chinese visitors to South Korea jump 41% during overlapping May holidays
8 MayJapan ruling LDP lawmakers to form new group to push PM Takaichi's policies
8 MayJapan, South Korea hold 1st vice-ministerial 2-plus-2 security talks
8 MayTokyo stocks open lower after Nikkei record surge, Mideast concerns revive
8 MayJapan real wages rise for 3rd straight month but outpaced by price rise
8 MayChina Premier Li seeks stable ties with US ahead of Trump visit
8 MayJapan likely spent 4 tril. yen in suspected currency intervention in May
8 MayJapan and Saudi Arabia to set up energy security task force
8 MayKumamoto municipal assembly member and two others arrested in bribery case
8 MayJapan pulls out the stops to halt the yen’s slide
8 MayMicrobus driver arrested after crash kills student in northeastern Japan
8 MayOpenAI is so yesterday — even for SoftBank
8 MayTaichi Kimura's 'Fujiko' Wins Top Prize in Udine
8 MayJapan’s Prince Hisahito steps into spotlight as succession debate heats up
8 MayAntarctic diplomacy’s “back to basics” test
8 MayAsia stocks set to open lower as U.S. – Iran tensions rattle sentiment
7 MayTakaichi's Vietnam and Australia Visits Add Momentum to Indo-Pacific Strategy
7 MayAnti-war protests rock Japan as PM pushes for stronger defence
7 MayTokaido Shinkansen bullet train ridership up 4% in Japan's 13-day holiday
7 MayJapan ruling parties divided on priorities for revision of Constitution's pacifist Article 9
7 MayMother's Day carnations in Japan face price rises as oil costs climb
7 MayJapan surname rule spurs matchmaking events for same-name couples
7 MayAvocado farming rises as citrus-growing Ehime city faces global warming
7 MayCosts hit record high in 2025 for entering private colleges in Tokyo area
7 MayJapan, South Korea hold 1st vice-ministerial 2-plus-2 security talks
7 MayRuling LDP lawmakers to form new group, led by Aso, to push PM Takaichi's policies
7 MayJapan likely spent ¥4 tril in suspected currency intervention in May
7 MayTokyo Aqua Symphony
7 MayStudio Ghibli awarded Spain's 'Nobel Prize' for communication, humanities
7 MayHard and psychological power shown in South China Sea exercise
7 MayMassive Bee Swarm Temporarily Halts Business in Asakusa
7 MayAs Japan’s Organized Crime Gangs Decline, Fast-Moving Tokuryū Groups Increase Presence
7 MayMori Hanae’s Butterfly Effect: Lessons in the Power of Japanese Womanhood
7 MayEdo-Tokyo Museum Reopens with “Great Edo” Exhibition Showcasing Its Collection Highlights
7 MayUeno Park: A Tokyo Destination for Fans of Art, Animals, and History
7 MayODDS and EVENS | Haruka Kitaguchi Makes a Fresh Start with a New Coach
7 May(2nd LD) S. Korea, Japan hold 1st vice ministerial-level '2+2' security talks
7 MayUS, Japan missile drills put Philippines in China’s line of fire
7 MayBessent plans 3-day trip to Japan next week before China visit
7 MayBOJ members seek rate hike amid inflation risks due to Middle East conflict
7 MayThe Mainichi News Quiz: Oil prices could push up household expenses by how much?
7 MayMore support than opposition for constitutional revision under PM Takaichi: Mainichi poll
7 MayJapan's post-Golden Week 'May blues' can be hard to spot in children: specialist
7 MayToyota unveils Lexus's 1st 3-row EV, set for launch in Japan this winter
7 MayCosts hit record high in 2025 for entering private colleges in Tokyo area
7 MayAncient Korean dog DNA decoded for 1st time, revealing distinct 2,000-year-old lineage
7 MayS. Korea, Japan hold 1st vice ministerial-level '2+2' security talks
7 MayKorea, US, Japan urged to join forces on AI chips, energy
7 MayGov't takes low-key approach as NK football team's visit tests inter-Korean relations
7 MayAso-Led LDP Group Moves to Shore Up Support for Takaichi
7 MayWhat Was Achieved in Takaichi's Vietnam and Australia Trips?
7 MayFather may have left Kyoto boy's body near home after killing him, sources say
7 MayCrunch time for Japan-Russia as energy and security collide
7 MayJapan tackles challenges of seafloor rare earth mining, eyeing economic security
7 MayJapan fires missile in joint drill with U.S., allies in Philippines, facing South China Sea
7 MayJapan FY2025 nuclear output highest since 2011 crisis at 34% of capacity
7 MaySacred Pilgrimage Site Asks Visitors Not to Wear Revealing Clothing
7 May(LEAD) S. Korea, Japan hold 1st vice ministerial-level '2+2' security talks
7 MayS. Korea, Japan hold upgraded bilateral security dialogue amid North Korea, Middle East concerns
7 MayJapan fires missiles during drills, drawing China rebuke
7 MayJapan and Australia are perfect partners in the world of AI
7 MayTakaichi Pushes Urgent Constitution Reform Ahead of Upper House Election
7 MayNikkei Soars by Record 3,320, Closes Above 62,000 for First Time
7 MayWater meter thefts spread across Japan as copper prices rise
7 MayOver 60% of people in Japan have plans for Mother's Day, survey finds
7 MayU.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent to meet Takaichi and others next week
7 MayNew Zealand eyes Japan and U.K. warships as frigate replacements
7 MayJapan's Puffy Sticker Craze Drives Resales, Fakes
7 MayJapan FY 2025 nuclear output highest since 2011 crisis at 34% of capacity
7 MayMan served murder warrant after stepson's body found following 3-wk search
7 MayNikkei stock index rises over 4% on hopes for end of Mideast conflict
7 MayJapan says hantavirus spread risk low, urges public to stay calm
7 MayNorth Korea confirmed to have revised Constitution: Yonhap
7 MaySupport up for constitutional change to extend Japan lawmakers' terms in emergencies: poll
7 MayJapan promoting 'smart registers' as faster fix for tax-rate changes
7 MayTrump’s last Japanese diehard fans lose faith as Iran war chaos spreads
7 MaySouth Korea, Japan to hold first vice ministerial-level '2+2' security talks
7 MayNew Zealand eyes Japanese Mogami-class warships as possible replacements for ageing fleet
7 MayJapan stocks rise with optimism over Iran deal
7 MayYen spikes to 10-week high and sparks intervention chatter
7 MayJapan's Nikkei surges past 61,000 for first time on earnings, Middle East optimism
7 MayS. Korea, Japan to hold first vice ministerial-level '2+2' security talks
7 MayPresident Lai welcomes chair of Japan-Taiwan Exchange Association
6 MayFlexible Solar Tech Gains Ground in Hokkaido Pilot Projects
6 MayYen briefly surges to over 2-month high vs. dollar amid intervention focus
6 MayHonda to freeze plan for EV plant construction in Canada
6 MayMachine-knitted sweater bears witness to late A-bomb survivor's struggle without legal aid
6 MayJapan firm embraces neurodiversity with VR training to build workplace understanding
6 MayOsaka Gas jointly demonstrates converting bioplastic containers into energy
6 MayJapanese startup to launch Gundam-inspired Haro robot into space
6 MayEasy Japanese news in translation: Ezo red fox spotted raising 6 cubs in Sapporo
6 MayMassive Bears Roam Near Residential Areas Across Japan
6 MayTyphoon No. 5 Set to Fade Without Affecting Japan
6 MayJapan says hantavirus spread risk low; urges public to stay calm
6 MayUS allies in Asia are looking to build middle-power coalitions
6 MayWhat Drives Xenophobia? Political Discourse and Policies on Foreign Residents
6 MayLiving Alone and Dying Unseen in Japan: More than 20,000 Bodies Discovered Over a Week After Death in 2025
6 MayChina and Japan Are Entering a More Dangerous Phase of Rivalry
6 MayAinu Remains Returned From London Natural History Museum
6 MayGold Yield From Circuit Boards Far Exceeds Natural Mines
6 MayShinkansen Unreserved Seats Reach 160% Capacity
6 MayItalians Rave About Japanese Pizza
6 MayChina condemns Japan’s first overseas ‘offensive missile’ test since WWII
6 MayBaggage bots: Chinese humanoid robots roll into Japan’s airports amid labour shortage
6 MayC58 Locomotive Runs Again on Chichibu Railway
6 MayPhilippines first to lose a grip on Iran war-stoked inflation
6 MayBarricades around statue symbolizing WWII sexual slavery victims removed
6 MayGov't to expand compensation eligibility for descendants of independence heroes
6 MayJapan’s Gen Z protests feature K-pop tunes, light sticks
6 MayUS Marines demonstrate aviation ground support capabilities during KMEP exercise with Korea
6 MayJapan fires missile in joint drill with US and allies in northern Philippines, facing South China Sea
6 MayJapanese Prime Minister Takaichi in push to revise pacifist constitution
6 MayCharting Japan’s emerging wine scene
6 May(LEAD) S. Korean, U.S. Marines demonstrate aviation ground support capabilities during KMEP exercise
6 MayYen rallies to build on gains spurred by recent intervention
6 MayChapter 2.5: How They Die
6 MayU.S. Marines demonstrate aviation ground support capabilities during KMEP exercise with S. Korea
6 MayJapan’s hikikomori recluses are growing old. So are their carers
6 MayJapan’s SDF fires anti-ship missiles for first time in Philippine military drills
6 MayThe Cop on the Corner Is Our First Line of Defense: Local Police and the Surveillance Detection Gap
6 MayForeign tourist needs ambulance to pick him up at Mount Fuji after hiking closed trail
6 MayJapan to boost joint oil stockpiles with UAE
6 MayUeno Police Target Unlicensed Street Dining Around Popular Shopping District
6 MayJapan, Philippines to launch working-level destroyer export talks
6 MayNY's Met museum to add Japanese designer Tamae Hirokawa to collection
6 MayDescendant of Japan's John Manjiro voices hope as NHK taps his story for historical drama
6 MayNissan to cut 10% of European workforce, review sales operations
6 MayDiversity is an economic issue in Japan, not moral talking point
6 MayJapan PM mulls visit to Korea's Andong in May for talks with Lee: sources
6 MaySpace-fermented sake by Japanese brewer Dassai sells for $700,000
6 MayMusinsa's Tokyo expansion signals global appetite for Korean minimalism
6 MayStatue of Peace no longer fenced off after 6 years
6 MayJapan and Australia need each other more than ever
6 MayJapan PM mulls visit to S. Korea's Andong in May for talks with Lee: sources
6 MayHybe x Geffen’s next multinational girl group nears final lineup selection
6 MayAnxious Australia and jittery Japan deepen ‘quasi-alliance’ for an uneasy age
6 MayJapan’s Takaichi Pitches Strength and Stability in Visits to Australia and Vietnam
6 MayBeijing's Doghouse Diplomacy Shuts Japan Out Further
6 MayAustralia’s partnership with Japan helps deter China from starting a war
6 May‘May can give a false sense of safety,’ expert warns after Hong Kong hiker dies in Japan
6 MayPolice plan to rearrest Kyoto father over murder charge
6 MayJapan confirms fourth swine fever outbreak of the year
6 May&apos;Train to Busan&apos; director&apos;s latest pre-sells to 124 territories ahead of Cannes premiere
6 MayLack of sign language interpreters for driver's license renewal lectures in Japan: poll
6 MayForagers in Japan warned misidentification of plants could spell death
6 MayJapan, South Africa agree to strengthen critical mineral supply chains
6 MayPrudential profit rises even as firm grapples with Japan pause
6 MayThe weight of not knowing: Japan’s long-missing children
6 MayJapan-China tensions have no visible off-ramp
6 MayWhy Japanese politician’s goal to reset ties with Russia is ‘a long shot’
6 MayThe domestic dynamics driving Japan’s remilitarisation
6 MayItzy’s Yeji to limit tour performances due to back pain
6 MayEven After 30 Years, Pokémon Is Still Reinventing Play
6 MayMass Crackdown Targets Street Vendors Around Ameyoko
5 MayTakaichi aims to boost diplomacy through revamp of her mentor's policies
5 MayJapan and EU to enhance cooperation on regulating social media
5 MayETC-only expressway gates increasing as Japan ditches cash toll payments
5 MayJapan and Philippines Begin Formal Talks on Exporting Retired Naval Vessels
5 MayJapanese Man Rescued From Scam Base in Cambodia
5 MayVacant Homes With 110 Heirs
5 MayJapanese Passenger Aboard Cruise Ship Suspected of Hantavirus Outbreak
5 MayKorean battery firms take hit as more EV projects in US fall through
5 MayJapanese hair salons going bankrupt in record numbers
5 MayHow China-Gulf ties can turn energy vulnerability into sustainability
5 MayChinese ship suspected of marine survey in Japan EEZ off Senkakus
5 MayFamilyMart stores start collecting used clothing, goods to reduce waste
5 MayJapan, South Africa agree to strengthen critical mineral supply chains
5 MayJapan defense chief visits Philippines to deepen security ties and witness combat exercise
5 MayJapan GSDF regiment drops AI-made logo after X backlash
5 MayGolden Week hoops
5 MayJapanese PM Takaichi in push to revise pacifist constitution as regional tensions rise
5 MayJapanese PM Takaichi in push to revise pacifist constitution as regional tensions rise
5 MayTrump, invite Xi to make Chinese cars in the US, with conditions
5 MayRice-Planting Festivals: Folk Traditions Centering on the Rice Paddy Deity
5 MayJapan’s Arms Export Shift Takes Shape in the Philippines
5 MayJapan, Philippines to fast-track transfer of navy destroyers
5 MayJapan eyes 'early' transfer of used warships and aircraft to Philippines
5 MayAI Enters Japan Classrooms
5 MayHong Kong hiker dies, another survives after rescue from Japanese peak
5 MayJapan's business manager visa dilemma: crackdown, or discouraging foreign entrepreneurs
5 MaySakai in Osaka Pref. plans high-value tours featuring 'Rikyu tearoom' experience
5 MayLandmark Tokyo jazz club Body & Soul to close after 50-year run
5 MayThe Mainichi News Quiz: What changes might Japan make to visa renewal fees?
5 MayJapan electoral reform may be shelved after ruling bloc's big win
5 MayNews in Easy English: National treasure 5-story pagoda at temple in Japan repaired
5 MayJapan GSDF regiment drops AI-made logo after X backlash
5 MayAvocado farming rises as citrus-making Japan city eyes global warming
5 May‘My body ached from the volume’: the mystery and majesty of Japanese noise-rockers les Rallizes Dénudés
5 MayJapan can intervene twice more before November under IMF rules, official notes
5 MayJapan astronomers find thin atmosphere on small celestial body beyond Neptune
5 MayTakaichi signs Australia deals to boost Japan’s energy security
5 MayJapan army unit’s gun-toting AI-generated elephant logo gets trampled by critics
5 MayChristopher Len quoted by Nikkei Asia: “Singapore power plan buoys Sarawak’s green energy ambitions”
5 MayNew Zealand-Born Teacher Brings Rugby Journey Full Circle at Japanese High School
5 MayJapan electoral reform may be shelved after ruling bloc's big win
5 MayTanker carrying Russian crude oil arrives at facility in Japan
5 MayBeyoncé, Bad Bunny, Janelle Monáe take artistic liberties with Met Gala dress code
5 May1 of 2 Hong Kong hikers rescued from Japan’s Northern Alps, search continues
5 MayJapan offers Indonesia and the Philippines lethal muscle to counter China
5 MayJapanese citrus farmers switch to avocados as climate change warms soil
5 May‘Keep phones on,’ Tokyo warns as yen battle intensifies
5 MayBeyoncé, Bad Bunny and Janelle Monáe take artistic liberties with Met Gala dress code
5 MayKabuki Star Kangyoku Nakamura Recalls His Unusual Start
5 MayA tap from a dog brings peace of mind for Japan's hearing impaired
5 May'Healing novels' go global as Satoshi Yagisawa leads Japan's comfort fiction wave
5 MayEx-Japan amateur umpire fed up with complaints builds portable robot to call balls, strikes
5 MayLanders sign Japanese pitcher Hiramoto as injury replacement
5 MayMet Gala guests take artistic liberties with dress code
5 MayMysterious world beyond Pluto may have atmosphere: astronomers
5 MayOne Japanese aboard cruise ship hit by hantavirus outbreak
5 MayJapan, Australia join forces on energy, critical minerals
5 MayPolice officer and bakery worker top kids' dream jobs; parents eye civil service
5 MayLanders sign Japanese pitcher Hiramoto as injury replacement
5 MayADB urges countries to limit fuel subsidies to vulnerable groups
5 MayIndonesia, Japan Sign New Defense Agreement, Eye Possible Arms Transfers
5 MayRussia Signals Willingness to Hold Foreign Ministers’ Meeting
5 MayJapan to closely watch Trump’s remarks on Taiwan in talks with Xi
5 MayLapis Lazuli Found in Japan for First Time in Niigata
5 MayThe LDP is losing local elections. Should Takaichi be worried?
5 MayAmid shortage concerns, Japan works to secure sufficient supplies of key raw materials
5 MayRussia and Japan may arrange foreign ministers meeting in July
5 MayIndonesia, Japan sign defence pact after Tokyo unlocks arms exports
5 MayRegional engagement
4 MayJapan Weighs 1% Food Tax Cut
4 MayNumber of Children in Japan Falls for 45th Straight Year
4 MayChildren’s Book Sales Remain Strong
4 MayRussian Crude Arrives in Japan for First Time Since Iran Strike
4 MayPurification Rite Performed Ahead of Aoi Matsuri
4 MayWhy Vietnam and Australia: The Strategic Aims Behind Prime Minister Takaichi’s Visits
4 MayThe average age of Japan’s hikikomori shut-ins is getting older, survey shows
4 MayMysterious world beyond Pluto may have an atmosphere: astronomers
4 MayJapan's child population falls for 45th straight year to new low 13.29 mil
4 MayRussia open to foreign minister talks with Japan: lawmaker
4 MayIndonesia, Japan sign defense cooperation agreement
4 MayRoll of Honor
4 MayUSTR to hold public hearings this week on foreign practices tied to excess capacity
4 MayAlbanese won’t bring in a gas export tax next week – but he’ll struggle to hold off pressure forever
4 MayPots Galore: Donabe and Yukihira Offering Quick Ways to Cook Every Day
4 MayYasashii Nihongo: The “Simple Japanese” Initiative for Better Communication with Nonnative Speakers
4 MayJapan Military Unit Withdraws Controversial Logo Created by AI
4 MayJapan's child population falls for 45th straight year to new low of 13.29 mil.
4 MayKorean couple earns praise for running Dokdo Cafe in Philippines
4 MayTakaichi, Albanese Issue Joint Economic Security Declaration
4 MayThe Contradictions Shaping Japan’s Russia Policy
4 MayHow a Political Odd Couple Finally Brought Japan and South Korea Together
4 MayKokuho review – passionately male Cain-and-Abel kabuki epic of gender-crossing actors
4 MayJapan's child population down for 45th straight year
4 MayJapan and Australia agree to deepen cooperation on energy, defense and critical minerals
4 MayDenso aims to build system to wirelessly charge moving EVs by FY 2029
4 MayHigher residency fees and hiring foreigners in Japan: Our 5 most-read stories from last week
4 MayEasy Japanese news in translation: Winter Olympic athletes parade in Tokyo
4 MayASEAN shares crude oil supply concerns with Japan, China, South Korea
4 MaySilicon Valley made AI powerful. Tokyo wants to make it work
4 MayAustralia and Japan sign agreements on defence, energy and critical minerals – video
4 MayYen briefly jumps in Asia trade, putting investors on high alert
4 MayIndonesia, Japan sign defence pact after Tokyo unlocks arms exports
4 MayIndonesia, Japan discuss defence ties after Tokyo unlocks arms exports
4 May1st major renovation planned for Japan's 90-year-old Diet building
4 MayLatecomer Japan eyes slice of rising global defense spending
4 MayChinese EVs surge, Japan retreats in Korea’s shifting auto rivalry
4 MaySurvey: Inflation Cuts Into Golden Week Holiday Plans
4 MayFrom Paris on May Day: Rethinking work and solidarity in Japan
4 May1st major renovation planned for Japan's 90-yr-old parliament building
4 MayStudent assault videos expose new face of bullying in Japan
4 MayJapan city looking to hire cormorant fishers for 1st time in 34 yrs
4 MayJapan, Australia affirm closer cooperation in securing minerals, energy
4 MayFamilyMart stores start collecting used clothing, goods to reduce waste
4 May'Dragon Zakura' manga author creates foundation to address education inequality in Japan
4 MayYamato battleship museum in Hiroshima's Kure reopened after yearlong renovation
4 May13 injured in head-on crash in western Japan involving junior high students
4 MayJapan PM Takaichi reaffirms push to revise Constitution for modern times
4 MayJapan astronomers launch group to look for aliens, radio observations eyed
4 MayJapan awakens to Radio Taiso exercise tradition. One face of the country's longevity
4 MayReligious donations in Japan slipping through political funding loophole
4 MayIs There An Off-Ramp for China and Japan?
4 MayKorean couple earns praise for running Dokdo Cafe in Philippines
4 MayN. Korea slams Japan's move to revise key security documents
4 MayHow NAZE brings multinational lineup, real-world experience to May debut
4 MayLee Do-hyun wins silver at IFSC bouldering opener
4 MayBankruptcies among Japan’s medical, nursing care providers surge to highest in decades
4 MayN. Korea denounces Japan’s security policy revision as ‘challenge to international peace’
4 MayThe Indo-Pacific could shape control of the growing spyware market
4 MayJapan sees largest protest in support of pacifist constitution as PM Takaichi pushes revisions
4 May“Why would Japan meet with a small country like Australia?”
4 MayJapan PM says oil crisis has 'enormous impact' in Asia-Pacific
4 MayTakaichi and Albanese Meet to Secure Supply Chains
4 MayJapan eyes going digital for emergency welfare loan applications
4 MayJapan’s FamilyMart gives old clothes new lease of life to reduce textile waste
4 MayNext stop – infinity! My transcendental experience on Japan’s ‘art island’ guided by its master Lee Ufan
4 MayJapanese scientists push for AI use in medical research and diagnoses
4 MayKorean films take three prizes at Udine&apos;s Far East Film Festival
4 MayKimchi sandwich at Van Gogh Museum sparks misrepresentation row
4 MayAt 70, chasing birds across a changing Japan
4 MayTakaichi visits Australia to bolster economic and defense ties
4 MayDual Pricing Spreads at Japan's Tourist Sites
4 MayTokyo Gov't Allows Shorts at Work to Beat Heat, Cut Energy Use
4 MayUniversity Professor Freed After Six-Year Sentence in China for Espionage
4 MayJapan, Vietnam Agree to Bolster Cooperation in Energy, Critical Minerals
4 MayConstitution Memorial Day Thoughts on Japan’s Basic Law
4 MayGood friends
3 MayN. Korea slams Japan's move to revise key security documents
3 MayHidden Wonders | A Retro Street That Only Appears on Sundays
3 MayTokyo Intervenes in Currency Markets to Halt Rapid Yen Weakness
3 MayJapan astronomers launch group to look for aliens
3 MayHotel stay offers new way to support animal welfare in northeast Japan
3 MayTakaichi reaffirms push to revise Constitution for modern times
3 May'Hammer Man' Refuses Interrogation
3 MayPrime Minister Takaichi Sends Video Message to Pro-Revision Rally
3 MayInside Japan's Booming Late-Night Food Scene
3 MayHedging our bets: a Japanese option for managing risk in the AUKUS Optimal Pathway
3 MayKoinobori: Japan’s Colorful Carp Streamers
3 MayIchijū Sansai: The Standard Elements of a Typical Japanese Meal
3 MayCroix du Nord Lands Narrow Victory in the Tenno Sho (Spring)
3 MayWhy a resurgent Japan should absolutely scare everyone
3 MayKentucky Derby: Danon Bourbon Finishes 5th in the 152nd Run for the Roses
3 MayTakaichi bound for Australia to strengthen economic, security ties
3 MayIn Vietnam, Takaichi vows more effort to keep Asia 'free and open'
3 MayWildfire in northeast Japan under control after burning 1,633 hectares in 11 days
3 May13 injured in head-on crash in western Japan
3 MayJapan foreign minister urges Iran to show flexibility in standoff with U.S.
3 MayJapan joins hunt for aliens. Can it solve the ‘Wow! Signal’ mystery?
3 MayJapan Releases Second Round of Strategic Oil Reserves
3 MayRainy Season Arrives Early Across Southern Japan
3 MayJapan's Foreign Minister Requests Safe Transit for Vessels in Persian Gulf
3 MayRising Fuel and Fertilizer Costs Ripple Through Japan
3 MayWhy Japan-China ties can benefit from promoting people-to-people exchanges
2 MayNew Insights on Disaster Recovery Through the TOMODACHI Initiative x 'Ignite'
2 MayJapan, Vietnam seek deeper partnership with energy and minerals push
2 MayKyoto temples introduce cashless service to protect religious freedom
2 MayBoxing: Naoya Inoue Defeats Junto Nakatani in Blockbuster Title Fight
2 MayNaoya Inoue outshines Junto Nakatani in Tokyo showdown to keep super-bantamweight title
2 MayJapan New Car Sales Rise 9.6% in April
2 MayOpium Poppies Spreading Rapidly Across Japan
2 MayJapan Biotech Receives Award for Sea Grapes Storage Technology
2 MayJR West Teams Up with Airlines to Offer Unified Booking
2 MayBank Employee Exposes Sensitive Information Online, Triggering Public Backlash
2 MaySharpen Up with Umeboshi: A Recipe Collection
2 MayChildren’s Day (Japan’s National Holidays)
2 MayNaoya Inoue retains undisputed super-bantamweight title v Junto Nakatani – as it happened
2 MayNot Even Japanese Bathhouses Are Immune From Shocks of Iran War
2 MayUkraine sees path to Japanese arms after Tokyo eases export rules
2 MayTravel rush underway at start of 5-day stretch in Golden Week holidays
2 MayIn Vietnam, Japan PM Sanae Takaichi vows more effort to keep Asia 'free and open'
2 MayDozens of Care Homes and Hotels in Japan Shut as Expansion Strategy Unravels
2 MayChapter 2.4: A History of Complicated Relations
2 MayHow Trump is inadvertently bringing Japan, South Korea together
2 MayHalf of teenage girls in survey use AI for advice
2 MayJapan's LDP Youth Delegation visits Taiwan
2 MaySouth Korea’s Cherry Blossoms Attract a Connoisseur: The Japanese
2 MayJapan’s Takaichi to hold talks in Vietnam on economic security, critical minerals
2 MayTenno Sho (Spring) Preview: The Longest of Japan's G1 Events
2 MayTokyo store makes you pass quiz to buy Pokémon cards as part of anti-scalper policy
2 MayRapidly ageing Japan’s ‘macho carers’ lend muscles to benefit elderly, disabled
1 MaySanctioned Tanker Carrying Russian Crude Set to Reach Ehime Port
1 MayOsaka Resident Busted for Feeding Pigeons
1 MayJapan parliamentary group eyes S Korea trip in mid-May to meet president
1 MayJapan to have enough naphtha-derived products to last beyond year-end
1 MayJapan ranked 62nd in press freedom, just above US, as Norway tops list
1 MayTokyo Fire Department warns of rising heatstroke risk, calls for early precautions
1 MayEditorial: 70 yrs after recognition of Minamata disease, Japan must not forget lessons
1 MayJapan PM Takaichi kicks off trip to Vietnam, Australia for summit talks
1 MayHalf of teenage girls in Japan use AI for advice: gov't survey
1 MayJapan to buy back up to 150,000 tons of released stockpiled rice as inventories climb
1 MayEasy Japanese news in translation: Murakami reaches 10 MLB home runs in record time
1 MayNissan to scrap US EV production plan amid slowing demand
1 MayTokyo stocks mixed in morning on tech gains, yen's surge vs. dollar
1 MayJapan seeks Iran's assurance on safe Hormuz ship passage: PM Takaichi
1 MayJapan conducted intervention to stem yen's fall against dollar: sources
1 MayJapan's Kanuma offers race car as return gift for $200,000 hometown tax donations
1 MayYen rises sharply to 155 level vs. US dollar on intervention speculation
1 MayJapan’s Forgotten Deployment to the Middle East
1 May[Video] Kyoto Night Beat: Drumming Ensemble Opens New Theater in Japan’s Old Capital
1 MayGreenery Day (Japan’s National Holidays）
1 MayInoue vs Nakatani: Who Has the Edge?
1 MayWill Japan’s new arms export rules spark a high-end defence boom?
1 MayNaoya Inoue is the greatest show in sports today. Now comes the fight of his life
1 May‘Temu Range Rover’: what the bestselling Jaecoo 7 says about China’s electric car ascendancy
1 MayUkraine sees path to Japanese arms after Tokyo eases export rules
1 MayWhy Singapore, Thailand are among the world’s ‘happiest’ economies
1 MayTokyo man who attacked teens with hammer arrested after manhunt
1 MayFrom life in North Korea to pink hair dye: K-pop band 1VERSE spills all
1 MayAsian currencies wilting in the Iran war’s heat
1 MayJapanese travelers to China drastically decrease
1 MayGold loses its shimmer in Asia over rising oil prices, hawkish Fed stance
1 MayPressure builds on Putin to escalate Ukraine war
1 MayAfter nationwide search, police arrest suspect in Tokyo hammer attack
1 MayJapan-Australia frigate deal about far more than 11 warships
1 MayAs bears emerge from hibernation, local governments warn of attacks
1 MayTrumpet call: Malaysians demand Japan return elephants after viral ‘weeping’ videos
1 MayTakaichi urges Iran to secure safe passage of ships through Strait of Hormuz
1 MayJapan baseball umpire hit by bat still unconscious two weeks on
1 MayJapan’s space systems face growing cybersecurity threats
1 MayTwo dead, including one Japanese, after light plane crash in South Australia
1 MayMan arrested in Japan for burning wife’s body in zoo incinerator
1 MayJapan's Semiconductor Firms Look to Join Forces for Global Edge
1 MayJapan mum on yen intervention, heavy on jawboning, ahead of long holiday weekend
1 MayJapan overtakes U.S. in global press freedom index
1 MayJapan secures enough petroleum-derived naphtha to last into 2027
1 MayJapan joined by 115 nations and regions in joint statement on nuclear weapons
1 MayTakaichi Addresses Calls to Dismantle Children and Families Agency
1 MayLeading Japanese tanka poet Hirohiko Okano dies at 101
1 May3D-Printed Weapons: An Emerging Problem in Southeast Asia?
1 MayJapan's green tea exports surged in fiscal 2025 amid matcha boom
1 MayGolden Week security assignments for Takaichi’s Cabinet
1 MayJapanese utilities withhold earnings guidance amid fuel volatility
1 MayFiscal Policy on the Brink: Rising Inflation, Weaker Yen Put Pressure on Takaichi
1 MayJapan Investment Corp. chief Yokoo named Tepco chairperson
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1 MayJapan’s higher education sector faces reckoning as student pool shrinks
1 MayDisinformation is Beijing’s weapon. Japan needs more than fact-checking to counter it
1 MayWhen the tankers stop, the tractors stop
1 MayIt's not just oil: Iran war also threatens Asia's food security
1 MayJapan survey finds sexual abuse at 15% of hospitals. Is the true scale higher?

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