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31 JulBessent says he awaits seeing Bank of Japan chief in late August
31 JulNorth Korea state media says US Forces' Japan expansion raises risk of Korean peninsula clash
31 JulQuake in Japan’s ‘Silicon Valley’ disrupts car, chip supply chains
29 JulNagasaki museum tells untold story about Korean atomic bomb victims
29 JulShadows of hate, extremism hang over anti-immigration rally in Osaka
29 JulAfter powerful quake in Kumamoto Pref., heatstroke, dehydration risks rise in shelters
29 JulJapan's horror master Kurosawa's first samurai film arrives at US theaters
29 JulThe Nose Knows: Aroma Is Key to the Full Wagyū Experience
29 JulCan Japan’s Maglev Line Project Stay on Track for 2036?
29 JulAustralia and Japan are stewards of a wavering order
29 JulCool Japan Fund headed for the deep freeze
29 JulOnly One Month Until Hokkaido Marathon
29 JulTyphoon No. 13 Forecast to Make Closest Approach to Japan Next Week
29 JulJapanese Winemaker in Bordeaux Reports Tour Cancellations
29 JulRescue operation at Japan shopping mall destroyed in quake
29 JulWhy US-led alliance might struggle to rein in Beijing’s growing 6G influence
29 JulChild Eats Metal Screw in Kindergarten Lunch
29 JulJapan Depopulation Accelerates
29 JulDecision on consumption tax cut left to Japan PM Takaichi after cross-party talks fail
29 JulEx-foreign chief Iwaya named head of Japan business body to spur China ties
29 JulTaiwan readies rescue teams for possible deployment to quake-hit Kumamoto
29 JulM 5.8 quake jolts Kumamoto, Japan, no tsunami warning issued
29 JulNo Korean casualties reported so far in Japan earthquake: foreign ministry
29 Jul[PHOTOS] Aftermath of earthquake in Japan
29 JulNat'l team shooter under police probe over allegedly storing too many live bullets in car
29 JulDeath toll rises to 18 as rescuers comb through quake rubble in southwestern Japan
29 JulDeath toll rises to 14 as second 5.8‑magnitude quake hits Kumamoto after powerful 7.1 tremor
29 JulTaiwan officials, THSR announce donations for Japan quake relief
29 JulRescuers race to find survivors after Kyushu earthquake kills 13 and triggers mall blast
29 JulJapan searches for earthquake survivors as thousands evacuate
29 JulFrom Hanoi to Manila: Japan’s Updated ‘Free and Open Indo-Pacific’ Takes Shape
29 JulTokyo Prosecutor Dismissed Over Improper Relationship With Suspect
29 JulMore than 100 aftershocks hit Japan after powerful quake that killed 13
29 JulJapan and Australia vow to boost cooperation on quantum tech
29 JulAfter 12,000 Job Cuts, Panasonic Rebuilds Strategy Around Founder's Vision
29 JulNat'l team shooter under police probe over allegedly keeping excessive live bullets in car
29 Jul(LEAD) No S. Korean casualties reported so far in Japan earthquake: foreign ministry
29 JulTakaichi Cabinet Support Falls, Some Polls Show Approval Below 50%
29 JulANA's net profit down 15.4% in April-June despite strong travel demand
29 JulEditorial: What was the point of Japan's National Council on Social Security?
29 JulPopulation of Japanese nationals dips below 120 mil. for 1st time in 42 years
29 JulQuake in southwestern Japan's Kumamoto Pref. reported overseas after surge in tourism
29 JulEasy Japanese news in translation: JR West introduces new design for Kodama bullet trains
29 JulBaseball: Ohtani hits 10th leadoff homer for Dodgers in loss to Mariners
29 JulJapan hikes FY2026 average minimum wage guideline by 4.9% to 1,176 yen
29 JulTokyo stocks mixed on AI concerns, bargain hunting limits declines
29 JulJapan ministry urges air-conditioned classrooms be used as quake shelters
29 JulJapan cross-party group eyes South Korea visit in late Aug.
29 JulChild left behind on special needs school bus for about 50 min. in Japan's Oita Pref.
29 JulRescue teams face ‘race against time’ in search for trapped survivors as death toll in Japan rises to at least 13 – live updates
29 JulRescuers in Japan haul survivors from collapsed mall as earthquake toll rises to 13
29 JulWhat to know about the earthquake's aftermath in Japan
29 Jul'People are waiting to be rescued': race under way to find Japan quake survivors – video
29 JulJapan shut out of Asia’s 50 Best Bars top 10 for first time
29 JulJapanese population drops below 120 million
29 JulWrecked Aeon mall had just reopened for ‘fresh start’ decade after 2016 quake
29 Jul‘The shaking was terrifying’: stories of survival and loss emerge after Japan earthquake
29 JulKumamoto Prefecture gripped by massive economic fallout after earthquake
29 JulAt least 13 dead in Japan after powerful earthquake
29 JulNo S. Korean casualties reported so far in Japan earthquake: foreign ministry
29 JulTakaichi finalizing plan to cut consumption tax rate on food products
29 JulTakaichi Food-Tax Plan Deepens Market Test Ahead Of BOJ Meeting
29 JulNikkei Falls Again as AI Selling Offsets Broader Market Recovery
29 JulTaiwan expresses support for quake-hit Kumamoto
29 JulVietnam to host US aircraft carrier despite Trump’s tariffs, Iran war chaos
29 JulJapan PM's political doom loop worsens her fight with markets
29 JulGovernment Drafts Guidelines To Strip Permanent Residency Over Unpaid Taxes
29 JulTaiwan retailers roll out Japan quake donation drives
29 JulJapan coral protectors race to save reefs from heat 'bomb'
29 JulJapan quake toll rises to 13 as rescuers haul people from collapsed mall
29 Jul‘I was so touched’: Hongkongers in quake-hit Japanese city help each other
29 JulJapan hikes FY2026 average minimum wage guideline by 4.9% to ¥1,176
29 JulNew mystery Chinese submarine highlights efforts to build up force
29 Jul'I thought I would die': Survivors describe shock and horror of powerful Japan earthquake
29 JulBaseball: White Sox slugger Murakami expresses concern for Kumamoto
29 JulTokyo stocks mixed on bargain hunting, AI concerns trim gains
29 Jul2 unresponsive, 2 seriously injured, 7 missing at paper plant after Kumamoto Pref. quake
29 JulSumo’s top wrestler isn’t a <i>yokozuna</i> — yet
29 JulKumamoto quake prompts preparedness review, no South Korean casualties reported
29 JulBOJ needs to raise policy rate to 1.5%, former S&P Global executive says
29 JulFlights Resume Between Osaka and Kumamoto After Quake Disruption
29 JulMurakami Munetaka expresses concern after hometown Kumamoto earthquake
29 JulWhen Kumamoto trembles, Tokyo should shudder
29 JulJapan’s People’s Honor Award Recipients
29 JulRescuers search for survivors after powerful quake kills 13
29 JulBlue Brew Coffee Roaster, Kyōjima, Tokyo: Uniting People and the City with Coffee
29 JulSecond Capital Law Passes, Government Must Move Fast to Flesh It Out
29 JulJapan quake death toll rises to 13 after newly reopened Aeon Mall collapses in Kumamoto
29 JulEU’s US$17 million maritime aid for Philippines targets Asian ‘fault lines’
29 JulEmployees safe, Kumamoto fab structure unaffected by earthquake: TSMC
29 JulJapan Races to Reach People Trapped After Earthquake Kills at Least 13
29 JulMinistry panel recommends 4.9% minimum wage boost, supporting BOJ rate hike path
29 JulEarthquake rocks southern Japanese island of Kyushu – in pictures
29 JulDashcam captures moment 6.8-magnitude earthquake hits Japan – video
29 JulFirms in central Japan suspected of condo repair bid-rigging
29 JulShinkansen bullet trains remain halted after M7.1 quake hits Kumamoto
29 Jul13 confirmed dead after Tues. quake in southwestern Japan: PM Takaichi
29 Jul7.1 magnitude quake hits Japan's southern Kyushu island killing at least 3
29 JulCan K-pop convince fans to travel to Korea every year?
29 JulDeath toll rises to 13 as rescuers search for missing after Japan earthquake
29 JulJapan earthquake death toll rises as rescue teams search for missing amid aftershocks
29 JulJapan’s major earthquakes over the past 15 years
29 JulKumamoto disaster leaves at least 13 dead, Takaichi says
29 JulKumamoto Quake Leaves More Than a Dozen Feared Dead
29 JulDeath toll in Japan earthquake rises to 13 as rescuers battle through the night in Kumamoto
29 JulJapan sees record low consumption of domestic rice following shortages
29 JulBank Indonesia drama shows why rupiah is plunging
28 Jul13 dead after powerful Japan quake, others missing
28 JulMajor quake hits southern Japan, workers missing after mall blast
28 Jul2 dead at quake-hit Kumamoto Pref. shopping mall after blast
28 JulSPORTS SHORTS | World Lacrosse Women's Championship Reaches Quarterfinal Round
28 JulTakaichi says injuries, buildings collapsed in major quake
28 JulFake AI sites lure Japan elementary students as filtering falls behind
28 JulReopened Yamagata Pref. exhibit gives glimpse into Isabella Bird's travels in Japan in 1878
28 JulUnruptured fault from 2016 likely behind powerful Japan temblor: experts
28 Jul'Baby cafes' helping mothers and infants combat isolation in Japan
28 JulExtra! Extra!
28 JulJapan’s Agricultural Workforce Drops Below 1 Million
28 JulThe Quad is still treating critical minerals as a mining problem
28 JulJapan Minimum Wage Set to Rise 55 Yen to 1,176 Yen
28 JulDestroyed Aeon mall had just reopened for 'fresh start' a decade on from deadly quake
28 JulWhat to Know About the Kumamoto Earthquake in Japan
28 JulThe Quad and ASEAN’s First Step Off The Fence
28 JulPowerful quake hits southern Japan
28 Jul‘I was quite scared’: Hongkonger in Japan’s quake-hit Kumamoto describes shock
28 JulKyoto school searched over fatal boat accident during Okinawa field trip
28 JulYoroku: Japan's beach boom fades into the sunset as UV ray and heatstroke fears surge
28 JulDozens feared trapped in quake-hit Kumamoto shopping mall after explosion
28 JulM7.1 quake rocks southwestern Japan, many feared injured
28 JulBaseball: Imai knocked out early as Astros rally to beat Angels
28 JulBaseball: Former Dragons pitcher, TV personality Bando dies at 86
28 JulHokkaido Univ. apologizes over past research on indigenous Ainu remains
28 JulEditorial: Japan PM Takaichi bears grave responsibility for Diet turmoil over smear videos
28 JulPaper plant smokestack damaged after M7.1 quake hits southwestern Japan
28 JulMagnitude 7.1 earthquake shakes part of southern Japan but no tsunami detected
28 JulMajor earthquake hits Japan's Kyushu region
28 JulTremor of Japan earthquake felt in parts of Korea: authorities
28 Jul'Considerable' number of people dead in Japan mall after quake
28 JulPowerful quake hits southern Japan, deaths feared in shopping mall blast
28 JulTremors of Japan earthquake felt in parts of Korea: authorities
28 JulAll Hong Kong tour groups comprising around 200 travellers safe after 7.1 quake strikes Kumamoto
28 Jul‘Many people’ trapped inside Japanese shopping centre, others missing in paper factory, after earthquake – live updates
28 JulKumamoto Castle, a Famed Landmark, Is Damaged in the Japan Earthquake
28 JulSmokestack collapse at Kumamoto paper factory leaves workers missing after 7.1 quake
28 JulHere’s the latest.
28 JulJapan earthquake injures 50 and traps ‘many people’ inside shopping mall
28 JulJapan hit by 7.1-magnitude earthquake
28 JulAerial footage shows collapsed buildings after 6.8 magnitude Japan earthquake – video
28 Jul20–30 Aeon Mall Kumamoto staff uncontactable after reported blast and partial collapse following 7.1 quake
28 JulWhat does deeper tech integration during US-led Rimpac mean for China?
28 JulNo Taiwanese reported injured after strong Kumamoto earthquake: MOFA
28 JulMultiple deaths in Japan mall collapse after 7.1-magnitude earthquake
28 JulTaiwan reports first Japanese encephalitis death of the year
28 JulWidespread damage from magnitude 7.1 earthquake in south-west Japan
28 JulJapan quake injures at least 50, disrupts power and travel
28 JulTSMC's Japan fab evacuates staff after strong earthquake
28 JulMagnitude 7.1 Earthquake Devastates Kumamoto
28 Jul(LEAD) Tremor of Japan earthquake felt in parts of S. Korea: authorities
28 JulLDP eyes new tools to counter foreign spies and disinformation
28 JulJunglia Okinawa Struggles to Meet Expectations One Year After Opening
28 JulKatayama Moves To Calm BOJ Fears As Takaichi Faces Market Pressure
28 JulTremor of Japan earthquake felt in parts of S. Korea: authorities
28 Jul'Considerable number' of people dead, many trapped in shopping mall after magnitude 7.1 quake hits Japan's Kyushu
28 JulJapan Minimum Wage Set to Rise Into Upper 1,100-Yen Range
28 JulKyoto's 3,000-Yen Melons Hit Peak Season
28 JulPowerful quake rocks southern Japan, deaths feared in mall explosion
28 JulCoast Guard Searches High School Over Fatal Boat Accident
28 JulJapan Braces for Typhoon No. 13
28 JulMall collapses after powerful quake rocks Kumamoto
28 JulWith secondary-capital bill passed, competition between cities heats up
28 Jul'Grumpy' Pallas kittens on display at Japan zoo
28 JulJapanese man arrested for years of guitar noise
28 JulChina's BYD rolls out ultracompact EV to challenge Japan's minicar market
28 JulHonda, Nissan to Jointly Develop Next-Generation Vehicle OS
28 JulJapanese mystery writer Keigo Higashino leaves an immeasurable legacy
28 JulHitachi speeds cyber threat testing with Anthropic AI
28 JulTennis: Nishikori digs deep to beat China's Shang in DC Open 1st round
28 JulJAPAN BIZ: Items helping bike riders clear tougher violations prove popular
28 JulJapan mulls GPS tracking of stalkers to prevent further harm
28 JulJapan ruling party intelligence panel seeks laws against foreign interference
28 JulThe Mainichi News Quiz: What 'seed' is linked to Alzheimer's disease?
28 JulMarket to look out for hints of next rate hike from BOJ
28 JulKakao's 'Solo Leveling' partners with Samsung Lions on ballpark gear
28 JulWEDNESDAY, July 29, 2026
28 JulLG Innotek, TDK partner on physical AI sensing
28 JulKyoto high school searched over fatal boat accident in Okinawa
28 JulJapan’s consumer agency certifies food banks for first time
28 JulJapan speedskating star Miho Takagi to get People’s Honor Award next week
28 JulJapanese author Keigo Higashino, known for intricate mystery novels, dies at 68
28 JulJapan weighing GPS tracking for ‘high-risk’ stalkers
28 JulLG Innotek expands from robot &apos;eyes&apos; to &apos;skin&apos; with TDK
28 JulTokyo to boost financial support for overseas oil pipeline investments
28 JulICC president seeks Japan’s aid to counter Trump push for Asian members’ exit
28 JulBYD takes on rivals in Japan with its own electric mini car
28 JulTakaichi’s long-term vision may fail to dispel inflation angst
28 Jul’Appy marriages: AI helps hundreds of Japanese wed
28 JulDid they or didn’t they? China and Japan at odds over diplomats’ ‘talks’
28 JulJapan Passes Bill to Set Up Disaster Management Agency
28 JulJapan, Vietnam lead Korean travelers&apos; overseas searches in H1
28 JulTaiwan shares tumble Tuesday morning on falls in South Korea, Japan
28 JulNew Tepco chairman pledges firm’s ongoing support for Fukushima after meltdowns
28 Jul51 Foreigners Including Five Japanese Detained in Laos
28 JulU.K.-Japan ties set to strengthen under new British leadership, ambassador says
28 JulJapan's monkey sensation Punch gets thousands of messages for first birthday
28 JulTokyo firm evokes economic miracle machismo to tap Gen-Z workforce vigor
28 JulJapan PM vows to continue seeking cut in Diet seats upon end of session
28 JulBoxing: Inoue singles out Rodriguez, ready to move up class if no bout
28 JulLockheed scandal marks 50 years as Japan reflects on prosecutorial system
28 JulChina and Japan differ on whether their foreign ministers spoke last week at ASEAN
28 JulTokyo stocks open lower, Nikkei sinks over 4% on chip losses
28 JulAlaska sees oil resurgence as Japan, others look to US state amid war
28 JulPM stands firm on LDP-JIP ties and notes public concern over foreign influx
28 JulWorld Heritage Sites in Japan
28 JulHang Seng Index rises 64 points despite sharp lump in Japan and South Korea over DUV chip equipment report
28 JulAsia ‘scraping the bottom of the barrel’ as Red Sea oil blockade worsens energy crisis
28 JulNikkei Tumbles More Than 2,500 Points on Tuesday Morning
28 JulIntegrating resources
28 JulPresident Lai honors Japanese Diet member
27 JulBest-Selling Mystery Novelist Keigo Higashino Dies at 68
27 JulGSDF officer indicted over Chinese Embassy trespass, threats
27 JulA Japanese town wrestles with identity after protests over its first mosque
27 JulVolunteers clear forest buffer zones to deter bears from residential areas in Japan
27 JulJunglia Okinawa theme park marks 1st anniv. with 1 mil. visitors since opening
27 JulEn garde
27 JulMakie: Japan’s “Sprinkled Picture” Technique for Creating Lacquer Luxury
27 JulKyoto Tourists Top 60 Million for First Time in 2025
27 JulAsuka and Fujiwara: Cradles of Japan’s Nationhood Recognized as World Heritage Site
27 JulRevitalizing Japanese Shipbuilding: Labor Shortages, US Demands Cast Doubt on “Made in Japan” Strategy
27 JulCan Japan Break Free From Middle East Oil
27 JulTaiwan honors Japan lawmaker Furuya with medal for boosting bilateral ties
27 JulRevolutionize Basketball With AI
27 JulAre Japanese Temples Up For Sale?
27 JulJapan's Latest Capsule Toy Craze
27 JulSummer Fireworks Draw 920,000 to Central Tokyo
27 JulMeeting Held for Japan's Third Baby Hatch
27 JulThe Strait of Malacca: The Indo-Pacific’s Most Critical Chokepoint?
27 JulTyphoon No. 13 Forecast to Intensify
27 JulAsuka-Fujiwara Capital Sites in Nara Added to World Heritage List
27 JulAonishiki Sets Sights on Yokozuna After Nagoya Triumph
27 JulHonda and Nissan Team Up for Next-Generation OS
27 JulTakaichi Approval Slump Turns Yen Pressure Into Political Test
27 JulNikkei Rebounds as Middle East Tensions Ease
27 JulHK‑named Tropical Storm Dolphin forecast to intensify into a super typhoon and track towards Japan in early August
27 JulBest-selling Japanese mystery author Keigo Higashino dies of cancer at 68
27 JulChina, Japan, and the Memory Security Dilemma
27 JulAnalysis | Tadahito Iguchi Brings Strong Credentials to New Job as Samurai Japan Manager
27 JulAn Imperial Week in Photos: Ishikawa Visit and a Weekend at Fuji Speedway
27 JulPM stands firm on LDP-JIP ties, comments on stricter rules on foreign nationals
27 JulMythical seascape draws summer crowds to Fukuoka Pref.'s iconic 'wedded rocks'
27 JulSumo: Aonishiki resets sights on yokozuna after memorable Nagoya win
27 JulEasy Japanese news in translation: Gunmachan train ran on Watarase Keikoku Railway
27 JulForeign bank mulls loans to Japanese firms to construct gas plant in US
27 JulGov't, prefecture ordered to pay family of man acquitted of 1985 murder
27 JulEditorial: Japan PM Takaichi's self-righteous approach deepened divide in Diet
27 JulTokyo stocks up on Middle East hopes but AI investment concerns weigh
27 JulWakayama int'l couple and Japan's 'black' school rules: Our 5 most-read stories last week
27 JulJapan PM denies knowledge of 'Sanae Token' cryptocurrency amid focus on secretary
27 JulJapan zoo celebrates Punch the monkey's first birthday with 2,500 messages
27 JulMoms in Japan 30 times more likely than dads to quit jobs over children's school refusal
27 JulWhy Takaichi's First Diet Session Proved Tougher Than Expected
27 Jul‘Grumpy’ Pallas kittens go on display at Japan zoo
27 JulAfter a legislative sweep, Takaichi faces public confidence test
27 JulBeijing fires new salvo at Tokyo with documentary on disputed Diaoyu Islands
27 JulPortable air conditioner sales surge in Japan amid intense heat
27 JulJapanese author Keigo Higashino, known for penning intricate mystery novels, dies at 68
27 JulNara Ruins Win World Heritage Status, Reveal Ancient Lesson in Shrewd Diplomacy
27 JulJapanese descendants drive rise in roots tourism
27 JulKeigo Higashino, Japanese author of Detective Galileo, dies aged 68
27 JulMore foreign nationals joining fire brigades in Japan, but barriers remain
27 JulJapan’s LOFT to return to Hong Kong with pop-up store at Mong Kok’s MOKO
27 JulTough new permanent residency measures trigger concern in Japan
27 JulTakaichi defends policy as underpinning yen, approval rating slumps
27 JulOnline education CEO bets on Fukuoka for regional growth
27 JulFormer NPB all-star Yang Dai-Kang to retire after 21-year career
27 JulPM Takaichi's Cabinet support rate dips to 53.7%, lowest since launch
27 Jul4 dead after house fire in southwestern Japan
27 JulJapan's 'King Kazu', 59, scores his first goal for four years
27 JulTokyo stocks up on Middle East hopes but AI investment concerns trim gains
27 JulNishikori cites injuries for decision to retire at end of season
27 JulJapanese veteran lawmaker awarded honor for promoting bilateral ties
27 JulSanae Takaichi: The prime minister nobody defended
27 JulTennis: Nishikori cites injuries for decision to retire at end of season
27 Jul4 dead after house fire in southwestern Japan
27 JulWhy a Pacifist Japan Is Rethinking Its Arms Export Taboo
27 JulJapan's 'King Kazu', 59, scores first goal for four years
27 JulAUKUS spending should be fully accountable at Osborne. It is at Henderson
27 JulSoftBank’s $40 billion loan for OpenAI stake gets 21 new lenders
27 JulU.S. Forces Japan boosts personnel as transformation takes shape, commander says
27 JulLabor-management gap remains wide at Japan’s minimum wage panel
27 JulJapan PM Takaichi's approval rating slides as inflation bites
27 JulThe tiny Okayama village providing Japan with a blueprint for forest management
27 JulCyberattacks becoming faster with AI, security firm president says
27 JulHonda and Nissan to jointly develop next-generation car operating system
27 JulEnvironmental Compliance Frontline: PFAS, the Next Big Corporate Liability
27 JulSingle-premium whole life insurance rising in popularity in Japan
27 JulJapan rethinks defense strategy as Ukraine drone war redefines deterrence
27 Jul85% of municipalities in Japan have not assessed adult guardianship needs: survey
27 JulNissan-based OS to be developed with Honda for next-generation vehicles
27 JulTokyo stocks open higher after crude oil price fall on Middle East hopes
27 JulPM Takaichi's Cabinet support rate dips to 53.7%, lowest since launch
27 JulNew manga shares story of schoolgirls who saw off Japan's 'kamikaze' pilots
27 JulMemorial at sea starts for late residents of Russia-held isles
27 JulHanroro brings modern rock polish to classic 'Evangelion' theme song
27 JulNvidia in talks with OpenAI to guarantee $250 bil. financing for data center, WSJ reports
27 JulBabyMonster sets Aug. 3 release for 'MOON' music video with haunting new teaser
27 JulRebuild cleared at Bowen Hill wartime site as Japanese sword unearthed; Chow Tai Fook family paid HK$5bn for plot
27 JulKioxia faces more volatility as leveraged ETFs hit Japan stocks
27 JulPhilippines Holds Joint Exercises With US, Japan in South China Sea Amid Tensions With China
27 JulJapan’s economic security minister is visiting. Australia needs one, too
27 JulJ-pop idols are behind much of Japan’s Gen Z slang
26 JulJapan PM Takaichi's "0 to 3 hours sleep" post spurs workstyle debate
26 JulUNESCO adds Japan's Asuka-Fujiwara sites to World Heritage list
26 JulUS, Japan join Philippines in South China Sea drills
26 JulSamurai Sox
26 JulYoung Japanese Women Drawn to Urban Living
26 JulHit the Brakes: Understanding Japan’s New Traffic Rules for Bicycles
26 Jul[Lee Kyong-hee] Jon C. Covell: Unraveling Japan’s hidden history
26 JulAustralia and Japan can help build the G7’s critical-minerals future
26 JulNagoya Basho: Aonishiki Wins a 3-Way Playoff to Capture the Emperor's Cup
26 JulSumo: Ukrainian star Aonishiki wins 3-way playoff to clinch Nagoya title
26 JulSeveral dozen local bodies vie for disaster management agency’s regional bases
26 JulJapan, Philippines and the U.S. complete exercises in South China Sea
26 JulFrom author to anime hero: the unlikely revival of a Japanese literary star
26 JulPhilippines, Japan, US Complete Exercises in South China Sea
26 JulUNESCO adds Japan's Asuka-Fujiwara sites to World Heritage list
26 JulHow foreign workers became an essential part of Japan’s ubiquitous konbini
26 JulEel draws long lines on Day of Ox despite scorching heat in Tokyo
26 JulUS, Japan join Philippines in South China Sea drills
26 JulM'bishi Motors teams up with startup to mass produce humanoid robots
26 JulJapan’s Asuka-Fujiwara sites added to UNESCO list
26 JulBaseball: Yamamoto earns 100th win of NPB, MLB career as Dodgers beat Mets
26 JulJapan team achieves world's first captive breeding of slender shrew
26 JulJapan PM Takaichi's '0 to 3 hours sleep' post spurs workstyle debate
26 JulBaseball: Ex-major league baseball player Iguchi tapped as next Samurai Japan manager
26 JulToyota's new president calls for front line 'kaizen' improvements to boost profitability
26 JulTime-travel anime ‘You, Fireworks, and Our Promise’ is serviceable but lacks spark
26 JulTakaichi set to face grilling as parliament adjourns
26 JulHow Japan is putting AI in its cybernetic place
26 JulUnesco adds ancient Japanese capitals Asuka, Fujiwara to World Heritage list
26 JulJapan to impose tougher requirements for permanent residency, reports say
26 JulJapan Confirms Rare Earths in Deep-Sea Mud
26 JulJapan’s wedding gifts are leaving couples deflated
26 JulRetro Japan: Former Shimazu residence a century-old mansion full of luxury, elegance
26 JulJapanese soldier who lost leg in Ukraine war vows to return to front line
26 JulAn ode to leather shoes, even as Japan leaves them behind: Experts highlight comfort and craft
26 JulMitsubishi Motors teams up with startup to mass produce humanoid robots
26 JulJAPAN SPORTS NOTEBOOK | JFA Chief Says Soccer Squad Needs a 'Breath of Fresh Air' at the Helm
26 JulJapan to accept 22 assistant language teachers from India this year
25 JulA symbol of summer, this Japanese dessert brings sweet relief
25 JulHeading to Yokohama’s Chinatown? Here are the real local bites you’re missing.
25 JulMuhi cream sets Guinness record as longest-selling anti-itch product
25 JulOkamoto overtakes Ohtani with 23rd homer in rookie MLB season
25 JulJapan, Britain, Italy eye Japanese factory to build fighter jet
25 JulNagasaki museum tells untold story about Korean atomic bomb victims
25 JulDaizen Maeda joins promoted Ipswich from Celtic
25 JulNightlights
25 JulTemperature Up, Motivation Down: More Than Half of Japanese Workers Affected by Summer Heat Fatigue
25 JulTokyo subway installing new ticket gates that don’t accept payment through Suica or other IC cards
25 JulIran is not closing the sea. It is selling it, and Tokyo has been quoted a price
25 JulJapan, UK, Italy eye Japanese factory to build fighter jet
25 JulJapan finds multiple rare earth elements in deep-water mining in Pacific
25 JulJapan records fifth 'cruelly hot day'
25 JulCan Japan avoid a Liz Truss-style shock as its PM embarks on a giant spending spree?
25 Jul‘Everywhere there were pitifully injured people’: how a newly unearthed memoir captures the devastation of Hiroshima
25 Jul‘I never mentioned it for 25 years. I didn’t want to be a victim of the bomb’: Hiroshima survivor Koko Kondo on horror, anger and forgiveness
25 JulPianist Yunchan Lim continues 'Mozart pilgrimage' with music for 2 pianos
25 JulThe bittersweet nostalgia of the first season of ‘Vivant’
25 JulTakaichi stresses secure crude oil supplies as U.S.-Iran war spirals
25 JulOut of the shadows: Japanese women building a life beyond motherhood
25 JulAustralia will soon host a US SSN force. We need to discuss war planning
25 JulExtreme heat grips Japan for a record fifth straight day
25 JulBody of man sought over wife’s death found in sea off Osaka
25 JulJapan gov't to impose tougher requirements for permanent residency
25 JulUkraine calls for Japan support over licensed production of Patriot system
25 JulCoffee-less coffee and chocolates without cocoa ― survival and politics of North Korea subsitute economy
25 JulMan arrested in Kyoto over loud guitar noise blamed for neighbor insomnia
25 JulYoung Japanese artists turn school blackboards into a hit medium for creativity
25 JulWhy Kendo Is Winning Fans in China
25 JulNews in Easy English: Mental illness leads to more teachers leaving work in Japan
25 JulThe Mainichi News Quiz: What has become the norm for Sanae Takaichi since she became PM?
25 JulMore schools in Japan sharing pools as facilities age, enrollment falls
25 JulSweet-toothed bear breaks into home 6 times in 7 days in Japan's Iwate Pref.
25 JulUkraine insists Japan’s pacifist rules permit Patriot missile help
25 JulJapan courts India, Malaysia to escape US-China AI duopoly
25 JulWill Investment Move From High-Tech Stocks to Auto Stocks?
25 JulKosei Inoue: Special Judo Friendship Renewed at Tournament in Qingdao
25 JulJapan passes secondary capital bill after showdown at parliament
25 JulJapanese Red Army Militant Dies in Lebanon
25 JulRiize draws 50,000 to Japan fan meeting tour
25 JulJAL Flight Attendant Seriously Injured in Turbulence
25 JulFireworks Festivals Enter Era of Paid Seats
25 JulJapan-U.S. research team discovers substance seen as 'seed' behind Alzheimer's disease
25 JulLiving in Japan -- an exchange student's view: New lenses for a new country (Pt. 18)
25 JulLolita fashion from Japan finds growing fan base in China
25 JulWhy Japan’s scenic Tohoku region is still a tourist outlier
24 JulRussian warplane violates Japanese airspace over islets claimed by Tokyo
24 JulYen’s worst week since May brings it close to ¥165 vs. dollar
24 JulJapan’s average life expectancy rises in 2025
24 JulJapan identifies large share of rare earths in deep-sea mud off remote island
24 JulHidden Wonders | A Quiet Edo Garden Next Door to Tokyo Dome
24 JulTakaichi to weigh reshuffling Cabinet, party execs: sources
24 JulIn the hills of Shimane, Japan’s steelworking tradition forges on
24 JulN. Korea raps U.S., Japan, S. Korea for seeking its denuclearization
24 JulBaby monkey Punch to celebrate first birthday
24 JulJapanese women lead world in life expectancy for 41st straight year; men 7th
24 JulJapan Diet passes "2nd capital" bill as 2026 main session effectively ends
24 JulA child humanoid leads Japanese director Hirokazu Kore-eda’s latest film
24 JulSuccession
24 JulJapan’s 100-year-old symphonic orchestra celebrates its milestone
24 JulTrump Praises Ohtani While Imposing New 12.5% Tariff on Japan
24 JulJapan Life Expectancy Rises for Both Men and Women
24 JulJapan Enacts Law to Create Backup Capital in Major Disasters
24 JulGenerative AI Usage in Japan More Than Doubles to 58.8%
24 JulThe age of rearmament
24 JulSumo: Aonishiki beats fellow front runner Kirishima, takes sole lead
24 JulNATO-IP4 Relations Remain Stronger Than the Last Two Summits Suggest
24 JulThe Power Behind Japan’s Takaichi Government
24 JulCentral diner alleges undercooked pork at Japanese eatery left her with suspected allergic reaction
24 JulTakaichi Faces Final Diet Test As Coalition Bill And BOJ Pressure Converge
24 JulRubio on Iran, China and Japan: 'Iran is begging for a deal'
24 JulMarlins introduce Japanese slugger Rintaro Sasaki
24 JulEasy Japanese news in translation: 'Obanazawa watermelon' shipping starts in Yamagata Pref.
24 JulJapan to launch expert panel on foreign worker intake, draft 'population strategy'
24 JulNikkei down almost 3% on AI investment concerns, Middle East crisis
24 JulIndonesia's free meal program faces cuts after scandals, food poisoning
24 JulWestern Japan's Koshien University to halt student recruitment as enrollment plunges
24 JulEditorial: Japan's revised retrial law fails victims of wrongful convictions
24 JulGenerative AI use in Japan doubles to 59% in FY 2025: gov't white paper
24 JulJapan finds multiple rare earth elements in deep-water mining in Pacific
24 JulTrump says AI to be discussed with Xi during September summit
24 JulJapan sizzles with 4th straight day of temps over 40 C
24 Jul'Spirits' Homecoming' returning to theaters
24 JulJoint Korea-Japan fund bets big on Jeju Island's tech startups
24 JulAre Cats Pets or Pests?
24 JulNikkei Falls 2.7% as AI Spending and Oil Revive Inflation Fears
24 JulLawmakers remain divided on secondary capital, with talks of further extension
24 JulKazuya Hara named head of new national intelligence bureau
24 JulJapanese shoppers drive up jewelry sales to a record
24 JulJapan’s overworked defence ministry plans first new bureau since 2007
24 JulJapan to set up expert working group on accepting foreign nationals
24 JulJapan rethinks defense strategy as Ukraine drone war redefines deterrence
24 JulJapan tentatively rules China, S. Korea steel items sold at dumped prices
24 Jul1-yr imprisonment sought for ex-Japan volleyball player over cannabis
24 JulJapan’s fake fury over its free-falling yen
24 JulDrone flights to be banned for Hiroshima peace ceremony
24 JulPrime Minister Takaichi Needs Sleep and Rest, for the Nation's Sake
24 JulDespite weakening yen, intervention may have to wait for right timing, analysts say
24 JulJapan to send students to Russia for first time in 7 years
24 JulJapan core consumer prices in June pick up to 1.6% on year on food costs
24 JulNikkei falls over 3% on tech losses, Middle East concerns
24 JulJapanese Red Army member Kozo Okamoto dies at 78: Palestinian group
24 JulJapan gov't sees need for more investments as firms continue to save cash
24 JulJapan opposition seizes momentum as PM Takaichi's approval rating plummets
24 JulUS new tariff imposition over forced-labor bans "regrettable": Japan
24 Jul'Like being in a sauna': Hamamatsu area hits Japan's yearly high of 41.1 C
24 JulJapan to take 'decisive' action when needed vs. yen fall: finance chief
24 JulKyoto man arrested for allegedly exposing neighbors to loud guitar, radio noise for 7 yrs
24 JulJapan to launch new intelligence bureau on July 31 in counter spy push
24 JulKozo Okamoto, last surviving participant of 1972 Lod Airport massacre, dies
24 JulSMR cooperation with S. Korea, Japan reflects 'strategic' 3-way ties: US envoy
24 JulFormer Top SDF Commander Urges Review of Non-Nuclear Policy
24 JulSony to reopen iconic LA theater Cinerama Dome after 6 years
24 JulWeekly Emergency Heatstroke Cases Rise Above 10,000 in Japan
24 JulJapan’s House of Councilors to be renamed Senate
24 JulHelmholtz-Zentrum Berlin Drives New Materials Development with Its Synchrotron Radiation Facility Sponsored
24 JulTop environmental fund sees Japan key to AI energy challenge
24 JulWhat the renewed Iran war means for Japan
24 JulUS keeps Korea on FX watchlist despite strong fundamentals
24 JulAespa goes cute for 1st EP in Japan
24 JulJapan’s inflation picks up, keeping BOJ on path for rate hikes
24 JulUNESCO panel urges Japan to improve exhibits at Sado Gold Mines
24 JulFootball: Japan appoint U-21 coach Oiwa as national team manager
24 JulUS to impose new tariffs of up to 12.5% on 60 trading partners on Friday
24 JulUS announces 12.5% tariffs on Korea, Japan over forced labor concerns
24 JulUS keeps Korea, 9 other economies on FX policy 'monitoring list'
24 JulChina's Rare Earth Magnet Exports to Japan Remain Sluggish Amid Trade Tensions
24 JulJapan Football Association taps Go Oiwa as next men’s national team coach
24 JulWhy Japan’s fighter jet future looks ‘more optimistic’ with Canada’s entry
24 JulHealthy food
24 JulCulinary curve
23 Jul(LEAD) U.S. unveils forced labor tariffs of up to 12.5 pct on S. Korea, Japan, 58 other economies
23 JulUS announces 12.5% tariffs on S. Korea, 59 others over forced labor concerns
23 Jul'White Taxis' Rampant at Kansai Airport
23 JulGyaru Mikoshi Parade on Tenjin Festival Eve
23 JulWhat Is the Difference Between Nama Wasabi and Hon Wasabi?
23 JulTrump rebuilds tariffs with forced-labor duties on 60 economies
23 JulAinu Summer Festival Opens in New York
23 JulInoue and Nasukawa Promise Fireworks in Tokyo Rematch
23 JulTyphoon No. 12 Expected to Impact Okinawa
23 JulJapan Airlines Reveals New Workwear
23 JulJapan Minimum Wage Talks Stall
23 JulEnglish name for Japan parliament's upper house to become Senate
23 JulJapan, Solomon Islands affirm ties as new PM rebalances after China pivot
23 JulCould you run a country on just three hours of sleep? Japan's PM says she does
23 JulHundreds hospitalised in Japan heatwave 'disaster'
23 JulKozo Okamoto, Japanese militant who took part in a 1972 Tel Aviv airport attack, dies in Beirut
23 JulLaw change without public support may endanger Japan imperial system
23 JulWWII sinking of Japanese light cruiser remembered 82 years on as divers capture video
23 JulJapan town known for pioneering health checkup program launches screenings for 6th graders
23 JulJapan pledges cooperation with ASEAN, China, S. Korea on energy, scams
23 JulInside Toho Archive’s mission to save Japan’s cinematic memory
23 JulUS slaps fresh tariffs on China, 50-plus countries in latest wave
23 JulMoriyasu to coach Japan at Asian Cup: media
23 JulU.S. announces 12.5 pct tariffs on S. Korea, Japan over forced labor concerns
23 Jul(URGENT) U.S. announces new tariffs for S. Korea, Japan and others over forced labor concerns under Section 301
23 JulSusanoo and the Eight-Headed Serpent Yamata no Orochi
23 JulNew shinkansen luggage drop-off system begins in Japan, making train travel even easier
23 JulEU, speak out about China. You owe it to the Indo-Pacific
23 JulSPORTS SHORTS | Go Oiwa to Take Over as Samurai Blue Boss After 2027 Asian Cup
23 JulThe G7’s Indo-Pacific Gap and Trump’s 2027 Opportunity
23 JulJapan Weighs Mandatory GPS Tracking for Stalking Offenders
23 JulJapan Grand Slam Champ Arrested in Romance Scam
23 JulJapan Gasoline Price Rises to 170 Yen as Subsidy Cut Considered
23 JulJapan space agency conducts Epsilon rocket engine test after failures
23 JulSumo: Aonishiki loses to enter 4-way tie for lead in Nagoya meet
23 JulJapan, China foreign ministers chat, 1st since spat over Taiwan began
23 JulTokyo’s runway into Central Asia
23 JulJapan considers tighter oversight of soaring Pokémon card market
23 JulForeign Students Praise Convenience Store Jobs in Japan
23 JulTakaichi Defends Growth Strategy
23 JulJapan’s popular prime minister is burning political capital fast
23 JulJapan and Solomon Islands leaders agree to bolster ties
23 JulKyoto Musician Arrested for Rocking Around the Clock
23 JulJapan weighs regulating Pokemon cards amid trading mania
23 JulJapan and Russia to resume youth exchanges after seven-year hiatus
23 JulFormer head of Japanese barbecue chain arrested over tax evasion
23 JulTokyo used condo prices fall in June for 1st time in 26 months
23 JulJapan to send students to Russia for first time in 7 years
23 JulEditorial: Failure of PM Takaichi's fiscal policy triggered 'Japan selling'
23 JulFormer tennis player arrested over alleged social media fraud
23 JulWhat does New Zealand bring to the Philippines’ security network?
23 JulS. Korea, China, Japan stress stronger supply chain, energy security ties at ASEAN+3 talks
23 JulUNESCO urges Japan to disclose wartime forced labor at Sado mines
23 JulIt’s So Hot That Japan Needs a New Word for It
23 JulA Russian Spy, Suddenly Cast Into the Spotlight, Flees Japan
23 JulJIP’s priorities take center stage even as household relief stalls
23 JulEdo-Tokyo Museum Exhibition Traces Roots of Western Architecture in Japan
23 JulSeven-Eleven Japan warns stores over unauthorized character item resale
23 JulUNESCO urges Japan to reflect &apos;whole story&apos; of Korean forced labor at Sado mine
23 JulJapan’s deadliest fault line shifts, frustrating megaquake forecasts
23 JulNikkei Rebounds as Chip Buying Offsets Yen and Oil Worries
23 JulJapan and China’s top diplomats hold first chat since Takaichi’s Taiwan remarks
23 JulHalf of economists still see BOJ waiting until December to hike
23 JulNew Wallabies coach Les Kiss announces his first squad for rugby test series against Japan
23 JulRussian 'Spy' Flees Japan
23 JulHow Japan’s would-be kingmakers lost their edge
23 Jul(LEAD) S. Korea, China, Japan stress stronger supply chain, energy security ties at ASEAN+3 talks
23 JulHonda Extends China Joint Venture With Guangzhou Automobile Through 2038
23 JulJapanese retailers offer various eel products for Day of the Ox
23 JulThe Mainichi News Quiz: What is up with the extreme heat in Japan?
23 JulJapan to act 'resolutely' when required against yen fall: finance chief
23 JulNews in Easy English: 'Monster Wolf' starts work at Kushiro Airport in Hokkaido
23 JulJapan completes first successful recovery program for 2 rare Amami-Oshima bird species
23 JulSeven-Eleven Japan warns franchisees of rampant unauthorized merch resales
23 JulRecord 1,319 public school teachers leave jobs due to mental illness in FY2024
23 JulCrowdfunding operator fails to pay tens of millions of yen raised for projects in Japan
23 JulJapan economy may surpass 73-month postwar growth record in July
23 JulNaver brings smart building technology from Korea to Tokyo landmark
23 JulThree-year-old Chinese boy dies after being struck by van in Yokohama as embassy issues safety advisory
23 JulUNESCO panel urges Japan to fully reflect history of forced Korean laborers at Sado mine
23 JulJapan antitrust watchdog to add new bureau to tackle Big Tech
23 JulJust what’s needed: one US friend, Australia, steps up help for another, Philippines
23 JulJapanese firm acts to stop 7-Eleven store staff scalping anime, game merchandise
23 JulTokyo reports most heat-related hospitalisations since 2010, one dead
23 JulHead of Swiss euthanasia firm dies after collapsing while ascending Mount Fuji
23 JulMiffy-themed ramen pop-up delights fans in Causeway Bay
23 JulAfter Failed Tuna Quota Talks, Put Science First
23 JulJapan’s Leader Invokes Her Hero, Shinzo Abe, to Drive Nationalist Agenda
23 JulAs Japan bakes, over 10,000 rushed to hospital for heatstroke in a week
23 Jul155 police officers and personnel disciplined in Japan over six months
23 JulKoizumi calls for breaking taboo on nuclear debate
23 Jul(LEAD) Lee cites concerns S. Korea may be heading for real estate bubble like Japan's
23 JulSpeedskater Miho Takagi to receive People’s Honor Award
23 JulS. Korea, Japan lead Asia in life expectancy at 84.1 years: study
23 JulJapan to mandate reporting on supplement-linked health issues
23 JulHokkaido Designates Kushiro Wetlands Megasolar Site as Contaminated Soil Zone
23 JulWoodz cast in Joseon-era actioner &apos;Nambeol&apos;
23 JulJapan may move to managing yields, not yen, Deutsche Bank says
23 JulCabinet spokesman defends Takaichi’s grueling sleep schedule
23 JulJapan study finds Nankai Trough earthquake 'locked zone' shifts over time
23 JulTokyo stocks open higher on strong tech shares
23 JulJapan schools review overly harsh 'black' rules on hair, underwear color
23 JulJapan's disaster recovery workers face growing mental health concerns
23 Jul‘She’s blown it’: support frays for Japan PM Takaichi over controversial laws
23 JulJAXA Conducts Epsilon S Engine Firing Test
23 JulJapan to add 200 workers to Immigration Services Agency
23 JulTXT’s Yeonjun hits career high in Japan with second solo set
23 JulThe First Japan-Brazil Foreign Ministers’ Strategic Dialogue
23 JulTaiwan, Japan step up regional revitalization cooperation
22 JulShinkansen Gets New Blue Design
22 JulImported Beef and Pork Prices Hit Record Highs in Japan
22 JulFinance Minister Hints at Yen Intervention
22 JulChina Coast Guard Exercises ‘Jurisdiction’ in Japan’s Exclusive Economic Zone
22 JulSmall eruption occurs at Mount Tokachi in Hokkaido, alert level unchanged
22 JulJapan sizzles in first 'brutally hot' days of the year
22 JulJapan vows stronger defense cooperation with ASEAN amid China concerns
22 JulTakaichi submits aide's denial in smear video scandal amid backlash
22 JulYakuza members arrested for building road on mountain they don’t own
22 JulLeonardo chief sees potential for Germany to join GCAP fighter jet project
22 JulSeniors with Dementia Increasingly Targets of Sales Scams in Japan
22 JulNot a Guy at All: Hit Manga Offers Natural Take on Same-Sex Adolescent Love
22 JulWhy Kuwana Reached a Record 40.6 Degrees
22 JulJapan and Australia are critical partners in the Pacific
22 JulODDS and EVENS | World Cup: Spain Proves Its Superiority Again and Again
22 JulMount Tokachidake Erupts for First Time in 22 Years
22 JulIndia and Japan’s Emerging Shipbuilding Partnership
22 JulThe human fridge: is this really the best way to cool down in a ‘cruelly hot’ climate?
22 JulS. Korea, U.S., Japan vow robust deterrence posture against N. Korea at ministerial talks
22 JulKabuki-za Revives Classic Summer Ghost Story
22 JulJunior High Schools Dump Swimming Lessons
22 Jul(3rd LD) S. Korea, U.S., Japan vow robust deterrence posture against N. Korea at ministerial talks
22 JulQuad foreign ministers reaffirm ASEAN ties amid China concerns
22 JulJapan and India focus on culture to connect
22 JulS. Korea, US, Japan FMs reaffirm denuclearization of Korean Peninsula in Philippines
22 JulU.S.-Made One-Ton Bomb Found in Osaka Residential Area
22 JulYen Slump Turns Takaichi’s Growth Plan Into Market Test
22 JulFirst Arrest for Capturing Endangered Butterfly
22 JulClimbers Flock to Mount Fuji Despite Disaster-Level Heat
22 JulCan Japan Revive Its Manufacturing Dominance with Physical AI?
22 JulJapanese-run restaurant's expired wagyu earns trio prison terms
22 JulJapanese agency warns of ‘cruelly hot days’ amid 40 degrees and above heat
22 JulEasy Japanese news in translation: Fuji-Q amusement park to open 'San-X Paradise' area
22 JulJapan says ready to take appropriate action if needed as yen slumps
22 JulEditorial: Japan PM Takaichi's food tax cut is flawed, no matter how long it's debated
22 JulSumo: Aonishiki clinches return to ozeki with 10 wins, takes solo lead
22 JulOver 260 rushed to hospitals in Tokyo as heat wave persists
22 JulTemperatures top 40 C in Japan for second consecutive day
22 JulHokkaido's Mount Tokachi erupts for 1st time in 22 years, scale 'extremely small'
22 JulSoftBank to offer platform using news content to enhance AI accuracy
22 JulHacker group Ransomhouse claims cyberattack on Japan food giant Nichirei
22 JulCanada becomes first observer to British-Italian-Japanese GCAP fighter jet project
22 JulS. Korea, US, Japan FMs reaffirms denuclearization of Korean Peninsula in Philippines
22 JulOkinawa Assembly Passes Rare Censure Motion Against Governor Tamaki
22 JulJapan signals readiness to intervene as yen slides to 40-year low
22 JulS. Korea, US, Japan reaffirm N. Korea deterrence, expand security cooperation
22 Jul(2nd LD) S. Korea, U.S., Japan vow robust deterrence posture against N. Korea at ministerial talks
22 JulNikkei Slips as Yen Weakness and Oil Prices Cap AI Rebound
22 JulRansomHouse Claims Responsibility for Cyberattack on Nichirei
22 JulAnother iPS product approved for public insurance coverage in Japan
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22 JulXi’s national team rides again to save swooning tech stocks
22 JulJapan’s electricity price hits highest in over 3 years on triple blow
22 JulChung-Ang alumnus becomes first Korean to win Toru Takemitsu Composition Award
22 JulIntervention is the word after yen moves beyond ¥163 and sits there
22 JulAirbus, Kawasaki team up to send Eurodrone sub-hunting
22 JulJapan OKs economic policy blueprint focused on aggressive spending shift
22 JulChinese man arrested over unlicensed taxi service to tourists in Japan
22 JulJapan's exports and imports grow as yen weakens
22 JulTokyo rebuts China's assertion remote Japan island in Pacific is a rock
22 JulHacker group RansomHouse claims responsibility for cyberattack on Nichirei
22 JulAsian shares mostly gain and South Korea and Japan recover some losses from AI stock sell-offs
22 JulJapan temperatures soar over 40C, marking first 'cruelly hot day'
22 JulRevised Imperial House Law Passes, Safeguarding Male-Line Succession
22 Jul(LEAD) Top diplomats of S. Korea, U.S., Japan gather in Manila amid N. Korea's deepening ties with Russia, China
22 JulNagoya <i>basho</i> enters final stretch with everything to play for
22 JulJapan Is Startled by Prime Minister’s Grueling Sleep Schedule
22 Jul4 bodies found after house fire in Japan's Chiba Pref.
22 JulJapan PM Takaichi's '0-3 hours sleep' post draws criticism across party lines
22 JulFukushima communities work to preserve disaster sites despite hurdles
22 JulJapan logs 1.01 tril. yen trade deficit in January-June, hit by Iran war
22 JulMom's Touch to open 11 Tokyo stores this year
22 JulJapan’s imperial succession and the invention of tradition
22 JulTakaichi faces growing headache over LDP and JIP’s lack of unity
22 JulHow should Hongkongers prepare for road trips? Experts weigh in after Japan accidents
22 JulKyogo Furuhashi makes MLS move with LA Galaxy
22 JulJapan swelters through rising heat – in pictures
22 JulCity lights and sweltering summer heat keep some cicadas singing after dark
22 JulN. Korea spy agency&apos;s expansion signals new stance toward S. Korea: report
22 JulTokyo Gripped by Dangerous Heatwave
22 JulJapan records its first ‘cruelly hot day’ as cities swelter in 40-degree heat
22 JulJapan's Defense Minister Calls for Stronger Defense Cooperation at Farnborough Airshow
22 JulJapan’s trade deficit widens as yen, Iran war inflate imports
22 JulRed panda twins born in Korea’s first successful natural breeding
22 JulKorean American &apos;Godzilla&apos; actress Kaylee Hottle dies at 18 in car crash
22 JulFraudulent quality tests discovered for Hokkaido Shinkansen extension work
22 JulJapan swelters as weather breaks ‘brutally hot’ threshold
22 JulJapan startup starts breeding gene-edited pigs for kidney transplant trial
22 JulTokyo area average condo price tops 100 mil. yen in Jan.-June for 1st time
22 JulDollar tops 163 yen line for 1st time since 1986 on Middle East concerns
22 JulChina defends drill in waters near Japan as in line with int'l law
22 JulYen plunges to 163 versus US dollar for first time in over 39 years
22 JulRubio to hold talks with China's top diplomat in Manila on Wednesday
22 JulJapan's Imperial succession debate bypassed female emperors despite public support
22 JulJapan voters turn on Takaichi Cabinet as support rate plunges: Mainichi poll
22 JulCosts, customs pose challenges in Japan's promotion of housework services
22 JulMadein’s Mashiro to drop 1st solo EP
22 JulSake Ambassadors to Promote Historic Routes Beyond Tokyo
22 JulYen breaks ¥163 and trades at levels last seen in 1986
22 JulJapan seeks Southeast Asia sea lanes to avoid troubled waters in region
21 JulTop diplomats of S. Korea, U.S., Japan to meet amid N. Korea's deepening ties with Russia, China
21 JulRussian Bomber Flies Over Sea of Japan for More Than 11 Hours
21 JulTokyo urges men to wear shorts to work, but some women say it's 'leg hair harassment'
21 JulJapan raises safety concern over Chinese destroyer's live-fire drills
21 JulCentral Japan cities hit 40 C, officially marking first "kokushobi"
21 JulJapan's crown prince, princess to visit Paraguay in August
21 JulJapanese soldier who lost leg in Ukraine war vows to return to front line
21 JulComic book characters take over Namdaemun's Alpha Gallery
21 JulJapan’s Seniors Increasingly Prefer Going Solo
21 JulJapan Takes the Lead in Updated Indo-Pacific Initiative: Can FOIP 3.0 Lay the Foundations for New Regional Order?
21 JulMugicha: Japan’s Refreshing, Caffeine-Free Barley Tea
21 JulFloat on
21 JulGiant Dog Cafe Offers Tuk-Tuk Rides with Favorite Canine
21 JulAs Tokyo Swelters, Nerima Lifts Handheld Fireworks Ban
21 JulPigs Produced for Kidney Transplants
21 JulPoliceman Refuses Breath Test After Crashing Into Utility Pole
21 JulYen Slides on Escalating Middle East Fears
21 JulTakaichi Gets 5 Hours Sleep for 'First Time in a While'
21 JulShin Kamen Rider: who wouldn’t want to watch an action flick about a grasshopper-man hybrid?
21 JulTokyo’s Broadway: The Forgotten Cinema District
21 JulSumo: Joint-leader Aonishiki beats Hoshoryu, moves 1 win off ozeki return
21 JulChina’s Live-Fire Drill Near Okinotorishima Tests Japan’s Maritime Nerves
21 JulTokyo-area condo prices hit record high in first half of 2026
21 JulCanada to join Japan-Italy-U.K. fighter project as first observer nation
21 JulLong-term safety of iPS spinal cord therapy confirmed in Japan
21 JulHong Kong woman killed, 5 others injured in car crash in Japan’s Hokkaido
21 JulEx-Olympic gold medalist Kyoko Iwasaki teaches water safety to children in Tokyo
21 JulRice paddy art in Japan's Aomori Pref. features local idol group
21 JulJapan OKs economic policy blueprint focused on aggressive spending shift
21 JulEditorial: Heatstroke awareness, precautions needed as Japan faces extreme heat
21 JulNikkei rebounds over 3% on beaten-down chip share gains
21 JulJapan PM Takaichi says '0-3 hours of sleep has become norm' since taking office
21 JulJapan swelters as temperatures top 40 C for ninth consecutive year
21 JulJapan's revised law clarifying dangerous driving takes effect
21 JulQS names Seoul world's best student city for 2nd year
21 JulJapan Introduces Stricter Penalties for Drunk Driving
21 JulIndian brothers make manga debut in Japan
21 JulTakaichi’s popularity dips after prioritizing controversial laws
21 JulCAL launches Taichung-Okinawa route, expanding Japan coverage
21 JulChiikawa Ramen Buta at Langham Place to close on 6th September after one-year run as overseas debut
21 JulHong Kong woman dies after head-on crash in Hokkaido, five others hospitalised
21 JulJPMorgan among banks to help finance Japan’s $550 billion U.S. investment plan: sources
21 JulChina, Russia Hold Live-Fire Drills Inside Japan's EEZ
21 JulJapan Politics Daily: Bond Jitters Shadow Takaichi’s Growth Roadmap
21 JulCabinet approves Japan economic blueprint with BOJ independence stressed
21 JulNikkei Rebounds as Bargain Hunters Return to AI Shares
21 JulTakaichi vows to further boost ties with Britain under new PM Burnham
21 JulExcavation in Taiwan searches for remains of Japanese soldiers lost in WWII ship sinking
21 JulJapanese mayor makes history with maternity leave that caused a stir
21 JulNumber of swimming beaches in Japan down 30% over 30 years
21 JulGPIF makes first direct private equity investment amid allocation bets
21 JulJapan updates corporate governance code for listed firms
21 JulS. Korea, US, Japan foreign ministers to meet in Manila
21 JulJapan and India Deepen Strategic Ties as Summit Sends Clear Warning to China
21 JulJapan crown prince and crown princess to visit Paraguay in August
21 JulJapan scientists identify clusters of protein believed to trigger Alzheimer’s disease
21 JulInside Asuka III, Japan’s New Luxury Hotel at Sea
21 JulDrunk Driver Rams Roaring Motorcycle
21 JulThe Mainichi News Quiz: What do Japanese researchers say about how to calm a baby?
21 JulAffordable cameras help disaster monitoring, readiness in Japan's Kumamoto Pref.
21 Jul2011 tsunami disaster led prefectural police to set evacuation rules
21 JulYukata-clad station staff welcome travelers to Kinosaki Onsen in Japan's Hyogo Pref.
21 JulJapan's Takaichi vows to further boost ties with Britain under PM Burnham
21 JulJin Air launches daily Incheon-Kobe flights starting Aug. 7
21 JulGiselle of aespa celebrates Japanese producer's birthday amid dating rumors
21 JulSpider-Man takes over Seoul's Lotte World Tower for summer event
21 JulHonda Korea launches retro-inspired CB1000F motorcycle
21 JulAmerica's next financial crisis
21 JulHyundai deepens FIFA partnership with robotics push
21 JulJapan reveals hint of new defense spending target in fiscal blueprint
21 JulAsset Report Exposes Japan's Wealthiest Legislators
21 JulFormer Sankei Taiwan Bureau Chief Attacked as Ethnic Unity Law Takes Effect
21 JulLow-income families in Japan cut food and air conditioning during summer break
21 JulJapan Sets Investment Strategy
21 JulChinese warship holds live-fire drills inside Japan’s economic waters for first time
21 JulJapan says Chinese and Russian warships held live-fire drills within its EEZ
21 JulSearch for remains of Japanese war dead begins in Taiwan
21 JulClimbing interest rates reshape Japan’s corporate bond market
21 JulMamamoo expands world tour to Tokyo
21 JulEducation ministry to aid regional human resources development
21 JulChinese warship holds rare live-fire exercise inside Japan’s EEZ
21 JulCredit Suisse veteran shakes up SMBC in new era for Japan banks
21 JulToyota head vows to enhance ties with business partners
21 JulTokyo stocks open higher after Nikkei's fall of over 4,600 points
21 JulNews in Easy English: City in Osaka Pref. allows casual clothes for its workers
21 JulChina, Russia navies hold live-fire drills within Japan's EEZ: minister
21 JulJapan team eyes world’s first pig-kidney transplant to human fetus
21 JulWeak yen gives Tokyo edge in global startup race, Koike says
21 JulAI Reshapes Japan’s Job Market
21 JulChinese tourists blamed for overtourism in Japan’s Kyoto despite huge fall in arrivals
21 JulDouble joy
21 JulMOFA cultivates drone development cooperation with Ukraine
20 JulMan in Japan's Numazu creates 'NumaGuessr' game to test knowledge of local spots
20 JulWomen's tug-of-war team Muddlers Osaka pull their way to the top
20 JulJapan tests AI systems to identify trees at risk of collapse
20 Jul2 die in expressway collision in Nara; wrong-way driving suspected
20 JulJapanese sword museum wins global fans with live craftsmanship
20 JulChina, Russia navies hold live-fire drills within Japan's EEZ: Koizumi
20 JulOne way to keep cool
20 JulPolice Fire Warning Shot After Knife-Wielding Woman Approaches Officers in Hokkaido
20 JulTuition-Free Policy Drives Shift Toward Private High Schools in Hokkaido
20 JulA Third of Serious Workplace Injuries in Japan Involve Workers Over 60
20 JulLiving in Tanizaki’s Shadows
20 JulJapan Scrambles for Oil
20 JulJapan’s New Flag Law Tests Free Expression
20 JulWoman seen holding 20 queue tickets outside Sushiro branch amid suspected scalping activity
20 JulGiant Pickleball Center Opens in Japan
20 JulGiant Tug-of-War Rope Snaps, Injuring Over a Dozen
20 JulFandom Takes Japan By Storm
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20 JulSumo: Aonishiki keeps share of lead with breakthrough win over Onosato
20 JulResearchers find tiny marine ecosystem — population 307 — in a bottle cap
20 JulChina’s military mouthpiece issues full-page warning on Japan’s growing drone power
20 JulOne year on, Trump tariffs continue battering Japan automakers
20 JulBaseball: Solid Yamamoto earns 1st complete-game win in regular season
20 JulEasy Japanese news in translation: Children's wishes shine on lanterns in Yamagata
20 JulJapanese institute opens memorial site for famed chimpanzee Ai
20 JulNara cafe owner hopeful about ancient capitals’ World Heritage listing
20 JulWill Japan Impose Social Media Ban for Children?
20 JulJapan Targets Breakthrough in Race for Solar Power From Space
20 JulTokyo AI Festival Draws 40,000
20 JulRussia Calls Japan-Ukraine Drone Cooperation a Clear Hostile Act
20 JulRainy Season Ends in Kanto-Koshin
20 JulOil Surge Tests Tokyo Markets on Marine Day Holiday
20 JulTakaichi Enters Extended Diet Week With BOJ And Imperial Issues Unresolved
20 JulSouth Korean wrestling legend Jang Chang-sun dies
20 JulSouth Korea eyes world fencing title in Hong Kong
20 JulJapanese mayor makes history with maternity leave that caused a stir
20 Jul7 injured after 20-meter tree falls during soccer match in central Japan
20 JulTeenager jumps to his death after slashing mother, 2 daughters in their apartment
20 JulA centuries-old festival in Japan brings Shinto traditions and towering floats to the streets
20 JulMercury hits 35 C in Tokyo, marking first 'extremely hot' day of the year
20 JulASEAN meetings offer chance of China-Japan encounter — for better or worse
20 JulSuzuki’s no-frills cars once ruled India. Then buyers demanded frills.
20 JulJapan group begins search for WWII remains in Pingtung
20 JulThe 180-day locals: Life on Japan’s digital nomad visa
20 JulTop diplomats of S. Korea, U.S., Japan to meet in Manila this week
20 JulRintaro Sasaki and NPB face separate challenges as slugger chooses to sign with Marlins
20 JulJapanese culture permeates the world. Who owns it?
20 JulExtreme heat grips Japan as rainy season officially ends in Tokyo
20 JulBlow winds blow: Time to harvest wind power off Japan’s coast
20 JulWith lawsuit over remains, Ainu continue fight for cultural recognition
20 JulRestored inn praised by Lafcadio Hearn stands as symbol of historic southwest Japan port
20 JulJapan post office aids depopulated community with food sales and community watch
20 JulNumber of swimming beaches in Japan down 30% over 30 years
20 JulCurator in Hokkaido succeeds in creating 3D whale skeleton from photos
20 JulJapanese beetle advances through northern Italy's vineyards and orchards, frustrating farmers
20 Jul2 die in highway collision in western Japan, wrong-way driving suspected
20 JulRainy season over in Tokyo, mercury hits 35 C
20 JulJapanese health insurance cards no longer usable in clinics from August
20 JulFire breaks out at GSDF camp in Tokyo suburbs
20 JulHong Kong woman, 69, left unconscious after all-terrain vehicle crash in Okinawa
20 JulLolita Fashion Takes Center Stage at Shanghai Pop-Up
20 JulTaiwan-Japan pair win women's doubles title at WTA Athens Open
20 Jul2,000 children of A-bomb survivors support Hidankyo movement
20 JulTeam Mirai faces challenge of how to confront Takaichi administration
20 JulOsaka bar group offering mental health support for lawyers
20 JulNCT Wish tops Oricon chart with 3rd Japan single
20 JulJapanese singer hopes 'JP-Pop' can strike a chord in the Philippines
20 JulStolen then reclaimed: Tracking tags help fight Japan's surge in solar cable thefts
20 JulBoeing ramping up production of critical interceptor seekers
20 JulMOFA facilitates Taiwan-Japan UAV collaboration
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19 JulSunflower Fields Brighten Sayo Town in Hyogo
19 Jul2 confirmed dead after house collapses in heavy rains in Tochigi
19 Jul74-year-old man arrested for alleged stalking of female acquaintance
19 JulJapan to provide defense equipment to Cambodia under security aid program
19 JulJapan's young guns excite Jones in Nations Championship
19 JulJapanese slugger Rintaro Sasaki to sign with Marlins, forgo professional career in home country
19 JulScam warning
19 JulMizuna: A Satisfyingly Crunchy Leaf That Pairs with Any Cuisine
19 JulInteractive Ghibli Exhibition Opens in Osaka
19 JulApple Hikes iPhone Prices in Japan
19 JulExclusive Look Inside Kura Sushi’s Premium Shinjuku Opening
19 JulHeavy Rain Floods Railway Tracks in Hokkaido, Cancels 32 Trains
19 JulFirst Day of Extreme Heat Expected in Central Tokyo
19 JulHong Kong tourist left in coma after quad bike accident in Japan
19 Jul7 injured after 20-meter tree falls during soccer match in central Japan
19 JulSumo: Joint leader Aonishiki stokes injury fears in win over Takanosho
19 JulWoman killed after man falls from high-rise building in Nagoya
19 JulJapan to provide patrol boats to Cambodia in 1st OSA
19 JulJapanese officials open X accounts to counter China’s cognitive warfare
19 JulBaseball: Sugano throws 6-1/3 innings, earns 9th win as Rockies beat Reds
19 JulBaseball: Stanford slugger Sasaki chooses MLB path, to join Marlins
19 JulDefense Minister Koizumi says Japan needs debate on nuclear weapons
19 JulJapanese sword museum wins global fans with live craftsmanship
19 JulWoman in 20s dies after man falls from building in central Japan
19 JulJapanese resident surprised by Hong Kong’s ‘no umbrella theft’ culture
19 JulMan falls from apartment building, hitting and killing female pedestrian in Nagoya
19 JulJapan notifies local governments they may ban private lodgings
19 Jul20% of Japan’s pledged U.S. investments underway a year after tariff deal
19 JulSindhu wins badminton Japan Open to end title drought
19 JulLee Chang-wook dominates night race
19 JulInternational couple in Japan finds purpose through community in rural Wakayama Pref.
19 JulJR East unveils design of new inspection train for shinkansen lines
19 JulJapanese game maker Sega opens shop in Beijing, draws over 100 fans
19 JulRugby: Japan lose 42-15 to France, drop to 1-2 in Nations Championship
19 JulNiigata stroll celebrates legacy of pioneer traveler Isabella Bird in Meiji-era Japan
19 JulSummer has arrived in Japan and so have hot, sleepless nights
19 JulStrong soccer teams start with merit, not politics
19 JulJAPAN SPORTS NOTEBOOK | Nagoya Basho Has a Logjam Atop the Leaderboard
19 JulHow India’s ‘practical’ alliances could reshape Indo-Pacific security
19 JulJapan ‘cannot avoid’ nuclear weapons debate, defense chief Koizumi says
19 JulTakaichi realizes Imperial House Law change by force of numbers
19 JulWhy Tokyo’s New Shorts Policy is Sparking Debate in Japan
19 JulMitsubishi Electric eyes power-chip merger with Rohm and Toshiba
19 JulTSMC plant's massive water demand in Japan raises sustainability concerns for local farmers
19 JulRetro Japan: Curves and innovation define Tokai Univ.'s Shonan Campus Building No. 3
19 JulMonorail opens in disaster-hit area in northeastern Japan to boost tourism
19 JulToyota president Kon prays for traffic safety in Nagano
19 JulValuable lesson from lost submarine bid
19 JulNvidia’s Jensen Huang seals sweeping Japan AI alliances as emotional SEGA reunion recalls $5 million lifeline
19 JulJapan to raise caps on out-of-pocket medical expenses
19 JulTakaichi expected to struggle during an extended Diet session
19 JulJapan’s young players impress coach Eddie Jones at Nations Championship
19 JulThe right recipe for a more aggressive Bank of Japan
19 JulJapan scapegoats foreigners as mountain rescue numbers rise
18 JulKansai’s first Michelin-selected sommelier knows how to read a room
18 JulLawmakers to defer consumption tax cut decision to PM
18 JulWoman found dead on barge in Osaka was strangled, autopsy reveals
18 JulBodies of two women found in Nara mountains; man arrested
18 Jul70,000 customers' info leaked by Sagawa Express setup error
18 JulHokuriku Shinkansen extension route to pass through new station in Kyoto
18 JulKoizumi to visit Europe for joint fighter jet talks
18 JulLaw change without public support may endanger Japan imperial system
18 JulFrance beats Japan 42-15 in Nations Championship rugby as Lucu tallies 15 points
18 JulLIft-off
18 JulSumo: Promotion-chasing ozeki Kirishima wins, in 7-way tie for Nagoya lead
18 JulHow great power rivalry returned to the Indian Ocean and the stakes for Australia
18 JulHong Kong police officer among five Chinese tourists injured as JR Furano Line train strikes car in Hokkaido
18 JulFrance cruise to second Nations Championship victory beating Japan 42-15
18 JulJR Central, Shizuoka sign agreement to begin maglev construction
18 JulBaseball: Yoshida hits 4th homer as Red Sox rout Rays 10-0
18 JulKyoto Animation holds memorial service for 2019 arson attack victims
18 JulWhy Japan should be able to weather a US market crash
18 JulChapter 5.4: Sensuality is All that Matters
18 Jul14-year-old boy detained after pepper spray incident at school
18 JulKyoto Animation holds memorial service for victims of 2019 arson attack
18 JulJapan Imperial Household law to permit adoption from cadet branch
18 JulThe Mainichi News Quiz: What's going on with the dress code in one Osaka Pref. city?
18 Jul100-yen balanced breakfasts a hit at university in central Japan city amid price hikes
18 JulIsabella Bird's 'Unbeaten Tracks in Japan': A harrowing inn experience in Kasukabe (Pt. 6)
18 JulJapan ranks lowest among 6 nations in survey on expectations of AI use
18 JulNews in Easy English: Two Vietnamese men start work as bus drivers in Japan's Shikoku
18 JulJapan gallery home to famous A-bomb paintings seeks financial support
18 JulU.N. hails women’s rights in response to Japan’s revision of Imperial House Law
18 JulApple raises iPhone 17 price by 10% in Japan as yen stays weak
18 JulBOJ likely to raise growth forecast and stand pat, sources say
18 JulJapan’s ‘decisive action’ threat does little to scare yen bears
18 JulEx-Japan minister faults India for Modi bullet train delay
18 JulUniqlo sister brand GU taps luxury designer to sell $18 jeans
18 Jul89-year-old repair craftsman in Japan gives broken electronics new lease of life
18 JulJapan's lonely hearts buck dating app dominance with shift to marriage consultants
18 JulSteps to sustain Japan imperial family leave aides concerned, public split
18 JulBacklash in Japan over Fukuoka officials’ costly overseas ‘research trips’
17 JulChinese media’s ‘racist’ video of monkey in Filipino costume draws Manila’s rebuke
17 JulHidden Wonders | Crumbling Arch Bridge in Hokkaido Draws Crowds Eager to Watch It Vanish
17 JulUnstable Weather Brings Thunderstorms Across Eastern Japan
17 JulFrozen food giant Nichirei resumes operations after cyberattack
17 JulTokyo’s Immersive Art Landmark: TeamLab Borderless Reopens Its “Light Sculpture”
17 JulDiet passes law to revise controversial retrial system
17 JulTokyo Disneyland and Disney Sea raising ticket prices, free Fast Pass ending next month
17 JulDiet extended for 8 days to debate ruling bloc's key bills
17 JulCanadian tourist injured in bear attack in Fukushima Prefecture
17 Jul'Holding back is evil': Gen-Zers revive Japan's corporate machismo
17 JulOpposition to data centers grows in cramped urban Japan
17 JulNFL boss eyes Japan among 10 new nations for regular-season games
17 JulEye on the ball
17 JulMexican Crude Oil Arrives in Japan After 70-Day Voyage
17 JulPopular Hokkaido Mountain Reopens After Bear Scare
17 JulTakaichi Defends BOJ Independence
17 JulNikkei Enters Correction as Chip Rout Deepens
17 JulWhy BTS Gwanghwamun show shocked Japanese social media users
17 JulIt was 60 years ago today: Japan’s top Beatles fan keeps the Budokan flame burning
17 JulJudo: Montreal Olympics gold medalist Sonoda dies at 79
17 JulBOJ to stand pat on rates in July, may raise growth forecast
17 JulSumo: Yokozuna Hoshoryu suffers 2nd loss as Shishi takes sole Nagoya lead
17 JulZEROBASEONE teases nostalgic Japan comeback with new concept photos
17 JulEU-Japan-South Korea Cooperation Is Indispensable Now
17 JulOver 60% of Japan's sandy beaches at risk of vanishing by 2100
17 JulJapan Diet passes law to revise controversial retrial system for 1st time
17 JulEasy Japanese news in translation: Pokemon-themed airport opens in Noto to support recovery
17 JulRemote work in Japan deepens isolation, raising depression concerns
17 JulJapan's parliament enshrines male-only succession for the shrinking imperial family
17 JulSummer goldfish lanterns light up historic streets in western Japan city
17 JulJapan enacts flag desecration law amid varying views around world
17 JulJapan frozen food giant Nichirei resumes operations after cyberattack
17 JulJapan Diet extended for 8 days to debate ruling bloc's key bills
17 JulNikkei extends losses, briefly falls over 6% amid overheating concerns
17 JulJapan Showcases Destroyer Escort as Philippines Transfer Talks Continue
17 Jul23 injured after substance sprayed at Osaka junior high school
17 JulJapan ready to welcome France to steamy Tokyo for Nations Championship clash
17 JulJapan passes bill to prevent unauthorized overseas crop sales
17 JulJapan outlaws flag desecration; opponents say it's threat to free speech
17 JulBioplastic use rising in Japan amid naphtha woes
17 JulJapan enshrines male-only succession for shrinking imperial family
17 JulAsian shares sink, with Tokyo down 4% as slumping AI stocks drag world markets lower
17 JulJapan Passes New Law Banning Flag Desecration in Nationalist Push
17 JulJapan’s parliament passes bill to revise retrial system
17 JulYamaboko Festival Floats Parade Through Kyoto
17 JulJapan Revises Imperial Law to Keep Married Women in Royal Family
17 JulJapan Diet enacts divisive law penalizing national flag desecration
17 Jul2,000 wind chimes add a cool note to gorge trail in central Japan
17 JulJapan gov't to specify policy steps will be left to BOJ in guidelines
17 JulJapan revises imperial law for sustainable system, keeps male-line throne
17 JulBaseball: Ex-major leaguer Iguchi tipped as next Samurai Japan manager
17 JulQ&A: What are the changes to Japan's imperial family law?
17 JulSelf-driving 'Monster Wolf' deployed to ward off wild animals at airport in Hokkaido
17 JulJapan’s International Visitors Dip in First Half of 2026 Amid China Tensions
17 JulJapan's parliament enshrines male-only succession for imperial family
17 JulNikkei briefly dives over 4,100 points in afternoon
17 JulJapan relaxes royal succession rules - but ban on female emperors remains
17 JulJapan changes imperial succession law but keeps ban on female emperor
17 JulJapan changes rules to save shrinking monarchy, but bars female emperors
17 JulIsraeli Ambassador Gilad Cohen's Valedictory: Full Text
17 JulNikkei briefly falls over 3% amid overheating concerns over chip shares
17 JulNvidia supports Japan developing homegrown AI infrastructure
17 JulUS set to shorten duration of student, journalist visas in September
17 JulDeer population in Japan's Nara Park hits record high amid overfeeding
17 JulTokyo ward's facial recognition camera trial raises privacy concerns
17 JulEditorial: Flawed Osaka-centered 'secondary capital' bill must be reconsidered
17 JulOpposition decry refusal to consider female emperors as Japan Diet debate intensifies
17 JulYoroku: Are Japanese people today being left out of Imperial succession debate?
17 JulDon’t become a casualty in Beijing’s ‘history war’
17 JulHonda to halt sales of last EV in its U.S. lineup
17 JulJapanese has a word for when your husband makes you sick
17 JulJapan Moves to Tighten Online Rules for Children
17 JulEsei Haangana set for debut as Japan prepares to face France in hot and humid Tokyo
17 JulWheelchair Tennis Player Kamiji Yui Seals Career Golden Slam at Wimbledon
17 JulMOENV stages 7-SEAS Workshop in Taipei
17 JulSweet gratitude
16 JulResearch Map Shows Japan Faces Scorching Summers
16 JulUkraine’s Patriot missile request tests Japan’s pacifist limits
16 JulJapan 7/11 Plans Major Polish Takeover
16 JulNew Typhoon Likely to Form Far South of Japan
16 JulZainichi drama is a sweet, if slight, coming-of-age tale
16 JulFujitsu and leading Japanese robotics companies to use Nvidia technology in 'physical AI'
16 JulDeer population in Nara Park hits record high
16 JulJapan sees record share of caregivers, care recipients aged 75 or older
16 JulOnly 20% in Japan expect refugees to integrate successfully: U.N. survey
16 JulTakaichi approval rating dips below 50% for first time
16 JulMisty feeling
16 JulAuthor Kobayashi Erika’s War and Nuclear Writings Unearth New Perspectives
16 JulCelebrating 140 Years of Connections: Argentine Ambassador Eduardo Tempone Highlights Cultural Closeness
16 Jul[Lee Byung-jong] Deepening Seoul-Tokyo ties
16 JulAustralia should welcome Japan’s intelligence restructure
16 JulHow RESCENE's real story broke through K-pop's manufactured world
16 JulODDS and EVENS | Volleyball: Potent Attackers Lead Japan to the Nations League Finals
16 JulYakuza Gang Accused of Illegally Clearing Hiroshima Forest
16 JulProtest Held Against Japan Flag Protection Bill
16 JulJapan notifies local gov'ts they may 'ban' private lodgings amid problems
16 JulNvidia's Huang says AI growth at 'beginning' despite tech rout
16 JulTokyo's Koto Ward to Distribute Emergency Toilets to All Residents
16 JulNational Academic Test Shows Persistent Writing Challenges in Japanese
16 JulDeer Take Over Nara Streets
16 JulJapan’s Content Industry Booms
16 JulJapan: Growing number of young workers revive culture of corporate machismo
16 JulSeven & I said to be in talks to take stake in Poland’s Zabka
16 JulDoes Beijing own Batanes? Why Chinese scholars’ claim is a warning shot to Manila
16 JulJapan looks to strengthen rules in bid to curtail passive smoking
16 JulJapan to buy Nvidia Rubin chips to build an AI for robots
16 JulJean Reno: The immigrant's son
16 JulS. Korea's foster parents raise children but remain legal strangers
16 JulJapan, US, S. Korea uniformed defense chiefs reaffirm unity on N. Korea
16 JulJapan ruling parties approve Hokuriku Shinkansen's Obama-Kyoto extension route
16 JulNikkei briefly falls over 3% on losses of heavyweight chip issues
16 JulSumo: Ozeki Kirishima takes 1st loss, struggling yokozuna Onosato wins 2nd
16 JulHyundai Motor Group to take full ownership of Boston Dynamics
16 JulAfter fried chicken in Korea, Nvidia CEO raises a toast over pork skewers in Japan
16 JulKudokai yakuza group undergoes leadership change
16 JulThe creator of ‘Cowboy Bebop’ has advice for the anime industry
16 JulNvidia chief Jensen Huang seals Japan robotics push after ‘yakitori summit’
16 JulS. Korea, US, Japan military chiefs agree to deepen security cooperation
16 JulTakaichi Cabinet’s approval rating slips below 50% for first time, poll finds
16 JulBank of Korea picks a fight with US Fed’s AI inflation call
16 JulJapan school achievement test flags gaps in proportional reasoning and reading
16 JulHistorical Records Reveal What the Next Nankai Trough Earthquake Might Look Like
16 JulJapanese researchers figure out mechanics behind rare bone cancer
16 JulTakaichi Enters Final Diet Showdown As BOJ Pressure Builds
16 JulJapanese Firms Increase Focus on Automation and AI
16 JulJapan considering stockpiling naphtha again
16 JulJapan PM Sanae Takaichi's approval rating below 50% for first time
16 JulNikkei Drops as Korea Rate Hike Revives AI Selloff
16 JulForeign visitors to Japan dip 2% in 1st half of 2026 as Chinese travelers drop
16 JulMan arrested for breaking into homes and stealing women's underwear
16 JulCredit card outage hits convenience stores, other merchants across Japan
16 JulNvidia to co-develop AI shipbuilding robots in Japan
16 JulJapanese Knives Make The Cut With Foreigners
16 JulWoman in Nightgown Found Dead on Barge at Sea
16 JulSevere Heat Grips Eastern and Western Japan as Thunderstorms Threaten Kanto
16 JulUS, ROK and Japan military chiefs reaffirm North Korea denuclearization goal
16 JulFrance’s Matthieu Jalibert to play against Japan in Nations Championship match
16 JulBuilding Confidence in Japan's Future Amid Global Uncertainty
16 JulNissan aims to regain momentum with launch of redesigned Elgrand minivan
16 JulSendai Anpanman museum in northeastern Japan tops 5 million visitors after 15 years
16 JulThe Mainichi News Quiz: Why did Iran let that 1 Japanese tanker through the Strait of Hormuz?
16 JulJapan upper house panel to vote on Imperial bill amid ruling-opposition party clash
16 JulEditorial: Japan PM Takaichi should face accountability in Diet debate and build consensus
16 JulHyundai Motor to take full ownership of Boston Dynamics
16 JulGong Yoo plans first-ever Asia fan meeting tour
16 JulDragon Rising: Japanese Men’s Volleyball a Dominant Force in 2026 Nations League Play
16 JulHyundai Motor Group to take full control of Boston Dynamics
16 JulGS Global enters K-beauty distribution in Japan with Cosme Kitchen
16 JulOverseas investors return to Japanese bonds after minister’s pension fund signal
16 JulNvidia expands Toyota AI partnership for smart cities, factories
16 JulAs shared values shift, what’s next for U.S.-Japan relations?
16 JulTokyo eyes New York University campus in push for global education
16 JulJapan revises AI policy guidelines to bolster cybersecurity
16 JulNichirei getting back online after cyberattack hit KFC supplies
16 JulCyberattack on Nichirei Disrupts Supply Chain for KFC, Aeon and Kura Sushi
16 JulUNESCO panel to urge Japan to reform exhibits at gold mines on Sado Island
16 JulTWS launches campaign for 2nd single in Japan
16 JulSusumu Tonegawa, first Japanese Nobel laureate in medicine, dies at 86
16 JulYen options suggest a slide to 165 level before Japan intervenes
16 JulPark Jihoon to hold encore in Seoul in September
16 JulTokyo stocks open lower with Nikkei falling 2% on chip losses
16 JulBaseball: Stanford slugger Rintaro Sasaki of Japan to join Marlins: source
16 JulJapan's lower house passes ruling bloc-sponsored bill for 2nd capital
16 JulJapan's 1st Nobel laureate in medicine Tonegawa dies at 86
16 JulChito Kosagawa wins Akutagawa literary prize, Kasumi Asakura claims Naoki
16 JulNews in Easy English: Many people protest defense spending plan in Tokyo
16 JulPM Takaichi hints at decision on food consumption tax cut in early Aug.
16 JulYoung Japanese who rode AI boom flaunt wealth with luxury buys
16 JulJapan sees 2% drop in foreign visitors in first half of 2026
16 JulTop military officers of S. Korea, US, Japan reaffirm 3-way cooperation against NK threats
16 JulTop military officers of S. Korea, U.S., Japan reaffirm 3-way cooperation against N.K. threats
16 JulJapan treads diplomatic fine line over US campaign to end ICC ‘threat’
15 JulBack stroking calms human infants and young mice, Japanese study finds
15 JulWestern Japan city adopts year-round casual dress code for employees
15 JulJapan expands disability employment support amid impartiality concerns
15 JulLower house passes ruling bloc-sponsored bill for 2nd capital
15 JulJapan enacts laws to facilitate sewer pipe repairs after fatal accident
15 JulMan gets 16 years for killing woman during livestream in Tokyo
15 JulTakaichi hints at decision on food consumption tax cut in early August
15 JulBadminton underdogs enjoy 'amazing' 16 minutes of fame in Japan
15 Jul14-nation South China Sea statement is an expansionist overreach
15 JulHeating up
15 JulShinkansen 500 Series Set for Retirement
15 JulEtajimasou: An Award-Winning Island Retreat in Hiroshima
15 JulConnecting Foreign Families to Japanese Schools: The E-Tra Note Digital Correspondence Log
15 JulChina outpolls U.S., and Xi beats Trump, in Pew survey
15 JulGlobal views of China and Xi improve as perceptions of US decline, Pew survey finds
15 JulMLB All-Star Munetaka Murakami Back in the Swing of Things
15 Jul‘Tony Hawk with Japanese trains’: Denshattack! makes derailing a blast
15 JulBrazen Japanese Bears Are Breaking Into Homes and Raiding Pantries
15 JulSumo: Yokozuna Onosato sinks to 1-3 with loss to Gonoyama
15 JulJapan enacts laws to facilitate sewer pipe repairs after fatal accident
15 JulJapan police arrest 9 over operating payment system for overseas gambling
15 JulForeign visitors to Japan dip 2% in 1st-half 2026 as Chinese travelers drop
15 JulHokuriku Shinkansen extension route to pass through new station in Kyoto
15 JulChito Kosagawa and Kasumi Asakura win Japan’s top literary prizes
15 JulStolen Buddhist Statue Returns to Japan After 12-Year Dispute With South Korea
15 JulTokyo stocks rise on slowing US inflation, tech gains
15 JulChina's GDP grows 4.3% in 2nd quarter amid weak consumption
15 JulEasy Japanese news in translation: 'Sakura Momoko and Gujo Hachiman' facility opens
15 JulOsaka urges households to reduce garbage as waste processing capacity falls
15 JulStudent in Japan wins Apple contest prize for music app on world music scales
15 JulBaseball: Murakami 'couldn't be happier' after MLB All-Star debut
15 JulSystem failure at major Japanese frozen food company disrupts supply chains
15 JulGermany's Merz mulling Japan visit in late Oct. with security on agenda
15 Jul'Agrivoltaic' project grows wood ear mushrooms beneath solar panels in Kyoto Pref.
15 JulEditorial: China's pressure on Japan cannot be met by condemnation alone
15 JulChina report warns against European-led Nato 3.0 expansion in the Asia-Pacific
15 JulUNESCO review finds Japan's Sado mines follow-up still falls short
15 JulA new ‘Quad’ for an ever more complex Indo-Pacific?
15 JulAll that glitters isn’t gold for Asia’s central banks
15 Jul(LEAD) UNESCO panel recommends Japan reflect history of forced Korean laborers at Sado mine: officials
15 JulChapter 5.3: Hands On the Narrative
15 JulSeoul says UNESCO draft finds Japan&apos;s Sado mine measures still insufficient
15 JulUNESCO panel recommends Japan reflect history of forced Korean laborers at Sado mine: officials
15 JulJapan logs record compensation payouts for <i>karōshi</i> and work-related illnesses
15 JulJCS chief to attend trilateral meeting with U.S., Japanese counterparts in Washington
15 JulJapan enacts bill to bolster maintenance of sewerage facilities
15 JulHiker needs to be rescued from Mount Fuji two times in two days
15 JulBear enters house, apparently opens fridge for food in Iwate
15 JulLDP and JIP decide on Kyoto route for Hokuriku Shinkansen line extension
15 JulMan sentenced to 16 years in prison for killing livestreaming woman
15 JulHand, foot and mouth disease cases surge across Japan
15 JulKatsuragawa Selected for Hokuriku Shinkansen Extension
15 JulJapan Machinery Orders Fall 12.4% in May
15 JulKorea eyes slice of global SMR market after pact with US, Japan
15 JulEarly losses for <i>yokozuna</i> in Nagoya no cause for concern — in theory
15 JulJapanese social media influencer given suspended sentence over tax evasion
15 JulSudden Summer Heat Puts Japan at Heightened Heatstroke Risk, Doctor Warns
15 JulAs Japan’s security ties grow, defense chief pushes for international bureau
15 JulS. Korean military chief pays tribute at Arlington ahead of talks with US, Japan counterparts
15 JulJR East to operate Japan's 1st hydrogen hybrid train at end of FY 2027
15 JulTokyo Disney Resort to raise maximum entrance fees in October
15 JulTokyo gov't adds bear safety guidance to natural park rules after repeated sightings
15 JulFrozen in time: Retro-inspired desserts draw surge of orders in central Japan
15 JulJapan family finds bear in kitchen, calls police
15 JulJapanese companies gradually implement measures to combat customer harassment
15 JulKFC Japan may cut menu as logistics outage disrupts deliveries
15 JulFormer event business executive found guilty over Tokyo Games bid-rigging
15 JulJapan officials hunt bear that raided couple’s fridge amid string of break-ins
15 JulRemembering Kenichi Kosuna, Founder of Biotech Firm Amino Up
15 JulTwo more former Japan Post workers implicated in bribery scandal
15 JulJapan’s bid to bring money home faces fiscal and BOJ reality check
15 JulJR East announces design of new inspection shinkansen train
15 JulGinza Spot Remains Japan’s Most Expensive for Land Prices
15 JulAI ignites ‘ignored sector’ for Japan chipmaker Kioxia
15 JulJapanese cinema captivates new global audience
15 JulBOJ’s 2016 negative rate shock shows split board hitting limit
15 JulFujisawa Residents Seek Binding Agreement With Mosque Developers
15 JulHow ‘The Solitary Gourmet’ became one of Japan’s most enduring TV hits
15 JulANA pilot handed 20-month prison term for groping flight attendant
15 JulSoftBank's CEO Son says 1 bil. AI-powered humanoids to be created by 2040
15 JulTokyo stocks open higher after Wall Street gains
15 JulJapan fails to expand bluefin tuna fishing quotas after Mexican opposition
15 JulBear enters house, apparently opens fridge for food in northeastern Japan
15 JulJapan govt, ruling camp mull extending Diet session 1 week beyond Fri.
15 JulJapan reportedly selects Oiwa as Moriyasu&apos;s successor
15 Jul‘Den of spies’: why has Japan been easy prey for Russian espionage, and what is Tokyo doing about it?
15 JulANA pilot jailed in Japan for groping flight attendant after work
15 JulRefreshingly cool
15 JulAmong us
14 JulJapan beverage giant Kirin pursues science behind superior beer experience: suds that last
14 JulJapan's first pro street dance league aims for global audience
14 Jul3rd-gen Hiroshima hibakusha shares message of peace through calligraphy
14 JulSoftBank Group CEO says $5 trillion a year needed globally to meet AI demand
14 JulCourt rejects Kyoto residents' request to halt Oi nuclear power plant
14 JulANA pilot gets 20 months in prison for groping flight attendant
14 JulJapan logs record 7,120 cannabis cases in 2025; majority under 30
14 JulGov't, ruling camp mull extending Diet session 1 week beyond Friday
14 JulToo hot: Buttoned-up Tokyo officials ditch suits for 'cool' shorts
14 JulAnime wall
14 JulJapanese at the Touch of a Finger: Tablet-Based Language Learning in Japan’s Classrooms
14 JulSupporting Foreign Schools to Better Serve Students in Japan
14 JulChina’s sanctions on Philippine defense chief puts Japan ties in spotlight
14 JulSPORTS SHORTS | Sumo: Onosato Earns His 1st Victory of Nagoya Basho on Day 3
14 JulHaunted houses are in demand in Japan
14 JulJapanese Companies Step Up AI Security, Investment Products and Business Restructuring
14 JulNikkei Rebounds as Chip Shares Recover From Early Selloff
14 JulVietnam–Japan: Strategic Trust Without an Alliance
14 JulInternational conference on bluefin tuna fails to strike agreement
14 JulNearly 500 athletes to represent Taiwan at 2026 Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games
14 JulJapan sizzles as temperatures top 38 C, Tokyo hits first 'extremely hot day' of 2026
14 JulManila upping resistance to China's control of shoal 10 yrs after ruling
14 JulTokyo's Toshima Ward promotes suitcase reuse to combat illegal dumping
14 JulCourt rejects Kyoto residents' request to halt Oi nuclear power plant
14 JulJapan watching 'with concern' U.S. campaign to disable ICC: gov't spokesman
14 JulHaiku monument by 1st EU president erected in Chiba Pref., recounts Japan-Europe friendship
14 JulEditorial: Cool Japan Fund's failure demands gov't rethink of cultural policy
14 JulHistoric 128-yr-old wooden train station in Japan's Nara Pref. transformed into hotel
14 Jul3 Japanese fridge firms searched over suspected Seven-Eleven bid-rigging
14 JulSumo: Onosato pushes out Takanosho for 1st win following horror 0-2 start
14 JulTokyo stocks end higher as tech shares attract bargain-hunting
14 JulCareless smoker accused of causing fatal Osaka fire in 2025
14 JulHong Kong tops global cross‑border wealth rankings
14 JulThree firms raided over suspected Seven-Eleven refrigeration bid-rigging
14 JulKyoto District Court rejects suit seeking halt of Oi nuclear plant
14 JulRising interest rates increase loan burdens for students in Japan
14 JulJapan to boost measures against heatstroke and cold at evacuation centers
14 JulA School Building Doubles as a Library, and Students Can't Stay Away
14 JulTakaichi Cabinet retains high approval ratings despite challenges
14 JulJapan OKs rules on social media in elections to maintain fairness
14 JulJapan enacts law to establish disaster management agency
14 JulKabuki actor Kosaburo Nakamura questioned voluntarily over alleged hit-and-run
14 JulMan arrested on suspicion of preparing to carry out random killing in Tokyo
14 JulJapan watching 'with concern' U.S. campaign to disable ICC
14 JulMan held for allegedly planning indiscriminate killing in Tokyo
14 JulOverseas remittances from Japan top ¥1 trillion for the first time
14 JulTurkish man dies while in Tokyo police custody
14 JulJapan closely watching U.S. campaign against ICC
14 JulSocGen sees $76 billion of JGB buying if GPIF rebalances assets
14 JulNo need to extend Diet session beyond Fri.: top Japan gov't official
14 JulThe Mainichi News Quiz: What kind of house design do more people want in Japan?
14 JulBaseball: Murakami hits 9 bombs in Home Run Derby won by Cardinals' Walker
14 JulOver 1,100 lanterns with children's wishes light up summer nights in Japan's Yamagata
14 JulJapan wood painter who works with timber left by late grandfather holds exhibition
14 JulJapan's amended data protection law allows disclosure of medical histories without consent
14 JulBattery Storage Plants Spread Across Japan to Shore Up Renewable Energy Push
14 JulGo Young-wook says he would consider becoming Japanese AV actor
14 JulJapan finance chief floats JGBs in tax-free accounts and GPIF portfolio review
14 JulEdison Chen spotted with daughter in Tokyo
14 JulSoftBank’s Masayoshi Son sees fusion power as key to AI’s future
14 JulJapan looks to Ukraine’s battlefield for defense blueprint
14 JulWaitlist for after-school care down for second year in Japan
14 JulAzerbaijan’s president hints at defense-sector cooperation with Japan
14 JulWhat Budapest’s Pride march taught me about Japan
14 JulDecision not to indict anti-NHK group’s head found to be inappropriate
14 JulCash is king again at Tokyo’s bars after credit processor fails
14 JulTakaichi Faces Diet Endgame As BOJ And Imperial House Issues Converge
14 JulJapan aims to protect image and voice rights from generative AI use
14 JulJapan and Vietnam affirm closer security cooperation
14 JulTourists Pack Asakusa Sumo Stable
14 JulConvenience Stores Tackle Bear Crisis
14 JulTokyo Disney Raises Prices for Peak Halloween Crowds
14 JulPrime Minister’s Office to lead intelligence efforts in Japan
14 JulJapan farmers concerned about falling rice prices after past shortages give way to surplus
14 JulTurkish man dies during Tokyo police detention, ruled illness-caused death
14 JulJapan mulls 'voice rights' to protect against unauthorized AI use
14 JulTrump says US to resume blockade on Iran as ceasefire crumbles
14 JulNikkei opens lower as tech shares fall on Wall St. losses
14 JulJapan, Vietnam agree to explore joint high-speed landing craft project
14 JulMan nabbed on suspicion of preparing to carry out random killing in Tokyo
14 JulJapan prefectures review whistleblower systems after Hyogo gov.'s power abuse scandal
14 Jul1st foreign bus drivers in Japan's Shikoku region take the wheel in Matsuyama
14 JulNews in Easy English: Combat game training helps team play at Japan workplaces
14 JulMitsubishi UFJ Overtakes Toyota as Japan's Most Valuable Company
14 JulWhat Indo-Pacific Four means for Korea
14 JulTyphoon No. 9 and No. 11: Northern Japan May See Heavy Rain From Indirect Effects
14 JulJapan National Council chief modifies draft of new benefit program
14 JulHeatstroke Alert Issued For Record 17 Prefectures This Year
14 JulSuper El Niño Could Bring Extreme Heat to Japan This Summer
14 JulChina’s missile test reveals fragile state of world nuclear governance
14 JulJapan admits growing need to counter espionage after Russian ‘den of spies’ report
14 JulLong-held strategic assumptions no longer hold
14 JulIs Japan a ‘spy paradise’ fuelling Russia’s war machine?
14 JulIn-depth treatment
13 JulContradictory Signals From BOJ and Takaichi Government Rattle Bond, Currency Markets
13 JulSurviving the Uchiwa Festival, Japan’s hottest ‘matsuri’
13 JulJapan to launch new body to protect premium crop seedlings
13 JulChina protests Japan coast guard sheltering in Taiwan Strait due to typhoon
13 JulTurkish man dies during Tokyo police detention
13 JulTokyo ward's facial recognition camera trial raises privacy concerns
13 JulTanizaki Jun’ichirō: A Writer in Pursuit of Transcendent Beauty
13 JulKazoedoshi: Japan’s Traditional Way of Counting People’s Ages
13 JulSumō Gone Global: Japan’s Traditional Sport in an International Age
13 JulMorning Market Heats Up As Starbucks Joins In
13 JulLithium-Ion Battery Fires Running at Record Pace, 179 Cases by End of May
13 JulThe Workplace Debate Over Shorts
13 JulWild Boar Attack in Aichi Caught on Film
13 Jul'Crazy' Yakuza Arrested Over Kabukicho Ice Pick Robbery
13 JulRussian Spy Base In Japan?
13 JulJapan OKs rules on social media in elections to maintain fairness
13 JulSumo: Yokozuna Onosato slumps to 0-2 with upset loss to Fujinokawa
13 JulTakeshi Kaneshiro reportedly leads a secluded life in Hokkaido
13 JulJapan’s ‘destructive potential’ in South China Sea may eclipse the US: analyst
13 JulAbe's Legacy Lives On Four Years After Assassination as Site of Killing Remains Unmarked
13 JulEditorial: Withdraw male-line adoption plan amid Japan Imperial law revision debate
13 JulGolf: Iwai falls 1 shot shy of playoff, misses 1st major title in Evian
13 JulTokyo stocks end lower on tech profit-taking, Mideast uncertainty
13 JulJapan startup SkyDrive showcases high-speed 'flying car' demo in Yamaguchi
13 JulEasy Japanese news in translation: Kasukabe gets 'Crayon Shin-chan' maintenance hole covers
13 JulTennis: Japan's Oda wins back-to-back Wimbledon men's wheelchair titles
13 JulBoy on lead float for Kyoto's iconic Gion Festival joins shrine rite ahead of parade
13 Jul4 stabbed at Tsutaya outlet in Japan's Oita Pref.
13 JulJapan's bungalow trend and a zoo elephant dispute: Our 5 most-read stories from last week
13 JulJapan enacts law to establish disaster management agency
13 JulA pension shift in Japan may hurt some foreign money managers
13 JulJapan EV startup drives Philippines e-jeepney shift
13 JulSeoul touts strategic value of trilateral SMR partnership
13 JulS. Korea, U.S., Japan bolster cooperation on SMRs amid surging power demand, geopolitical rivalry
13 JulAn Imperial Week in Photos: Award-Winning Works at the Japan Art Academy
13 JulNo clear winners in parliamentary gridlock after PM relents over seat cuts
13 JulLasting trauma: A U.S. military jet’s crash into Okinawa school
13 JulThe yen’s plunge changes the case for Bank of Japan rate hikes
13 JulMUFG becomes Japan’s most valuable firm for first time
13 JulExtreme heat grips Japan with potential double storm brewing
13 JulMirae Asset&apos;s Global X Japan tops 1 trillion yen in assets
13 JulJapan to launch new body to protect premium crop seedlings amid leaks
13 Jul27,000 protest in front of Diet in Tokyo over 'reckless politics,' defense spending
13 Jul'Let students eat meat': Campaign by Japan's Kumamoto Univ. to discount 6,300 beef meals
13 JulThe US Has Long Supported Japan's Constitutional Revision—Here's Why
13 JulRush to reassure on BOJ independence after bonds and yen signal concern
13 JulNol Universe partners with Japan&apos;s Apple World
13 JulJapan Is Building a New Intelligence Agency With Help From the West
13 JulFour injured in Saiki stabbing, man arrested
13 JulTokyo’s ties with Beijing hit another bump, this time over the South China Sea
13 JulNewJeans’ ‘Right Now’ passes 100m streams
13 JulEat, sleep, rave ... make peace! DJ Yousuke Yukimatsu’s mission to change the world with topless raves
13 JulBig Brother or big help? Japan trials AI facial recognition cameras to find missing people
13 JulTokyo Moves to Lift Bear Hunting Ban, Train More Hunters
13 JulSix out of 10 in Japan using generative AI to plan summer trips, survey finds
13 JulStock splits by listed Japanese firms up for four straight years
13 JulTakaichi’s first economic policy blueprint puts defense industry revival in focus
13 JulCosmax enters Japan via joint venture in first overseas push
13 JulTokyo stocks rise on firm tech shares despite renewed Middle East tensions
13 JulBaseball: Marlins draft Stanford's Japanese slugger Sasaki
13 Jul7-Eleven owner drops go-it-alone strategy with SoftBank deal
13 JulOsaka Expo '70 and the Forgotten Plan to Build a Plaza With a Brain
13 JulNippon Paint said to offer $8.6 billion for Akzo Nobel paint arm
13 JulMore Japanese Companies Choose Not to Publish Earnings Forecasts Amid Oil Uncertainty
13 Jul[Contribution] Sado Island Gold Mines as World Heritage: Will the commitment be fulfilled?
13 JulJapanese Astronomical Society ex-president Shigeru Ida joins China’s Westlake University
13 JulFruitful partnership
12 JulWhy Japan’s utility poles won’t be disappearing anytime soon
12 JulWhy only Japanese ship passed through Strait of Hormuz: Iranian ambassador explains
12 JulJapanese female footballers drive changes to kits over comfort concerns
12 JulJapan aims to become rare earth powerhouse despite investment risks
12 JulStudent loan borrowers unexpectedly hit by Japan's shift to higher rates
12 JulJapan braces for 'super' El Nino to hit farming
12 JulMarlins draft Japanese slugger Sasaki, who now faces MLB decision
12 JulEddie Jones says it is 'pretty obvious' Japan on right track
12 JulWheelchair tennis champ
12 JulLearning Japanese Anywhere: Remote Teaching Tech Enables Language Instruction at Multiple Sites
12 JulTeaching with Tech: The Digital Tools Supporting Foreign Children’s Education in Japan
12 JulThis Is the Pension After 40 Years at a Company
12 JulNature Reclaims Aging Hokkaido Arch Bridge
12 JulTokito Oda Repeats as Wimbledon Wheelchair Singles Champion
12 JulOsaka’s Minami Rebuilt Into Tourist Hub
12 JulCrowds Join First Pull of 10-Ton Gion Festival Float
12 JulYoung Doctors Flock to Cosmetic Medicine
12 JulAI Tools Sweep Into Anime Production
12 JulSumo: Returning yokozuna Onosato loses on Nagoya meet opening day
12 JulHow China’s rare missile test sparked hysterical hypocrisy
12 JulStarlux's Airsorayama Silver makes maiden flight to Tokyo
12 JulNo clear winners in parliamentary gridlock after PM relents over seat cuts
12 JulBaseball: Dodgers' Yamamoto tagged with loss, not pitching at All-Star Game
12 JulJapan pushes to expand children's hospices through new consultation service
12 JulJapanese manga publisher to enter Indian market
12 JulSurvey shows foreigners’ desire to work in Japan long-term dropping
12 JulGov't urges use of rice flour amid slump in consumption of Japan staple
12 JulTyphoon Bavi Hits China, Causing Evacuations, Floods and Flight Delays
12 JulJapan falls against Ireland in Nations Championship clash
12 JulBaseball: Ohtani to miss All-Star Game, Murakami named to AL roster
12 JulJapan firms turn to survival games to reveal workplace skills, strengthen teamwork
12 JulJapan lab steers 'insect cyborgs' toward disaster search missions
12 JulJapan's summer outbound travel to fall 9% on weak yen, 1st post-COVID drop
12 JulPhilippine museum exhibit features WWII diary of Japanese POW
12 JulJapan and others mark 10 years since South China sea arbitration
12 JulHow Putin Turned Japan Into a Den of Spies
12 JulNasa knows how to deflect an asteroid. Can Japan’s Hayabusa2 pull it off?
12 JulJapan successfully launches, lands reusable rocket
12 JulFarm experiences in disaster-hit Japanese area attracting children
12 JulRetro Japan: Kumamoto art museum with personality-packed ceiling boasts open, airy space
12 JulBaseball: Returning Murakami hits RBI double in White Sox rout of A's
12 JulTennis: Japan's Kamiji completes career Golden Slam with Wimbledon crown
12 JulJapan wants 60 million tourists, but China isn’t sending them
12 JulEddie Jones says ‘pretty obvious’ Japan on right track
11 JulGlobal demand is reshaping secondhand fashion in Japan
11 JulPhilippines to get 5 used destroyers from Japan: defense secretary
11 JulDiet faces busy final week with key bills outstanding
11 JulJapanese budgets for summer holidays drop for 1st time in 5 years: survey
11 JulOver 70% of accommodation facilities in Japan hit by labor shortages
11 JulHinomaru: The Symbolism and History of Japan’s National Flag
11 JulHeatwave grips southwest Japan; record-tying 39.3 C at Kyushu tourist spot
11 JulIreland grinds out a 36-20 win over Japan in Nations Championship
11 JulTyphoon Bavi makes landfall in eastern China's Taizhou after nearly 2 million evacuated
11 JulJAPAN SPORTS NOTEBOOK | Can Onosato Return to Championship Form in Nagoya Basho?
11 JulBill Emmott: As US turns 250, Japan, Europe must remind Washington it needs its allies
11 JulHeatwave grips southwest Japan, record-tying 39.3 C at Kyushu tourist spot
11 JulForeigners Failing to Pass Driving School Exams Is Skyrocketing
11 JulSmall Supermarkets Surge as Shoppers Seek Lower Prices
11 JulOne of Japan’s Largest Stag Beetles Goes on Sale in Kyoto
11 JulTyphoon No. 9 Batters Okinawa as Extreme Heat Grips Japan
11 JulPhilippines to get 5 used destroyers from Japan: defense secretary
11 JulJapan, New Zealand vow closer security ties amid China's assertiveness
11 JulJapanese pianist Muroi dies at 105
11 JulRunning event featuring a Super Mario-themed course to be held in Sapporo
11 JulJapan media says Korea football crisis runs deeper than coaching changes
11 JulChina evacuates over one million as Typhoon Bavi nears
11 JulJapan weighing AI agents for understaffed local governments
11 JulJapan’s top pension fund likely to brush off political pressure
11 JulNarita airport operator to start land expropriation process for new runway
11 JulDecomposing bodies of elderly couple found in Tokyo apartment
11 JulJapan tests reusable rocket prototype RV-X to reduce costs
11 JulTyphoon lashes Japan's southern islands
11 JulThousands shelter in Taiwan as Typhoon Bavi lashes Japan islands
11 JulWest Japan prefectures step up fight against invasive beetle damaging cherry trees
11 JulThe Mainichi News Quiz: Why are local cake shops across Japan facing a crisis?
11 JulJapan, Cambodia share demining know-how to world as landmines remain threat
11 JulJapan weighs support for megabanks to secure dollars for US investments
11 JulJapan, Vietnam to hold defense ministerial talks next week
11 JulChina video platform stirs controversy with launch of AI talent pool
11 JulResidents, students share rides on school buses in west Japan city
11 JulJapan successfully launches and lands reusable rocket
11 Jul[Photo News] Studio Ghibli in Jeju
11 JulTyphoon Bavi forces Taiwan evacuations, batters Japan islands
11 JulPowerful typhoon hits Japan's Okinawa, public warned of landslides
11 JulBaseball: Ohtani to miss All-Star Game due to lingering knee inflammation
11 JulJapan's rice price falls to lowest level since late 2024
11 JulRegulating autophagy restores lost brain function in mice, Japan study finds
11 JulLiving in Japan: An exchange student's view -- Beyond the velocity of youth (Pt. 17)
11 JulNews in Easy English: Training helps people spot faces made by AI
11 JulPrincess Aiko to visit Singapore in Nov. for diplomatic ties anniv.
11 JulSoftBank, PayPay mulling stake in convenience store operator Seven & i
11 JulSoftBank said to consider buying stake in retailer Seven & i
11 JulTyphoon Bavi brings rains and wind to Okinawa as Taiwan evacuates thousands
11 JulJapanese government to work with industry and academia on dual-use tech
10 JulHidden Wonders | Japan's Public Observatories Mark 100 Years of Bringing the Night Sky to the Public
10 JulMobile Battery Catches Fire Aboard Plane Before Takeoff
10 JulIs ramen soup? An inquiry.
10 JulUkraine eyes Japan’s Mitsubishi for help with Patriot missiles
10 JulIn Japan, ‘tastes like medicine’ can be a compliment
10 JulWhy Are Foreign Sumo Wrestlers Fluent in Japanese?
10 JulKoshien Rivals Rally in High School Baseball Thriller
10 JulJune Corporate Goods Price Index Up 7.1%
10 JulOsaka City Approves Japan's First Citywide Vacant Home Tax
10 JulNara's Deer Population Runs Wild
10 JulTyphoon No. 9 Causes Widespread Travel Disruptions
10 JulJapan registers its tea under protection system to curb imitation products
10 JulMount Rausu hiking trails closed again after brown bear encounter
10 Jul43,000 non-consensual AI celebrity deepfakes created in 2 months
10 JulMan gets life sentence for murdering two women in Nagoya
10 JulTable for one: How Japan's 'Solitary Gourmet' became a TV hit
10 JulBill to secure Japan's imperial succession clears lower house
10 JulOnly 1 tax-relief measure targeted for elimination in Japan spending review
10 JulHokuriku Shinkansen Osaka Extension Narrowed to Obama-Kyoto and Maibara Routes
10 JulDocomo Bank to Begin Services in August, Aiming for 1,500 Branches
10 JulBlowing in the wind
10 JulMitsubishi Announces AI Robot Mass Production
10 JulSingle Pacific Saury Priced Above 210,000 Yen at First Auction
10 JulBear Sightings Surge With 50 Cases in Iwate in One Week
10 JulIndia and Australia Are Reshaping What It Means To Be Strategic Partners
10 JulNarita airport operator to start land expropriation process for new runway
10 JulJapan's oldest koala dies at 18 at Hyogo tourist park
10 JulOver 70% of accommodation hit by labor shortages amid tourism boom in Japan
10 JulTofu vendor delivers much more than healthy food to an east Tokyo neighborhood
10 JulWatch: Typhoon Bavi forecast to bring heavy rains and floods to Taiwan, Japan and China
10 JulForeign workers feel the heat as Japan hardens nationalist stance
10 JulJapan-Taiwan Drone Cooperation Advances Amid Supply Chain Risks
10 Jul800 wind chimes turn western Japan shrine into a symphony of summer
10 JulJapan's Onitsuka Tiger unveils new flagship store in Tokyo, largest yet
10 JulJapan OKs legal change to allow use of sensitive private info for AI, stats
10 JulEasy Japanese news in translation: Tokyo Disney Resort starts special summer program
10 JulEditorial: Japan gov't delaying minimum wage target raises concerns over living standards
10 JulSuper El Nino could drive food prices up 13% or more: Japan researcher
10 JulJapan food poisoning survivor turns painful school lunch memories into life's work
10 JulOsaka Expo inspires 3-year-old Japanese boy to ace certification test on world's flags
10 JulTokyo stocks end higher on strong chip shares, optimism over Middle East
10 JulJFA sounds out Moriyasu on short-term extension as manager
10 JulOsaka Pref. moves to expand emergency bear hunting capacity as sightings rise
10 JulSeoul Grand Park reopens Japanese macaque habitat with nature-based redesign
10 JulPresident visits Korean independence activist memorial in Mongolia
10 JulBill to Ban Dog and Cat Meat Gains Traction in Japan
10 JulGovernment registers ‘Japanese tea’ under brand protection system
10 JulIran war 2.0 slams Asia back into the blast zone
10 JulJapanese scientists identify neural mechanism that may explain why we dislike people
10 JulJapan's southwestern islands on high alert as powerful typhoon approaches
10 JulOver 70% of accommodations in Japan say they are understaffed amid tourism influx
10 JulSeoul backs easing contact rules for pro-Pyongyang group in Japan
10 JulBaylor University Student Journalists Visit Sankei and Japan Forward
10 JulJapan’s first saury of the season fetch record price
10 JulCity in Chiba Prefecture bars mosque prayer session in park, sparking multicultural debate
10 JulSuper Typhoon Bavi nears Japan’s Okinawa, flights axed and noodle shelves emptied
10 JulBrutal Heat to Grip Japan as Heatstroke Risk Climbs
10 JulJapan’s largest exhibition of women photographers rights a wrong in cultural history
10 JulAnalog Watches Make a Comeback as Smartwatch Appeal Fades
10 JulSony promoting character business, sees resurgence in popularity of 'Pingu'
10 JulSumo: Grand champions return, Aonishiki fights for ozeki status in Nagoya
10 JulTaiwan airline unveils plane featuring Japanese artist Sorayama's design
10 JulJapan's lower house passes bill for imperial law revision in 1-day debate
10 Jul'Digital coercion' raises concerns in Japan as smartphone services leave many behind
10 JulBungalows gaining popularity in Japan despite similar costs to two-story houses. Why?
10 JulJapan brushes aside market views gov't pressuring BOJ not to raise rates
10 JulWhy are more railway companies in west Japan adding paid reserved seating?
10 JulBaseball: Suzuki hits 15th homer, Murakami to return from injured list
10 JulJapan wholesale prices up 7.1% in June, fastest rise in over 3 years
10 JulThe weak yen is not Japan’s new strength. It is a warning.
10 JulUncertain health of main stars sets the stage for wild ride in Nagoya
10 JulMore LNG, Japan-linked vessels transit Hormuz despite renewed Mideast tensions
10 JulYen gains after finance minister urges pension funds to invest more at home
10 JulTakaichi wants to make Japan Inc. great again
10 JulJapanese city upends 30-year Muslim park prayer custom, straining multiculturalism
10 JulRapidus and the Future of a Resilient Indo-Pacific Semiconductor Ecosystem
10 JulChina’s missile test exposes Beijing’s misdirection
10 JulSeventeen&apos;s 11th EP clinches Japan&apos;s million certification
10 JulJapan’s producer prices rise at fastest pace since early 2023
10 JulJapan’s southwestern islands on high alert as Typhoon Bavi approaches
10 JulQuake-hit Venezuela’s appeals to Japan for continued support
10 JulRevamped Ireland wary of ‘bang in form’ Japan
10 JulS. Korea seeks to remove reporting rule on contact with pro-N.K. group in Japan
10 JulJapan's southwestern islands on high alert as powerful Typhoon Bavi approaches; storm-linked landslide kills 10 in Philippines
10 JulLDP to propose allowing warrantless communications interception
10 JulYoroku: Japan should extend as much aid as possible to Venezuela quake victims
10 JulJapan's temporary consumption tax cut questioned as alternative system touted
10 JulWhy is JR East saying goodbye to traditional train tickets in favor of QR code versions?
10 JulImperial law revision bill to pass Japan lower house as Diet gridlock ends
10 JulBOJ maintains economic view on all 9 regions as Middle East fears ease
10 JulMinor opposition Reiwa party head to stand down after speeding case
10 JulJapan's 1st public observatory to mark 100 years
10 Jul2009 quake may have prompted data rigging by central Japan nuclear operator
10 JulPower struggle unfolding among ex-Abe faction members
10 JulJapan’s top high school ‘karuta’ players head to their own Koshien
9 JulPregnancy Loss Drives Thousands of Women to Quit Jobs Each Year in Japan
9 JulNeyagawa in Osaka Prefecture passes citywide vacant-home tax ordinance
9 JulNearly 150 Japan academics oppose bill banning national flag desecration
9 JulAntiterrorism security flaws found at TEPCO's Fukushima nuclear plants
9 JulWimbledon wheelchair singles
9 JulMixed Messages for Takaichi Sanae in June Polls: Support Remains High, but Wavers
9 JulJapanese Aid Boosting Education, Health, and More in Chuuk, Micronesia
9 JulFinnish Ambassador Tanja Jääskeläinen Reflects on Her Time in Japan
9 JulSoaring Rice Prices in Japan Led to Massive Spike in Private Imports in 2025
9 JulZentoshi Becomes 2026’s Biggest Bankruptcy
9 JulODDS and EVENS | Shingo Kunieda Joins Fledgling Wheelchair Basketball Team as a New Challenge
9 JulWhat Did China’s Missile Test Have to Do With the Marco Polo Bridge Incident?
9 JulCalbee to resume full-color packaging for some snacks from late July
9 JulTokyo study finds heatstroke death risk rises when temperatures top 27.1 C
9 JulCathay Pacific aircraft’s tail hit runway at Hong Kong airport, airline confirms
9 JulTyphoon No. 9 to Approach Okinawa at Very Strong Intensity
9 JulIndia’s Indo-Pacific Strategy Is a Search for Options, Not Substitutes
9 JulLenders seek $700 million after Japanese payments firm’s collapse
9 JulIndian mangoes have been banned from Japan
9 JulJapan deepens space partnerships as security priorities drive industry growth
9 JulIn Japan, authorities question dependence to air conditioning
9 JulIndia-Japan convergence reshaping Indo-Pacific’s power balance
9 JulJapan plans to double class hours for 'Information and Technology' subject in middle schools
9 JulJapan shinkansen operators unveil new top-tier 'Supreme Class' private rooms
9 JulJapan 10-year gov't bond yield rises to 29-yr high on Middle East concerns
9 JulN. Korea slams Japan-S. Korea defense cooperation as 'endangering security'
9 JulJapanese budgets for summer holidays drop for 1st time in 5 years: survey
9 JulMurakami releases 1st novel in 3 yrs with 'renewed passion' for writing
9 JulJapan 10-year gov't bond yield hits 2.9%, highest since Nov. 1996
9 JulNearly 150 Japanese academics oppose bill banning national flag desecration
9 JulTeen Arrested Over ChatGPT-Assisted Cyberattack on Bandai Channel
9 JulJapan coach Moriyasu to stay through Asian Cup
9 JulWorld’s first fully sealed vertical-farming facility opens in Tokyo
9 JulCity in Osaka Prefecture to tax vacant houses from fiscal 2029
9 JulYields hit three-decade highs as BOJ behind-the-curve narrative debated
9 JulInvestors have more to worry about than yen bears on the hunt
9 JulRaw chicken dishes to be regulated by Japanese government
9 JulTrump says 'Islamic Republic of Japan' fired missiles at U.S. aircraft carrier
9 Jul‘Princess Mononoke’ comes alive in Super Kabuki staging
9 JulJapan to Raise Residence Permit Fees for Foreign Nationals Sharply as Costs Mount
9 JulNorth Korea uses renamed institute to attack Seoul-Tokyo ties, signals entrenched &apos;two hostile states&apos; policy
9 JulThe Mainichi News Quiz: Why do some Malaysians want their elephants back from Osaka zoo?
9 JulEditorial: Takaichi admin's blatantly self-serving election bill deserves to be scrapped
9 JulTrump says Japan rather than Iran in gaffe over missile attack on US ship
9 Jul4 yrs after PM Abe's assassination, Japan reflects as Unification Church faces dissolution
9 JulStar festival tunnel brightens mood at Tokyo shrine
9 JulBaseball: Okamoto smashes 1st MLB grand slam as Blue Jays rout Giants
9 JulHyundai Department Store opens 1st overseas flagship store in Tokyo
9 Jul100 University of Seoul students embark on overseas study tours
9 JulJapan’s summer vacation budgets rise for first time in three years
9 JulAs Xi's Military Purge Continues, Why Doesn't the PLA Rebel?
9 JulJapan police ink pact with e-commerce firms to share information
9 JulTokyo prosecutor suspected of having inappropriate relationship
9 JulU.S., Japan, South Korea reaffirm commitment to Taiwan Strait peace
9 JulDaichi Kamada signs new deal with Crystal Palace
9 JulSKT, SoftBank, CSES to measure AI’s social impact
9 JulJIP’s submarine proposal tests Japan’s nuclear red lines
9 JulJapan shelves beefing up regulations for heated tobacco products
9 JulTrump says ‘Japan’ instead of Iran at meeting in Ankara
9 JulIn Nato summit gaffe, Trump says ‘Islamic Republic of Japan’ fired missiles at US ship
9 JulKaoru Mitoma involved in minor traffic accident in Tokyo
9 JulTaiwanese-Japanese duo reaches Wimbledon women's doubles semifinals
9 JulBain Capital exits Kioxia after chip deal yields big returns
9 JulJapan names lineup for clash against Ireland as Eddie Jones returns from ban
9 JulTwice’s Sana set for acting debut
9 JulJapan’s Terra Drone to mass-produce defense drones domestically
9 JulRapidus to match TSMC on 2-nanometer chip pricing, Japan firm’s president says
9 JulHyundai Department Store opens first overseas flagship in Tokyo
9 JulSchool in Japan's Kitakyushu combats declining reading habits while boosting self-esteem
9 JulJapan's A-bomb testimony videos translated by students in Germany for the world
9 JulBankruptcy of Japan credit-card payment provider hits restaurants hard
9 JulMan spots suspected criminals' surveillance camera at son's home in central Japan
9 JulNews in Easy English: Backpacks still causing problems on packed Japanese trains
9 JulJapan probing ex-member of elite prosecutors team over improper romance
9 JulJapan business group eyes China visit in Sept. after postponement
9 JulShoppers splurge on specs in Japan as deflation-era mindset fades away
9 JulBumper haul of Pacific bluefin tuna a double-edged sword for Japan’s fishermen
9 Jul4 World Cup members join men&apos;s Asian Games team
9 JulPresident Lai welcomes Japanese mayor
8 JulRescued Cat Celebrates First Birthday as Stationmaster
8 JulN. Korea slams S. Korea-Japan military cooperation as 'self-destruction'
8 Jul[Graphic News] Coachella tops global festivals; Waterbomb Seoul 16th
8 JulOkinawa Braces for Violent Winds as Typhoon No. 9 Nears
8 JulSenior stalkers in Japan on the prowl in growing numbers
8 Jul37% of women aged 25-49 in Japan experience infertility: study
8 JulJapan soccer star Mitoma involved in car accident in Tokyo; cyclist injured
8 JulForeign tourists injured in Nissan GT-R crash near Tokyo’s Shibuya Scramble Crossing
8 JulDiet passes law to help keep remote islands inhabited
8 JulChina's missile route avoids Japan, raising questions over intent
8 JulBumper haul of Pacific bluefin tuna a double-edged sword for Japan's fishermen
8 JulJapan’s Fresh Look at FOIP: Pragmatic Risk-Hedging in an Age of Strategic Uncertainty
8 JulEnd of the Line for Cool Japan Fund?
8 JulHokkaido City Drills for Bear Encounters
8 JulThinner Prices More Than Double as Naphtha Shock Eases but Costs Bite
8 JulNozomi Shinkansen to Add Supreme Class Private Rooms Above Green Car
8 JulAkie Abe Reflects on Husband’s Killing Four Years Later
8 JulNurse Festival 2026 Offers Workstyle Ideas and Skill Training
8 JulStars, vintage toys and comic masters all out to slay Hong Kong anime fair
8 JulJapan footballer Mitoma involved in car accident in Tokyo, cyclist injured
8 JulJapan, US, South Korea share concern over China's missile test
8 JulJapan parliament enacts revised law for 'demand-based' rice production
8 JulDodgers' Shohei Ohtani Smacks 300th MLB Career Homer
8 JulOhtani Becomes First Japanese Player to Hit 300 MLB Homers
8 JulJapan Coach Says Day Will Come When National Team Wins World Cup
8 JulTakaichi’s Growth Strategy Under Pressure
8 JulJapan Delays 060 Mobile Numbers as Carriers Need More Time
8 JulNikkei Falls Below 67,000 as Yield Fears Deepen
8 JulWoman arrested in Japan for sewing roommate’s lips together
8 JulJapan Rethinks Short-Term Rental Rules to Protect Communities
8 JulWith SpaceX Starship, Japan’s Ispace provides ride-share to the moon
8 JulANA opens Hokkaido facility to ensure continuity in event of disaster
8 JulJapan mobile carriers to delay rollout of 060 prefix
8 JulNato, Indo-Pacific 4 pledge defence, tech boost as deeper China-Russia ties spark alarm
8 JulRecord 127 nations and regions to attend Hiroshima ceremony
8 JulEditorial: Debate on revising Japan's Imperial law behind 'closed doors' unacceptable
8 JulTokyo stocks end lower as higher oil prices reignite inflation jitters
8 JulApplications for popular 'Gunma Passport' booklet in Japan to switch to lottery system
8 JulEasy Japanese news in translation: Pokemon-themed mailboxes in Yokohama stay for 1 more year
8 JulOlympics: IOC drops Nordic combined from 2030 Winter Games
8 JulFuji TV apologizes over report alleging actor harassed drama co-star
8 JulJapanese picture book author Akiko Hayashi dies at 81
8 JulJapan bankruptcies in Jan.-June top 5,000 for 1st time in 12 years
8 JulJapan's ruling LDP to forgo Diet seat-cut bill this session
8 JulWoman arrested near Tokyo for sewing roommate's lips together
8 JulWorld's 1st Pokemon-themed airport opens in Japan's quake-hit Noto region
8 Jul'Mr. Sunshine' actor Lee Jung-hyun to marry noncelebrity partner in December
8 JulSouth Korea’s market chaos puts region on AI meltdown alert
8 JulHow Japan’s yen rout could spark a US financial crisis
8 JulShohei Ohtani hits 300th MLB career home run
8 JulJapanese payment processor’s collapse hits banks and restaurants
8 JulJapan enacts bill to boost settlement on 6 more border islands
8 JulChapter 5.1: Like I Was Born Yesterday
8 JulSony hits eject on the era of owning games
8 JulJapan, U.S., South Korea Agree to Promote Next-Generation Small Modular Reactors
8 JulNagahama’s Last Silk Workshop Spins Shamisen and Koto Strings
8 JulJapan and NATO share concerns about Chinese military activities
8 JulTeenager jumps into river to escape police questioning
8 JulTokyo revises accommodation tax amid tourism boom; Airbnb rentals now included
8 JulLDP and JIP agree to delay bill to reduce Lower House seats
8 JulHybe seeks next generation of K-pop producers
8 JulTokyo considers lifting ban on bear hunting for the first time in nearly 20 years
8 JulWhy a bluefin tuna boom is slicing into livelihoods of Japanese fishermen
8 Jul&apos;No Japan&apos; boycott fades as Japanese products regain favor
8 Jul37% of women aged 25-49 in Japan experience infertility: study
8 JulShip that suffered mysterious hull impact among 13 Japan vessels to clear Strait of Hormuz
8 JulBaseball: Dodgers superstar Ohtani hits 300th home run of MLB career
8 JulChina remembers 1937 incident that led to war with Japan
8 JulIndia's meme-born movement signals new era of youth politics
8 JulTeachers train with emergency escape chute after one not used during Tokyo school fire
8 JulSolomon Islands Moves to Review Security Pact With China
8 JulNumber of students receiving financial aid for school falls for 13th year
8 JulJapan logs over 19,000 personal data breaches in fiscal 2025
8 JulWakatakakage injury casts pall over July meet, but potential new stars loom
8 JulS. Korea, US, Japan reaffirm denuclearization on peninsula, deepen energy cooperation
8 JulLDP plans tighter oversight of disclosures by activist investors
8 JulAbe remembered four years after fatal shooting
8 JulMan who allegedly attacked Taiwan-based Japanese commentator detained
8 JulGovernment tweaks phrasing on BOJ in draft policy plan
8 JulKKR-Backed SmartHR is said to delay Tokyo IPO beyond this year
8 JulLe Sserafim announces tour schedule
8 JulJapan’s bank lending rises fastest since COVID-19, backing BOJ’s path
8 JulJapan and Singapore ink pact to boost cooperation on peaceful use of space
8 JulRapidus: Japan's Return to the Frontier of Semiconductor Manufacturing
8 JulThree arrested in Japan over illegal brokering of overseas organ transplant
8 JulMuchova downs Osaka to set up Gauff semi
8 JulTime for middle powers to sustain ‘free and open Indo-Pacific’
8 JulJapan set to deliver five retired MSDF warships to Philippines in ‘two to three years’
8 JulSumitomo Mitsui Trust inks $2 billion partnership with Morrison
8 JulStuffed toys and surfboards: Japan used goods market booms overseas
8 JulDespite the green light, challenges lie ahead for Japan’s maglev project
8 JulJapan NPO head arrested over paid organ transplant brokerage
8 JulJapan logs 3.97 tril. yen current account surplus in May on firm exports
8 JulNATO, Indo-Pacific partners agree to boost defense, cyber cooperation
8 JulNaomi Osaka laments sore feet and 'getting old' after Wimbledon quarterfinal loss
8 JulS. Korea, US, Japan reaffirm NK denuclearization commitment, vow to boost economic security ties
8 JulKorea, US, Japan sign MOU for cooperation on small modular reactor deployments
8 JulTop diplomats of Seoul, Tokyo reaffirm ties, 3-way cooperation with U.S.
8 JulNo Woo: At China’s Top Anime Convention, Love Takes a Back Seat
7 JulNoto Airport Transforms Into Pokémon Attraction
7 JulS. Korea, U.S., Japan reaffirm N.K. denuclearization commitment, vow to boost economic security ties
7 Jul(2nd LD) S. Korea, U.S., Japan sign MOU for cooperation on small modular reactor deployments
7 JulJapan's hate speech law is 10 yrs old, so why is xenophobic abuse still rampant online?
7 JulJapan umbrella-sharing service launches sun-and-rain version to beat summer heat
7 JulRemembering Shinzo Abe, an honored friend of Serbia
7 JulHiker injured in bear encounter on Tokyo outskirts
7 JulHeadless torso found in sea off Yokohama identified as that of Chinese woman
7 JulToyota to invest $3.6 bil in Texas plant, move some production from Mexico
7 JulJapan considers stockpiling naphtha
7 JulTaiwan opposition chief criticizes Japan's colonial past on war anniversary
7 JulChina, Japan trade conflicting accounts of confrontation around Senkaku islands
7 JulShizuoka governor OKs start of construction for stalled maglev train project
7 JulSinner eyes Djokovic showdown at Wimbledon; Osaka beaten
7 JulAudi art
7 JulMany Japanese Not Financially Ready for Long-Term Care
7 JulShōjin Ryōri: Japanese Vegetarian Food from the Heart
7 JulYodoyabashi Gate Tower Opens With Rooftop Garden Overlooking Osaka
7 Jul(LEAD) S. Korea, U.S., Japan sign MOU for cooperation on small modular reactor deployments
7 JulLDP and Ishin Leaders Meet as Diet Remains Stalled
7 JulSPORTS SHORTS | Naomi Osaka Beaten in Wimbledon Quarterfinals
7 JulShizuoka Approves Start of Maglev Construction After Nine-Year Dispute
7 JulS. Korea, U.S., Japan sign MOU for cooperation on small modular reactor deployments
7 JulJoint Recommendations Issued to Grow AI Medical Device Industry
7 JulWhat does China’s submarine missile test mean for its nuclear triad expansion?
7 JulAs Modi arrives in Australia, the bilateral is only half the story
7 JulZoo Welcomes Kittens From One of the World's Oldest Cat Species
7 JulJapanese executives accused of bribing Cambodian government worker
7 JulHeadless torso found near Tokyo in Nov. identified as that of Chinese woman
7 JulBaseball: Ohtani hits 19th HR, 1 shy of 300 mark in Dodgers' walk-off win
7 JulJapan minister denies view that gov't pressing BOJ against rate hikes
7 JulPokemon helps breathe new life into Japan's quake-hit Noto with themed airport, sculptures
7 JulTokyo stocks end lower on weak chip shares despite upbeat Samsung earnings
7 JulJapan mulls stockpiling naphtha amid Middle East tensions
7 JulGrounds for celebration: Cafe reopens after east Japan sinkhole incident
7 JulKorea Investment Corp. opens Tokyo office to expand Asia-Pacific presence
7 JulAmerica at 250: The Test of Global Leadership
7 JulTo boost manufacturing, India need not choose between Japan and China
7 JulControversial bills threaten to push parliament session into overtime
7 JulJapan’s yen pain is Southeast Asia’s economic gain
7 JulNikkei Slides as Samsung Shock Hits AI Trade
7 JulJapan real wages in May rise for 5th straight month on robust labor talks
7 JulNorth Korean state media says Japan overseas aggression is reality, not hypothetical
7 JulIn pictures: X Games Chiba 2026
7 JulChina Ethnic Unity Law Criticized by Uyghur, Tibetan, Mongolian and Hong Kong Groups
7 JulJapan real wages rise for fifth month
7 JulJapanese, Chinese coast guards face off near disputed islands
7 JulHow Taiwan's whisky industry is challenging Scotland and Japan on the global stage
7 JulJapan to launch council to overhaul legal frameworks governing AI use
7 JulThe Mainichi News Quiz: How many languages does that guy from Nagoya speak?
7 JulNews in Easy English: Simple 'canceled cooking' grows in Japan
7 JulShizuoka gov. OKs start of construction for stalled maglev train project
7 JulStudy suggests training helps people spot AI-generated faces
7 JulLack of reservations at Hiroshima A-bomb museum despite efforts to ease crowding
7 JulEditorial: Chubu Electric Power's data manipulation tars nuclear safety in Japan
7 JulUS says China's ballistic missile test of 'great concern'
7 JulEndangered Malayan tapir baby born at east Japan zoo
7 JulASIA WATCH: China slowdown, fraud crackdown weigh on Myanmar jade prices
7 JulFrom bullet train to library to landmark: An old shinkansen car's new life in Tokyo suburb
7 JulKansai airport to charge fees for pick-up lane amid prolonged parking, poor driver manners
7 JulJapan businesses look to upgraded, innovative cooling items to beat summer
7 JulSumo draws capacity crowds for over 300 consecutive days
7 JulWEDNESDAY, July 8, 2026
7 JulKorea’s historic envoy ship retraces naval history
7 Jul70% of Koreans back pursuing EU-style economic community with Japan: survey
7 JulSeoul, Washington, Tokyo to hold first trilateral foreign ministers&apos; talks of year at NATO summit
7 JulJapan says Chinese ships expelled from near disputed islands
7 JulAre Smoking Booths in Japan's Parliament a Double Standard?
7 JulViolence toward ambulance crews in Tokyo higher in 2025 and rising this year
7 JulTop diplomats of S. Korea, U.S., Japan to meet in Turkey on sidelines of NATO summit
7 JulJapan is not pushing for low interest rates, economic policy minister says
7 JulX Games’ team era takes shape as XC Tokyo challenges for title
7 JulPaik&apos;s Coffee rebrands ahead of Japan debut
7 JulOsaka trumps Tokyo as both ranked among world’s top 10 most livable cities
7 JulSapporo Breweries to tie up with Denmark’s Carlsberg
7 JulJapan weighs Myanmar aid restart to counter China’s growing clout
7 JulCan cutting-edge semiconductors supercharge Japan?
7 JulMUFG’s new CEO rekindles ambition to claim spot among world’s top five banks
7 JulToyota to shift production of truck from Mexico plant to Texas
7 JulTibetans in Japan Rally Against China's Ethnic Unity Law
7 JulJapan’s nominal wages top 3% again in longest streak since 1992
7 JulJapan’s rice prices likely to fall in coming months
7 JulRegional banks open new branches in Japan's Kumamoto Pref. as TSMC effect kicks in
7 JulNo piece of cake: Japan's neighborhood confectioners battle rising costs
7 JulJapan rice prices expected to fall due to high inventories
7 JulPhilippine Senate begins vice president impeachment trial
7 JulLarge, 'violent' typhoon may approach Japan's Okinawa later this week
7 JulBasketball: Rui Hachimura agrees to 2-year deal with Clippers: US media
7 JulSapporo Breweries enters partnership with Denmark's Carlsberg
7 JulJapan's real wages in May rise 1.4% on year, up for 5th straight month
7 JulMUFG, JCB to woo wealthy in Southeast Asia with luxury card for Japan trips
7 JulTokyo stocks mixed on US Dow's record close, weak chip shares
7 JulHearts2Hearts to debut in Japan next month
7 JulTrump restates tariffs have driven Korean, Japanese, other auto firms to build plants in US
7 JulJapan-linked ships escape Hormuz in convoy through Iran route
7 JulCorporate Japan’s warnings over rare earths get louder as China keeps the spigot closed
7 JulTo compete with China, Australia and its partners need alignment on critical-minerals stockpiles
6 JulChina’s latest export controls against Japan a moderate measure
6 JulChina has stalled Japan-bound exports of various critical minerals: data
6 JulInjured Penaud to miss France games against Australia and Japan in Nations Championship
6 JulGeiko, maiko pray for good summer of performances in Kyoto ritual
6 JulJapan moves to enforce language requirements for foreign nationals seeking permanent residency
6 JulFleet of 10 Japan-related ships exit Hormuz, data shows
6 JulMontreux Jazz Festival
6 JulFurther Rise Unavoidable as Long-Term Rate Briefly Hits 2.83%
6 JulSchool Refusal and Alternative Paths: Overcoming Pressures in the Educational Space
6 JulIndonesian woman fatally stabbed in apartment in central Japan
6 JulTesla Begins Full-Scale Imports at Mikawa Port in Aichi
6 JulTrump restates tariffs have driven S. Korean, Japanese, other auto firms to build plants in U.S.
6 JulTokyo Wasabi Growers Keep a Rare Japanese Flavor Alive
6 JulIndonesian woman fatally stabbed in central Japan flat
6 JulNumber of School Students Requiring Japanese Language Support More than Doubles in 15 Years
6 JulItadakimasu: A Japanese Phrase for Expressing Gratitude Before Eating
6 JulJapan's space agency confirms Hayabusa2 space probe mission was successful
6 JulMAC suggests China may be involved in attack on Japanese commentator
6 JulChina’s asteroid hunter closes in on target after 400-day trip, though size is a surprise
6 JulTokyo to Set Accommodation Tax at 3% From Next April
6 JulTaiwan joins Japan, Australia, New Zealand in condemning China test
6 JulJapanese government bonds have a three-body problem
6 JulIndia and Japan to develop stealth technology for warships as faith in US wavers
6 JulHead of fantasy Japanese musical gets kick out of Taiwan superstitions
6 JulJapan-linked ships escaping Hormuz in convoy through Iran route
6 JulMan suspected of assaulting Japanese CEO of Taipei think tank arrested
6 JulAn Imperial Week in Photos: Emperor and Empress Return From Europe Visit
6 JulJapan Lowers Passport Fees to 7,000 yen
6 JulKobe firm develops protective gear against bear attacks
6 JulEditorial: Doubts grow over Takaichi administration's 370 tril. yen investment push
6 JulEasy Japanese news in translation: Students welcome robot dog Kota at school in Aichi Pref.
6 JulGeiko, maiko pray for good summer of performances in Kyoto ritual
6 JulA Filipino boy's struggles and 'canceled cooking': Our 5 most-read stories from last week
6 JulPublic-private partnership supports foreign mothers in Japan to prevent isolation
6 JulTokyo stocks end mixed as tech shares fall, oil prices ease
6 JulAncient lotus flowers reach peak bloom in Japan's Gyoda
6 JulForeign Man Jumps Into River and Flees Near Osaka Detention House
6 JulTOPIX Hits Record as Nikkei Stalls Below 70,000
6 JulKenporen seeks medical insurance reform talks
6 JulJapan’s NATO envoy highlights importance of European stability
6 JulVictims mourned 8 years after western Japan rain disaster
6 JulNumber of people who have tried cocaine reaches new high in Japan, study shows
6 JulIndia's PM Modi Calls Sanae Takaichi 'Younger Sister'
6 JulJapan might be giving the currency market the silent treatment
6 JulJapanese teen arrested for booting users off streaming service
6 JulSingapore and Japan sign agreement to strengthen space collaboration
6 JulDefense Ministry introduces e-scooter sharing at Tokyo headquarters
6 JulChina test-fires missile from nuclear sub into Pacific, alarming regional powers
6 JulJapan announces plans for 20-fold increase in permanent residency fees, alongside higher visa costs
6 JulHyogo Prefecture uses microchips to track bears and guide culling
6 JulJapanese firms face need to improve jobs for disabled workers
6 JulChinese influencer sparks backlash after changing clothes in Japan’s Uniqlo store
6 JulJapanese dancers win ballet prizes in Moscow
6 JulChina Ethnic Unity Law Takes Effect With Pressure Aimed at Taiwan
6 JulJapanese brewers expand zero-proof and low-alcohol lineups
6 JulConcerns emerge in Fukushima over Reconstruction Agency’s expiration
6 JulKorean Air raises $123m through Samurai bond
6 JulSumo: Sekiwake Wakatakakage withdraws from Nagoya tournament
6 JulJapan informed by China of ballistic missile test launch
6 Jul15-year-old arrested for unsubscribing over 40,000 anime accounts
6 JulJapan immigration agency fee hike plan raises concerns over burden on asylum applicants
6 JulJapan gov't urges schools, public facilities to open for children during summer break
6 JulPadres snap 8-game skid despite early ejections
6 JulTUESDAY, July 7, 2026
6 JulJapan bets on character IP to drive global growth
6 JulJapanese doctors mark 34 years of free cleft-lip surgeries in Vietnam
6 JulThe battle for basics: Musinsa vs. Uniqlo
6 JulTaiwanese film hunters rescue aging reels from bygone era
6 JulKioxia Overtakes Toyota as Japan's Most Valuable Firm
6 JulFake police scams in Tokyo down nearly 40% in January through May
6 JulOral Health Experts Warn of Smokeless Tobacco Cancer Risks
6 JulHow a Japanese prefecture is managing rising bear population with microchips
6 JulAnime 'Crayon Shin-chan' characters featured on manhole covers near Tokyo
6 JulNaomi Osaka overpowers Aryna Sabalenka to reach the Wimbledon quarterfinals
6 JulJapan's Hayabusa2 space probe flies by asteroid Torifune at close range
6 JulTokyo stocks higher in early trading on firm chip shares
6 JulPallas's cat kittens to be shown to public at Kobe zoo
6 JulSelf-driving startup Turing gets AMD backing and adopts AMD GPUs
6 JulWomen increasingly active in Japan’s fish markets
6 JulJapan's Hayabusa2 space probe flies by asteroid at close range
6 JulCan China’s budget brands crack developed markets? Mixue shows it won’t be easy
6 JulTake off
5 JulJapan needs caregivers. Young Indians are answering the call.
5 JulVending Machines Vanish Across Japan as Prices Outpace Convenience Stores
5 JulRiding out the next big quake: JR Central boosts safety measures for shinkansen
5 JulJapan police step up monitoring of 'lone offenders' on social media
5 JulDjokovic makes history, Osaka sends Sabalenka crashing out of Wimbledon
5 Jul22-year-old man arrested for threatening 13-year-old girl
5 JulMan arrested for attempted murder after backing van into 11-year-old boy on bike
5 JulJapan confronts 'outing' of ethnic roots as experts warn of harm
5 JulJapan parliament cuts to disproportionately hit female lawmakers: estimate
5 JulJapan ready for Ireland after 'big statement' against Italy
5 JulJapan’s New Restroom Guidelines Aim to Reduce Waiting Times for Women
5 JulAn All-New Theatrical Constellation from Author Ogawa Yōko
5 JulNaomi Osaka powers past No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka to reach quarterfinals at Wimbledon
5 JulOsaka stuns world number one Sabalenka to reach quarter-finals
5 JulBooming Data Centers Cause Local Friction to Kyoto
5 JulHigh School Job Openings Hit Record 8.97 Times in Osaka
5 JulWhat Should Japan Do About Nuclear Waste?
5 JulJapanese space probe, size of a fridge, flies near asteroid in planet defence test
5 JulHokkaido Rausu Trail Reopens After Bear Fatality
5 JulWhy Does the Yen Keep Falling?
5 JulPrince Group Boss Rearrested in Japan Over Immigration Violation
5 JulBeth McKillop obituary
5 JulSuspected Asian fraud ring exec served fresh warrant in Japan
5 Jul‘Cheers should have limits’: Chinese province calls foul on fans of Japan World Cup team
5 JulBaseball: All-Star electee Yamamoto picks up 9th win as Dodgers beat Padres
5 Jul4 climbers rescued by helicopter after encountering bear in northern Japan
5 JulJapanese American Sudo wins Independence Day hot dog contest
5 JulHayabusa2 flies past asteroid as Japan aims to acquire data for planetary defense
5 JulWSL brings surfing back to Korea with Siheung Open
5 JulOkinawa’s seaweed at a crossroads as harvesters and scientists race to save a fading tradition
5 Jul4 climbers rescued by helicopter after encountering bear in Hokkaido
5 JulJapan mulls easing travel advisory for Iran
5 JulJAPAN SPORTS NOTEBOOK | Dave Roberts Reaches 1,000-Win Milestone
5 Jul‘Defense,’ not ‘warfare,’ stressed as pacifist Japan beefs up capabilities
5 JulAI boom poised to help Japan firms log record profits for 6th straight year
5 JulMan arrested for pulling plug from public bath at Saga hot spring resort
5 JulFOCUS: AI boom poised to help Japan firms log record profits for 6th yr in FY 2026
5 JulJapan survey finds nearly 80% stressed by heat at home as scorching summer looms
5 JulJapan firm's plant-based soup stock helps meet halal, vegan demand
5 JulJapanese wins gold at renowned int'l ballet competition in Moscow
5 JulWhy are Malaysians demanding the return of elephants from Osaka zoo?
5 JulKoreans mourn Kang Hee-seon, voice actor for ‘Crayon Shin-chan,’ Hollywood actresses
5 JulIve heads to North America after successful Japan dome tour
5 JulFrom Tang China to the Samurai Blue, Japan’s global engagement has deep roots
5 JulFilmmaker explores history of discrimination against foreign nationals in Japan
5 JulJapan positioned to link U.S. and Europe in a fragmented world
5 JulEnvoy hails growing Japan-Philippines economic and security ties
5 JulRetro Japan: Yachiyo civic hall in Chiba Prefecture reminiscent of a harmonica
5 JulMeet your match? Spot the difference #190: Guitar shop
5 JulIsland of 40 people in Japan's Okayama Pref. awaits next 'invaders' after beer brewer's arrival
5 JulJapanese beer imports top 100,000 tons for 1st time in 2025 on rising demand
5 JulJapan eyes aid for emergency helicopter pilot training costs
5 JulTakaichi holds key to breaking parliament deadlock
4 JulDisaster Reconstruction With the Community's Feelings In Mind
4 JulLa & Le brings a slice of Paris cafe culture to Tokyo
4 JulTokyo wards tighten screws on 'minpaku' home-sharing amid complaints
4 JulTakaichi wins jewelry best dresser award
4 JulJapan weighs doubling budget for supporting anime, content industries
4 JulJapan to link Narita, Haneda airports by new limited express train in 2030s
4 JulJapan beats Italy 27-10 in Nations Championship opener
4 JulCelebrating Fourth of July
4 JulChiikawa Scores Three-Peat at Japan Character Awards; Tamagotchi and Monchhichi Return to the Spotlight
4 JulJapan pledges US$3 million for Kazakhstan’s Caspian Sea water decline
4 JulTennis: Osaka beats Kasatkina to reach Wimbledon 4th round for 1st time
4 Jul22-year-old Japanese woman arrested over online romance scam targeting elderly men
4 JulTwo Yokozuna Perform Ceremonial Ring Entry at Atsuta Shrine
4 JulOsaka Mosasaur Fossil May Rewrite Japan’s Prehistoric Record
4 JulBaseball: Toronto Blue Jays 3rd baseman Okamoto named AL Rookie of Month
4 JulOfficial 'Gundam' store opens in London, drawing long queues
4 JulOPINION: Japan urged to curb food-allergy isolation, learn from Europe
4 JulBaseball: Ohtani makes quality start, feels biceps pain in win over Padres
4 JulJapan’s Youth Overdose Crisis Is Spreading Beyond Street Hangouts
4 JulMos Burger Wins Customers With Budget and Premium Menus
4 JulJapan Looks to Economic Security as U.S. Turns More Transactional
4 JulSmall Factories in Tokyo Missing Economic Recovery
4 JulJapanese-Descended Keiko Fujimori Wins Peru Presidential Election
4 JulJapan's Public Pension Fund Marks Sixth Straight Year of Gains
4 JulHumanoid AI Robot Demonstrates World-First Gesture Technology
4 JulMurakami Fans Celebrate First New Book in Three Years
4 JulTaiwan, Japan sign pact to expand heat protection measures
4 JulIndian Restaurant in Yokohama Destroyed by Fire
4 Jul‘Human Vapor’ Review: Netflix Remakes a Japanese Sci-Fi Curio
4 JulBiggest Cosplay Festival in Osaka: Osaka Street Festa
4 JulChapter 4.10: Foretelling the Ghost
4 JulChina warns against Japan-India economic security agreement
4 JulFree cold water in Itaewon buffers summer heat
4 JulIsabella Bird's 'Unbeaten Tracks in Japan': The bustling streets of Asakusa in 1878 (Pt. 5)
4 JulChina warns against Japan-India economic security cooperation
4 JulThe Mainichi News Quiz: They're going to transplant organs from which animal to humans?
4 JulJapan schools still differ on bra removal during health checkups despite concerns
4 JulJapan's average wages up over 5% for 3rd straight year amid rising prices
4 JulLithium battery fires hit record high in Japan in fiscal 2025
4 JulMicron breaks ground on $9 billion western Japan plant expansion
4 JulGamer's World |After Music Awards Japan, What Can the Music Industry Learn From Videogames?
4 JulJapanese small bird closest to extinction bred successfully in captivity
4 JulJapan Uncovered #22: Quite a lot going on in 'quiet' Shima by the sea
4 JulJapan parliament cuts to disproportionately hit female lawmakers: estimate
4 JulJapan food delivery firms at crossroads as inflation squeezes profits
4 JulNews in Easy English: Many apply for Kobe forest cemetery burials
4 JulJapan foreign and defense ministers to attend NATO events in Turkey
4 JulIran exploring oil sales to Japan, with buyers seeking longer sanctions waiver
3 JulJapan tax revenues hit record ¥84 trillion in fiscal 2025
3 JulU.K., Italy and Japan award $6.14 billion contract to advance GCAP fighter jet
3 JulHidden Wonders | Japan's Only Beach You Can Drive On
3 JulJapanese nail salons are tourists’ new obsession
3 JulTeacher brought own heater to school before fire, principal says
3 JulFour arrested for allegedly defrauding woman with dementia via contracts for unnecessary home repairs
3 Jul2 men get 30 years for murder of couple whose burned bodies were dumped
3 JulKyoto University set to be Japan's 3rd to get huge gov't research grant
3 JulJapan's average wages up over 5% for 3rd straight year
3 JulJapan female imperial succession far off despite legal change
3 JulJapan's foreign minister plans Latin America trip on energy security push
3 JulMiss Liberty
3 JulTanabata: Japan’s Festival of Wishing on the Stars
3 Jul‘Honebuto shock’: new term coined as Japan fiscal policy is probed
3 JulIn FIBA World Cup Qualifier, Japan Routs China and Clinches a Spot in 2nd Round
3 JulA city councilman pursues purpose and dignity in suburban Japan
3 JulBaseball: Fighters make history with 4 straight home runs from 1st at-bat
3 Jul–320°F review – join Cleopatra, Faust and the Pied Piper on a zany odyssey
3 JulSeoul soul-searching after World Cup exit
3 JulPrime Minister Takaichi Returns Home With 2 Trillion Yen Indian Investments
3 JulYen Pressure And Diet Gridlock Test Takaichi Agenda
3 JulTokyo Stocks Rebound as Dip Buyers Return to AI Shares
3 JulBOOK REVIEW: The Life Expectancy Gap Trap
3 Jul25% of Japan's junior high school technology teachers lack full licenses
3 JulKyoto University set to be Japan's 3rd to get huge gov't research grant
3 JulEasy Japanese news in translation: Surfing trial program for kids begins in Chiba Prefecture
3 JulJapan defense chief to attend NATO summit events next week
3 JulJapanese polyglot who speaks 15 languages becomes global social media sensation
3 JulAs front-carried backpacks irk some Japan train riders, carrying them by hand urged
3 JulNikkei ends higher as chip shares rebound on dip-buying after earlier drops
3 Jul'The tale of KAHO,' a Haruki Murakami novel with a female protagonist, goes on sale
3 JulJapan's only municipal cormorant fishing posts filled after 34-year gap
3 JulJapan zoo to hold birthday message exhibit for popular Punch the monkey
3 Jul'Kids' election' to return to Japan's Chigasaki to coincide with mayoral vote this fall
3 JulJapan coach says Hong 'fought for Korean football' despite World Cup failure
3 JulJapan’s 2026 wage talks result in third year of gains above 5%
3 JulYilan students set sail for Okinawa to explore Taiwan-Ryukyu maritime links
3 JulSignals beneath the noise
3 JulJapan’s princesses face life-altering legal revisions
3 JulTujiko Noriko’s new album is a feline tour de force
3 JulChina says Japan-India cooperation 'should not target' Beijing
3 JulHong Kong Democracy Activist Held at Haneda Airport for 20 Hours
3 JulEstimated 350,000 people in Japan have used cocaine: study
3 JulKoizumi to attend NATO summit events next week
3 JulJapan tests AI systems to identify trees at risk of collapse
3 JulKyoto University to be third recipient of world-class research aid
3 JulIran war exposed, but hasn’t changed, Japan’s reliance on imported oil
3 JulBear spray surge in Japan sparks safety concerns after accidental discharge
3 JulJapan's Long-Term Rate Briefly Hits 2.81%, Highest in 30 Years
3 JulKyoto University to Be Certified as International University for Research Excellence
3 JulJapan plans to sharply raise fees for residence permits from October
3 JulJapan court rejects appeal by indigenous Ainu over right to catch salmon
3 JulEditorial: 30 yrs after repeal of Japan's leprosy law, lingering prejudice must be eradicated
3 JulTokyo stocks rise in morning on bargain-hunting, lower crude oil prices
3 JulJapan's first gas-powered mini taxis hit the road after deregulation
3 JulNorth Japan's 'lavender town' launches premium vinegar seasoning
3 JulBaby hatch at Tokyo hospital accepts 20 infants in first year
3 JulJapan steps up support for seniors without family, from hospital stays to funerals
3 JulChina sends warning to Japan and the Philippines over ‘wrongful’ maritime talks
3 JulMoriyasu says Hong 'fought for Korean football' despite World Cup failure
3 JulSmilegate showcases 'Chaos Zero Nightmare,' 'Miresi' at Anime Expo 2026
3 JulJapan and India Deepen Defense Ties, Ink $13 Billion in Deals as Takaichi Pushes FOIP
3 JulWill the next Messi be a robot?
3 JulKioxia ships samples of new flash memory for AI data centers
3 JulLittle hope for a declining yen amid structural pressures
3 JulJapan’s first standalone ramen shop reopens in Asakusa
3 JulChina's Gray Zone Pressure Around Taiwan Is Becoming Permanent, Security Expert Warns
3 JulTradition vs. change: Japan’s imperial succession debate intensifies
3 JulInside Japan’s $25 billion consumer market built on fan devotion
3 JulSoftBank plans to rent AI compute in U.S. at 10-gigawatt scale
3 JulJapan’s convertible bonds regain favor as rates continue to rise
3 JulRussian envoy to skip Hiroshima peace ceremony
3 JulFollowing petition, female lawmakers in Japan get two more toilets
3 JulJapan's top currency diplomat declines comment on yen's sharp rally
3 JulBear spray effective in encounter in Japan's Yamagata Pref., but expert warns of limits
3 JulJapan historian questions claim of unbroken male-line Imperial succession
3 JulASIA WATCH: Taiwan's baseball journey traces century of exchange with Japan
3 JulTeacher had brought own heater to Tokyo elementary school before fire
3 JulUS de facto envoy calls for Taiwan to become 'hornet's nest' of drones
3 JulSony to end disc production for new games on PlayStation consoles
3 JulU.S. still China’s main rival despite report on Japan and Philippines’ capabilities
3 JulLG Energy Solution-Honda JV begins production of ESS battery cells
3 JulJICA holds memorial for victims of 2016 Dhaka terror attack
3 JulNaoshima, the Experimental Island
3 JulTokyo hospital baby hatch accepts 20 newborns in first year
3 JulJapan’s disaster plans fail to keep pace with tourist boom
3 JulFender opens a second, more unplugged Shimokitazawa cafe
3 JulJapan’s Takaichi looks to India to counter China in Indo-Pacific
3 JulCircular economy exchange forum takes place in Tokyo
3 JulPet industry forum takes stage in Taipei
2 JulBear Spray Demand Fuels Counterfeits and Safety Concerns
2 JulA mayor in Japan announced her maternity leave - and got the whole country talking
2 JulFans mark release of new Haruki Murakami novel at midnight event in Tokyo
2 JulToying around in Qatar
2 JulJapan deploys cameras in northern mountains as bear attacks surge
2 JulMoriyasu, Japan players return following World Cup exit
2 JulTokyo hospital says its baby hatch received 20 infants since opening last year
2 JulIndia, Japan to work more closely on critical minerals
2 JulInvestment expert named to head Commerce Dept. agency overseeing investment commitments by S. Korea, Japan
2 JulTeacher Was Drying Clothes in Tokyo School Fire That Injured 11
2 JulODDS and EVENS | Hajime Moriyasu Deserves Applause for His Stellar Work as Japan Boss
2 JulMany People Over 60 in Japan Want to Keep Working
2 JulIndia and Japan Expand Defense and Economic Ties
2 JulItaly’s Indo-Pacific Strategy Turns Toward Defense Contracts
2 JulIndia-Japan AI cooperation to spur global development: PM Modi
2 Jul2nd Japan ship told to halt survey in its EEZ by China coast guard
2 JulFootball: Moriyasu, Japan players return following World Cup exit
2 JulTokyo Stocks Fall as Chip Selloff Hits Nikkei
2 JulWhere Do Japan and Vietnam Stand?
2 JulJapan deploys bear cameras in mountains as attacks surge
2 JulSummer bonuses at major Japan firms top ¥1 million for first time
2 JulFinance Minister Katayama says G7 will discuss AI defense standards
2 JulTaiwan considers easing morning-after pill rules amid backlash
2 JulPlaza Accord 2.0 talk won’t fix anybody’s China problem
2 JulJapan FY 2025 tax revenue likely topped 84 trillion yen amid inflation
2 JulBaseball: Suzuki hits 100th MLB homer for Cubs in 23-3 rout of Padres
2 JulEditorial: Japanese flag desecration bill lacks basis, should not be enacted
2 JulJapan LDP lawmaker backtracks after remarks on Princess Aiko and Imperial succession
2 JulAnime Sales Hit Records in Japan While Studio Costs Climb Even Faster
2 JulThe heroism and humanity of ‘Ultraman’: Documentary looks back on 60 years
2 JulSamsung Electro-Mechanics forms W480b glass core joint venture with Sumitomo unit
2 JulSoftBank plans to offer AI-tailored cloud services in U.S. from next fiscal year
2 JulWhy Hong Kong has become the worst-performing major stock market
2 JulJapanese women MPs get just two more toilets
2 JulJapan FY 2025 tax revenue likely topped ¥84 trillion amid inflation
2 JulHospital Operating Tokyo's Only Baby Hatch Reports 20 Infants Over Past Year
2 Jul324 fines issued in Tokyo’s Shibuya Ward in first month of anti-litter campaign
2 JulJapan, India leaders to agree to step up cooperation in chips, key minerals
2 JulJapanese-language education is at a turning point
2 JulJapan’s gray-zone resilience runs through civilian industry
2 JulTakaichi looks to India in the face of supply chain and energy concerns
2 JulLDP to halt debate on JIP priorities to focus on imperial family bill
2 JulAespa to drop first Japanese EP on July 24
2 JulWhat Philippine president’s visit reveals about Canada’s Indo-Pacific ambitions
2 JulJapan's lower house to add more women's restrooms
2 Jul5 Pallas's cat kittens to make public debut at Kobe zoo in late July
2 JulThe Mainichi News Quiz: What invasive furry creature is wreaking havoc in Kanagawa Pref.?
2 JulEstimated 350,000 people in Japan have used cocaine: study
2 JulKorea's referee drought exposed again at 2026 FIFA World Cup
2 JulTravelers take a shine to Korean beauty, wellness tourism
2 JulMuseum of antiquity in Seoul opens portal to modern Europe
2 JulYongsan revamps website to better serve int'l visitors, foreign residents
2 JulPolice in Japan work to crack down on fraud-linked social media posts
2 JulSinking yen and robust economy support BOJ case for earlier rate hike
2 JulJapan rallies tech-giant alliance to build sovereign AI
2 JulJapan set to retain Moriyasu after World Cup exit
2 JulJapan’s cheap yen is becoming expensive
2 JulTakaichi Turns To India As Diet Tensions Build At Home
2 JulBear spray goes off in Japan post office, leaving five hospitalized
2 JulPlayStation to End Disc-Based Game Software Production
2 JulTyphoon No. 9 Forms as Linear Rainbands Bring Disaster-Level Rain to Kyushu
2 JulJapan and three neighbors agree to cooperate against eel export curbs
2 JulSony Open flips over to PGA Tour Champions event
2 JulLocal assembly chambers in Japan open their doors for studying and weddings
2 JulJapanese police arrest nine over Sierra Leone-based special fraud
2 JulJapan Protests as Beijing Expands East China Sea Drilling
2 JulChae Jong-hyeop to star opposite Kanna Hashimoto in Japanese drama
2 JulToyota and Hyundai sales rise on hybrid demand while GM sits out
2 JulFirst-half bankruptcies reach highest level since 2022 as weak yen takes toll
2 JulFormer imperial family member views Japan’s adoption plan as ‘unrealistic’
2 JulJapan’s first great AI music trend is gloriously wrong
2 JulTsunami from Nankai megaquake could damage 2 million cars
2 JulFujifilm to launch new QuickSnap disposable cameras amid retro boom
2 JulMosasaur fossils found in Japan in 1990s may be of new species: research
2 JulJapan Football Association eyes asking Moriyasu to stay on as manager
2 JulNews in Easy English: Cup feel can change coffee taste, study in Japan says
2 JulHeavy rain expected over wide swath of Japan as rainbands develop in Kyushu
2 JulNikkei stock index drops in early trading on weak tech shares
2 JulNCT Wish, Hearts2Hearts members sing duet for anime soundtrack
2 JulIndian defense research institute head hails Japan’s lifting of arms export ban
2 JulSony to end video game disc production in January 2028
2 JulJapan’s detention system under scrutiny after ruling on abuse of restraints
2 JulStylish Naomi Osaka cruises into third round at Wimbledon
2 JulTsunami from Japan megaquake could destroy 2 million cars: survey
2 JulAPEC youth engagement workshop underway in Taipei
1 JulChina has accused Japan of ‘reckless militarism’. What’s behind the latest tensions?
1 JulTokyo Arrest Exposes Alleged Links to Global Fraud Syndicate
1 JulTwo Women Arrested Over Obscene Livestream From Kabukicho
1 JulMETI to Provide 1 Trillion Yen to SoftBank Alliance and Others for Domestic AI Development
1 JulChinese residents in Japan fear tighter visa rules could force departures
1 JulJapan survey finds 'canceled cooking' trend heating up among young people
1 JulDrivers urged to check for kittens under car hoods amid Japan's rainy season
1 JulJapan assures visiting top Ukraine diplomat of support, Russia sanctions
1 JulMobile Suica charging disrupted, affecting transit, shopping
1 JulSurvey shows Japan's business sentiment improving for a 5th straight quarter
1 JulSony to stop releasing PlayStation games on discs
1 JulHeavy rains expected over wide swath of Japan
1 JulJapan triples departure tax to combat overtourism; visa fees up 5-fold
1 JulAverage land price in Japan rises 2.9% on redevelopment, tourism demand
1 Jul'My dream is broken': Japan visa rules put squeeze on foreign residents
1 JulOsaka fashion show
1 JulChina’s pressure campaign tests Trump’s commitment to Japan
1 JulGion Festival Opens With Osendo Ritual
1 JulJapan Land Values Jump on Tourism Boom and Urban Renewal
1 JulKoizumi’s First Trip to Seoul: A Sign of Cautious Japan-South Korea Reconciliation
1 JulNight Schools Help Foreign Students Advance
1 JulInside Japan’s Men’s Underground Idol Scene
1 JulBear Attack Near Tochigi Elementary School Raises Alarm
1 JulU.S. Military Returns Entire Negishi Housing Area to Japan After 79 Years
1 JulUSS Ronald Reagan Drug Case Raises Questions About Off-Base Reach in Japan
1 JulFrom The Beatles to K-Pop: Six Decades of International Artists Performing in Japan
1 JulTakayanagi Kenjirō: Pioneering Engineer and “Japan’s Father of Television”
1 JulFootball: Tanaka rues mistake as Suzuki, Kamada open up on club futures
1 JulMobile Suica charging disrupted in Japan, affecting transit, shopping
1 JulJapan 2026 1st-half new car sales rise 1.8%, up 2nd straight year
1 JulJapan female imperial succession far off despite legal change
1 JulM6.0 quake jolts northeastern Japan, no tsunami warning issued
1 JulJapan’s burial problem
1 JulFlowers foster Korea-Japan friendship at exhibition in Seoul
1 JulThe world's top cities to live in, according to Monocle magazine
1 JulIs Japan a Model Middle Power?
1 JulJapan's education ministry plans flexible curricula for students refusing to go to school
1 JulEasy Japanese news in translation: Shipping of lisianthus flowers peaks in Chiba Prefecture
1 JulJapan survey finds 60% of teachers witnessed co-worker remarks dismissing sexual diversity
1 JulChina arrests 2 Japanese Fuji Electric workers over rare earths: sources
1 JulEditorial: Japan gov't should not let male-line succession derail Imperial law reform
1 JulJapan's Tokushima Pref. bumps up bonuses for staff using AI for efficiency gains
1 JulMultiple people injured after man sprays substance in Japan post office
1 JulJapan's Takaichi heads to India eyeing stronger economic security ties
1 JulBank of Japan’s monetary monster is finally turning on its maker
1 JulCCP Revives Mao Era Playbook to Strip Chinese Entrepreneurs of Their Wealth
1 JulAllies, Japan, EU praise foreign aid efforts at TaiwanICDF celebration
1 JulJapan’s FX chief flags contact with U.S., intervention impact
1 JulTraditional Japanese mechanical dolls showcased in London
1 JulChina arrests two Japanese nationals held in Dalian
1 JulChapter 4.9: People Who Write but Not for Money
1 JulMultiple people injured after man sprays substance in Nagoya post office
1 JulOver 2,500 food items in Japan to see price hikes in July
1 JulJapan triples departure tax in push to combat overtourism
1 JulJapan adds new mobile phone number prefix amid expected shortage
1 JulSix of the best: <i>rikishi</i> of note in each sumo division
1 JulDaughter of ex-Peruvian leader Fujimori wins presidential race: media
1 JulAre misunderstanding, xenophobia fueling Japan's Muslim park prayer backlash?
1 JulOsaka's Nishinari High School helps students overcome hardship and build a 'kinder society'
1 JulAmerican swims across Japan strait, for historic 7 channels, summits
1 JulLand used as US military housing near Tokyo returned 80 yrs after WWII
1 JulAI demand pushes Japan big manufacturers' business confidence to 8-yr high
1 JulChina implements ethnic unity law, extraterritorial reach raises fears
1 JulOver 1,000 applications received for forest burials in Kobe, 13 times initial quota
1 JulKyoto tourist numbers surpass 60 million in 2025 for 1st time; spending tops $12 billion
1 JulAverage land price in Japan rises 2.9% on redevelopment, tourism demand
1 JulDollar remains firm in upper 162 yen amid US rate hike expectations
1 JulMt. Fuji climbing season opens with 2 trails, new fee kiosks ease crowds
1 Jul'Stop the bullying': Japan defends crucified Korean football manager after disastrous World Cup exit
1 Jul'My dream is broken': Japan visa rules push out foreign residents
1 JulJapan plans sovereign AI model and 10 million AI robots
1 JulJapan’s trilateral fighter jet program locked in following U.K. funding commitment
1 JulJapan weighs state ownership of defense plants to boost arms supply
1 JulStrange bedfellows: Manga and lesbian sex work agencies team up for storytelling
1 JulSamsung C&T, Japan&apos;s Infroneer join forces on global infrastructure development
1 JulBeyond star Paul Wong pays tribute to late Wong Ka‑kui on 33rd anniversary
1 JulSome startups see opportunity in an aging Japan
1 JulMan indicted over livestreaming murder in Tokyo admits to charges during trial
1 JulRising Use of Diabetes Drugs for Weight Loss Raises Health Concerns
1 JulAs China narrows maths gap with US, Hong Kong bids to host 2030 global event
1 JulNew Japan visa rules threaten to force out foreign business owners: ‘my dream is broken’
1 JulChina’s export controls target Japan to split the Group of Seven
1 JulRoadside land prices rise in popular Japanese tourist sites
1 JulPanasonic targets further AI growth to build on record valuation
1 JulTakaichi sets target for nominal GDP of $6.8 trillion in 2040
1 JulWhy is the yen so weak and what can Japan do about it?
1 Jul‘Fine for others to pay more’: can Japan attract more overseas tourists while charging them extra?
1 JulJapan’s opposition faces a make-or-break choice over wider integration
1 JulJapan’s manufacturer mood improves to highest level since 2018
1 JulStudy Finds Bear Intrusions Not Driven by Starvation or Acorn Shortages
1 JulToyota sets up manufacturing joint venture with U.S. air taxi-maker Joby
1 JulYen’s slide puts market on lookout for Japan’s next red line

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