TOKYO (Japan News/ANN): Cherry trees started flowering in Tokyo on March 24, the Japan Meteorological Agency announced. That is five days earlier than 2024, and the trees are expected to be in full ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo cherry blossoms now open, full bloom expected in week
Cherry blossoms in central Tokyo are officially blooming, weather officials announced around 2 p.m. on March 24. ( read original story ...)
Japan crude steel output falls for 12th straight month in February
Japan's crude steel output fell 8.5 % in February from a year earlier for a 12th straight monthly decline, as demand from the construction sector stayed weak, an industry body said on Monday. ( read original story ...)
Japan, Korea would struggle to fill US demand for non-China shipbuilding, NYK Line exec says
U.S. allies Japan and South Korea would struggle to quickly ramp up shipbuilding to meet U.S. demand for alternatives under President Donald Trump's plan to impose port fees on China-linked ships, a ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Nikkei dips as looming US tariff deadline spurs caution
Japan's Nikkei share average declined for a third straight session on Monday as uncertainty ahead of a looming deadline for implementing additional U.S. tariffs sapped investor appetite for riskier ...
Japanese Stocks Fall Amid Fear Over U.S. Trade Policy
Japanese stocks ended lower as concerns about U.S. tariffs and domestic borrowing costs weighed on the market. Chip and bank shares led the declines. Kioxia Holdings dropped 5.9% and Sumitomo Mitsui ...
Schoolkids victims of sex crimes by fellow students: Our 5 most-read stories from last week
We've listed our five most read stories on The Mainichi news site, from top to bottom, that were published between March 15 and 23. The first story wa･･･ ... ( read original story ...)
Man arrested after stabbing male colleague on street in Sapporo
Police in Sapporo have arrested a 58-year-old man on suspicion of attempted murder after he stabbed 52-year-old male work colleague in the chest with a kitchen knife on a street. According to police, ... ( read original story ...)
Cherry blossoms blooming in Tokyo, beating 2024’s date by 5 days
The trees are expected to be in full bloom in about a week, according to Japan's weather agency. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
Urban oasis: Meet the stunning neighborhood that is taking Tokyo by storm
While Trump discusses Gaza's future, Japan’s Azabudai Hills combines luxury, tech, and nature in a stunning urban space. Could this model inspire development worldwide? ( read original story ...)
Cherry blossom season kicks off in Tokyo after warm weekend
At approximately 2 p.m. Monday, the Meteorological Agency announced that its reference Somei-Yoshino cherry tree at Yasukuni Shrine was officially in bloom. ( read original story ...)
Spring festivals draw tens of thousands of visitors to American bases near Tokyo
Tens of thousands of visitors toured the home of the U.S. 7th Fleet and other U.S. military installations in Japan. ( read original story ...)
Elliott Builds Stake in Japan’s Sumitomo Realty & Development
Elliott Investment Management has built a stake in Sumitomo Realty & Development and shared views on the Japanese company’s operations, the property developer said. ( read original story ...)
Japan Starts Fight Against Illegal Online Gambling Addiction
Japan is taking decisive action against illegal online gambling as addiction rates soar to unprecedented levels. On March 21, 2025, Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba’s Cabinet approved a comprehensive ...
Japanese banks to stop issuing bills and checks for firms
Japan's banking industry is moving towards greater digitalization by bringing businesses onto an electronic settlement system and stop issuing checks and bills.
‘Feels good’: Osaka governor tests futuristic ‘human washing machine’ ahead of Expo
Prior to the start of the World Expo in Osaka, reporters here on March 23 were given a preview of the "human washing machine of the future" s･･･ ... ( read original story ...)