Police in Osaka are looking for a driver on suspicion of attempted murder after he drove for 700 meters with a traffic officer on the hood. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo police arrest four suspects over counterfeit silver coins
The suspects allegedly exchanged 79 counterfeit coins at three branches of two banks between mid-May and early June last year. ( read original story ...)
A familiar refrain as China and Japan, uneasy neighbors in East Asia, begin 2026 at odds again
They’re at it again. China and Japan are frenemies, trading partners and uneasy neighbors with a tortured and bloody history they’re still working through. ( read original story ...)
Osaka ramen shop charges foreigners more, sparks controversy
A ramen shop in Osaka, Japan, has sparked controversy by implementing a "dual pricing system" that charges different prices for foreign tourists and Japanese customers. According to Japanese TV Asahi ... ( read original story ...)
Private compartments are coming to the Tokyo-Osaka Shinkansen route
You’ll be able to book your own mini-room and travel in peace and quiet between Osaka and Tokyo from October 2026 ... ( read original story ...)
How rare earths raise the stakes in China-Japan spat
China and Japan are bound together by trade and geography, but a long history of rivalry and unresolved disputes makes even periods of cooperation fragile. ( read original story ...)
Debate begins on how to sustain legacy of Osaka Expo
Despite concerns about being able to preserve the legacy of the Osaka Expo, the city government is standing by its plan to sell about 500,000 square meters of land at the site. ( read original story ...)
Horse park in Osaka aims to protect Japanese breed
The park offers opportunities for people to experience riding a Dosanko Japanese horse while wearing traditional Japanese clothing, including armor. ( read original story ...)
Horse Park in Osaka Aiming to Protect Japanese Breed
A horse park in the western Japan prefecture of Osaka is protecting and raising "Dosanko" Japanese horses, with only some 1,000 of the breed to be found in Japan. Masashi Yokoyama, 71, operates a park ... ( read original story ...)
As Beijing targets Tokyo over Takaichi’s Taiwan remarks, what levers does Japan have?
China’s access to Japan’s coveted industrial-use goods – especially a critical chipmaking ingredient – may face hurdles if Tokyo imposes export restrictions in the event of a prolonged political ... ( read original story ...)
China announces another new trade measure against Japan as tensions rise
China has escalated its trade tensions with Japan by launching an investigation into imported dichlorosilane, a chemical gas used in making semiconductors. ( read original story ...)
Vietnamese caught in Japan’s illegal worker crackdown
For a decade, Vietnamese worker Minh did tough jobs like sandblasting ships and welding steel, helping address rapidly ageing Japan's dire labour needs.He considers his internship a success, despite his "extremely dirty" task of sandblasting rust off ships, ( read original story ...)
Molecular switch reveals transition between single-celled and multicellular forms
Scientists at Nagoya University in Japan have identified the genes that allow an organism to switch between living as single cells and forming multicellular structures. This ability to alternate ... ( read original story ...)
Exploring Osaka, Japan’s second city through food culture and local life
Osaka is often called Japan’s second city, but experiencing it firsthand shows why it deserves attention all on its own. This travel guide explores Osaka beyond surface level highlights, diving into ... ( read original story ...)
INTERVIEW: JR Tokai to Keep Working on Maglev Shinkansen Construction
Shunsuke Niwa, president of Central Japan Railway Co., or JR Tokai, has stressed that the company will continue promoting the construction of the Chuo Shinkansen high-speed magnetic levitation train ... ( read original story ...)
Yokohama powers new desert racing era
In the rugged world of desert racing, where dust clouds billow and engines roar across unforgiving terrain, a major player has stepped up to back the action. Yokohama Tire has signed on as a supporti ... ( read original story ...)