Support for Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba has hit a record low, with nearly nine out of every 10 voters dissatisfied with the government's response to soaring price of rice, the nation's ... ( read original story ...)
Japan research team says it has solved mystery of calico cats’ fur color
Researchers in Japan say they have unlocked a long-standing mystery about the color of calico cats, known for their black, white and orange fur. ( read original story ...)
Family of Sapporo middle school girl who committed suicide due to bullying settles with city
HOKKAIDO (TR) – In 2021, a female middle school student in Sapporo City committed suicide due to bullying by classmates. The lawyer for the parents of the girl said last week that they have agreed to ... ( read original story ...)
China announces anti-dumping duties on plastics from US, EU, Japan and Taiwan
China's commerce ministry on Sunday levied anti-dumping duties of as high as 74.9% on imports of POM copolymers, a type of engineering plastic, from the European Union, the United States, Japan and ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s unstaffed train stations getting rural revival on track
With rural Japan experiencing severe depopulation, some unstaffed train stations and vacant homes are being transfor ... ( read original story ...)
Remains of Missing Conn. Woman Found in Japan, 2 Years After Her Disappearance: ‘Many Questions Remain Unanswered’
The remains of Pattie Wu-Murad of Connecticut have been identified, more than two years after she first went missing in 2023 during a 700-mile hike in Japan. Pattie's family shared that search and ... ( read original story ...)
I holidayed like a local in Japan and didn’t touch Tokyo, Osaka or Kyoto
If you're willing to veer off more well-trodden tracks, you'll be rewarded with ancient hot springs, volcanic mountains and verdant forests — practically untouched by international travellers. ( read original story ...)
Potter claims triathlon silver in Yokohama
Olympic triathlon bronze medallist Beth Potter takes silver in the World Triathlon Championship Series in Yokohama. ( read original story ...)
Three taken to hospital in suspected gas leak at Osaka Prefecture refinery; one victim suffers cardiopulmonary arrest, another in critical condition
One man suffered cardiopulmonary arrest and another was unconscious and in critical condition at an oil refinery in Sakai, Osaka Prefecture, on Saturday (May 17) following a suspected gas leak, ... ( read original story ...)
Japan mulls subsidies for Tesla’s EV charging stations in tariff talks, TBS says
Japan is considering a plan to offer subsidies for building charging stations for Tesla electric vehicles in tariff talks with the United States, broadcaster TBS reported on Saturday. ( read original story ...)
Potter takes silver in Yokohama
Beth Potter returned to the blue carpet in Yokohama in the early hours of this morning to take the second in a closely fought battle for the top spots. ( read original story ...)
Nissan considering plant closures in Japan, overseas, sources say
Nissan is considering plans to shut two car assembly plants in Japan and overseas factories, including in Mexico, sources said on Saturday, as part of a cost-cutting plan the company flagged earlier ... ( read original story ...)
Baltic Pavilion calls for return of stolen Osaka expo mascot figure
The Baltic Pavilion at the World Exposition in Osaka said Friday that its display of the expo's official mascot, Myaku-Myaku, was sto ... ( read original story ...)
Sapporo City terminates contracts with contractor after videos show president assaulting employees
日常的な暴行発覚の建設会社「花井組」札幌市発注の公共工事6件の契約解除 札幌市は今後の対応を検討 HOKKAIDO (TR) – The Sapporo City government has terminated public works contracts with a contractor after a video posted on social media revealed ... ( read original story ...)
3 must-try food experiences in Yokohama beyond Chinatown: Visit a ramen factory, eat OG Japanese western food
Just a 30-minute train ride away from downtown Tokyo, Yokohama is the less frenzied, breezier sibling – figuratively and literally since it is by the sea. The first port city to open up to foreign ... ( read original story ...)
Yokohama man accused of assaulting doctor at clinic
KANAGAWA (TR) – Kanagawa Prefectural Police have arrested a 27-year-old man on suspicion of attempted murder over the alleged assault of a female doctor at a clinic in Yokohama City early Friday, ... ( read original story ...)