The local government of this central Japan city has proposed changing the moniker of Shiyakusho (City Hall) Station on the municipal subway ... ( read original story ...)
Japan talking with South Korea about export controls: trade minister
Japan is engaged in dialogue with South Korea on export controls, the Japanese trade minister said on Tuesday, declining to elaborate on Seoul's request for Tokyo to remove restrictions on exports of ... ( read original story ...)
Here’s What the Tokyo Firebombing Looked Like—Through the Sights of a Superfortress Gunner
Surely, Tokyo, the seat of government and the number one military target in all of The Empire isn’t going to be all lit up like a Christmas tree.” ... ( read original story ...)
These 5 Weapons Would Help Japan In A War With North Korea
As North Korea ruthlessly forges ahead with nuclear weapons and ballistic-missile technology, the threat to Japan has crystallized: the country once again faces the prospect of nuclear attack. ( read original story ...)
5 Manga That Need An Anime Adaptation (& 5 That You Didn’t Know Already Have One)
While many manga series have seen anime adaption, some well-received mangas have nothing yet. Still there are some adaptations you don't know about. ( read original story ...)
Soccer: J-League sides hold 1st full-team practice since stoppage
League first division set to resume in a month, several clubs held their first full-team practice Monday since the coronav ... ( read original story ...)
After Reality Star’s Death, Japan Vows to Rip the Mask Off Online Hate
While many in the country abhor the kind of harassment Hana Kimura endured before her apparent suicide, some warn that cracking down on it could also chill rising internet activism. ( read original story ...)
Lockdowns ease in Florida, Europe with new tourism rules
The first day of June saw coronavirus restrictions ease from Asia to Europe to the United States on Monday, even as U.S. protests against police brutality sparked ... ( read original story ...)
Japan launches surprise fireworks to lift spirits amid pandemic
Fireworks have lit up skies across Japan in surprise displays to lift spirits during the Covid-19 pandemic. The shows were held at secret locations, each lasting five minutes from 20:00 local time (12 ... ( read original story ...)
Japan city aims to ban phone use while walking
It is a scene repeated the world over: pedestrians glued to their phones while walking, causing collisions and sometimes accidents. No more, says one Japanese city. Officials in Yamato city, near ... ( read original story ...)
Coronavirus news live: South Africa reverses decision to open schools; Japan could allow overseas visitors
Brazil passes 500,000 Covid-19 cases; India extends lockdown in ‘high-risk’ zones; UK ministers defend easing lockdown ... ( read original story ...)
Mitsubishi struggles to realize its jet globalization plans
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries marks a milestone in its aviation ambitions on Monday by integrating the commercial jet business of Canada's Bombardier, even as doubts grow about the Japanese company's ... ( read original story ...)
Virus-hit cruise liner leaves Japan after a month’s quarantine
The Costa Atlantica cruise ship, which docked in southern Japan with over 100 crew members testing positive for COVID-19, has left the country and is en route to the Philippines, local government ... ( read original story ...)
Coronavirus live news: South Africa reverses decision to open schools; Japan could allow overseas visitors
Brazil passes 500,000 Covid-19 cases; India extends lockdown in ‘high-risk’ zones; UK ministers defend easing lockdown ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s April tax revenues see biggest monthly drop in over a decade
Japan's tax revenue dropped 29.4% in April compared with a year earlier, finance ministry data showed on Monday, posting its biggest monthly year-on-year decline since August 2009, after the payment ... ( read original story ...)
Mitsubishi’s jet globalization plans fail to take off
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries marks a milestone in its aviation ambitions on Monday by integrating the commercial jet business of Canada's Bombardier, even as doubts grow about the Japanese company's ... ( read original story ...)