A Tokyo court has awarded legal protection to the human voice in a landmark case in which a popular Japanese anime voice actor demanded that TikTok close an account over its unauthorized use of ... ( read original story ...)
Japan hikes permanent residency fees, tightens other requirements
Japan hiked its permanent residency fee for foreigners to $1,266 along with new minimum requirements for income, pensions and Japanese-language ability. ( read original story ...)
SkyDrive: Converting Osaka City’s Rooftop Emergency Landing Sites into eVTOL Vertiports
Building on its successful demonstration flights at the Expo 2025 Osaka, SkyDrive Inc. ("SkyDrive"), a leading Japanese compact eVTOL (*1) developer, announced it will launch a feasibility study to ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka admits sadness over not going further at US Open
Osaka was beaten by Elena Rybakina in the US Open round-of-16. ( read original story ...)
Japan Raises Residency Fees 2,000 Percent Amid ‘Anxiety’ Over Foreigners
Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is making it harder for immigrants to stay in the country. Critics say she is hurting Japan’s ability to address labor shortages. ( read original story ...)
Japan beefs up its cyber defences
Japan will gain sweeping new powers to fight cyber attacks on Thursday, when its “active cyber defence law” comes into force. The rules allow authorities to access and shut down malicious servers ... ( read original story ...)
Survey by Japan’s central bank shows business sentiments are up for sixth straight month
The Bank of Japan has given a positive read on the economy in its quarterly “tankan” survey, reporting large manufacturers’ sentiment rose to 24 from 22. ( read original story ...)
[September 27] Kawasaki Brave Thunders (78) vs (90) Nagoya Diamond Dolphins! The essence of Nagoya D’s high-speed offense and a fierce 40-minute battle
Two consecutive wins on the road! A look back at the fierce B.LEAGUE PREMIER opening round 'Kawasaki vs Nagoya D'On September 27, 2026, the B.LEAGUE PREMIER opening round was held at Tokyu Dresser ... ( read original story ...)
Japan raises residency fee for foreign nationals by twenty-fold
The hikes are part of immigration policy changes introduced to manage Japan's growing foreign population. ( read original story ...)
Japan tightens rules for foreigners wanting permanent residency
Japan toughened on Thursday requirements for foreigners wanting to obtain permanent residency, as part of Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's push to tighten immigration controls. The new rules for ... ( read original story ...)
Japan business mood improves, tankan survey shows
Japanese business confidence improved in the three months to September, a quarterly central bank survey showed on Thursday, suggesting the economy was weathering the hit from the Middle East conflict ... ( read original story ...)
Osaka elderly ensure no one faces a lonely farewell
In an Osaka neighborhood long known as a home for day laborers, elderly residents with no family to rely on are arranging their funer ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka reveals why she always ends up crying during Asian swing
Osaka opens up on the support she receives during this part of the year. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo records historic 35-day rain streak driven by El Niño and stalled fronts
By Naina Rao Central Tokyo has experienced 35 consecutive days of rainfall, setting the longest continuous rainy streak since records began in 1886, reported local media citing Japan’s weather agency. ( read original story ...)
Japan panel asks for targeted budget allocation amid fiscal health concerns
A key government panel on Wednesday called for more targeted budget allocation amid concerns over Japan's fiscal health under Prime M ... ( read original story ...)
Japan wins marathon penalty shootout to set up South Korea gold medal clash
Hosts Japan will play reigning champions South Korea for Asian Games men's soccer gold after winning a nail-biting semifinal 9-8 on penalties against Uzbekistan on Wednesday. Japan were heading out ... ( read original story ...)