Japan's lower house scheduling committee board has agreed to hold a parliamentary vote to select the next prime minister on October 21, a senior committee member told Reuters on Friday. While the ... ( read original story ...)
Takaichi Sanae’s path to power in Japan grows more complex
The trigger was the election on October 4th of Takaichi Sanae, a hardline conservative, as the LDP’s new leader. Following Komeito’s exit, her road to becoming prime minister has grown more ... ( read original story ...)
2 Sapporo schools close temporarily after consecutive bear sightings
Brown bears were spotted multiple times in Sapporo's Chuo and Nishi wards on the morning of Oct. 16 with one finding its way into a residen･･･ ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Sanae Takaichi sends offering to Tokyo war shrine
She is expected to avoid visiting the shrine for fear of angering Asian neighbours. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
A samurai-loving radio host prepares to become Oda Nobunaga for a day
Nagoya-based radio host Chris Glenn will portray warlord Oda Nobunaga, becoming the first non-Japanese to join the city’s historic parade. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Homebuyers Divided on Purchase Plans as Living Costs Soar
Japan’s bout of inflation is cutting both ways in the Tokyo housing market. Potential homebuyers in Tokyo are divided on their property purchasing plans as surging living costs add to affordability ... ( read original story ...)
Bears kill seven people in Japan this year as attacks hit record high
Seven people have died since April this year - the highest number since figures started being recorded in 2006, officials say. ( read original story ...)
Sapporo Holdings eyes selling Yebisu Garden Place, other properties to KKR
Sapporo Holdings Ltd. has given a consortium including U.S. investment fund KKR preferential rights to negotiate a deal for its real ... ( read original story ...)
Dr. James Chim to Receive Asian Myeloma Network Distinguished Service Award at the 9th AMN Summit in Nagoya
International Myeloma Foundation (IMF) to hold AMN Awards Ceremony at the 9th AMN Summit in Nagoya, Japan on Saturday, October 18.NAGOYA, Japan, Oct. 16, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The International ... ( read original story ...)
‘My Number’ national ID cards of 245 Nagoya residents invalidated due to system glitch
NAGOYA -- The Nagoya Municipal Government announced Oct. 15 that the "My Number" national ID cards of 245 residents were invalidated as of the previous day due to a glitch with the Basic Resident ... ( read original story ...)
7 Key Members of Major Bank Account Brokerage Ring Arrested
The Aichi prefectural police department on Thursday arrested seven key figures of an organization that allegedly took over bank accounts to sell them to criminal groups. The organization, led by ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Takaichi woos right-leaning party to secure premiership
Sanae Takaichi, the newly-elected head of Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party, held talks about a possible coalition with leaders of the right-leaning Innovation Party on Thursday, in a bid to ... ( read original story ...)
Yoshinaga Sayuri to Receive Lifetime Achievement Award at Tokyo Film Festival
Japanese cinema legend Yoshinaga Sayuri will receive the Lifetime Achievement Award at the 38th Tokyo International Film Festival. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo’s Oedo Line to expand northwest improving access for Nerima Ward
Three new stations in the predominantly residential ward will improve rail access in areas of the capital currently underserved by public transportation. ( read original story ...)
Japan LDP’s Takaichi explores coalition with right-leaning party in premiership bid
Japan's weakened Liberal Democratic Party is set to begin policy talks on Thursday with the Japan Innovation Party (JIP) as Sanae Takaichi, the ruling party's new leader, woos an ally to help clinch a ... ( read original story ...)
Tekscend Photomask shares jump 11% in Tokyo debut
Tekscend Photomask shares jumped 11 per cent in their Tokyo debut on Thursday, joining in a run of gains for tech stocks in the country.The manufacturer of photomasks, which are used to transfer ... ( read original story ...)