Japan's Ground Self-Defense Force has conducted a major drill to land its vehicles and equipment at the US military's port facility in Yokohama City, near Tokyo. The exercise is the first of its kind ... ( read original story ...)
Elderly man with hands and feet tied found dead in Yokohama home
Police in Yokohama are investigating the death of a 75-year-old man whose body was found in his home on Wednesday. Police said the man, Kanji Goto, had bruises all over his body and his hands and feet ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo court upholds dual nationality ban, rejecting teen’s citizenship case
The lawsuit centered on whether the parents' decision to acquire British citizenship for the child could be regarded as a decision made by the plaintiff. ( read original story ...)
Yokohama man killed at home; robbers attack women in Chiba
YOKOHAMA—The bound and battered body of a 75-year-old man was found at his home here, a possible victim of a robbery ring that has terrorized households in the Kanto region since late August. ( read original story ...)
Swiatek appoints Osaka’s former coach Fissette
World number one Iga Swiatek says she is "very excited" to get to work with Wim Fissette after appointing the Belgian as her new coach. ( read original story ...)
Wise becomes first foreign firm to gain direct access to Japan’s payment clearing network
British fintech firm Wise has won approval for direct access to Japan's bank payment clearing network, becoming the first foreign financial company to do so, it said on Thursday. ( read original story ...)
Women’s WTA Osaka, Japan Women Singles 2024 Today in the US: Schedule, Live Stream and TV for October 17
Catch all the action at the 2024 WTA Osaka, Japan Women Singles 2024 on October 17 and get women's singles schedules and live stream information. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Stock Exchange CEO says talks between firms and investors key to governance
The Tokyo Stock Exchange's role from now on is to facilitate constructive dialogue between companies and investors rather than mandate how businesses are run, its head said on Thursday. "The real ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Exchange head hopes PM Ishiba will promote private sector growth
The chief executive of the Tokyo Exchange, Hiromi Yamaji, said on Thursday he hoped Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba would promote policies to stimulate private sector growth and a shift from ... ( read original story ...)
Aging farmers face extreme temperatures as they struggle to maintain Japan’s rice crop
In the remote village of Kamimomi in Japan’s western Okayama prefecture, a small group of rice farmers began their most recent harvest in sweltering heat, two weeks sooner than usual. The prefecture is called “the Land of Sunshine” because of its pleasant climate, ( read original story ...)
Japan PM Ishiba sends offering to Yasukuni Shrine ahead of election
Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba sent an offering to Tokyo's Yasukuni Shrine, his office said on Thursday, a move that has previously been criticised by South Korea and China, which view the shrine as a symbol of Japan's militaristic past. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s LDP May Lose Majority for First Time Since 2009, Media Forecasts Show
Japan’s ruling Liberal Democratic Party may lose its outright majority in the lower house of parliament for the first time since 2009 in this month’s election while keeping control of the chamber with the help of its coalition partner, ( read original story ...)
mRNA vaccines for disease outbreaks can be synthesized in less time with new technique
In an era where viral outbreaks can escalate into global pandemics with alarming speed, the ability to quickly develop new vaccines has become crucial. However, the speed of vaccine production is ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s September exports post first fall in 10 months
Japan's exports fell for the first time in 10 months in September, data showed on Thursday, a worry for policymakers as any prolonged weakness in global demand will delay plans for a further interest ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s ruling LDP at risk of losing majority in election, Nikkei poll shows
Japan's ruling party may lose its sole majority in the lower house for the first time in 15 years, the Nikkei newspaper said on Thursday, citing its poll ahead of the Oct. 27 election. The Liberal ... ( read original story ...)
Japan exports drop 1.7% year/year in September
Japanese exports dropped 1.7% year-on-year in September, marking the first decrease in 10 months, data from the Ministry of Finance showed on Thursday. ( read original story ...)