Japan’s participation in a $40bn nuclear power project in the US has hit a roadblock over fears that its lenders might have to assume liability for any meltdown on American soil. Prime Minister Sanae ... ( read original story ...)
News in easy English: City in Osaka Pref. allows casual clothes for its workers
YAO, Osaka -- The Yao Municipal Government in Osaka Prefecture has started a casual dress rule for workers from fiscal 2026. Workers can wear T-shirts･･･ ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka honors Japanese heritage at 2026 Wimbledon with ceremonial-inspired dress
If there's one tennis star who's going to do Wimbledon whites in a way that's both intentional and high-fashion, it's Naomi Osaka. ( read original story ...)
Japan temperatures soar over 40C, marking first ‘cruelly hot day’
The term was introduced in April by the weather agency to describe days when temperatures reach 40C. ( read original story ...)
Japan sizzles in first ‘brutally hot’ days of the year
TOKYO, July 22 (Reuters) - Japan sizzled under sweltering, life-threatening heat on Wednesday, with temperatures expected to top 40 degrees Celsius (104 degrees Fahrenheit) in some cities in what the ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s exports jump in June on weak yen, AI-linked demand
By Makiko Yamazaki TOKYO, July 22 (Reuters) - Japan's exports rose for a tenth straight month in June, government data showed on Wednesday, driven by a weak yen and strong demand driven by AI-related ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo urges men to wear shorts to work, but women say it’s ‘leg hair harassment’
The Tokyo Metropolitan Government wants workers to ditch the suit and tie for t-shirts, trainers - and shorts. ( read original story ...)
Japan exports in June jump 19.3% year/year
TOKYO, July 21 (Reuters) - Japanese exports rose 19.3% year-on-year in June, up for a 10th straight month, data from the Ministry of Finance showed on Wednesday. The result compared with an 18.6% ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo-area condo prices hit record high in first half of 2026
The average price of new condominiums in the Tokyo metropolitan area rose 13.1% from a year before to ¥101.35 million. ( read original story ...)
NYU Considers Tokyo Campus As Japan’s Global Appeal Soars
With Japan drawing record numbers of international students, NYU is considering a Tokyo campus in a sign of how global higher education is evolving. ( read original story ...)
Japan bond jitters overshadow Takaichi’s first economic policy roadmap
By Leika Kihara TOKYO, July 21 (Reuters) - Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi vowed to boost investment in growth areas in her first economic blueprint finalised on Tuesday, a pledge overshadowed ... ( read original story ...)
Japan raises fears over Chinese destroyer’s live-fire exercise with Russia
Japan has hit out after China used live rounds to conduct live drills off an island in the Pacific Ocean on Sunday. The incident happened during a joint exercise with Russia. The Chinese Luyang ... ( read original story ...)
Chinese Destroyer’s Live-Fire Drill Draws Protest by Japan
Tokyo lodged a formal complaint with Beijing, the latest point of contention in the tense relationship between the two countries. ( read original story ...)
Japan bond jitters overshadow Takaichi’s debut economic blueprint
By Leika Kihara TOKYO, July 21 (Reuters) - Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi vowed to boost investment in growth areas in her first economic blueprint finalised on Tuesday, a pledge overshadowed ... ( read original story ...)
Japan raises safety concern over Chinese destroyer’s live-fire drills
Japanese officials say they are concerned after a Chinese navy destroyer conducted live-fire drills off one of Japan’s remote islands in the Pacific Ocean on Sunday. ( read original story ...)
Women’s tug-of-war team Muddlers Osaka pull their way to the top
OSAKA -- "Pull!" The battle begins with the head referee's command, and the gym fills with the creaking sound of rope under strain. This is tug-of-war･･･ ... ( read original story ...)