If the bill also clears the House of Councilors, the new immigration fees would be implemented within this fiscal year, which ends next March. ( read original story ...)
Brainless slime mold recreates Tokyo’s super-efficient rail network
Slime molds are yellow, oozing, amoeba-like organisms often found on decaying logs and in moist areas. They have no neurons of any kind, not to mention a brain. Each organism consists of just a single, ( read original story ...)
Measles cases in Japan rise past 360 so far in 2026, with many reported in Tokyo
By prefecture, Tokyo was at the top with 153 cases. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
Japan moves to centralize intelligence, raising pressure on Seoul
Japan is accelerating efforts to centralize its intelligence system under the prime minister's office to reshape regional security dynamics. ( read original story ...)
Stone Brewing’s Richmond taproom to close May 14, plans Sapporo rebrand
Stone Brewing says its Richmond taproom will close May 14 following the company’s sale to Firestone Walker and Duvel Moortgat—but the space is expected to reopen later as a Sapporo-branded ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka reacts to her Madrid defeat by Aryna Sabalenka
Despite going up a set and a break, Naomi Osaka couldn’t hold off Aryna Sabalenka, falling short against the world number one. She’d hinted at possible retirement following her first-round exit at the ... ( read original story ...)
Why is Japan abandoning its post-WWII pacifism?
Japan wrote pacifism into its constitution and culture following World War II, but that era may be coming to an end. Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi last week moved to allow arms sales to foreign ... ( read original story ...)
Toyota suppliers feeling profit pressure from Iran war
By Daniel Leussink NAGOYA, Japan, April 28 (Reuters) - Japanese parts suppliers to automakers including Toyota face mounting cost and supply uncertainties due to the Iran war, warning that oil-related ... ( read original story ...)
There’s no place like the busy streets of Tokyo to test out this new autonomous car system, coming soon to the U.S.
In a dense morning rush in central Tokyo’s bustling Ginza district, Nissan’s self-driving car proved its capabilities in several scenarios that would’ve been challenging for human drivers. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo stocks mixed as Nikkei falls on tech profit-taking
Stocks in Tokyo ended on a mixed note Tuesday, as the benchmark Nikkei index declined with investors locking in profits in heavyweight technology ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Gas warns fiscal 2026 profit to fall 40% on higher power procurement costs
Tokyo Gas , Japan's biggest city gas provider, on Tuesday forecast a 40% drop in net profit for the year to March 2027, citing higher electricity procurement costs in its power retail business amid ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Prime Minister Takaichi to visit Vietnam, Australia
Japanese Prime Minister Takaichi Sanae will visit Vietnam and Australia from May 1 through 5. Chief Cabinet Secretary Kihara Minoru revealed the itinerary at a news conference on Tuesday. In Vietnam, ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Airlines trials humanoid robots as ground handlers
Japan Airlines (JAL) will start using humanoid robots in ground handling tasks at Tokyo's Haneda airport from May, in a two-year trial it said is aimed at easing employees' workload. For a start, the ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo stocks mixed, Nikkei down on profit-taking in tech shares
Tokyo stocks ended mixed Tuesday, with the Nikkei index falling as investors locked in gains in heavyweight technology shares followi ( read original story ...)
5 days in Tokyo: A Sacramento Traveler’s Guide to Temples, Ramen and Unforgettable Meals
Planning a trip to Tokyo? Get the most out of five days there with this simple guide to the best eats and attractions. ( read original story ...)
Osaka Expo 2025 panel eyes split up to 37 bil. yen surplus between state and local bodies
A panel reviewing the 2025 Osaka Expo has compiled a draft report calling for any operating surplus, estimated at 32 billion yen to 37 billio ( read original story ...)