A record nine Japanese lawmakers have formally entered the race to replace outgoing Prime Minister Fumio Kishida as head of the governing party and leader of the nation, hoping to regain public ... ( read original story ...)
Japanese high court grants nationality to child of Afghan refugee parents
The case before the Nagoya High Court was brought by the parents who have been granted refugee status in Japan. They had asked a family court to grant Japanese nationality to their child who was born ... ( read original story ...)
Kura Sushi to Open Revolving Sushi Restaurant with World’s Largest Seating Capacity and Longest Lanes at Osaka-Kansai Expo
Kura Sushi Inc. (Headquarters: Sakai City, Osaka Prefecture), one of the world’s most popular revolving sushi chains, announced on September 12 that it ... ( read original story ...)
Osaka Expo to allocate billions of yen for pavilion changes
OSAKA—Organizers of the Osaka Kansai Expo plan to earmark up to an additional 6.2 billion yen ($44 million) for pavilion-related changes, sources said. The Japan Association for the 2025 World ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo to Tap Overseas Investors in First for Environmental Bonds
One of the world’s largest cities is turning to international investors to fund environmental objectives in a pioneering bond issuance. ( read original story ...)
Surge In Syphilis Infections In Tokyo; Here’s What You Should Know About The Sexually Transmitted Infection
According to the Tokyo Metropolitan Infectious Disease Surveillance Center, the city has reported 2,460 cases of Syphilis this year. The data also revealed that men accounted for about 70 per cent of ... ( read original story ...)
The candidates to be Japan’s next leader include a former premier’s son and a defense expert
Japan will have a new leader after outgoing Prime Minister Fumio Kishida’s governing Liberal Democratic Party holds a vote on Sept. 27 to choose his replacement. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s August wholesale inflation slows on yen rebound
Japan's wholesale inflation hit 2.5% in August, slowing from the previous month as the yen's rebound eased pressure on import costs, data showed on Thursday. ( read original story ...)
‘11 Rebels’ Period Thriller Set to Open Tokyo Film Festival
Period thriller “ 11 Rebels ” has been set as the opening film of next month’s Tokyo International Film Festival. Directed by the prolific Shiraishi Kazuya from a previously-unproduced screenplay by ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s August wholesale inflation slows, takes pressure off BOJ
Japan's annual wholesale inflation slowed in August as the yen's rebound weighed on import costs, data showed on Thursday, taking some pressure off the central bank to address upward price risks with ... ( read original story ...)
Ex-defence minister Ishiba tops corporate Japan’s premier wish list, Reuters poll shows
Former defence minister Shigeru Ishiba is corporate Japan's top choice to replace Prime Minister Fumio Kishida, edging out Sanae Takaichi, who strives to become the nation's first female premier, a ... ( read original story ...)
Hokkaido joins Glico to boost public’s appetite for deer meat
SAPPORO--With the number of Yezo sika deer on the Hokkaido rise and causing damage, the prefectural government is hoping the public acquires a taste for venison. ( read original story ...)
Katsushika 1st Tokyo ward to make school field, camping trips free for all students
The government of Tokyo's Katsushika Ward will make all expenses for field trips and school camps free at all local municipal elementary and ・・・ ... ( read original story ...)
New COVID-19 cases in Tokyo to top 3,000 for the first time, reports claim
The Japanese media is reporting Tokyo has recorded more than 3,000 daily COVID-19 cases for the first time since the start of the pandemic. It is ... ( read original story ...)
US forces are going to help Japan get its destroyer-turned-aircraft carrier ready to fly F-35 stealth fighters
The operational tests for F-35B stealth fighters comes after Japan recently finished modification work on a newly converted light aircraft carrier. ( read original story ...)
Komeda Coffee’s Tsukimi Menu Returns with Seven New Moon-Viewing-Themed Delights
Komeda Coffee, the popular Nagoya-based chain, has unveiled its 2024 tsukimi menu, featuring seven seasonal delights. Highlights include the Full Moon Burger with a new sauce and the Anno-imo Sweet ... ( read original story ...)