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A Japanese high court has ruled that the refusal to recognize same-sex marriage is unconstitutional, the latest victory for the LGBGQ+ community that adds pressure on the reluctant government. ( read original story ...)

The solution requires a fundamental shift in workplace culture, not just more policies, according to an analyst. ( read original story ...)

Atsubetsu, Sapporo, Hokkaido, Japan Video Recording Date/Time: December 12, 2024 at about 17:30h A strong cold front continued to bring sub-zero temperatures and heavy snowfall to Hokkaido. More than ... ( read original story ...)

The winter attraction "Keyakizaka Illumination" is being held near Roppongi Hills in Tokyo's Minato Ward. A 400-meter avenue lined with trees is decorated with about 800,000 white and blue LEDs. It is said to resemble a snowy landscape. A 46-year-old woman ... ( read original story ...)

The star is undoubtedly an R32 Skyline GT-R that has been transformed into an EV. The project began in March of 2023 and has been prominently featured on social media in Japan over the past year. More: Nissan Shows Off R32 Skyline GT-R Before It Converts It To Electric Power ( read original story ...)

A quarterly survey by Japan's central bank shows business sentiment among manufacturers has improved slightly, especially in major heavy industries such as automaking, fossil fuels and machinery. ( read original story ...)

Japan’s Fisheries Agency this year added fin whales to its list of three species that can be legally hunted as the country expands commercial whaling. Whaling there has long been a source of ... ( read original story ...)

U.S. and Japanese delegations met in Japan Tuesday through Thursday to share their respective assessments of challenges to regional security and to sustain and extend the two nations' alliance and efforts to deter military actions by other nations. ( read original story ...)

U.S. President-elect Donald Trump is planning to meet with Akie Abe, the widow of the late Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, on Sunday over a private dinner at his resort in Florida, a person familiar with the matter told Reuters. ( read original story ...)

Recently revised Japanese cannabis and narcotics laws went into effect on Thursday and could land violators in prison for up to seven years. ( read original story ...)

Characterized by their unique adaptations to extreme environments, anglerfish are known for using lures to attract prey. Researchers at Nagoya University in Japan have discovered in frogfish (a ... ( read original story ...)

It's the second family-friendly policy out of Tokyo, following the municipal government's decision to offer a 4-day work week to employees. ( read original story ...)

Fresh fin whale meat was auctioned in Japan for the first time in nearly 50 years, with prices reaching over $1,300 per kilogram on Thursday. This marks a significant moment for Japan's whaling ... ( read original story ...)

Democratic Republic of Congo should start to receive three million doses of mpox vaccine from Japan next week that can be used on children, the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention ... ( read original story ...)

As part of the partnership with the non-profit, Yokohama employees will once again volunteer to help clean up beaches. ( read original story ...)

Meat from fin whales caught for the first time in nearly 50 years off Japan’s northern coast has fetched up to more than $1,300 per kilogram at auction, as officials try to keep the struggling ... ( read original story ...)