Japan’s popular Princess Aiko has turned 23. She's taking on more official duties even as her future in the imperial family remains in doubt. ( read original story ...)
Japan labor panel debates how far firms should go to stop student job-hunter harassment
A Japanese labor ministry panel is deliberating measures companies should take to prevent harassment of student job seekers, following severa ... ( read original story ...)
Don’t worry, you can still use your Japan health insurance card — for now
While the government will stop issuing new health insurance cards on Monday, there is a one-year grace period for their integration with My Number cards. ( read original story ...)
Kanye West beams with $850,000 titanium teeth as he dodges legal woes in Tokyo
Kanye West and Bianca Censori continued to turn heads in bold ensembles as they stepped out for a date night in Tokyo. The rapper flashed his unusual titanium grills, a procedure that set him back ... ( read original story ...)
Japan to provide defense equipment for 4 countries in Asia and Africa
Japan has decided to provide four countries in Asia and Africa with equipment to support monitoring and surveillance under its security cooperation framework. ( read original story ...)
Aquarium in central Japan wins over deep-sea fish lovers
NAGOYA, Japan -- Just two decades ago the Takeshima Aquarium in Gamagori, Aichi prefecture, was on the verge of shutting down. Now, after years of focused efforts to attract visitors -- including a ... ( read original story ...)
Man accused of attempted murder after driving with cop on hood in Osaka Pref.
A 50-year-old occupant of a vehicle that traveled over 200 meters in Osaka Prefecture with a police officer on the hood after the officer tri・・・ ... ( read original story ...)
Editorial: Clear vision for Japan’s future missing in PM Ishiba’s Diet speech
Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba's call for robust parliamentary debate itself is a right course to take, but without a clear vision for Japan's ( read original story ...)
Londoners experience music performance of Japan’s Otsu Festival
People in Britain were able to enjoy the music of traditional Japanese instruments performed in one of the most popular festivals in western Japan's Shiga Prefecture. ( read original story ...)
Baseball: BayStars celebrate Japan Series win with parade in Yokohama
YOKOHAMA (Kyodo) -- The DeNA BayStars celebrated their first Japan Series title in 26 years Saturday with a championship parade through Yokohama. Manager Daisuke Miura and players were cheered by fans ... ( read original story ...)
Greece withdraws from 2025 World Expo in Osaka, becoming 8th nation
Greece has decided to withdraw from the World Expo scheduled for next year in Osaka, Japan, the organizer said Friday, with the Europ ... ( read original story ...)
Japanese demand laws against Tokyo’s street prostitution – ‘internationally embarrassing’
Politicians and online users bemoan Japan’s decline following reports about local women who seek clients in Okubo Park for paid sex. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo to Become Center of Disney Cruise Operations in Asia
Oriental Land Company, Ltd., signed an agreement designating Tokyo as Disney Cruise Line’s new business center and primary homeport in Asia. ( read original story ...)
Man arrested after punching taxi driver, stealing his cab in Sapporo
Police in Sapporo have arrested a 36-year-old man on suspicion of assault and stealing a vehicle after he punched a 65-year-old taxi driver and stole the cab. According to police, the incident ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo’s unfriendly actions completely impede talks on peace treaty with Russia – Kremlin
Tokyo's unfriendly actions completely hinder negotiations on a peace treaty between Russia and Japan, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Friday. ( read original story ...)
Sapporo City & ANA bank on the upcoming Bollywood film for tourism surge
ANA General Manager Mumbai, Shigeru Ishimoto expressed his delight at the successful partnership between ANA & Aamir Khan Productions with unflinching support from Sapporo City. His vision is to put ... ( read original story ...)