Japan's largest oil refiner, Eneos, said on Tuesday that it will gradually halt production of lubricants and some petroleum products at its Yokohama plant near Tokyo by March 2028, but will consider ... ( read original story ...)
Osaka High Court rules gay marriage ban unconstitutional
OSAKA—Presiding Judge Kumiko Honda of the Osaka High Court here ruled in favor of LGBT plaintiffs on March 25 over the unconstitutionality of Japan's same-sex marriage ban. ( read original story ...)
A court orders the dissolution of the Unification Church in Japan
A court ordered the dissolution of the Unification Church in Japan, upholding a government request for a revocation spurred by the investigation into the 2022 assassination of former Prime Minister ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Nomura Real Estate strikes deal with L&G to enter UK housing market
One of Japan's largest property developers has struck a deal with Legal & General to build more than 1,000 homes in Britain's rental housing market, where demand for properties far exceeds supply. ( read original story ...)
Murder suspect over girl found in concrete says assault was for discipline: Osaka police
A man served a fresh arrest warrant on suspicion of murder after the body of a girl was found encased in concrete in a residential building i・・・ ... ( read original story ...)
Yellow sand from China’s deserts observed in Osaka, western Japan
Weather officials in Japan say yellow sand from China's desert regions has reached the Japanese archipelago. Our site uses cookies and other technologies to give you the best possible experience. By ... ( read original story ...)
Osaka police arrest Japanese man linked to fraud group in Myanmar
Tomu Fujinuma is believed to have been involved in a fraud group targeting Japanese nationals that was operating from a Chinese-affiliated crime group's base. ( read original story ...)
Osaka high court rules same-sex marriage ban unconstitutional
The Osaka High Court on Tuesday became the fifth high court in Japan to rule that the country's lack of legal recognition of same-sex ... ( read original story ...)
Osaka Expo to highlight women’s empowerment
The Women's Pavilion, which French luxury brand Cartier and the Cabinet Office will operate, will showcase female social advancement in Japan. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s weather agency declares flowering of Tokyo’s cherry blossoms as season begins
Japan’s official cherry blossom spotters on Monday confirmed the first blooming of the country’s favorite flower, declaring the official start of the festive season in the Japanese capital ... ( read original story ...)
Kanye West flees to Tokyo to ‘decompress’ after vulgar social media rants that may land him in legal trouble
Sources claimed that being in Japan makes West feel “completely disconnected and calm,” while Los Angeles “can be a trigger” for him. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo cherry blossoms bloom earlier than other Japan regions
Tokyo cherry blossoms bloom earlier than other Japan regions - Spring has officially arrived in Japan draped in hues of pink ... ( read original story ...)
Wildfires continue to burn across Japan
Local governments in two Japanese prefectures ordered the evacuation of nearly 2,800 people Monday where wildfires continue to burn. ( read original story ...)
FirstFT: ‘Japan has not overcome deflation’, finance minister warns
Also in today’s newsletter, top US officials accidentally shared classified details of military strikes, and China explores services subsidy ( read original story ...)
With qualification in the bag, quest to win FIFA World Cup now begins for Japan
SAITAMA, Japan -- Given Japan have booked their ticket to the 2026 FIFA World Cup, it may seem like there is little for them to play in the their final three games in the third round of Asian qualifiers -- starting with Tuesday's meeting with Saudi Arabia. ( read original story ...)
Is ‘Nagoya skipping’ a cause of the exodus of young people from the city?
It wasn’t that long ago that the concept of “Hiroshima skipping,” which refers to major musical artists skipping over Hiroshima in favor of other regional cities, was drawing lots of attention on the ... ( read original story ...)