Hokkaido Prefectural Police suspect that a man murdered his wife at their residence in Sapporo City before taking his life ... ( read original story ...)
Nail-studded gas cylinders found on more than 50 cars in Yokohama
Gas canisters with nails stuck on them were found on more than 50 cars here on April 28.Local police received an emergency call at around ・・・ ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Prime Minister Fumio Kishida to visit South Korea for summit with President Yoon Suk Yeol, sources say
Their aim will be to confirm the two neighbors' strengthening of cooperation over North Korea ahead of the Hiroshima G-7 summit, Kyodo said. ( read original story ...)
Japan to lift COVID-19 border controls, including proof of vaccination requirement, ahead of holiday week
Most of the COVID-19 border controls in Japan are being lifted ahead of the country's Golden Week celebrations. A large influx of foreign tourists is expected. ( read original story ...)
Japan PM Kishida to visit South Korea for summit with Yoon – Kyodo
Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida will visit South Korea early next month and hold a meeting with President Yoon Suk Yeol, around May 7-8, Kyodo reported, citing multiple unnamed Japanese and South Korean diplomatic sources. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Kyushu Electric to raise $1.5 billion to fund green transition
Japan's Kyushu Electric Power Co will issue 200 billion yen ($1.5 billion) in preferred shares to help fund its green transition at a time when high fuel prices are weighing on its profitability, the company said on Friday. ( read original story ...)
Oldest person in Japan turns 116, celebrated by Osaka Pref. city
Japan's oldest living person was handed a letter of congratulations by the government of this west Japan city on April 25, her 116 ... ( read original story ...)
Yokohama FM vs Nagoya Grampus Prediction: Tough Match Between Elites. Goals Expected From Both Sides
The J1 League starts again with Yokohama FM clashing with Nagoya in another enthralling league competition. The hosts who possess a determined victory rate, look to demonstrate new tactics and ... ( read original story ...)
Japan moves to return South Korea to preferred trading partners list
Japan's trade ministry said Friday it would put South Korea back on a preferred trading partners list after South Korea did the same. ( read original story ...)
Japan ocean policy vows tougher security amid China threat
TOKYO (AP) — Japan adopted a new five-year ocean policy on Friday that calls for stronger maritime security, including bolstering its coast guard's capability and cooperation with the military as China grows increasingly assertive in regional seas. ( read original story ...)
GIC to buy Japan logistics assets from Blackstone for $800 million
By Makiko Yamazaki and Ritsuko Shimizu TOKYO (Reuters) -Singapore sovereign wealth fund GIC said on Friday it would buy a portfolio of six logistics assets in Japan for more than $800 million from Blackstone Inc, ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Daihatsu broke side collision test procedures for some Toyota cars
Japanese automaker Daihatsu Motor Co Ltd on Friday admitted to violating side collision test procedures for some models it made for parent company Toyota Motor Corp , saying it would investigate the issue to find out what happened. ( read original story ...)
13 Nagoya prison officers referred to prosecutors over assaults
The Nagoya District Public Prosecutor’s Office will conduct investigations to determine whether to indict the officers, who range from 21 to 37 years old. The Justice Ministry announced disciplinary ... ( read original story ...)
EXPO 2025 Osaka Kansai promotes ‘Tourism + EXPO’ to spread its effects nationwide
Japan Association for the 2025 World Exposition begins driving ‘Tourism + EXPO’ efforts in earnest to spread effects of the EXPO nationwide. Nobuhiko Hohokabe, Executive Director of Local Community ... ( read original story ...)
Japan to lift COVID-19 border controls before holiday week
Japan will lift most of its coronavirus border controls, including a requirement that entrants show proof of three vaccinations or a pre-departure negative test, beginning Saturday as the country’s Golden Week holiday season begins and a large influx of foreign tourists is expected. ( read original story ...)
Asbestos poses risk to ex-entertainment industry workers in Japan
While a handful of people in Japan's performing arts and theater industries have been granted workers' compensation after developing cancer f・・・ ... ( read original story ...)