NHK has learned that the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department told police officers their handguns are highly unlikely to be effective in eliminating bears. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s new leader faces diplomatic gauntlet with Trump, China and regional summits
Japan's new Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi faces significant foreign policy challenges just days after taking office. She plans to meet with U.S. ( read original story ...)
Muslim tourist campaign in Japan prefecture faces protests saying it ‘leads to immigration’
The Aichi Prefectural Government's campaign to attract Muslim travelers has faced numerous protests based on misunderstandings, such as it b ... ( read original story ...)
16-year-old boy arrested for killing grandparents sent to family court
The Nagoya District Public Prosecutors Office in Aichi Prefecture has sent the case of a 16-year-old boy arrested on suspicion of killing his grandparents to a family court in Okazaki. The boy was ... ( read original story ...)
Bitcoin Price Prediction If Japan’s FSA Lets Banks Custody and Trade BTC — A $12 Trillion Unlock
The global crypto market is closely watching Japan’s financial regulators as reports indicate that the Financial Services Agency (FSA) may soon allow domestic ...
Bank of Japan to consider best timing for next rate hike
The Bank of Japan is likely to debate next week whether conditions are ripe to resume rate hikes as worries about a tariff-induced recession ease, though political complications may keep it on hold ...
Japan finance chief seeks tougher investment checks modeled on CFIUS
TOKYO -- Japan will "consider how to create a better, more effective screening system" for inbound investments, Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama told reporters Friday, following Prime Minister Sanae ...
5.9 magnitude earthquake strikes Japan today: what we know
The Fire and Disaster Management Agency issued an emergency alert at the time of the quake, predicting strong shaking in the area. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s new leader vows to further bolster defense buildup
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, in her first major policy speech on Friday, pledged to further accelerate Japan’s military buildup and spending, and an early upgrading of the country's ... ( read original story ...)
SEARCA, Nagoya University reaffirm ties with Joint Transnational PhD Scholarship for Filipinos
The Southeast Asian Regional Center for Graduate Study and Research in Agriculture (SEARCA) and Nagoya University (NU) formally signed a memorandum of agreement on 13 October 2025 to establish ... ( read original story ...)
Yokohama Tires hosts special event to mark 10 years of service
Yokohama tire manufacturing Mississippi hosted a special event in West Point to mark ten years since its first tire rolled off the line. ( read original story ...)
Trump Crypto Partner Suspends CEO With No Explanation After Stock Falls 74%
Alt5 Sigma suspended Peter Tassiopoulos just two months after the company announced a $1.5 billion deal involving the Trump-backed World Liberty Financial.
Osaka Expo strengthened Poland’s visibility in Asia, officials say
New investment prospects, potential business partnerships and increased interest from Japanese tourists are among the early outcomes of Poland’s presence at the World Expo in Osaka, Japan, officials ... ( read original story ...)
Rybakina clinches last remaining spot for WTA Finals by topping Mboko in Tokyo
Elena Rybakina clinched the last remaining spot for the WTA Finals by beating Victoria Mboko 6-3, 7-6 (4) in the Pan Pacific Open quarterfinals Friday. The 2022 Wimbledon champion will face the Czech ... ( read original story ...)
Child affectionately rubs against cat in Nagoya, Japan
On October 13, 2025, in Nagoya, Japan, @halu4809 shared a video of a the child affectionately interacting with the cat. In the video, the child gently rubbing his face against the family cat while ... ( read original story ...)
Bears kill 1 person, injure 4 in Japan as record number of deadly attacks continues to rise
Bears have been increasingly encroaching into Japan's towns due to factors ranging from a declining human population to climate change. ( read original story ...)