Government finds school program violated law in wake of deadly Okinawa boat accident
It was the first tim...
22 May 2026 | 11:38 pm
China squeezes Japan over rare earths in repeat of 2010 showdown
The halt to exports ...
22 May 2026 | 11:37 pm
At Kawasaki’s ‘penis festival,’ phalluses are vessels of compassion
The event 'may look ...
22 May 2026 | 11:05 pm
A salaryman, ghost and a water spirit walk into a coffee bar
Out May 21, visual n...
22 May 2026 | 11:00 pm
Beyond the native speaker myth: Who ‘owns’ the Japanese language?
As Japan considers a...
22 May 2026 | 10:47 am
At Singapore International Festival of Arts, theater spills into everyday life
Tze Chien Chong, the...
22 May 2026 | 10:35 am
Tochigi murder-robbery case reflects <i>‘tokuryū’</i> adapting to crackdowns
In typical schemes, ...
22 May 2026 | 9:36 am
Scientists discover molecular process of normal brain aging
The findings could o...
22 May 2026 | 9:00 am
Japanese government considers honoring speedskating star Miho Takagi
Takagi, Japan's most...
22 May 2026 | 8:56 am
Bus operators found guilty again over 2016 crash in Karuizawa
The ski tour bus cra...
22 May 2026 | 8:19 am
Yubari melons fetch record ¥5.8 million at first auction of season
The melons will go o...
22 May 2026 | 8:17 am
Nagasaki officials conduct annual airing of A-bomb victim register
The register, which ...
22 May 2026 | 6:40 am
Man in Japan calls in bomb threat because he doesn’t want to go to his own work farewell party
Whatever happened to...
22 May 2026 | 4:00 pm
Memorial bell inside Hiroshima’s Peace Park has been silenced, but for a sweet reason
Children’s Peace M...
22 May 2026 | 2:00 pm
Japanese temple burns to the ground, fire burning inside for 1,200 years unharmed
Sacred fire saved fr...
22 May 2026 | 4:00 am
Pokémon Company to require Japanese government ID cards for some online Pokémon card purchases
New system would pre...
22 May 2026 | 2:00 am
Krispy Kreme Japan is bringing two special donuts to the most-forgotten big city in the country
Local sweets-fan fav...
21 May 2026 | 5:30 pm
Japanese vending machine find introduces us to a new drink you can’t get anywhere else
An iconic Japanese c...
21 May 2026 | 3:00 pm
7-Eleven Japan releases their second lineup of upsized foods from a muffin to bukkake soba
As well as a double-...
21 May 2026 | 1:00 pm
Super! Eel Bread takes Japanese sushi into uncharted territory
Honouring a centurie...
21 May 2026 | 5:00 am
McDonald’s Japan adds curry French fry flavor, regional-taste burgers to its menu with Gotochi Mac
Salutes to local spe...
21 May 2026 | 3:00 am
Starbucks Japan hoping fans will go bananas for its new mottainai banana affogato Frappuccino
Newest Japanese Frap...
21 May 2026 | 1:00 am
Japan’s izakaya pubs closing at record pace, failing to attract foreign tourists
Combination of facto...
20 May 2026 | 3:00 pm
撮影監督の芦澤明子さんカンヌで表彰 岨手監督「ある視点」受賞逃す23 May 2026 | 12:02 am
1年で2倍、急増する子どものAI利用 家庭も学校も探る「共存」23 May 2026 | 12:00 am
東大の学園祭中止、講演の企画と抗議 専門家「いずれも表現の自由」23 May 2026 | 12:00 am
参政代表の講演めぐり爆破予告 東大の学園祭中止、当事者が語る内幕23 May 2026 | 12:00 am
Japan PM Takaichi Eyeing New Quota for Growth Investment
Tokyo, May 22 (Jiji ...
22 May 2026 | 2:00 pm
PM Takaichi Asks BOJ Chief for Appropriate Monetary Policy
Tokyo, May 22 (Jiji ...
22 May 2026 | 1:55 pm
Japan Urges Iran to Allow All Ships to Sail thru Strait of Hormuz
Tokyo, May 22 (Jiji ...
22 May 2026 | 12:39 pm
A female Japanese boat racer's path from school nurse to world of 'combat on water'
HITA, Oita -- Akane ...
23 May 2026 | 12:00 am
Japan university students look to reform school meals in Saipan amid high food waste
IMABARI, Ehime -- A ...
23 May 2026 | 12:00 am
Women directors close Cannes, putting gender imbalance in spotlight
Films by two women d...
22 May 2026 | 11:35 pm
IndyCar agrees to multiyear extension with NTT to remain as series' title sponsor
IndyCar officials ha...
22 May 2026 | 8:52 pm
George Russell aims to recapture F1 momentum in Canada and stop Antonelli's streak
An upgraded car and ...
22 May 2026 | 8:52 pm
Guardiola to step down after glittering decade at Man City
Pep Guardiola announ...
22 May 2026 | 8:51 pm
Japan eyes arrival of 1st oil tanker passing Hormuz since Iran war on Mon.
A Japanese oil tanke...
22 May 2026 | 12:56 pm
Japan's university graduate employment rate remains at 98%
A total of 98.0 perc...
22 May 2026 | 11:44 am
Sumo: Kirishima downs Kotoeiho in classic battle to retake Summer lead
Ozeki Kirishima grab...
22 May 2026 | 11:30 am