PM stands firm on LDP-JIP ties and notes public concern over foreign influx
Despite growing spec...
27 July 2026 | 10:56 am
South Korea’s ex-president found guilty of election disinformation
The Seoul Central Di...
27 July 2026 | 10:51 am
After a legislative sweep, Takaichi faces public confidence test
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27 July 2026 | 9:02 am
Nicaragua’s dictatorship should be Marco Rubio’s next problem
A country whose rule...
27 July 2026 | 8:53 am
Portable air conditioner sales surge in Japan amid intense heat
Relatively low price...
27 July 2026 | 8:20 am
Japanese author Keigo Higashino, known for penning intricate mystery novels, dies at 68
Higashino, a prolifi...
27 July 2026 | 8:18 am
Concerns increasing over radio for abductees in North Korea
Messages for abducte...
27 July 2026 | 8:12 am
More foreign nationals joining fire brigades in Japan, but barriers remain
Volunteer fire briga...
27 July 2026 | 7:23 am
Instagram and Facebook ran AI ‘nudify’ ads from China, report says
Meta's rules prohibi...
27 July 2026 | 7:19 am
Tough new permanent residency measures trigger concern in Japan
The draft guidelines...
27 July 2026 | 7:15 am
Pikachu and Ditto Pokémon desserts at Baskin-Robbins Japan look AND feel like their inspirations
Ice cream chain famo...
27 July 2026 | 5:30 pm
Japanese Shinkansen welcomes overnight guests for one night during summer festival
Experience the bulle...
27 July 2026 | 3:00 pm
Japanese government okays plan to create a backup capital city
Always good to have ...
27 July 2026 | 2:00 pm
Starbucks Japan brings back the Caramel Waffle, but is it as good as it used to be?
The price has gone u...
27 July 2026 | 1:00 pm
61-year-old Kyoto man arrested for playing guitar and radio too loudly for seven years
Those darn sexagenar...
27 July 2026 | 5:00 am
Studio Ghibli Laputa figure looks like it’s really flying thanks to cool visual trick
Meanwhile, Totoro is...
27 July 2026 | 4:00 am
Pokémon Card Stores requiring facial recognition scans for entry in Japan in latest anti-scalper move
Gotta scan ‘em all...
27 July 2026 | 3:00 am
A roadside hair salon stall in China made us Norway’s Haaland for US$1, and warmed out hearts too
The haircut wasn’t...
27 July 2026 | 1:00 am
How are you supposed to wash a Japanese futon duvet at the laundromat?
Sure, that big, fluf...
26 July 2026 | 5:30 pm
Studio Ghibli adds new Ponyo glassware to its anime lineup for summer
Stay cool with a lit...
26 July 2026 | 3:00 pm
Pokémon’s cozy city builder game inspires Cozy (Corner) cakes in Japan! [Photos]
Snorlax, Professor T...
26 July 2026 | 1:00 pm
Family Mart’s new Famima flagship in Tokyo has a hidden gem that most visitors miss
A must-try convenien...
26 July 2026 | 5:00 am
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Japan's Takaichi Vows to Soon Submit Consumption Tax Cut Bill
Tokyo, July 27 (Jiji...
27 July 2026 | 2:25 pm
Japan Panel Backs Liability for Unauthorized AI Use of Voices
Tokyo, July 27 (Jiji...
27 July 2026 | 1:41 pm
Kumamoto Pref. Also Ordered to Pay Damages over 1985 Murder Case
Tokyo, July 27 (Jiji...
27 July 2026 | 12:37 pm
Best-selling Japanese mystery author Keigo Higashino dies of cancer at 68
TOKYO (Kyodo) -- Kei...
27 July 2026 | 2:16 pm
Japan gov't, prefecture ordered to pay family of man acquitted of 1985 murder
FUKUOKA (Kyodo) -- A...
27 July 2026 | 10:15 am
Tokyo stocks up on Middle East hopes but AI investment concerns weigh
TOKYO (Kyodo) -- Tok...
27 July 2026 | 10:03 am
Editorial: Japan PM Takaichi's self-righteous approach deepened divide in Diet
A special session of...
27 July 2026 | 9:55 am
Takaichi defends policy as underpinning yen, approval rating slumps
Japanese Prime Minis...
27 July 2026 | 7:12 am
PM Takaichi's Cabinet support rate dips to 53.7%, lowest since launch
The approval rate fo...
27 July 2026 | 7:05 am
Best-selling Japanese mystery author Keigo Higashino dies of cancer at 68
Keigo Higashino, a h...
27 July 2026 | 1:52 pm
GSDF officer indicted over Chinese Embassy trespass, threats
A Japanese Ground Se...
27 July 2026 | 8:56 am
Rohingya schools in Malaysia face closures amid online surge in hate speech
Nur is a 12-year-old...
27 July 2026 | 8:00 am