New Taiwan-Japan ferry service debuts on ship that has war evacuation role
The Yaima Maru is am...
28 May 2026 | 9:35 am
Fiery Yuto Nagatomo burns with desire to lead Japan to glory at fifth World Cup
Nagatomo has set a n...
28 May 2026 | 9:00 am
Toyota sales slide for third month in April on Middle East conflict
Toyota has weathered...
28 May 2026 | 8:44 am
Frugal and more online: Smarter spenders rewrite luxury’s China dream
Foreign luxury brand...
28 May 2026 | 8:27 am
Osaka Municipal Assembly approves proposed council to discuss metropolis plan
The council may hold...
28 May 2026 | 8:19 am
Realistic AI-created content to require labels during Japan’s election campaigns
The requirement will...
28 May 2026 | 7:50 am
U.S.-China conflict over Taiwan risks a nuclear escalation, study finds
The International In...
28 May 2026 | 7:37 am
Tochigi robbery-murder mastermind fled Japan via Narita Airport
Police are investiga...
28 May 2026 | 7:35 am
NPA inks agreement with major Japan banks to hasten special fraud response
The shift from physi...
28 May 2026 | 7:16 am
’Breakneck’ Ebola epidemic in Congo outpaces world’s response
Caused by a strain o...
28 May 2026 | 7:09 am
As Europe weighs less reliance on U.S. military, Asia doubles down
Tokyo, Seoul, Canber...
28 May 2026 | 6:52 am
Sushi Pizza surprises diners in one of the best food destinations in Japan
New fusion food look...
28 May 2026 | 4:00 am
133-year-old Japanese company’s cookies go beyond matcha with dashi and shichimi flavors
Kayanoya’s Satoyam...
28 May 2026 | 2:00 am
Mr. Sato takes a walk on Tokyo’s American-style street to get some American/Japanese ice cream
A taste of the U.S. ...
27 May 2026 | 4:00 pm
The Japan Burger Championship 2026 in Yokohama next month is the ultimate battle of the beef
Watch the competitio...
27 May 2026 | 2:00 pm
Tokyo’s insane Garlic Ramen is a meal, and an aroma, you’ll never forget[Taste test]
There aren’t enoug...
27 May 2026 | 2:00 pm
Same name tops lists of most popular dog and cat names in Japan, and there’s probably a reason why
Cultural quirks have...
27 May 2026 | 4:00 am
Own a piece of anime history with U-Treasure’s Astro Boy gold miniature figure
A new line of decora...
27 May 2026 | 2:00 am
Tokyo restaurant offers lunches for less than 1 U.S. cent…if you’re good enough at rock-paper-scissors
We head to a unique ...
26 May 2026 | 4:00 pm
Government says 5.7 trillion yen of Japanese media was pirated last year, thinks AI could help
Ministry of Economy,...
26 May 2026 | 2:00 pm
What makes the Starbucks Japan chocolate terrine so popular?
We find out why Japa...
26 May 2026 | 4:00 am
Japan’s real-world Pokémon hot spring’s first photos are here![Photos]
Pikachu and Gyarados...
26 May 2026 | 2:00 am
KFC Japan’s “The American Burgers” include a pile of guilt
KFC set out to recre...
25 May 2026 | 4:00 pm
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Japan, Philippines Agree to Become Comprehensive Partners
Tokyo, May 28 (Jiji ...
28 May 2026 | 9:27 am
JR East unveils highly autonomous Level 4 self-driving bus
SENDAI (Kyodo) -- Ea...
28 May 2026 | 10:00 am
Japan court overturns revocation of safety approval for nuclear plant
OSAKA (Kyodo) -- A J...
28 May 2026 | 9:30 am
Tokyo stocks fall as gains locked in, renewed Middle East uncertainty
TOKYO (Kyodo) -- Tok...
28 May 2026 | 9:09 am
Japan to require interviews for early university admissions from spring 2027 enrollment
TOKYO -- Students se...
28 May 2026 | 8:45 am
Bodies of 34-year-old man, 15-year-old high school girl found in car in apparent suicide
The bodies of a 34-y...
28 May 2026 | 7:37 am
Self-proclaimed chiropractor arrested for alleged sexual assault during treatment
A 57-year-old man ha...
28 May 2026 | 7:36 am
Man indicted over murder of 11-year-old stepson in Kyoto
A man was indicted T...
28 May 2026 | 7:35 am
Female umpires to break new ground at Japan's Koshien championship
For more than a cent...
28 May 2026 | 7:34 am
Japan, Philippines to agree on negotiations for intel-sharing pact
Japan and the Philip...
28 May 2026 | 8:30 am
Football: Japan's Kamada helps Palace clinch Conference League title
Crystal Palace midfi...
28 May 2026 | 8:28 am
Baseball: Murakami goes long for 3rd straight game to record 20th home run
Chicago White Sox sl...
28 May 2026 | 7:05 am