Japan inks deal to acquire former Nippon Steel site for ‘integrated defense hub’
Defense Minister Shi...
28 August 2026 | 10:24 am
On islands key to Taiwan’s defense, troops prepare for a Chinese first strike
For Taiwan, holding ...
28 August 2026 | 10:00 am
Quake-hit library gradually returning to normal in Kumamoto
The earthquake-hit m...
28 August 2026 | 9:05 am
Ex-head of resignation assistance firm gets suspended sentence
The Tokyo District C...
28 August 2026 | 9:05 am
Let’s talk about ‘S&X,’ baby: Netflix drama on sexuality falls flat
The Netflix series t...
28 August 2026 | 9:00 am
Why Japan’s centrist opposition parties can’t get along with one another
The Centrist Reform ...
28 August 2026 | 8:45 am
Toyota sales fall for six straight months on weak China demand
Intense competition ...
28 August 2026 | 8:07 am
Japan to incorporate AI into the handling of emergency calls
The Fire and Disaste...
28 August 2026 | 7:54 am
Sanctioning the International Criminal Court: The view from Tokyo
Japan is right to su...
28 August 2026 | 7:54 am
Nepal says dam burst in Tibet, warns rescuers to head to safety
The U.S. Geological ...
28 August 2026 | 7:11 am
Japan’s nursery school waiting lists grow for first time in nine years
The number of childr...
28 August 2026 | 6:18 am
Hikaru Utada sings new song in Shinkansen commercial for Japan’s Supreme Class cabins
J-pop superstar brin...
28 August 2026 | 3:00 pm
Tokyo’s Haneda Airport opens new Terminal 1 North Satellite next month
Terminal 1 gets its ...
28 August 2026 | 1:00 pm
Foreign travelers arrested in Japan following smash-and-grab robbery in Tokyo shopping mall
Robbery took place a...
28 August 2026 | 9:00 am
Pizza Hut Japan creates moon-viewing sukiyaki chrysanthemum pizza for tsukimi season
Full moon inspires p...
28 August 2026 | 5:00 am
Family Mart reveals new T-shirt uniforms, relaxes hair colour rules for staff… but is it all too casual?
There’s a fine lin...
28 August 2026 | 3:00 am
Anime and Hollywood movies cross over in new Universal Studios Japan merch collection
Luffy makes a Jurass...
28 August 2026 | 1:00 am
Hobonichi unveils new 2027 planners, diaries and stationery with One Piece, Suica Penguin, Hello Kitty and a must-buy Mini Techo
We visit Hobonichi H...
27 August 2026 | 5:30 pm
Nonstop flights from U.S. to Okinawa return after 54 years, making travel faster than before
United Airlines will...
27 August 2026 | 3:00 pm
Japan’s final Penguin Suica train cards have already shipped, and when they’re gone, they’re gone
End of the line for ...
27 August 2026 | 1:00 pm
Farewell Final Ceremony announced for Tokyo’s life-size Gundam statue, will stream live
Full-scale anime rob...
27 August 2026 | 10:00 am
No, Japan’s prime minster did not make friends with a cockroach, despite what you may have heard
Some reminders: Japa...
27 August 2026 | 8:00 am
Starting this fall, you’ll be able to take a Pokémon Jet flight to Japan
ANA announces new in...
27 August 2026 | 5:00 am
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「サンドウィッチマン」伊達みきおさんが当面休養 脳梗塞で入院治療28 August 2026 | 1:15 pm
中国軍の制服組トップら高官2人の解任を決定 軍の引き締め強める28 August 2026 | 1:00 pm
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Opposition CDP Quits 3-Way Merger Plan with CRA, Komeito
Tokyo, Aug. 28 (Jiji...
28 August 2026 | 1:33 pm
Japan Spends Record 15.3 T. Yen in July-Aug. Forex Interventions
Tokyo, Aug. 28 (Jiji...
28 August 2026 | 1:10 pm
50-60 Pct Chance of Huge Quake Predicted in Western Japan
Tokyo, Aug. 28 (Jiji...
28 August 2026 | 12:51 pm
In Quake-Hit Kumamoto, Kids Back to School after Summer Break
Yatsushiro, Kumamoto...
28 August 2026 | 11:07 am
Sumo: Worries linger for Yoshinofuji after Kumamoto home destroyed
MITO (Kyodo) -- Komu...
28 August 2026 | 10:30 am
JAL to introduce aircraft-washing robot at airport near Tokyo
TOKYO (Kyodo) -- Jap...
28 August 2026 | 9:30 am
Tokyo stocks rise on tech gains after U.S. earnings, Fed speech awaited
TOKYO (Kyodo) -- Tok...
28 August 2026 | 9:12 am
Japan police to expand wearable camera use nationwide in FY 2027
TOKYO (Kyodo) -- Jap...
28 August 2026 | 8:30 am
How to help after Nepal and Tibet's catastrophic floods
As rescue teams cont...
28 August 2026 | 11:54 am
Japan's finance minister, BOJ chief to attend G20; market focus on yen debate
Japan's finance mini...
28 August 2026 | 10:11 am
2 Chilean men arrested over theft of watches worth ¥200 mil in Tokyo
Two Chilean men were...
28 August 2026 | 7:03 am
Japan spent record 15.4 tril. yen in July-Aug. to stem yen's slide
Japan spent a record...
28 August 2026 | 11:06 am
Japan births rise 0.8% in Jan.-June, 1st increase in 11 years
The number of childr...
28 August 2026 | 11:02 am
Japan's foreign minister discusses support with U.S. sanction-hit ICC chief
Japanese Foreign Min...
28 August 2026 | 10:40 am