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 air ventilation of A-bomb victim register
The register, which ...
22 May 2026 | 6:40 am
‘Patlabor EZY’ turns everyday mecha bureaucracy into a delight
The new "Patlabor" s...
22 May 2026 | 6:10 am
Josh Hart leads second-half surge as Knicks take 2-0 lead over Cavaliers
New York has won nin...
22 May 2026 | 4:35 am
How Japan’s new ’blue tickets’ are putting cycling parents on edge
Parents say the new ...
22 May 2026 | 4:19 am
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
Starbucks Japan has a secret breakfast set…and a hack for when it sells out
Japanese customer se...
20 May 2026 | 1:00 pm
Do Bare Feet of a Gorilla slides really make your legs slimmer?
These bizarre sandal...
20 May 2026 | 5:00 am
遺族「10年は非常に長かった」 軽井沢バス事故、高裁も実刑判決22 May 2026 | 11:20 am
防衛費の増額「5年以内に変革を」 安保3文書の改定で自民提言案22 May 2026 | 11:15 am
国連パレスチナ支援トップ、日本の関与に期待「和平プロセスを前に」22 May 2026 | 11:05 am
日フィリピン、軍事情報包括保護協定の交渉入りへ 28日に首脳会談22 May 2026 | 11:01 am
Govt Finds School Program Violates Law after Accident in Okinawa
Tokyo, May 22 (Jiji ...
22 May 2026 | 10:46 am
Ex-Suntory Chm. Niinami Escapes Indictment over Supplements
Fukuoka, May 22 (Jij...
22 May 2026 | 10:44 am
Frustrated Indian youth flock to a political party led by a cockroach
NEW DELHI (AP) -- It...
22 May 2026 | 11:30 am
Sumo: Kirishima downs Kotoeiho in classic battle to retake Summer lead
TOKYO (Kyodo) -- Oze...
22 May 2026 | 11:00 am
Kyoto school operator violated political neutrality in fatal Okinawa trip
TOKYO (Kyodo) -- The...
22 May 2026 | 11:00 am
Ex-Suntory chairman Niinami not indicted over supplement imports
FUKUOKA (Kyodo) -- F...
22 May 2026 | 10:30 am
Asian shares track Wall Street gains and oil prices climb on uncertainty over the Iran war
Asian shares advance...
22 May 2026 | 7:32 am
Investigation into King Charles' brother Andrew will be lengthy, UK police say
The British police i...
22 May 2026 | 7:25 am
61-year-old man arrested on suspicion of killing acquaintance in Yamaguchi Prefecture
Police in Ube, Yamag...
22 May 2026 | 7:24 am
Premium Hokkaido melons fetch record ¥5.8 mil at season's 1st auction
A pair of premium me...
22 May 2026 | 7:24 am
OPINION: SDF member anthem performance at LDP convention raises neutrality concerns
"What is wrong ...
22 May 2026 | 9:14 am
Oil tanker that passed through Hormuz may arrive in Japan Monday
An oil tanker operat...
22 May 2026 | 8:50 am