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Japanese Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi will visit Manila as part of a nine-day tour that also includes stops in Israel, the Palestinian territories, Qatar, and India. During his stay in the Phili...
Japanese Prime Minister Takaichi emphasizes economic security, highlighting both pre-existing commitments and current responsibilities as the nation's leader....
Australia can enhance its relationship with African nations through the Quadrilateral Security Dialogue (Quad), which includes Japan, India, and the United States. This framework would allow Australia...
Climate change-induced sea warming is causing fish populations to migrate towards cooler waters, thereby impacting traditional fishing practices and livelihoods in Japan. This shift not only disrupts ...
The Japanese government aims to encourage corporate involvement in forest preservation by making such activities more visible and recognizable to customers and the market through quantification....
The Chinese embassy in Washington has called for the US and China to work together to curtail any resurgence of militarism in Japan, suggesting that further sanctions against Tokyo’s defense sector co...
Tokyo Electron Ltd.'s shares (OTCMKTS:TOELY) achieved a new one-year high during Thursday trading, reaching as high as $122.2999 before closing at $120.84 with a trading volume of 147,015 shares. The ...
Taiwanese-American comedian Sheng Wang discusses his comedic style, themes, and an upcoming show in Tokyo with The Japan Times....
The Japanese automotive industry aims at developing methods to recycle and reuse used electric vehicle batteries within Japan....
Japanese household spending adjusted for inflation increased by 2.9% year-over-year, driven primarily by expenditures on automobiles and communication services....
Japanese anime creator Shoji Kawamori, known for his long-running Macross franchise, has produced a new standalone film titled 'Labyrinth'. This marks the first fully original work after four decades ...
Japan's renewed focus on artificial intelligence (AI) development is described as catching up with global trends and advancements in the field after a period of relative disengagement....
Governor Yuriko Koike of Tokyo has expressed disapproval of the central government's proposed policy aimed at balancing tax revenue gaps between Tokyo and other local jurisdictions, asserting that suc...
A magnitude 6.2 earthquake struck western Japan, registering as strong on Japan's seismic scale. It was followed by several aftershocks. No tsunami warning has been issued....
Japanese startups are developing prescription-only applications that utilize chatbots to treat medical conditions including hypertension, alcohol addiction, and insomnia....
Geopolitical tensions between China and Japan have led to a decline in travel from China to Japan, negatively affecting the country's retail sector, especially duty-free sales in December....
The article discusses the diminishing number of survivors from the atomic bombings in Hiroshima and Nagasaki as time progresses....
Japanese researchers have discovered that there is a strong correlation between poor oral health among older adults and higher mortality rates as well as increased likelihood of needing long-term care...
NHK's annual New Year music show 'Kohaku Uta Gassen' celebrated its 76th year with extravagant performances, including fireworks and large-scale dance numbers. The event aimed to highlight significant...
An application called Gamban which blocks access to gambling websites is being seen as potentially helpful in addressing gambling addiction in Japan, though experts emphasize the need for a more compr...
Issuers of stablecoins are unlikely to significantly impact Japan’s bond market by purchasing large quantities of long-term government bonds. The introduction of stablecoin funds is seen as a minor fa...
The Japanese government aims to address growing clothing waste by drafting an action plan. According to estimates, approximately 770,000 tons of clothes were purchased in 2024, and around 510,000 tons...
In the 79th edition of Japan's premier American football game, the Panasonic Impulse repeated as Rice Bowl champions under defensive rather than offensive expectations. The match was projected to be h...
The article discusses how a small-town cannery in Choshi, Japan, relies on foreign workers to sustain its operations amid rising labor shortages due to increasing wages in neighboring countries. It hi...
Japanese policy experts are deeply engaged in discussions about methods to address and quantify fiscal challenges. One argument is that ignoring the primary budget balance merely conceals the extent o...
Overseas residents of Japanese descent are increasingly visiting Japan to explore their family history, heritage, and traditions, contributing to the growth of roots tourism....
A Japanese academic, Tomoo Okubo from Kagawa University, has conducted a 16-year study on shoplifting and found that a simple greeting from staff is more effective at deterring theft than security cam...
In 1919, Japanese migrants in Sydney presented a silver cup to the New South Wales Baseball Association to express gratitude for friendly relations since joining the association's Nippon (Baseball) Cl...
Japanese Prime Minister Takaichi and former US President Donald Trump had a call during which they agreed on a potential spring visit by Takaichi to the United States. The discussion did not clearly a...
A war orphan from Japan who was left behind after World War II and nurtured by several Chinese families has grown up to become a midwife, reflecting back the compassion she received. Her story aired o...
A historical document details the death of Japanese Premier Kato from influenza after a brief illness, marking him as part of a new generation in politics....
Two years following the 2024 earthquake and tsunami that devastated Japan's Noto Peninsula, local potters are reclaiming their artistic legacy by continuing to produce traditional Suzu ware. Despite t...
Ex-police chief Takeshi Tsuchida visits the grave of Mikio Miyazawa and his family, marking 25 years since a notorious murder case in Tokyo’s Setagaya ward that continues to impact both law enforcemen...
In May 2025, Hachioji City's Minami-Osawa area commenced outdoor deliveries using Lomby autonomous delivery robots....
In 2025, the world of sumo experienced a significant shift due to the emergence of three young stars. Meanwhile, Major League Baseball saw consistent dominance from Shohei Ohtani and the Los Angeles D...
Two years after the January 2024 earthquake struck the Noto region, progress continues in infrastructure restoration but faces hurdles such as population decline and aging. Approximately 18,000 people...
Kazu Miura, a former Japan international football player nicknamed 'King Kazu', has signed with Fukushima United despite being 58 years old. He expressed that his passion for the sport remains unchang...
Financial analysts do not expect the Nikkei 225 index to reach 60,000 in the year 2026. They predict it will likely stabilize around mid-50,000 range...
The Japanese year 2025 included several notable events. These include the appointment of Japan's first female prime minister, reaching record highs on the stock market, and the Osaka Expo being consid...
Tetsuzo Fuwa, former chairman of Japan's Communist Party and its 'theoretical pillar', has passed away at the age of 95. He was known for joining the JCP in 1947 as a high school student and later ser...
Japan Toilet Labo, a nonprofit organization, has introduced a recommendation mark for emergency-use portable toilets that comply with its standards. The group encourages manufacturers to display this ...
Tetsuzo Fuwa, former leader of the Japanese Communist Party (JCP), passed away at the age of 95. Known for his role in transforming the party's image from a radical entity to a more practical and mode...
The article speculates about the potential winner of the prestigious Rikishi of the Year award at the Sumo Awards ceremony scheduled for 2025, concluding that there is a clear front-runner for this ho...
New York comedian Gianmarco Soresi is excited about performing his first show in Japan. He plans to use references to the popular anime series 'Dragon Ball' and incorporate naughty language, hoping it...
Tokyo police are still investigating the unresolved case of brutal murders that occurred 25 years ago. Despite initial expectations of a quick resolution, the identity of the perpetrator and their mot...
Japanese conglomerate SoftBank is on the verge of concluding an agreement with New York-listed DigitalBridge, potentially announcing the deal as early as Monday. The transaction involves a significant...
Japan will initiate the selection process for up to two new integrated casino resort sites under the Integrated Resort Implementation Law. The law allows up to three locations nationwide to host such ...
The religious-based Komeito political party of Japan finds itself compelled to redefine its identity following the end of its long-standing relationship with the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP). It mus...
By 2050, Japan will experience significant transformation due to declining population, increased life expectancy and demographic imbalance. The country's youth will face substantial changes in these c...
A 5-year-old boy named Hinata Goto from Sapporo died at a resort in Otaru, Hokkaido, when his right arm got entangled with a moving walkway that connects the car park to the ski slope. The incident oc...