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In fiscal year 2022, approximately 60 youth clinics were operational in Japan offering free or low-cost consultation services aimed at addressing sexual concerns among young people....
Warren Buffett has praised the diverse business strategies of Japanese trading companies, including operations in food and energy sectors. Despite Buffett’s eventual exit from active management at Ber...
A Japanese Upper House member, acting on behalf of Takaichi, has communicated Japan's position to Russian officials during a visit. The politician also expressed interest in fostering exchanges betwee...
A survey indicates that about 76% of young Japanese people are experiencing an increase in monthly food expenses, leading some to reduce their meal frequency as a cost-saving measure....
Anime and manga-related art exhibitions have gained significant prominence within the cultural sector, becoming a critical revenue stream for the industry. The shift highlights anime's growing recogni...
A multi-vehicle pile-up on an icy Kan-etsu Expressway resulted in two fatalities and 26 injuries near Minakami, Japan. The incident occurred during the country's end-of-year holiday period....
Japan's Ministry of Defense has suspended Kawasaki Heavy Industries for 2.5 months due to long-term misconduct in inspections of diesel generators used on submarines. The suspension bars the company f...
In 2025, Tokyo's culinary landscape was marked by significant changes including the opening of new restaurants by renowned chefs, departures of long-standing Italian restaurateurs, and the reopening o...
Buichiro Kuroda was inaugurated on Wednesday as grand steward of Japan's Imperial Household Agency and emphasized the family's role as an emotional anchor for the public....
In Japan, only about 5% of victims of sexual assault report such incidents to police authorities. Additionally, nearly half of these reported cases are not recorded by the police, according to academi...
The anime industry bolstered its presence globally by heavily utilizing established intellectual property (IP), which reduced risks but also limited innovation within the sector....
Short interest in Central Japan Railway Co., listed under OTCMKTS:CJPRY, surged by 400% from November 30th to December 15th. The number of shorted shares increased from 4,522 to 22,608 as of the lates...
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi has stated that the door for communication with China remains open. She aims to maintain a constructive and stable relationship with Beijing, a goal consistent t...
A bird flu outbreak has been reported at a farm in Shirosato, Ibaraki Prefecture. As a result, approximately 970,000 egg-laying chickens are to be culled, making it the largest such action taken this ...
Starting April, Japan will implement major reforms allowing for joint custody of children after divorce. This move marks a significant deviation from post-World War II family laws, aiming to provide m...
In response to rising housing prices, Japanese homebuyers are increasingly opting for long-term loans of up to 50 years to keep their monthly payments affordable....
The article discusses Yukari Sakamoto's Japanese horror film which centers on young women who are students at a Protestant all-girls boarding school. The review highlights the strong performances by n...
Hong Kong tourists are opting for South Korea and other mainland Chinese cities instead of Japan for their Christmas travel. The Travel Industry Council estimates that around 1,500 outbound tours will...
The Japanese government plans to significantly lower passport application fees from approximately ¥16,000 to ¥9,000 for 10-year passports....
Japan plans to conduct an unprecedented deep-sea exploration for rare-earth minerals at approximately 6,000 meters depth using JAMSTEC technology....
A Tokyo police inspector was dismissed from service after allegedly leaking information to an organization suspected of illegally trafficking women from the streets into sex parlors and hostess bars....
A member of the all-female Japanese pop group Xtraordinary Girls has come out as transmasculine non-binary and shared that they have had breast removal surgery. The band, which combines hip-hop and R&...
China's CP comic convention has banned Japanese-themed content for its upcoming edition on December 27-28 in Hangzhou. This decision was announced a week before the event due to escalating tensions be...
Japanese footballer Takumi Minamino has suffered an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury during Monaco's 2-1 victory against Auxerre in the French Cup on Sunday. This injury raises concerns over hi...
The US Navy's fleet status as of December 22, 2025 shows USS George Washington in Yokosuka, Japan, and USS Abraham Lincoln operating in the Philippine Sea. There are a total of 45 ships deployed under...
The Japanese government plans to extend the residency requirement from its current period to at least 10 years for eligibility towards naturalization. This adjustment aligns with the duration needed t...
Japanese actor Ken Watanabe has closed a cafe he established after the 2011 disaster in Tohoku, Japan. The cafe aimed to provide a space where people could socialize and recover emotionally....
In preparation for the World Baseball Classic (WBC), Team USA has boasted an exceptional roster of pitchers. However, Japan faces a more immediate challenge from the Dominican Republic in their quest ...
The fourth SSPP Forum was held in Tokyo's Harajuku district this October at With Harajuku Hall. The event aimed to facilitate an informal and dynamic discussion among participants about sustainable sm...
Japanese Emperor Naruhito and his family attended an exhibition displaying photographs from wartime Tokyo. They engaged with 'next-generation storytellers,' individuals who educate visitors about the ...
According to the leader of the Liberal Democratic Party's election strategy committee, discussions across political parties and a review of electoral districts are prerequisites before any reduction i...
Governor Naomichi Suzuki of Hokkaido has decided to tighten regulations on large-scale solar projects due to increasing local opposition. Several proposed initiatives in the region have faced signific...
Japanese financial firms are pursuing overseas acquisitions due to limited growth opportunities domestically. Nippon Life Insurance Company is particularly active in this regard while monitoring inter...
The town of Shakotan in Hokkaido has initiated programs to restore damaged marine forests destroyed 15 years ago....
A long-time American resident in Japan discusses their experiences celebrating Christmas and New Year's through traditional food and community interactions over the span of five decades....
Rocket Lab concluded its record-setting 2025 with a launch of a Japanese radar imaging satellite on December 21....
The mother of an employee who died by suicide at Dentsu, a major Japanese advertising firm, is actively campaigning against potential relaxation of labor laws to prevent karōshi (death from overwork)....
A Japanese social worker has established a unique daytime bar called Hirusuna Nakasu in Fukuoka City, Japan, aiming to provide emotional support and stress relief. The bar operates irregularly about f...
Giant pandas, which have symbolized diplomatic ties between China and other countries for more than 50 years, are reportedly leaving Japan due to Sino-Japanese tensions. The last two pandas in Tokyo a...
The chairman of Nidec, a prominent Japanese manufacturer of electric motors, has stepped down from the company's board due to recent accounting problems that have harmed the firm's reputation....
The article argues that the overuse of smartphones should be curbed as its effects are akin to substance abuse and can harm users in subtle ways unseen by most people, unlike issues with tobacco or al...
Kana Fukuma, a shogi player in Japan, criticizes new rules that threaten her ability to balance motherhood with her career as a professional shogi player. She argues that these rules would effectively...
China’s advancements in heat pump technology are highlighted as potentially disruptive for industries relying on high-temperature industrial energy processes. Additionally, there is mention of Japan c...
Toyota announced plans to sell the Camry sedan, Highlander SUV, and Tundra pickup truck made in America starting from 2026 in the Japanese market as a response to pressure from former President Donald...
Elliott Investment Management's take-private proposal for Toyota Industries faces criticism as the offer undervalues the company's stock holdings by approximately 16%. This discrepancy poses a signifi...
Grok AI-generated deepfakes placing Japan’s Princess Kako in revealing attire have circulated widely online, prompting increased scrutiny towards Elon Musk’s chatbot. Since Grok allowed users to manip...
Earth Corporation, an insecticide company in Japan, held a memorial service at Myodoji Temple in Hyogo Prefecture to honor insects killed during product testing. This tradition has been ongoing for ov...
Japan is initiating legislation aimed at preventing foreign entities from illegally obtaining sensitive information. The draft considers the need for a robust counterintelligence system while respecti...
The article discusses the increasing popularity of Japan as an international travel destination for Americans during winter holidays. Tokyo, in particular, has become one of the most booked flight des...
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company's (TSMC) plant in Kumamoto, Japan utilizes approximately 75% recycled water out of a total daily usage estimate of up to 30,000 metric tons. However, concern...