Japan’s Crude Imports from Middle East Slump to Lowest on Record
Japan in April imported the lowest volume of crude oil from the Middle East on record dating back to 1979 as the Iran war and the de facto …
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Takaichi Cabinet’s approval rate almost flat at 59.4%
By political party, Takaichi's ruling Liberal Democratic Party remained the most popular party, backed by 27.8% of all respondents, up 2.1 …
Japan restarts operations at world’s largest nuclear plant, 15 years after Fukushima disaster
The restart is the latest of Japan’s efforts to revive its nuclear energy sector and reduce dependence on imported fossil fuels.
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Sacred hall housing 'eternal flame' in Japan destroyed by fire
The temple has moved the flame to a different location and authorities said the fire may have been caused by it, according to Japan Times.
Asteroid traces found in Japan may be linked to extinction of dinosaurs
The discovery of traces of an asteroid in Hokkaido is the first-ever confirmation of such traces in Japan, according to the announcement fr…
Tochigi murder-robbery suspect tried to flee to South Korea
The 28-year-old alleged instructor of the crime was taken into custody shortly before his planned flight to Seoul at Tokyo's Haneda Airport…
Heated tobacco products may be more harmful than cigarettes, Japan panel review says
The literature review found that heated tobacco products may produce greater amounts of cancer-causing substances than regular cigarettes.
Saitama man arrested over alleged drunken driving of fake police car
Ren Nakamura, 23, is suspected of driving the vehicle, which had been modified to look like an unmarked police car, and crashing it into a …
Joseon-era envoy ship returns to sea as Korea turns heritage into living history
A 34.5-meter wooden vessel once used to carry Korean envoys to Japan has returned to Korea’s waters as a floating museum, offering the publ…
Survey begins to determine remote island’s suitability for nuclear disposal site
Japan's waste management organization will carry out a literature review on the geology of Minamitorishima, located nearly 2,000 kilometers…
Bank of Japan might be behind the curve on interest rate increases
The wait-and-see approach is becoming an issue with yen weak, bond prices falling and doubts increasing about fiscal discipline.
Japan’s core machinery orders fall 9.4% in March
Private-sector orders excluding those for ships and power equipment, closely watched as a leading indicator of corporate capital spending, …
Mizuho Bank to acquire stake in Rakuten Bank
The two megabanks will work together in services for corporate clients, aiming to bolster their earnings from lending and fee business.
Ex-Japan Post worker arrested over alleged bribery case
Nobuyuki Yoneda allegedly received cash and other benefits from a contractor in exchange for facilitating a consignment contract to collect…
Nikkon weighs going private; Bain Capital, Blackstone and others likely to bid
The logistics company has selected financial advisers for the privatization process and set up a committee of outside directors to consider…
Koeda says BOJ should keep hiking rate at appropriate pace
Koeda was among those who voted with the majority in favor of holding settings steady at the last policy meeting on April 28.
Mori Building employees wounded in Shanghai restaurant attack
Local police have not disclosed what triggered the attack, which harmed two Japanese nationals and a Chinese citizen.
Unification Church liquidator begins accepting victim claims
The losses claims will be accepted until May 20 next year, with eligible claimants including followers, former followers of the group and t…
Japan’s trade surplus remained in the black in April as energy imports plunged
Exports remained robust, with chip exports rising 44% amid strong demand for artificial intelligence-related products.
Foreign business owners face frantic scramble to leave Japan amid tighter visa rules
Stricter criteria for the business manager visa has left many owners, some of whom have been in Japan for decades, out in the cold.
US to send Typhon, Himars missile systems to Japan for drills amid China tensions
The US military will deploy its Typhon midrange missile launcher and Himars rocket system to southwestern Japan next month for joint exerci…
Japan's factory activity expands at slower pace, cost pressures surge
日本の製造業活動は拡大を続けているものの、そのペースが鈍化していることが明らかになりました。同時に、企業はコスト圧力の急増に直面しています。
Sturdy Tanpopo is a ‘dandy lioness’
This 4-year-old dog has loads of energy and would make a great addition to an active household.
Japan exports rise 14.8% year/year in April
日本は4月の輸出額が前年同月比で14.8%増加した。これは経済活動の回復を示唆している。
Teenage suspects in Tochigi robbery-murder were under threat
The teenage suspects received real-time instructions from the couple during the robbery.
Japan feels the squeeze as China’s rare earth magnet exports only partly recover
China’s exports of rare earth permanent magnets to Japan slightly rebounded in April after slumping the previous month, but Japanese firms …
Japan to survey bear habitats in Niigata and Tohoku region
The government surveys aim to gain a better understanding of bear behavior in wide areas, as bears often roam across prefectural borders.
Japan tourism declines in April after record
The number of international visitors fell 5.5% to 3.69 million in April year-on-year, the Japan National Tourism Organization said.
Japan says it has enough power to meet scorching summer demand
Households and businesses won't be asked to conserve power, as all regions are expected to have ample supply, according to documents.
Japan to sell eels bred in captivity in ’world first’
The move could ease eventually pressure on the endangered fish