Rice prices in Japan drop for seventh straight week
The figure dipped below year-before levels, when prices climbed into the ¥4,000 range and government stockpiles began to be released.
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Japan's budget likely to be enacted as early as Tuesday
The ruling bloc is looking to get the budget through the Upper House on Tuesday, but opposition parties have called …
Hiroshima's A-bomb museum draws record visitors for third straight year
The tally for the year that ended Tuesday was up 14% from the previous year, the Hiroshima Peace Culture Foundation …
Scam sites for popular stickers on the rise amid shortage
As many as 532 fraudulent websites posing as sellers of the viral Bonbon Drop stickers have been detected so far.
Japan to step up its fight against money laundering by scammers
The change will allow police to open online bank accounts under fictitious names for scammers to then use so police …
Tohoku University and SoftBank to develop disaster prevention AI tech
The joint project aims to use generative artificial intelligence to pass on memories and lessons from the March 2011 earthquake …
The revised law will explicitly stipulate the long-standing policy of promoting rice
The revised law will explicitly stipulate the long-standing policy of promoting rice production that matches demand, with the aim of …
Japan’s order for Tomahawk missiles delayed by U.S. use in Iran
Tomahawk missiles are a centerpiece of Tokyo's new strategy of equipping itself with long-range strike capabilities to deal with challenges …
Japan to overhaul adult guardianship system and allow digital wills
Among the changes, the new system lets support recipients flexibly replace their guardians, and it will allow for digital wills …
CRA leader Ogawa calls for full merger with CDP and Komeito
"Prolonged stagnation ... could sink them together," Junya Ogawa said, referring to the three Japanese opposition parties.
Police took action against 12,000 people over tokuryū in 2025
The National Police Agency aims to uncover the full picture of the crime groups and identify their leaders.
LDP divided over move to criminalize desecration of Japan's flag, sought by JIP
While some party members have called for a bill to be enacted during the current session of parliament, others express …
In Japan, strong state-led certification key to boosting organic food uptake
Japanese and U.K. researchers have found that having a transparent government-certified system may help encourage more people to buy organic …
South Korea praised Japan's 1995 war statement, records show
The statement expressed Japan's remorse and apology over its past colonial rule in Asia.
Sony expands support for women pursuing science and engineering careers
The company is hoping to share the excitement of discovering new knowledge and the appeal of applying it in real-world …
Social media platforms differ in transparency on defamation and AI issues
A survey made the findings a year after the enforcement of the information distribution platform law, aimed at tackling the …
LDP, JIP agree to drop special ward requirement for secondary capital
The move opens up the role to prefectures other than just Osaka.
JMA warns of potential tremors throughout the week after magnitude 5.0 quake
There is no threat of a tsunami, and there were no immediate reports of injuries or damage following the temblor, …
Style reform progress could backslide
The administration of Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi has started discussing a possible easing of working-hour regulations.
Cherry blossoms are now in full bloom in Tokyo
The Japan Meteorological Agency's announcement came three days earlier than average and two days earlier than last year.