Tainted blood scandal marks 30 years
Tomomi Goto, 53, who currently leads a group of plaintiffs in Tokyo, warns that prejudice and discrimination against people with …
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Japan to establish new Defense Ministry office to bolster Pacific defenses
The ministry will launch the office next month to tackle the challenge of how best to defend Japan's vulnerable eastern …
In first, Japan to send ‘combat’ troops to major military drills in Philippines
The Self-Defense Forces personnel will take part in the annual Balikatan military exercises, setting a new milestone in regional security …
Tokyo police search SDF base over Chinese Embassy trespassing
SDF member Kodai Murata was arrested Thursday after entering the premises of the Chinese Embassy alone and seeking to meet …
Some LDP members eye passing fiscal 2026 budget on April 7
The government and ruling parties aim to get the budget bill through parliament next week, but the opposition camp is …
Top court backs Hokkaido hunter who lost gun license after shooting bear
This was the first time for the Supreme Court to rule the revocation of a hunting gun license to be …
Shizuoka set to approve maglev construction
Shizuoka Prefecture's special committee has approved environmental conservation measures for a section of the planned maglev line.
The Japanese side has not discussed the details of the incident, Lin
The Japanese side has not discussed the details of the incident, Lin Jian, spokesperson at the foreign ministry, told a …
Japan's tally of specified skilled workers hits record 390,296
The program was introduced in 2019 to expand the acceptance of foreign workers amid domestic labor shortages.
Japan's Ispace delays NASA-sponsored moon landing to 2030
The announcement highlights a murky outlook for the venture, as the U.S. revamps missions with commercial and international partners to …
MSDF destroyer becomes Japan’s first ship capable of firing Tomahawk missiles
With a range of 1,600 kilometers, the weapons will allow the vessels to put targets deep inside China and North …
Government adopts ¥8.5 trillion stopgap spending package
Parliament is expected to approve the first stopgap budget in 11 years on Monday.
Japan adopts new target for regions to address overtourism
The target is intended to strengthen measures by utilizing revenue from the nation's departure tax, which is set to increase.
Japan to tighten requirements for naturalization starting April 1
The criteria for foreign nationals seeking citizenship will be brought to the level required for permanent residency.
Hokkaido city reaches settlement over death of bullied girl
The family of the victim had sought about ¥115 million in damages, claiming the city failed to respond appropriately.
Family of late Ohkawara executive to file suit over judges' decisions
The family of Shizuo Aishima, who died before charges against him were dropped, is seeking ¥170 million in damages from …
86-year-old 'super volunteer' excited for return to school
"Life is a never-ending learning process," said Haruo Obata, who will attend a night junior high school.
Japan to consider SDF minesweepers for Hormuz depending on situation
Whether to dispatch SDF minesweepers "has to be decided depending on the situation at that time and based on law," …
Former Tokyo police officer found guilty of leak to sex scout group
In the trial, defendant Daisuke Jinbo, formerly of the organized crime division at the Metropolitan Police Department, said he acted …
Takaichi asks IEA chief to prepare additional 'coordinated release' of oil
The head of the International Energy Agency has said he is "ready to move forward" with an additional release of …