What to know about Japan’s new traffic rules for cyclists
Starting April 1, the "blue ticket" system aims to reduce violations by issuing fines for minor offenses such as using …
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High school textbooks to teach various aspects of generative AI
A total of 220 textbooks for 11 subjects have passed the second round of screenings conducted under the current curriculum …
Tokyo police launch website detailing anonymous criminal groups
The website outlines details of the latest fraud methods and presents accounts of people who took on illegal jobs.
Research team confirms safety of Alzheimer's drug Lecanemab
The research team examined data on the health status of 2,672 patients 28 weeks after the start of the treatment.
Government starts discussions on punishing sex buyers
A panel will consider introducing action against those who buy sex under the prostitution prevention law, which currently penalizes acts …
Tepco completes treated water releases for fiscal 2025
The utility finished the seventh and final treated water release for fiscal 2025 from its crippled Fukushima No. 1 nuclear …
Takaichi prepares provisional budget as the nature of debate shifts
The development has provided ammunition for the opposition to accuse the Takaichi administration for political mismanagement.
Japan calls GSDF officer’s break-in at Chinese Embassy ‘deeply regrettable’
The suspect, who had hidden a blade on the grounds, said he had wanted to speak to the ambassador, and …
Imperial couple postpone Tohoku visit due to cold symptoms
The couple, along with Princess Aiko, were slated to inspect recovery efforts in areas affected by the March 2011 powerful …
An individual who claimed to be a Japan Self-Defense Forces officer scaled
An individual who claimed to be a Japan Self-Defense Forces officer scaled the wall and forcibly entered the Chinese Embassy …
Japanese ‘soldier’ breaks into Chinese embassy and threatens to kill diplomats
Beijing says ‘deeply shocked’ by incident and calls for thorough investigation
Imperial couple postpone Tohoku visit due to cold symptoms
The couple, along with Princess Aiko, were slated to inspect recovery efforts in areas affected by the March 2011 powerful …
Japan again denies U.S. official’s claim Takaichi pledged to send MSDF to Mideast
Japan's defense minister denied the claim by U.S. Ambassador to the U.N. Mike Waltz that Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi had …
Spring reawakens concerns over bear encounters in Japan
Experts say that a good harvest of bear staple foods such as acorns and nuts could determine whether the number …
Ever oil release from national reserves as Middle East energy crisis bites
PM Sanae Takaichi says about 80m barrels of stockpiled oil to be provided to refiners – equivalent to 45 days …
Cherry blossom haiku and art by Japanese and U.S. children on show in Washington
The exhibition marks Japan's gifting of 250 cherry blossom trees to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the United States' founding …
Fly zones for drones in Japan
While the designated no-fly zones have not changed since the law entered into force in 2016, drones' maximum speeds, ranges …
Patients with urgent, high-risk conditions to get heart transplant priority
The policy shift aims to reduce deaths of patients waiting for transplants, particularly those at high risk of dying from …
Quake recovery exhibition opens in Kumamoto with ‘One Piece’ tie-in
The exhibition showcasing reconstruction efforts after the April 2016 earthquakes runs from Friday through May 24.
Wife's acquittal in ‘Don Juan of Kishu’ case
The wealthy businessperson's wife was indicted in May 2021 on suspicion of murdering him by making him take a lethal …