Japan gifts 250 cherry trees to U.S. to mark 250th birthday
About 3,000 cherry trees donated in 1912 by Tokyo line the Potomac River in Washington.
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Woman arrested after two stabbed at Tokyo hotel
One victim sustained injuries to her right eye and both shoulders that are expected to require about two weeks of …
Nihon Hidankyo urges investment ban on makers of nuclear weapons
The organization will make the request directly to financial institutions, including some of Japan's largest banks.
LDP's new vision says constitutional revision 'critically needed'
The new vision states that Japan must create a Constitution with its own hands and together with its people and …
Japan takes U.S. Futenma base's delayed relocation 'seriously'
The relocation of the U.S. Futenma base, now in a congested area in Ginowan in Okinawa Prefecture, is "the only …
Japan lowers view of China relations amid tension over Taiwan
Japan referred to China as "an important neighbor" after describing Tokyo-Beijing ties as "one of the most important bilateral relations" …
Deep Purple thrills Japan’s superfan prime minister with a quick visit
The group's courtesy call was a welcome respite for Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, who has vowed to "work, work, work, …
Police are left with few clues as search for missing boy in Kyoto continues
Yuki Adachi, 11, went missing on the morning of March 23 after his father dropped him off at his elementary …
Japanese researchers look at 800-year-old books and trees for signs of extreme solar events
Japan has a wealth of old literature that provides scientists with clues on past climate events.
Takaichi confirms release of more oil reserves next month
Japan began tapping its stockpiles, the world's largest, in March as the government looked to temper a spike in prices …
Agriculture minister visits Tokyo matcha cafe as Iran war affects tea production
Tea producers are increasingly concerned about procuring the fuel needed in April-June for work such as drying harvested tea leaves …
Ruling bloc proposes constitutional amendment drafting panel
The plan to introduce an article on national emergencies "has reached a stage to hammer out a draft at long …
Study to analyze impact of bear sightings on elderly people
In Akita Prefecture, 67 people were attacked by bears, including four fatalities, in the year that ended in March.
Two women found stabbed to death in Osaka apartment
An autopsy determined both died of blood loss, having sustained multiple stab and slash wounds concentrated on the head, neck …
Government adopts support program for "Ice Age" generation
The term refers to people who had trouble finding jobs after graduating from school in the wake of the collapse …
The Japan train mistake that instantly shows locals you’re a ‘rookie’ tourist
Could this be even more annoying than loud talking?
It has summoned Japanese ambassador over Ukrainian drones
A Japanese company, Terra Drone, said it had invested an undisclosed sum in Ukrainian interceptor-drone producer Amazing Drones.
Former prime minister Ishiba meets with South Korean president in Seoul
During their 90-minute meeting, Ishiba and Lee agreed to expand bilateral cooperation in various fields such as the economy and …
Takaichi calls for ships' safe passage in Strait of Hormuz in talks with Iran president
Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi said that while Japan welcomed a ceasefire in the Iran war as "a positive step," securing …
Japan team discovers why cats leave meals unfinished
The introduction of the scent of a different type of food brought back cats' appetites, even though the cats were …