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 …
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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.
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 …
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 …