Japan may freeze aviation fuel tax increase
The transport ministry plans to seek a freeze on an aviation fuel tax hike slated…
Crested ibis release in Noto marks milestone for the species on Honshu
Crested ibises, a species designated as a special national natural treasure in Japan, taking to…
Israel takes control of U.N. training center for Palestinians
KAFR 'AQAB, WEST BANK – Israeli forces took control of a vocational training center run…
Takaichi rejects ‘weak-kneed’ criticism over ICC sanctions response
Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi has rejected criticism that her government responded too weakly to U.S. sanctions…
Japan approves foreign resident visa renewal fee increases of up to 967 percent, starts soon
Fee for permanent residency jumps 1,900 percent. At a cabinet meeting held on the morning…
Amid foreign sex tourist rise, Japanese government considering outlawing paying for prostitution
No selling should also mean no buying, expert panel says. Common sense would suggest that…
Takaichi says Japan takes U.S. sanctions on ICC chief seriously
Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi said Tuesday that her government takes U.S. sanctions on International Criminal…
Over 41,000 in Japan sent to the hospital for heatstroke in July
The Fire and Disaster Management Agency said Tuesday that 41,174 people were sent to the…
Japan continues work to end drunken driving 20 years after tragedy
Fukuoka Prefecture hosted a conference aimed at eliminating drunken driving in the nation on Tuesday,…