Japan reveals hint of new defense spending target in fiscal blueprint
Japan just got a tiny bit closer to revealing how substantial its increases in defense…
Low-income families in Japan cut food and air-conditioning during summer break
Low-income families in Japan are reducing their children’s food intake and restricting air-conditioning use as…
Researchers find tiny marine ecosystem — population 307 — in a bottle cap
A tiny ecosystem with a variety of organisms has been found in the cap of…
Mercury hits 35 C in Tokyo, marking first ‘extremely hot’ day of the year
The rainy season has likely ended in regions including Tokyo and Nagoya, the weather agency…
Mercury hits 35 C in Tokyo, marking first ‘extremely hot’ day of the year
The rainy season has likely ended in regions including Tokyo and Nagoya, the weather agency…
Japan’s “edible fireworks” wagashi sweets return, but only for a limited time [Photos]
In business for over 70 years, this traditional confectioner figured out how to turn the…
Parliament extends current session through July 25
Parliament approved an eight-day extension after lawmakers ran out of time Friday to debate a…
23 injured after substance sprayed at Osaka junior high school
OSAKA – Twenty-three people, mainly students, were injured after an unknown substance was sprayed at…
Japan passes bill to prevent unauthorized overseas crop sales
Japan’s parliament on Friday enacted a bill to prevent the unauthorized sales of domestically developed…