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…
Bioplastic use rising in Japan amid naphtha woes
The use of biomass plastic, derived from renewable resources such as plants, to make garbage…
Japan’s parliament passes bill to revise retrial system
Japan’s parliament on Friday enacted a bill to revise the retrial system for the first time…
Bills to preserve imperial family clear Upper House
A contentious package of bills aimed at preventing a further shrinking of Japan’s imperial family…