A victory for freedom of eats. The ruling Liberal Democratic Party has been hard at work drafting a bill to criminalize desecration of the Japanese flag. It’s apparently a pressing matter, even though
President Marcos Jr. recently visited Japan's Imperial Palace. This marks the first state visit by a Philippine president since 2015, strengthening ties between the two nations.
Asian shares mostly rose Monday and oil prices plunged after U.S. President Donald Trump said talks on ending the war with Iran are progressing. Japan's benchmark Nikkei rose…
CEO Mitsuya Kishida has underlined regaining trust as the Kyoto-based electric motor manufacturer's top priority.
Outer Senshi join their anime/manga magical girl sisters on the streets of Minato Ward. Sailor Moon features some pretty fantastical settings, with much of its mythos involving ancient kingdoms on the
Toshifumi Suzuki, the founder of Seven-Eleven Japan and widely regarded as the father of Japan's convenience store industry, died of heart failure on May 18, Seven & i Holdings…
Foreign and domestic investors have been flocking to Japan's real estate market to buy properties that have risen in price but are still seen as having scope to gain.
Around 20 people were injured at a luxury shopping complex in Tokyo on Monday after a man sprayed a substance inside, police and fire department officials said. Tokyo…
A child in a traditional kimono stands between glowing robotic figures that connect people at Shinjuku Chuo Park, one of 12 light art installations at Tokyo Lights 2026,…
Another accused of conspiring in the murder is currently serving a 23-year sentence.
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