LDP panel approves government proposal to revise retrial system
The approval paves the way for the revision — a top priority for the government — to be submitted to the current parliamentary session.
Trump becomes first U.S. leader to visit China since ’17 as high-stakes summit looms
The high-stakes summit with Chinese leader Xi Jinping will see the president confront a China that is far more confident and assertive than the one he visited nearly a decade ago.
Japan suspends Eddie Jones for verbally abusing officials
Jones will miss Japan's Nations Championship opener against Italy in Tokyo on July 4.
'Robot wolves' in high demand to scare off bears in Japan
Monster Wolf is an animatoronic scarecrow with flashing red eyes that howls and growls menacingly to scare away wild animals.
Giants beat Dodgers again despite Ohtani snapping cold streak
Shohei Ohtani hit his first home run in his last 12 games as a hitter and his second in 23 games with a trip to the plate.
Nissan expects return to profit after huge loss
Like other Japanese carmakers, Nissan is being squeezed by U.S. tariffs, the Middle East war and fierce competition from Chinese rivals, but it also has its own issues.
Heatstroke doubles risks for cataracts, Japanese study finds
The study by researchers at the Nagoya Institute of Technology is the largest one to show a possible link between a rise in body temperature and the condition.
Health panel approves coverage for iPS cell-derived Parkinson’s disease treatment
The approval of Sumitomo Pharma's Amchepry makes it the world's first commercialized medical product derived from iPS cells.
BOJ’s policy rate likely to reach 2% by end-2027, OECD says
The report marks the OECD's first survey on Japan since January 2024, when the BOJ's policy rate was still in negative territory.
SoftBank profit jumps, emboldens Son to bet more on OpenAI
SoftBank earned a net income of ¥1.83 trillion in its fiscal fourth quarter, compared with the average analyst estimate of ¥295.2 billion.
Designated trash bags run low in Japan as fears grow over supply shortages
Reports of a naphtha shortage have driven some to hoard city-designated trash bags needed in some areas to dispose of waste.
Japan to procure 70% of its oil for June from outside Middle East
Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi also instructed industry minister Ryosei Akazawa to work to further increase the rate of crude oil procurement from alternative sources in July.
Walton offers Japanese investors a hedge with exposure to U.S. land assets
Its 360-square-kilometer property portfolio might provide stability regardless of what the public markets do.
Japan’s current account surplus hit record high in March
Data on the nation's balance of payments with the rest of world showed that the surplus climbed in March to ¥4.7 trillion, up 29.1% from a year earlier.
Legendary figure skater Kaori Sakamoto announces marriage
The 2026 world champion revealed the personal news during her retirement news conference.
China's fishing fleet raises concerns off Argentina
The size of the flotilla has increased by nearly 50% over the last decade, sparking a fear of overfishing and suspicion of intelligence gathering.
Kirishima’s hot streak saves summer tournament from disastrous start
Three days into the Summer Basho, Kirishima is the clear favorite as injuries and poor form strip the tournament of many of sumo's biggest stars.
Calbee’s switch to black-and-white packaging brings home impact of Iran war
The government maintains that there is enough naphtha for local industries, though bottlenecks have been identified.
Wembanyama leads Spurs to brink as Timberwolves routed
French star Victor Wembanyama was back in the Spurs line-up after escaping a suspension for his ejection in Game 4 on Sunday
Southampton to play Hull at Wembley for Premier League place
Emotions were already running high after Middlesbrough accused Southampton of illegally spying on its training before the first leg at the Riverside Stadium.
OECD chief sees Japan's zero consumption tax plan as costly
Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's administration plans to reduce the consumption tax on food items to zero for two years to cope with inflation.
Nidec shares tumble after product quality issues compound bookkeeping scandal
The Kyoto-based world's largest maker of precision motors said the issues involved changes made to materials, processes and designs without approval.
Alleged 1MDB mastermind Jho Low seeks presidential pardon
The fugitive financier is accused of being the architect of a scheme that siphoned at least $4.5 billion from Malaysia's sovereign wealth fund, 1Malaysia Development Berhad.
Japan’s coal power generation climbs as war makes LNG more expensive
The 30-day moving average for coal generation across Japan's main islands was up 17% on Tuesday compared with the same period last year.
Sweden’s EQT to acquire Japanese firm behind popular restaurant site Tabelog
The Swedish private equity firm has announced plans to acquire Tabelog's parent company, Kakaku.com, in a deal expected to be valued around ¥590 billion.
Government pleased with drop in business manager visa applications after rule changes
Immigration chief Kimi Onoda says the revision of the approval criteria has alleviated concerns that the visa was being misused as a means of obtaining residency.
Tokyo couple and son arrested on suspicion of locking up daughter in closet for days
The girl, a middle schooler, was found suffering from hypothermia and bedsores on her back when she was rescued in January, and required about a week of treatment.
Japan cleaner goes viral with spa-like service for plushies
Videos of the meticulous care that cuddly toys receive at Cleaning Yonmarusan have mesmerized fans on social media, attracting customers from around the world.
Trump faces emboldened Xi in China as Iran war clips U.S. leverage
As the war extends into its third month, China appears to hold unique sway as the biggest buyer of the Islamic Republic's oil and a strategic partner of Tehran.
Convenience store operators work to have their stores act as disaster hubs
By leveraging their nationwide store networks, convenience store operators are working to provide free access to communications services and electricity in times of emergency.
