New supply-chain framework launched for critical commodities

New supply-chain framework launched for critical commodities

Japanese Minister of Finance Suzuki Shunichi participates in the launch of the Resilient and Inclusive Supply-chain Enha...

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Imperial Stock Farm opened to public for the first time in four years

Imperial Stock Farm opened to public for the first time in four years

The Imperial Stock Farm north of Tokyo is opened to the public for the first time in four years.

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Japan to strip Unification Church's legal standing

Japan to strip Unification Church's legal standing

The Japanese government announces it will seek a court order to strip the Unification Church of its religious corporatio...

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Japanese Government to present the Prime Minister's Award to shogi prodigy Fujii Sota

Japanese Government to present the Prime Minister's Award to shogi prodigy Fujii Sota

Japanese Prime Minister Kishida Fumio says the government plans to present the Prime Minister's Award to shogi prodigy F...

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Shogi prodigy Fujii Sota becomes first in history to hold all 8 major titles

Shogi prodigy Fujii Sota becomes first in history to hold all 8 major titles

Shogi prodigy Fujii Sota becomes the first player in history to hold all eight major titles.

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Railfans pay 35,000yen to take photos with limited-express trains

Railfans pay 35,000yen to take photos with limited-express trains

Railfans pay 35,000 yen to take photos with limited-express trains that run in the Tokyo metropolitan area.

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Japan Meteorological Agency warns about sudden tsunami south of Tokyo

Japan Meteorological Agency warns about sudden tsunami south of Tokyo

The Japan Meteorological Agency, or JMA, is asking people to be vigilant and cautious about tsunami that may occur witho...

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20231011_NTV_Pro-Russia Japanese lawmaker resigns from party

20231011_NTV_Pro-Russia Japanese lawmaker resigns from party

Japanese House of Councilors member Suzuki Muneo resigns from the Japan Innovation Party over difference in opinion on d...

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Saitama Prefecture child neglect law amendment withdrawn

Saitama Prefecture child neglect law amendment withdrawn

The Liberal Democratic Party representatives in Saitama Prefecture withdraw a proposed amendment to the prefecture’s abu...

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Sapporo gives up 2030 Winter Olympics bid

Sapporo gives up 2030 Winter Olympics bid

Sapporo gives up its bid for the 2030 Winter Olympics after waves of criticism due to revelations of bribery and bid-rig...

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