Japan spokesman concerned over fake video of PM Kishida

Japan spokesman concerned over fake video of PM Kishida

Japan's top government spokesman Matsuno Hirokazu expresses concern over a fake video of Prime Minister Kishida Fumio th...

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Snow crab fetches record 10 million yen in western Japan

Snow crab fetches record 10 million yen in western Japan

The snow crab fishing season begins in Japan, with a prized crustacean fetching a record 10 million yen in an auction in...

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Colored carp show held in central Japan

Colored carp show held in central Japan

A competitive show featuring colored carp takes place in Ojiya, Niigata Prefecture, central Japan.

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'Kiki's Delivery Service' museum opens in Tokyo

'Kiki's Delivery Service' museum opens in Tokyo

A museum themed on the novel "Kiki's Delivery Service," on which Studio Ghibli's animation film of the same title was ba...

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Japan's Cabinet approves economic measures to tackle rising prices

Japan's Cabinet approves economic measures to tackle rising prices

Japan's Cabinet approves new economic measures worth more than 17 trillion yen to tackle rising commodity prices.

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Govt accepts increased construction costs for 2025 Osaka Expo

Govt accepts increased construction costs for 2025 Osaka Expo

The Japanese government accepts the increased construction costs for the 2025 World Exposition in Osaka.

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Novelist Higashino, poet Tawara among Japanese govt honorees

Novelist Higashino, poet Tawara among Japanese govt honorees

Novelist Higashino Keigo and poet Tawara Machi are among recipients of the Japanese government's Medal of Honor for autu...

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Princess Kako heads to Peru to celebrate 150th anniversary of ties between Japan and Peru

Princess Kako heads to Peru to celebrate 150th anniversary of ties between Japan and Peru

Princess Kako heads to Peru to celebrate the 150th anniversary of diplomatic ties between Japan and Peru.

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86-year-old grudge-holding gunman arrested after 8-hour hostage drama

86-year-old grudge-holding gunman arrested after 8-hour hostage drama

An 86-year-old man is arrested after shooting two people at a hospital, and taking two women hostage in a post office fo...

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Fortnite developer to pay 3.5 billion yen in back taxes to Japan

Fortnite developer to pay 3.5 billion yen in back taxes to Japan

Epic Games is set to pay 3.5 billion yen in back taxes to Japan.

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