Immigration showdown tomorrow
Japan's ruling party will force a vote Tuesday on a controversial immigration reform bill to boost the number of foreign...
read moreJapan looks to add F-35B stealth fighters
Japan's defense program proposal is to call for adding U.S.-made F-35B stealth fighters to its arsenal and modifying a h...
read morePersimmons fetch record price
A box of Noto-shika Korogaki dried persimmons sells for more than 1,320 dollars at the first auction of the season.
read moreSnow falls in northern Japan
This winter's first snowfall was observed in some parts of northern Japan.
read moreExcavation of ancient Japanese emperor's tomb
An ancient Japanese emperor's tomb is being jointly excavated by the Imperial Household Agency and the city of Sakai.
read moreIN-FLIGHT FOOD SPICED UP
Japanese airline giant ANA is promoting local curries to assist in regional revitalization.
read moreSanta display recalls past year
An annual Santa display in Kobe, Japan pays tribute to the year's hot topics.
read moreExperts forecast warm winter for Japan
Japan Meteorological Agency says a warm winter is on the way to Japan thanks to El Niño.
read moreImmigration reform debate begins Wednesday
Japan's parliament begins debate Wednesday on controversial immigration reform that would boost the number foreign worke...
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