Japan's ruling bloc fears becoming 'minority ruling coalition' in upper house as well

Voters listen to the speeches of a candidate and others in Osaka's Kita Ward on July 3, 2025, as campaigning for the House of Councillors election officially got underway. A monument of Myaku-Myaku, the official mascot character for the Osaka...

Japan clears military to shoot down drones entering its airspace

Japan is taking a tougher stance against foreign drones as tensions escalate in East Asia’s skies. With Chinese unmanned aircraft operating more frequently near its southwestern islands, the Japanese government has authorized its military to shoot...

Japan’s #1-Selling Skincare Brand Makes the *Perfect* Mini Set for Traveling—& It’s Only $13

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How to deal with Japanese Beetles

GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. (KJCT) -In the heat of Summer is when Japanese Beetles are most likely to be found in Mesa County. Mesa County put out a call to action about what to do if you see Japanese Beetles. Japanese are an invasive species that can...

Japan starts deploying Ospreys at new base to beef up southwest defense

The Japanese army on Wednesday began deploying its fleet of V-22 Ospreys on a newly opened permanent base in southwestern Japan, in the country’s latest move to strengthen its defense as tensions in the region grow. The first of the fleet of 17...

Power Trading in Japan Poised to Jump as Key Purchase Deal Ends

The power purchase pact, which gives the retail arms of Tokyo Electric Power Co. and Chubu Electric Power Co. access to energy from top generator Jera Co., will lapse at the end of the fiscal year in March. That means the two largest distributors...

A Legacy of Trust and Teamwork: Japanese Fellows Program Strengthens Medical Ties Across Japan

Japanese Fellows from United States Navy Medicine Readiness and Training Command (USNMRTC) Yokosuka coordinated a mochitsuki (mochi pounding) cultural exchange event for their U.S. counterparts at United States Naval Hospital (USNH) Yokosuka....

The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom Nintendo Switch 2 Edition No. 13 in Japan

Famitsu this month said Nintendo Co., Ltd. this week said The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition for the Nintendo Switch 2 ranked as a top-seller in the latest retail data from Japan. Between June 23 and June 29, The...

Stocks slide as Trump unveils 25% tariffs on Japan, S. Korea

NEW YORK CITY, New York: Financial markets kicked off the week on a cautious note as President Donald Trump rolled out a fresh round of tariffs, targeting major Asian allies and injecting new uncertainty into global trade. Major stock indexes...

QuickCheck: Is there a Japanese anime with a monologue over 5,000 characters long?

PETALING JAYA: A monologue in an animation usually offers insight, motivation, or a character's thoughts, and helps provide context for the audience about the ongoing events. Being the very opposite of "show, don't tell," this storytelling...

Breakaway's Lions disappointment softened by chance to join Semi Radradra and Co in Japan

With Baseball Bats and Soapy Buckets, Coloradans Are Waging War on Japanese Beetles

The Local newsletter is your free, daily guide to life in Colorado. For locals, by locals. Every summer, 5280’s deputy art director, Sean Parsons, marches into his backyard armed with a baseball bat. He’s not practicing his swing—but instead...

Revealed: the secret Japanese past of North Korean leader Kim Jong-un’s mother

A new book published in Japan has shed fresh light on the life of Ko Yong-hui, the mother of Kim Jong-un, whose background the North Korean leader would prefer remains shrouded in secrecy. Published last month, Ko Yong-hui: The Zainichi Korean Who...

Police Return $6.58M to Japan After Busting Thai-African Cyber Gang

BANGKOK — Thai Cyber Crime Police have arrested six suspects – both Thai and African nationals – in connection with a sophisticated email fraud scheme that defrauded a major Japanese company of $7 million. Authorities have coordinated with the FBI...

Wepsol enhances the digital workplace portfolio with Dynabook - Japan's No. 1 Notebook Brand*

WeP Solutions Limited (Wepsol), a listed technology services provider, announced that it has entered into a strategic partnership with Dynabook, the globally acclaimed Japanese brand known for its high-performance business laptops. As a national...

Analysis: China lifts Japanese seafood ban amid political maneuvering

Katsuji Nakazawa is a Tokyo-based senior staff and editorial writer at Nikkei. He spent seven years in China as a correspondent and later as China bureau chief. He was the 2014 recipient of the Vaughn-Ueda International Journalist prize. China has...

Trained by Japan’s best for nearly a decade, this Singaporean now handcrafts bespoke shoes under his own label

After nearly a decade honing his skills overseas, the 34-year-old returned to Singapore earlier this year to launch Fumu, a bespoke men’s footwear label that applies traditional hand-welted shoemaking techniques to modern, wearable styles. The...

Rare Sight of Whales Sleeping Upright in Japanese Waters

KAGOSHIMA, Jul 10 (News On Japan) - A pod of sperm whales was observed sleeping in an upright position near Amami Oshima, Kagoshima Prefecture, with their heads pointing toward the surface in what appeared to be vertical rest. The sighting was...

Will age of candidacy in Japan be lowered after bill is submitted to Diet?

Voters cheer for a candidate as the campaigning for the House of Councillors election kicks off in Nagoya's Naka Ward on July 3, 2025. (Mainichi/Kazuki Yamazaki) The Mainichi Shimbun answers some common questions readers may have about the move to...

Brakefield leaves lasting Ole Miss legacy, begins pro journey in Japan

Jaemyn Brakefield on Wednesday became the latest Ole Miss basketball Rebel to receive a professional opportunity. Brakefield is headed to Nara, Japan, after signing to play for the Bambitious Nara of the Japan Professional Basketball League....