Japanese Prime Minister Takaichi Sanae reaffirms an unwavering bilateral alliance during a 15-minute phone conversation ...

In 2012, Akita Prefecture presented Yume, an Akita dog, to Russian President Vladimir Putin in thanks for his country's ...

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Portable charger catches fire on Tokyo train, woman injured

A portable charger caught fire aboard a train on May 18, injuring a nearby passenger.According to the Tokyo Metropolitan...

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Imperial Family journalist Kuno Yasushi dies at 90

Veteran Imperial Family journalist and former Nippon TV news presenter Kuno Yasushi, known for his gentle delivery and d...

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Couple held for allegedly directing teens in Tochigi robbery-murder

Police have arrested a couple on suspicion of directing four teenagers in a home invasion robbery-murder in Tochigi Pref...

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BREAKING: M6.3 quake in north-east Japan

On May 15, at around 8:22 PM, a strong earthquake with a Magnitude of 6.3 struck north-eastern Japan.The Japan Meteorolo...

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Cruise ship 'Nippon Maru' ends 35 years of service

The cruise ship “Nippon Maru” brought its 35-year history to a close on May 10.The vessel arrived at the Port of Yokoham...

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16YO arrested in fatal Tochigi home invasion

Police arrested a 16-year-old boy on suspicion of robbery and murder on May 14, in connection with a deadly home invasio...

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Middle East tension impacts Japan housing: naphtha supply cause delay and shortage

At the construction site of a newly built home, work was still underway.Reporter“This is a house that’s scheduled to be ...

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Andreessen Horowitz to open first overseas office in Japan

Ben Horowitz / Andreessen Horowitz is currently based exclusively in the United States, but I’m pleased to announce that...

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