Safety concerns mount over Japan’s traditional festivals after string of fatal accidents
Deputy mayor of Saijo died after becoming trapped under float, days after two similar incidents elsewhereThere is mounting concern over the safety of ...
Japan’s Leader Says She Loses Hours to Makeup and Chores. Opinions Abound.
Sanae Takaichi said she has a busier schedule than her male predecessors, a nod to the disproportionate share of household tasks in Japan that fall to...
At the U.N., Japan’s Leader Says It’s Time to End ‘Enemy State’ Label
Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi said the United Nations should scrub the World War II-era designation from its Charter. China and Russia have used the t...
As Japan’s yen peaks, is the era of budget-friendly trips coming to an end for Australian travellers?
The currency has now reached its highest level against the US and Australian dollars in six monthsGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news ...
Man leaves young son on Mount Fuji before ascending Japan’s highest peak
Boy, seven, had complained of feeling tired so father left him with snacks and a soft drink and continued his climbA man who abandoned his seven-year-...
Japan’s U.S. Ties Could Not Save a Top Judge From Trump’s I.C.C. Sanctions
Japan had tried to dissuade the U.S. from imposing sanctions on Tomoko Akane, president of the International Criminal Court, but the White House press...
Japan’s defence minister heads to Australia to meet Marles in wake of melon-gate controversy
Discussions to focus on Australia’s acquisition of Mogami-class frigates as Japan plays down Albanese’s podcast commentsJapan’s defence minister will ...
Can Robots Save Japan’s Aging Cherry Blossom Farmers?
Monster Wolf and Pochi are among the robots deployed to scare away bears and transport cherry blossoms in a northern region where many farmers are in ...
