2026-01-25
21:25
Europe's leaders find a way to speak with one voice against Trump
No more fawning praise. No more polite workarounds and old-style diplomacy. And no one is calling Do...
2026-01-25
21:05
Osaka’s Citywide Smoking Ban One Year Later: The Reality
Nearly a year has passed since Osaka banned smoking on streets across the entire city, but reporting...
2026-01-25
21:05
Young Archers Compete in Kyoto’s New Year ‘Toshiya’ Contest
A traditional New Year archery contest known as “Toshiya” is being held at the national treasure San...
2026-01-25
21:05
Vandal Kicks Down Fence at Kennin-ji Temple in Kyoto
Damage to fences and other fixtures has been discovered at Kennin-ji Temple in Kyoto, with security ...
2026-01-25
21:05
New Cold-Storage Technology Helps Farmers Avoid ‘Bumper Crop Poverty’
A logistics company based in Tosu, Saga Prefecture, a key transport hub in Kyushu, has developed a m...
2026-01-25
21:05
Osaka Court Rejects Death Row Inmates’ Challenge to Hanging
Three death row inmates have lost a lawsuit seeking to stop executions by hanging, after the Osaka D...
2026-01-25
21:05
Japan’s Major Fishing Expo Opens in Yokohama
One of Japan’s largest fishing events, the “Tsurifes” fishing festival, opened in Yokohama on Januar...
2026-01-25
21:05
New Subscription Services Spread in Sapporo
A wave of new subscription-style services is drawing attention in Sapporo, with everything from coff...
2026-01-25
21:05
Fire Festival Lights Up Cape Shionomisaki
A fire festival was held on January 17th at Cape Shionomisaki in Kushimoto, Wakayama Prefecture, the...
2026-01-25
21:05
Japan’s University Entrance Exam Ends Smoothly, Seven Disqualified for Cheating
Japan’s two-day nationwide university entrance exam has concluded without major disruption, even aft...