Two Japanese nationals detained in China on suspicion of smuggling rare earth products
The Chinese government strictly controls exports of rare earths.
The Yomiuri Shimbun
Japan to step up efforts to monitor children’s isolation after suicide cases hit record high among young students
The Yomiuri Shimbun has obtained a draft of the government’s priority plan, which is set to be revised shortly, aimed at addressing loneliness and social isolation.
Convenience store in Japan’s Gunma hit by series of bear sightings ensures safety with wolf-shaped robot
There have been several bear sightings near the store this year, and the measure aims to ensure the safety of employees and customers.
US$1.47mil gold soccer ball goes on sale at Osaka department store
The ball has a diameter of 22 centimetres and was meticulously crafted using 3 kilograms of gold.
Most Japanese people support lowering tax on food to effectively zero: Yomiuri poll
According to Japanese law, revenue from the existing consumption tax must be channelled towards social security. However, the strain of inflation on Japanese households has led to…
Japanese woman sentenced to 27 years in prison for forcing girl to fall off bridge in Hokkaido
According to the court ruling, in April 2024, Riko Uchida, 23, along with a 21-year-old female acquaintance, confined the high school student in a car, stripped the girl naked,…
Japan government volcano headquarters to categorise eruption risks by individual peak
A new subcommittee, which will be composed of experts to assess eruption risks and other factors, will be established by the summer.
Crisis in Japan as country relies on foreign workers to secure transportation capacity
Nakano Shokai is a subsidiary of Yamato Holdings Co., the parent company of major parcel delivery firm Yamato Transport Co. It employs around 700 drivers.
Bamboo-cutting ritual held at Kyoto temple to pray for bountiful harvest
About 300 worshippers observed the ritual as men dressed as warrior-monks powerfully struck and severed the bamboos.
Beatles’ Japan tour covered in new photo exhibit in Tokyo
The Beatles arrived at Haneda Airport in the early hours of June 29, 1966, and performed five concerts at the Nippon Budokan in Chiyoda Ward, Tokyo, on June 30 and July 1 and 2.