In Japan, babies under 1 year old make up 70% of suspected abuse deaths
The report from the Children and Families Agency points to the importance of psychological support for women during pregnancy and child-rearing, to lessen their anxiety.
The Yomiuri Shimbun
Toyota, Honda to exhibit 2 Pokémon models at Japan Mobility Show from late October
Toyota and Honda are collaborating with each other on the project to convey the fun of manufacturing, beyond their rivalry. The Pokémon characters chosen for the display are…
7 Kamakura-era Buddhist statues go on display in Tokyo
The exhibition is part of the Tsumugu Project, a joint effort by the Cultural Affairs Agency, the Imperial Household Agency and The Yomiuri Shimbun to promote the beauty of…
Japan sees high potential in low-cost indie games, but hurdles remain, like translation, localisation
Japanese game companies excel in developing role-playing games. However, one official of an indie game developer expressed concern, saying, “Securing high-quality translators is…
Some features of Google’s AI mode expanded to support Japanese
The free artificial intelligence-based search service can now help users get answers to complex questions in a single search in Japanese, Indonesian, Korean, Hindi or Brazilian…
Japan to aid Ukraine with remote-controlled heavy machinery for debris removal
The move marks the first overseas export of Japan’s remote construction technology. A test is scheduled to be conducted on-site in October with the goal of an early introduction.
Japan’s ruling party likely to hold presidential election on October 4
The party is expected to decide as early as Tuesday whether to proceed with the “full-scale” method, which involves nationwide voting by rank-and-file party members, and…
Japan’s Prince Hisahito’s coming-of-age ceremony held at Imperial Palace is first in 40 Years
According to the Imperial Household Agency, the Imperial family’s coming-of-age ceremony is an important ritual held only for male members, with a history of about 1,300 years.
Tokyo, Canberra should deepen relations to level equivalent to alliance: The Yomiuri Shimbun
Although Japan and Australia do not have a security treaty like that between Japan and the United States, their relationship can be said to be developing to a level equivalent to…
Japan, South Korea near agreement on defence minister visits
Defence Minister Gen Nakatani is considering visiting South Korea early this month for talks with his South Korean counterpart. According to Japanese government sources, both…