Elderly Japanese restaurant owner serves hearty dishes at low prices
Inside the restaurant, called Drive-in Fuso, several groups of people, including families and men in work uniforms, were sitting at tables waiting for their food. The owner,…
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Bear attacks two of Japan’s self-defence force officials in Iwate Prefecture
They suffered injuries on their bodies including on their faces and arms but were conscious while being transported to the hospital. Their condition has been reported as stable.
Kawasaki Police failed to interview man despite reports of stalking; later arrested on suspicion of abandoning body
According to the police, the victim had been consulting the police about the stalking behavior of her ex-boyfriend since June last year. The police verbally warned Shirai at that…
Japan, China, South Korea, ASEAN enhance regional financial safety net
A new rapid financing facility will enable members to access emergency financing without conditions in case of financial crises arising from sudden shocks.
Japan, Sri Lanka agree to strengthen defence cooperation
By tightening security ties with the Indian Ocean nation located in a strategic maritime position, Japan aims to curb China’s expanding influence.
Japan’s outdated election system: Campaign broadcasts misused to attract customers
The Public Offices Election Law stipulates that campaign broadcasts shall be aired just as they were recorded, while requiring candidates to maintain appropriate integrity in…
Japan-U.S. tariff negotiations: seek progress with focus on specific issues- The Japan News
The Japanese government has scrutinised possible bargaining chips related to non-tariff barriers on automobiles and agricultural products, which are issues of interest for the…
Japan presses US to scrap 25％ auto tariffs as PM Ishiba refuses partial trade deal
Washington has excluded automobiles and other key items from the scope of the talks. In response, Tokyo has insisted that it will make no concessions as it presses for a complete…
Japan, China accuse each other of airspace ‘violation’ near disputed islands
The islands in the East China Sea – known as the Diaoyu in China and Senkaku in Japan – are administered by Tokyo but claimed by Beijing and are a frequent hotspot in…
Hopes rise for Hokkaido nuclear reactor restart after clearing major safety hurdle
One reason for the Tomari reactor’s protracted screening process was a shortage of Hokkaido Electric employees with expertise in geology and natural disasters such as…