Child sex crime victims oppose Japan’s civil lawsuit time limit
The victims and lawyers began collecting signatures in January to show the support of public opinion, and so far about 60,000 signatures have been collected.
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Japan’s population declining faster than anticipated, threatening national pension scheme
The natural annual decrease hit 890,000 last year, up 53,000 from 2023.
Japan’s political parties agree to curtail online political ads ahead of national constitution referendums
The National Referendum Law bans the broadcast of TV and radio ads either for or against constitutional revision in the two weeks before a vote, preventing voters from being…
Make the 2025 Osaka-Kansai Expo a festival to share hopes for future: The Japan News
The theme of the event, “Designing Future Society for Our Lives,” aims to contribute to the Sustainable Development Goals adopted by the United Nations.
Baby capybaras prove to be popular at Shizuoka Zoo in Japan
The siblings were named “High” and “Ball,” apparently hinting at the name of the popular highball drink. Their sex is not yet known.
More foreign tourists flock to real-life anime sites across Japan
The trend has excited local residents with an expectation of regional development.
58,000 elderly people died alone at home in Japan in 2024
The agency conducted a survey on the issue of loneliness and isolation as part of the government’s fact-finding efforts. The government will use the results to consider measures…
2025 Osaka-Kansai Expo opens, draws crowds; visitors flock to attractions
Under the theme of “Designing Future Society for Our Lives,” 158 countries and regions are participating in the expo, which is scheduled to last through Oct. 13.
Japanese brass foundry retains lustre; delights eyes with unique ornaments, decorations
The Shibazaki alloy foundry in Sumida Ward, Tokyo, uses brass to craft everything from trophy handles to building hardware such as door components.
Japan must face negotiations with a long-term strategy: The Japan News
The Japanese government should also establish a structure for negotiations as soon as possible by uniting ministries and agencies and formulate a strategy in great detail.