Japan’s business leaders praise PM Takaichi’s economic policies
At a New Year’s celebration held by three major economic organisations in Tokyo on Tuesday, many participants expressed a positive outlook on the administration’s push for…
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Ancient Japanese elephant evolved earlier than previously thought, DNA analysis suggests
Naumann’s elephant is believed to have gone extinct in Japan between 20,000 and 30,000 years ago. While fossils have been discovered at about 300 sites nationwide, its genetic…
Tsunami can travel vast distances before striking, warn Japanese researchers
An analysis of last summer's quake showed that tsunami initially traveled across the Pacific Ocean and reached South America, about 15,000 kilometres away from the epicenter. The…
Japanese automakers losing market share in Southeast Asia amid increased competition from Chinese brands
In response, Japanese car companies have been scaling back production in Thailand one after another. This could deal a blow to supply chains in the Southeast Asia region, which is…
Hokkaido village attracts visitors with red-crowned cranes
Conservation efforts for the red-crowned crane have progressed, with a survey in January 2025 confirming that a record 1,927 inhabit Hokkaido.
Japan’s ‘Kokuho’ craze shines spotlight on classical performing arts
The phenomenal blockbuster film has delighted the classical performing arts industry, which hopes to expand its fan base.
7 taken to hospitals, 1 dead after choking on mochi in Tokyo during first 3 days of New Year
From 2020 to 2024 in Tokyo, a total of 338 people were rushed to the hospital after choking on mochi, with 33 of them dying.
Strong earthquake jolts western Japan, no tsunami threat
The magnitude is estimated at 6.2.
New Year’s ‘No.1 tuna’ hauls in record US$3.3mil at Tokyo’s Toyosu Market
It is the highest price on record since 1999.
Japan’s defence ministry to extend reemployment support for SDF personnel to age 65 amid labour shortage
It will be implemented in fiscal 2026 and is expected to alleviate concerns about post-retirement life, as well as help reduce young people’s reluctance toward joining the SDFs,…