Japan to fight ruling recognizing Hiroshima 'black rain' victims
The central government and Hiroshima local governments appealed Wednesday a landmark ruling last month by the Hiroshima District Court that had recognized more victims of radioactive “black rain,” caused by ...
Japan’s nuclear fuel imports almost zero in 2019 as industry stagnates
Only nine of the 54 reactors operating before the Fukushima disaster are currently online.
Japan Airlines crash that killed 520 marked in Gunma, 35 years on
The annual trek to the crash site was spread over a few days this year, with participation restricted mostly to kin to prevent the spread of the novel coronavirus.
The group has been quietly amassing multibillion-dollar stakes in American Big Tech companies over the past few months, sources said.
How it happened: Inside Joe Biden's search for a running mate
KKR and Carlyle are betting on a resurgence in Japan dealmaking
Trump risks crisis at U.N. by turning to Iran deal he shredded
There is little evidence that China has tried to impact debate in Japan as it has done in other countries.
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Tokyo logs 222 coronavirus cases, topping 200 again after short lull
The Tokyo Metropolitan Government confirmed 222 coronavirus infections Wednesday, surpassing the 200 mark once again after having kept it below that number for two straight days. Tokyo recorded 188 and 197 cases on Tuesday and Monday, respectively, and its cumulative tally stands at 16,474. The ...
Nagasaki A-bomb survivor determined to use English to share memories
Japan’s opposition DPP party to split as merger talks hit impasse
Japan virus clusters seen in dorms, offices, restaurants and at karaoke
Japan sticks to well-worn diplomatic language after latest Hong Kong crackdown
Japan to respect Trump decision to hold G7 after U.S. presidential election
All national universities in Japan now control exports of sensitive technology
Pandemic and rise of telework could take shine off moving to Tokyo
A survey by job information firm Mynavi Corp. has shown many people do not necessarily want to live in the capital — if they have the choice.
China’s recovery threatened by surging prices and stagnant wages
SoftBank's Masayoshi Son mulls sale of British chip firm Arm
Japan kept activist investor in limbo over key Toshiba vote, sources say
Japan's current account surplus shrinks to five-year low as exports plunge
Pandemic spurs Japan travel companies to roll out online tours
Harris brings prosecutor’s legacy to ticket, for better or worse
Kamala Harris made a career of straddling issues and rebranding herself while moving from prosecutor and legislator. Now the presumptive U.S. vice presidential nominee will have to rebound from her hard-nosed law enforcement record to become an agent of change in the age of ...
Jimmy Lai's arrest shows why the West lost faith in Hong Kong courts
Hospitals and expats blast Trump plan to block U.S. citizens with virus
Defectors say South Korea probes threaten North 'Underground Railroad'
New Zealand scrambles to find source of new coronavirus infections
Kubo aims to be part of Villarreal’s domestic and European success
Villarreal officially introduced Japan international Takefusa Kubo on Tuesday after signing him on a one-year loan from Real Madrid. The 19-year-old winger was reportedly pursued by several clubs after enhancing his reputation as one of the sport's rising stars during an impressive loan spell with ...
Damian Lillard scores 61 to carry Trail Blazers past Mavericks
MLB hands down suspension for brawl; Athletics' Ramon Laureano gets six games, Astros coach gets 20
Serena and Venus win; now Williams sisters must play each other
Re-entry ban horror stories pile up in Japan's Indian community
Some worry confusion surrounding border restrictions will "leave a scar" among residents of Indian descent.
Indian student rallies friends to raise more than ¥500,000 for Foodbank Sendai
‘Japan has to remember that it is not just importing workers, it is importing people who have hopes’
Finding the right words for a solemn occasion
As Japan marks some war anniversaries, certain vocabulary tend to pop up again and again.
Have you heard? 'Rashii' can help you with your office gossip
Museums in Japan collect daily items to log pandemic history
Masayo Funakoshi: Making a place for art in the kitchen
Anti-Olympics artists put on show at Tokyo gallery near new stadium
Artists hope to show the myriad problems that still plague Tokyo's hosting of the athletic extravaganza.
Supersonic 2020 postponed due to COVID-19 concerns
Chilling Japanese ghost tales with contemporary twists to help you beat the summer heat
‘Kiki’s Delivery Service’: New translation of Japan’s favorite witch delivers
‘Diary of a Mad Old Man’: This quick read reveals the realities of lust
Despite the Nuclear Regulation Authority's recent technical go-ahead for a reprocessing plant under construction in Rokkasho, Aomori Prefecture, the nuclear fuel cycle policy that the government has pursued for decades remains effectively stalemated. The ¥14 trillion project, if completed and run at full capacity, ...
How many years must we wait until Japan becomes an ordinary country? Last week, a Cabinet Office panel decided to abandon the government’s target of having 30 percent of leadership positions held by women by 2020. In a draft report released July 21 that was ...
There is little evidence that China has tried to impact debate in Japan as it has done in other countries.
A president desperate for a win isn’t always in the best position to negotiate.
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