National | FYI Oct 18, 2020

Infertility treatment plans shed light on struggles faced by couples

As well as a lack of understanding in society, people often have to deal with physical burden, emotional struggle and financial constraints.

National Oct 9, 2020

Foreign travelers to Japan plummeted 75% in first half of 2020

The drop is the first since the 2011 earthquake and tsunami devastated the Tohoku region.

National / Crime & Legal Oct 2, 2020

New justice minister pledges support for non-Japanese residents

Yoko Kamikawa vowed to improve policies that impact foreign nationals in Japan as well as the transparency of the justice system.

National / Social Issues Sep 30, 2020

Seeking entry to Japan? Here’s what you need to know

Visa applicants will be required to meet strict conditions to receive permission to enter the country.

National / Social Issues Sep 25, 2020

Japan to allow entry for all nontourist new visa applicants from October

Under the existing travel controls, travelers from 159 countries and regions have been denied entry in principle.

National Sep 23, 2020

Japan to loosen border enforcement measures to allow in new arrivals

The country will start allowing entry for long-term residents and international students, regardless of where they come from, reports say.

Business Sep 15, 2020

Greg Kelly, former close aide to Carlos Ghosn, pleads not guilty in long-awaited trial

The 64-year-old spent more than 30 years with the Japanese automaker, becoming the first American to sit on its board.

National / Politics | FOCUS Sep 14, 2020

In Japan’s male-dominated politics, women face obstacles to making history

Viewed mainly as "decoration," female politicians struggle to win support of the Liberal Democratic Party's powerful factions.

National / Social Issues Sep 6, 2020

Uighurs in Japan call for action to end forced labor in Xinjiang

Twelve Japanese manufacturing giants have been accused of complicity in the group's repression by sourcing supplies from factories exploiting their forced labor.

National / Social Issues Sep 4, 2020

Japan lays out way back for residents with expired visas and re-entry permits

The Justice Ministry announced this week that non-Japanese residents who couldn't return before papers expired would be able to seek re-entry under special circumstances.