National / Science & Health Aug 10, 2021

Japan reaches 100 million vaccine doses as focus shifts to youth

However, the country also has the lowest rate among the Group of Seven advanced nations of its population being fully vaccinated at 32.9%.

National Jun 23, 2021

Japan reaches Suga’s target of 1 million vaccine doses per day

The milestone was achieved on June 14, according to data compiled using figures released from the Prime Minister’s Office on Wednesday.

Business Jun 14, 2021

Carlos Ghosn escape accomplices plead guilty in Tokyo court

The Taylors’ case in Tokyo is the latest addition to multiple legal proceedings around the world left in Ghosn’s wake.

National Jul 12, 2020

Japan urges urbanites to tour country, sparking fear of virus's spread in countryside

A central government campaign to spur domestic tourism has drawn both enthusiasm and ire, with some social media users telling urbanites to stay away from rural areas.

National / Social Issues Nov 16, 2018

Cabinet Office poster about sexual harassment draws online criticism

An attempt by the government to encourage men to take responsibility for preventing sexual harassment in the workplace has drawn an uproar online, with Twitter users saying it makes excuses for willful ignorance of the issue. The Cabinet Office poster features Japanese actor Mikihisa Azuma, ...

National / Politics | FOCUS Dec 26, 2017

Vision for Japan-China thaw in 2018 rests on tenuous foundation

The fundamental rivalry in the Asia-Pacific region between Japan and China will surely linger in 2018, as a thaw in bilateral relations is likely to be restricted to areas of mutual economic benefit. With 2018 marking the 40th anniversary of the signing of a peace ...

National / Politics Sep 23, 2017

Analysis: Abe's aggressive approach to North Korea succeeds at the U.N., for now

Prime Minister Shinzo Abe’s strong call at the U.N. to take action against Pyongyang finds wide support, but South Korea may prove to be a wildcard.

National | FOCUS Aug 9, 2017

Japan's reluctance to adopt nuclear ban treaty angers hibakusha as Nagasaki marks A-bomb anniversary

As Hiroshima and Nagasaki marked the 72nd anniversary of the U.S. atomic bombings, aging survivors deplored what they called the hypocrisy by the Japanese government following its decision to stay out of a treaty banning nuclear arms. Despite anger and calls from the survivors urging ...

National Aug 6, 2017

On 72nd A-bomb anniversary, Hiroshima highlights Japan's refusal to join U.N. nuke ban

Hiroshima on Sunday marked the 72nd anniversary of its atomic bombing by the U.S., with Mayor Kazumi Matsui using the annual memorial ceremony to call on the central government to help make a treaty banning nuclear weapons a reality. This year's ceremony at Peace Memorial ...

National / History Aug 1, 2017

Poetic justice: One American's 47-year campaign against nuclear weapons

A sense of responsibility toward survivors of the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki has led a U.S. man on a lifelong journey, working to achieve the abolition of nuclear weapons and using poetry to communicate their dangers. David Krieger, 75, is the president and ...