Another Japanese maker of earthquake shock absorbers found to have falsified data
The land ministry said Tuesday that Kawakin Holdings Co., a maker of quake shock absorbers, has been found to have fabricated quality data on some of its products, days after a similar scandal unfolded over another manufacturer, KYB Corp. Kawakin's oil damper-maker unit altered quality ...
Setouchi sets ¥500 million goal to bring renowned Japanese sword back 'home'
The city of Setouchi in Okayama Prefecture, which once flourished as a major producer of swords, said Tuesday it will use crowdfunding as part of an attempt to raise a total of ¥500 million from in and outside the country to bring back "home" ...
Japan eyes doubling number of refugees to 60 starting in 2020
The government will review its policy of receiving refugees only from Myanmar under the program led by the UNHCR, while also promoting their settlement in areas beyond Tokyo.
Historical jury still out on Japan's Meiji Restoration
On July 27, 1853, the Tokugawa shogunate was in crisis. Shogun Tokugawa Ieyoshi passed away from what today is believed to be heat exhaustion at Edo Castle in the heart of Edo, present-day Tokyo. Abe Masahiro, the top samurai bureaucrat under the shogun, had an ...
Minister Satsuki Katayama sues magazine publisher over graft allegations
Nobel laureate Tasuku Honjo calls for a better environment in Japan for life science research
Japan to discontinue development assistance projects for China: Taro Kono
More Japanese medical universities seen rigging entrance exams: education ministry report
North Korea blasts Japan's role in pushing U.N. human rights resolution amid nuclear talks
Saudi officials murdered journalist Jamal Khashoggi in their Istanbul consulate after plotting his death for days, Turkey's president said Tuesday, contradicting Saudi Arabia's explanation that the writer was accidentally killed. He demanded that the kingdom reveal the identities of all involved, regardless of rank. President ...
World's oldest known shipwreck, an ancient Greek trading vessel, found in Black Sea
Top scientists from across Europe warn of Brexit consequences
Explosive device found near home of George Soros: New York Times
Trump vows to cut Central America aid as U.S.-bound migrant caravan rolls on
Philip Morris CEO expects countries to overturn e-cigarette bans
Philip Morris International Inc. expects regulators to gradually become more open to alternatives to cigarettes even after more than 27 governments have prohibited next-generation smokeless devices. "Eventually, countries will reverse gear," Chief Executive Officer Andre Calantzopoulos said in an interview in Tokyo. "I don't think ...
14 Japanese industries said to be eager to hire foreign workers under new visa status
SoftBank CEO Masayoshi Son won't speak at Saudi conference but may still attend: report
Nikkei tumbles to two-month closing low on earnings concerns
South Korea joins Japan in warning citizens over smoking pot in Canada
South Korea has followed Japan in warning its citizens against smoking marijuana in Canada, telling them that even though the country legalized weed last week, using it there was still an offense under Seoul's own laws. Consumption, possession or sale of illegal substances are criminal ...
South Korea approves deals with North amid conservative opposition
Harry and Meghan arrive in Fiji in British royals' first visit since 2006 coup
'Himalayan Viagra' under threat from climate change: researchers
Excessive speed named as cause of deadly Taiwan train derailment
Can Tokyo's new Toyosu market live up to the Tsukiji brand?
The Toyosu wholesale market opened its doors for the first time earlier this month after relocating from Tsukiji, where it was famed for being one of the largest seafood and fish markets in the world and for catering to the finest restaurants in Tokyo. The ...
Japan continues to rely on coal-fired plants despite global criticism
Wild boar carcasses found in Gifu dull prospects for declaring containment of swine fever
Yusaku Maezawa: Japan's corporate enfant terrible with the world's first ticket to the moon
U.S. base relocation top issue in Okinawa gubernatorial election
The man standing between Abe and his ambitions: Who is Shigeru Ishiba?
Olympic heat wave fears: What steps can Tokyo take?
