National Feb 9, 2021
Aichi, Gifu and Fukuoka are seeing low numbers of new infections, but high hospital bed occupancy rates are still a concern.
National Feb 5, 2021
In Aichi and Fukuoka prefectures, where the survey was conducted for the first time, the detection rate stood at 0.54% and 0.19%, respectively.
Business / Financial Markets Jan 28, 2021
Record sales of dollar bonds by Japanese prefectures gather steam
by Ayai Tomisawa
In the latest example, Kyushu's Saga Prefecture sold its first note in the U.S. currency on Tuesday, following last week’s issuance of such debt by neighboring Fukuoka Prefecture.
Business Jan 17, 2021
FSA opens office to give English guidance to foreign financial firms entering Japan
Higher taxes and language barriers are often cited as the reason Japan is generally deemed less attractive than other Asian rivals as an international financial hub.
National Jan 13, 2021
State of emergency expanded to seven more prefectures
by Ryusei Takahashi
Osaka, Kyoto, Hyogo, Aichi, Gifu, Tochigi and Fukuoka have all been added, making the order effective in 11 of Japan’s 47 prefectures.
National / History Jan 12, 2021
Inouye, first Japanese-American congressman, to be remembered in ancestral home
by Takaki Tominaga
The decorated World War II veteran, a towering figure in the U.S. legislative branch, was known for his efforts toward deepening Japan-U.S. relations.
National Dec 7, 2020
Bird flu confirmed in Hiroshima as central Japan outbreak grows
Bird flu has been detected at a chicken farm in Hiroshima Prefecture, the local government said Monday, prompting it to start culling around 134,000 chickens at the site and other affiliated farms. The H5 strain, which is yet to be confirmed as a highly pathogenic ...
Style & Design Nov 28, 2020
Material Market finds beauty in recycling Japan’s craft waste
by Mio Yamada
With a slick, minimalist design, Material Market is one of the few ventures in Japan that allows the general public to purchase craft waste materials.
National | Regional Voices: Kyushu Nov 6, 2020
Pandemic keeps salarymen away from Fukuoka adult nightlife district
Though circumstances of infections and anti-prevention measures have differed from shop to shop, all have been treated as if they present the worst risks.
Business / Financial Markets | FOCUS Nov 3, 2020
After Hong Kong crackdown, Japan cities wrestle for Asian financial hub status
by Noriyuki Suzuki
Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga has pledged to adjust tax and visa arrangements, and make administrative services available in English, in a bid to attract foreign firms.
National Nov 2, 2020
The steam locomotive is running until Nov. 23, but all advance tickets have already been sold.