National May 23, 2021
28 local Japanese governments considering mass vaccination sites
Most venues will administer the Moderna vaccine, which was formally approved for use by the health ministry on Friday.
National Nov 12, 2020
Memorial service for former PM Nakasone held in Gunma hometown
Around 2,400 invited guests including parliamentarians and local municipality heads honored Nakasone, who led Japan from 1982 to 1987, in the memorial service.
National Nov 2, 2020
Japanese police suspect Vietnamese group stole hundreds of pigs
Police suspect involvement of a group of Vietnamese behind the disappearance of hundreds of pigs and chickens, as well as thousands of pears and peaches, from farms this year in eastern Japan. In connection with a series of suspected thefts of livestock and fruits in ...
National / Crime & Legal Sep 18, 2020
Ex-chief of bankrupt Japan Life and 13 others arrested over fraud
The group faces accusations of running a scam involving clothing, jewelry and other goods claimed to have health benefits.
National / Media | Japan Pulse Sep 12, 2020
Can micro-tourism save Japan's ailing travel industry?
by Kaori Shoji
Excursions to local destinations that are no more than an hour's drive from home lessen the anxiety of taking a short break.
National Aug 12, 2020
35 years after horror of JAL 123 crash, some still wait for answers
by Colin Innes
A team consisting of scientists, members from among the bereaved and independent experts is campaigning for full information disclosure.
National Aug 12, 2020
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.
National Aug 8, 2020
World's first trial for self-driving amphibious Japanese bus to start in Gunma
A town in Gunma Prefecture will kick off trials for an autonomous amphibious tour bus this winter as part of a project to foster tourism and facilitate the transport of goods between islands. The trial will be the first of its type in the world, ...
National Jul 25, 2020
Kin of JAL123 victims pray ahead of 35th anniversary of deadly 747 crash next month
This year's trek was limited by typhoon damage from last year and the coronavirus, causing multiple dates to be set for family members to make the climb.
National Jun 26, 2020
Popular Gunma hiking trail to reopen with reduced rescue services
Half of the 20 mountain huts servicing hikers along the popular marshland will be open from Wednesday.
Business Mar 24, 2020
Japan driving schools go full speed with lessons amid coronavirus scare
Driving lessons for license holders who rarely drive have been seeing greater demand amid the COVID-19 epidemic as people seek to avoid using public transportation to get to work. Paper Driver School Kitakanto in Maebashi, Gunma Prefecture, has received many applications from people who were ...
National / Science & Health Mar 23, 2020
Five people are reported to have passed away from complications related to COVID-19.