National Jun 9, 2021
Gunma, Ishikawa and Kumamoto prefectures will see their restrictions end, while five more prefectures will continue until June 20.
National Jun 4, 2021
Japan preparing to lift COVID-19 pre-emergency for three prefectures
Extensions are thought to be unnecessary if the current infection trends continue in Gunma, Ishikawa and Kumamoto, government sources said.
National Jun 2, 2021
Japan eyes deploying F-35A stealth jets to Komatsu base by 2025
The move comes as a bid to boost the country's defense capabilities against airspace incursions by China and Russia.
National May 13, 2021
Five more prefectures to get coronavirus quasi-emergency status
Gunma, Hiroshima, Ishikawa, Kumamoto and Okayama will be able to deploy tougher measures to rein in COVID-19 from Sunday.
National May 6, 2021
Japanese town builds giant squid statue with COVID-19 relief funds
The town of Noto used ¥25 million of a government grant to part-fund the ¥30 million, nine-meter-long statue, news reports said.
National Apr 11, 2021
Kanazawa hospital worker infected with virus after vaccine shots
Osaka confirmed 760 new coronavirus cases on Sunday, while Tokyo reported 421 infections a day before stricter measures are set to go into effect.
National | Regional voices: Chubu Jan 29, 2021
Ishikawa student gains victory in world capoeira championship
“I hope to continue competing in capoeira and become infinitely awesome,” said 13-year-old Akari Tachi, who hails from the city of Hakusan.
National Jan 8, 2021
Sections of the Hokuriku Expressway were closed between Ishikawa and Toyama prefectures in the wake of the backup until Friday morning.
National Oct 26, 2020
North Korean boats have also been spotted in Japanese territorial waters, prompting a warning for fishermen.
Business / Corporate Aug 28, 2020
Japan Display to sell part of Ishikawa panel plant to Sharp for $390 million
The firm will use funds to be received from Sharp and Apple to pay back a large portion of its outstanding debts.
National May 26, 2020
Hotels offer free stays for foreign nationals stranded in Japan
Some hotels and a university are offering free accommodation to foreign nationals who are stranded in Japan because their home countries have closed borders due to concerns over the spread of the coronavirus. The Kaname Inn Tatemachi, a hotel in the popular tourist spot of ...
National Mar 13, 2020
Magnitude 5.5 quake rattles central Japan; no tsunami warning issued
An earthquake with a magnitude of 5.5 shook central Japan early Friday, but no tsunami warning was issued, the Meteorological Agency said. The quake struck at 2:18 a.m. in Ishikawa Prefecture with a focus 12 kilometers below the surface, the agency said. The quake registered ...