Japan

TOKYO – The Japanese government has outlined plans to introduce new legislation requiring individuals and organizations acting on behalf of

KOBE – A commemorative ceremony was held in Kobe on October 24 to mark the approaching 100th anniversary of the

NARA – Asuka Village in Nara Prefecture is introducing new measures to control rising visitor numbers following the July 2026

OSAKA – Japan’s growing number of abandoned homes is creating serious safety hazards for residents and leaving local governments struggling

TOKYO – Former Japanese Prime Minister Yasuo Fukuda, who became the country’s 91st prime minister in 2007 and made history

TOKYO – Fukuoka-born sumo wrestler Arashifuji has earned his first promotion to the top makuuchi division ahead of the Kyushu

KANAGAWA – The underground platform of the planned Kanagawa Prefecture Station on Japan’s Chuo Shinkansen maglev line was opened to

NAHA – A 20-year-old US Marine stationed in Okinawa was indicted on October 25 on charges of robbery and murder