July 10, 2020
The highest ever rainfall over a 72-hour period was recorded at 27 locations in the Kyushu region in the six days between July 3-8, according to reports from the Japan Meteorological Agency. Rain has continued intermittently since July 2, before the first emergency warning for heavy rain was issu...
On Thursday, 224 people were newly confirmed to be infected with the novel coronavirus in Tokyo, according to sources. The daily number of infections was a record high, exceeding the 206 confirmed on April 17, in the midst of the central government’s declared state of emergency. The Osaka prefec...
Local airports are struggling to deal with sharp drops in their passenger numbers due to the spread of the novel coronavirus. Domestic flights are gradually being resumed, but it is expected to take some time to return to pre-pandemic levels. Meanwhile, international flights remain suspended due ...
Japanese companies have been frustrated by the recent suspension in the issuance of certain work visas by the administration of U.S. President Donald Trump, as it will force them to postpone the dispa...
A Tokyo museum celebrating the life and work of mangaka Machiko Hasegawa, creator of the cheerful housewife character known as Sazae-san, was shown to the media Thursday ahead of its official opening ...
Dear Troubleshooter: I am a woman in my late 60s and I used to teach calligraphy. My daughter interfered with a relationship I had with my lover, who is 10 years younger than me. My lover and I we...
Former Justice Minister Katsuyuki Kawai and his wife, Anri, both lawmakers, have been indicted by prosecutors on charges of offering a total of ¥29 million to 100 people, such as local politicians, ...
In response to the spread of novel coronavirus infections, the Tokyo metropolitan government intends to offer up to ¥500,000 worth of cooperation money to entertainment-providing host clubs and host...
The Japanese-style medical system and digital technology to enable online education and telecommuting will be promoted as centerpieces of the government’s new strategy to expand the export of infras...
BEIJING/HONG KONG — Five years ago Thursday, the administration of Chinese President Xi Jinping launched a sweeping crackdown on domestic human rights lawyers. Pressure continues to be piled on lawy...
SAITAMA — Saitama Prefecture has asked its residents to avoid patronizing shops and restaurants, both in and out of the prefecture, that have not taken adequate measures against the spread of the no...
Noshiro Technical High School in Noshiro, Akita Prefecture, best known for its powerhouse boy’s basketball team that has won national 58 titles, will undergo a name change in time for March next yea...
All venues for the postponed Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics are expected to be available in a year’s time, and the schedule is largely the same as it would have been this year, organizing committee ...
The courts have been entrusted with discovering the truth about the election violations allegedly committed by a pair of married Diet members. The couple must explain why they provided so much cash to...
Nice to meet you! I’m Misaki Kawahara, and I’ve taken up the post of public relations captain for The Yomiuri Shimbun’s Saga branch office in my own way. In this article, I’ll be exposing all ...
AKB48 brings you Team 8, a group of idols where each member represents one of the 47 prefectures in Japan. As the group members travel across the nation for meet and greet fan activities, they learn a...
A person is completely surrounded by lush green scenery when driving on mountain roads in Karatsu, Saga Prefecture, which has the highest percentage of man-made forests in Japan at 67%. There are ma...
The spread of the novel coronavirus has highlighted the weaknesses in Japan’s economy and society. The economy must be put on a recovery track by steadily overcoming the challenges. The government...
Keep track of the coronavirus epidemic as it unfolds in Japan. Relevant stories and graphics appear below covering events up to and including the current state of emergency and the future outlook. ...
The following charts give a visual representation of the spread of the novel coronavirus in Japan and around the world. The first shows the extensiveness of cases in relation to a nation’s populatio...
Dear Troubleshooter: I’m a male college student in my 20s, and I’m concerned about my grandfather who is in an elderly care facility. My older brother and I were cared for by my paternal grandp...
Rakuten Inc. entered the mobile phone business three months ago Wednesday with a bullish strategy, aware it may lose money at first. Though the company has achieved a certain level of success, such as...
Facial and iris recognition, instead of fingerprint scanning, will be the primary biometric identifier for travelers at Changi Airport’s immigration clearance. Travelers will also be able to operate...
AKB48 brings you Team 8, a group of idols where each member represents one of the 47 prefectures in Japan. As the group members travel across the nation for meet and greet fan activities, they learn a...
Keep track of the coronavirus epidemic as it unfolds in Japan. Relevant stories and graphics appear below covering events up to and including the current state of emergency and the future outlook. ...
The following charts give a visual representation of the spread of the novel coronavirus in Japan and around the world. The first shows the extensiveness of cases in relation to a nation’s populatio...
FUKUOKA — Continued heavy rain in the Kyushu region brought the number of people who were urged to evacuate to about 1.36 million as of noon Tuesday, according to figures compiled by The Yomiuri Sh...
Heavy rain resulting from a stationary rain front fell mainly in the northern Kyushu region early Wednesday morning. The Chikugo River and the Oita River overflowed in Oita Prefecture, and there was...
Tensions are escalating as China is accelerating its use of the South China Sea as a military hub. A “change made in the status quo by force” should not be allowed to become a fait accompli, and t...
The government on Tuesday announced it would allow local governments to use special subsidies for regional revitalization to cover the cost of providing the uniform ¥100,000 benefit to newborn babies...
Dear Troubleshooter: I am a woman in my late 60s and I used to teach calligraphy. My daughter interfered with a relationship I had with my lover, who is 10 years younger than me. My lover and I we...
The Kotsubo Fisheries Cooperative in Zushi on Monday shipped the first “cabbage urchins” that had been fed cabbage. Sea urchins grown on cabbage will have a smaller amount of a type of amino acid...
The Chinese military has escalated its threatening flights by fighter jets and other aircraft around Taiwan, actions believed to be aimed at testing the Taiwan military’s defense capability in case ...
The Japan News has partnered with media startup inkl, a news service that curates articles from the world’s leading publishers for users to read on mobile devices. A selection of articles from The Japan News and The Yomiuri Shimbun is now available to read on inkl, which hosts titles from about 20 countries. 
Little by little, the curtain that had fallen on the art world is being reopened. Galleries and museums around the country, closed in response to the coronavirus pandemic, are reopening one after anot...
The entertainment industry is facing the challenge of gaining commercial profit while meeting the government’s target of limiting an audience size to 50% or less of an indoor venue’s capacity, whi...
The relocated Takarazuka Hotel has opened in Takarazuka, Hyogo Prefecture, featuring a design that retains the elegance of the original hotel built in the Taisho era (1912-1926). Located adjacent to ...
