October 20, 2020
HIROSHIMA — Until she traveled to more than 70 countries, Sanae Mizushima never thought she would open a cafe, but she’s done just that with Akai Harinezumi (Red hedgehog) situated near Hiroshima Station. The inviting smells of food from various countries cooked using spices and herbs waft in...
More than half of local governments nationwide have enacted ordinances requiring bicyclists to be insured, according to a poll conducted by The Yomiuri Shimbun. The poll found that 28 of 47 prefectures and 11 of 20 ordinance-designated cities have adopted bike insurance regulations, which in so...
Many department stores have plunged into the annual year-end gift blitz, but due to the spread of the novel coronavirus and the subsequent self-restraint on travel, many stores have also begun producing heartier gifts for families and friends. Many stores in Osaka Prefecture are offering reasonably...
Matsutake mushrooms, while well-established as an autumn delicacy, is also commonly known as “flowers of the peaks.” The International Union for Conservation of Nature and Natural Resources (IU...
It has been one month since the Cabinet of Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga was formed on Sept. 16. This is the fourth installment in a series analyzing Suga’s brand of politics. “Raising income...
HANOI — Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga and his Vietnamese counterpart Nguyen Xuan Phuc agreed Monday that their countries would resume short-term business travel between the two. The agreement was ...
OSAKA — Aiming to address the growing number of children falling victim to sexual harassment and crimes, the government is planning to gradually introduce prevention programs at schools from the nex...
The approval rate for Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga’s Cabinet fell 7 percentage points from last month to 67% in a survey conducted by The Yomiuri Shimbun from Friday to Sunday. The previous poll wa...
The autumn roses at the Jindai Botanical Gardens in Chofu, Tokyo, have entered their peak blooming season and mask-wearing visitors are enjoying their sweet aroma. Caretakers tend 5,000 rose plant...
The Yomiuri International Economic Society (YIES) and The Yomiuri Shimbun jointly held a forum, titled “Trump, Biden and Japan’s Security Strategy,” on Oct. 16. The event was livecast for free ...
Toshiba Corp. has officially announced that it will put into practical use this fiscal year its quantum cryptography communications system, which is theoretically invulnerable to hacking. Later, it...
Consumers are being increasingly thrifty in response to the economic downturn caused by the spread of the novel coronavirus, prompting retailers to cut prices on a wide range of products. Concerns hav...
There is a ramen shop that makes noodles from scratch only after you order. When I first heard that, I thought, “Seriously?” But then, it might be possible. Some famous Japanese eel restaurants st...
The government plans to revise the Protection of Cultural Properties Law to strengthen the preservation and promotion of local festivals and cuisines, it has been learned. The main purpose of the re...
Ramen is one of Japan's most iconic, much-loved dishes. The combination of soup, noodles and toppings is diverse and continues to evolve. If you visit Japan, you'll be amazed at the countless ramen sh...
Financial institutions, whose profits are deteriorating due to low interest rates, are increasingly charging fees to manage accounts. Detailed efforts are essential to obtaining the understanding of ...
To correct the chronically low birthrate, it is crucial to develop an environment in which both men and women can participate in raising children. A Health, Labor and Welfare Ministry council has s...
The government and ruling parties plan to discuss preferential measures to make it easier for companies and administrative bodies to integrate and interconnect information technology systems in the f...
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...
It has been a month since the Cabinet of Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga was formed Sept. 16. The following is the third installment of a series analyzing Suga’s brand of politics. As an advoca...
There have been a number of cases in which foreign capital has been used to purchase land that is important for Japan’s security. It is important to understand the situation and take appropriate mea...
The Fisheries Agency has compiled draft regulations for domestic fishermen to set quotas on catch volumes of 15 additional species, including popular amberjack and seabream, The Yomiuri Shimbun has le...
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...
Ramen is one of Japan's most iconic, much-loved dishes. The combination of soup, noodles and toppings is diverse and continues to evolve. If you visit Japan, you'll be amazed at the countless ramen sh...
The government has started working to establish the systems that will be needed to vaccinate people against the novel coronavirus. An amendment to the Immunization Law, which stipulates how vaccina...
A cafe and shop featuring goods based on characters from the Super Mario game franchise opened at Universal Studios Japan in Osaka on Friday. With its mushroom-shaped tables and walls decorated wit...
The government plans to attract 60 million tourists to Japan in 2030, Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga announced in Tokyo on Friday. Suga said the government will compile a plan to boost tourism, whi...
A Shiba Inu robot, programmed to monitor the health of and converse with the elderly, has been developed by a research team from the National Institute of Information and Communications Technology (N...
How should the government deal with the challenge of ensuring a stable supply of electricity while curbing greenhouse gas emissions? A realistic path should be explored through sober debate. The Eco...
A growing number of new coronavirus patients who have recovered from the infection and now test negative are still reporting shortness of breath, fatigue and other symptoms. This includes young peop...
The Financial Services Agency intends to require banks to strictly verify users’ identification following a series of cases in which money was fraudulently withdrawn from bank accounts through cash...
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. 
Paint containing toxic polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) has been used in 334 of the 719 large outdoor structures such as bridges examined across the nation, according to figures compiled by the Enviro...
Southampton may be known for Japanese football player Maya Yoshida, who plays for Southampton FC, or for its famous port where the RMS Titanic departed before sinking. The reason why I am studying he...
Like every social institution, academic disciplines change along with the society they serve. Some changes are gradual; others drastic and even painful. The latter is what the discipline of anthropolo...
Livestock agriculture is a major source of greenhouse gases and a driving force behind deforestation. But meat is delicious. Pathogens such as salmonella and E. coli are often spread via meat. But me...
Tai sea bream sashimi served at Hyotei, an elegant and time-honored restaurant in Kyoto, was a favorite dish of novelist Junichiro Tanizaki (1886-1965). As noted in this column last month, even the ti...
