August 12, 2020
A journal has been found that describes the construction of an underground facility that the Imperial Japanese Army is said to have built as a site to which to transfer the central functions of the Manchukuo government in July 1945, The Yomiuri Shimbun has learned. The specifics of the constructio...
A Levain Cup match between Sanfrecce Hiroshima and Sagan Tosu scheduled for Wednesday was canceled because of the high likelihood that some of the Sagan Tosu players have been infected with the coronavirus, the J.League professional soccer federation announced. The match was to be held in the Edi...
To compensate for the cancellation of the annual summer Sumida River Fireworks Festival because of the spread of novel coronavirus infections, the Tokyo Skytree in Sumida Ward, Tokyo, wants to spark some joy by offering visitors the opportunity to “experience” viewing fireworks. “We’d lik...
With the enforcement of a national security law to counter anti-establishment activities in Hong Kong, attention is being focused on whether Tokyo can establish itself as Asia’s financial center. Be...
In mid-April, as Nepal reeled under a stay-at-home order amid the COVID-19 pandemic, there was news from the far western region that would start a new chapter in Nepal’s tiger conservation efforts. ...
TAKAMATSU — Donations of belongings and other mementos from World War II have been pouring in from war survivors or their family members to peace memorial museums and other such institutions nationw...
The Tokyo metropolitan government announced Wednesday that 222 infections with the new coronavirus had been newly confirmed in the capital on the day. It was the first time in three days that the nu...
The central government, together with the prefecture and the city of Hiroshima, has appealed the district court ruling that recognized 84 people who were exposed to radioactive “black rain” as sur...
Large companies cannot be allowed to force firms in a weak position into disadvantageous terms and conditions for their transactions. This is all the more important with start-ups that are taking on c...
Wednesday marked the 35th anniversary of the crash of a Japan Airlines jumbo jet in Ueno, Gunma Prefecture, which killed 520 passengers and crew members. Some bereaved family members of the victims ...
There are numerous challenges that each country should work on in a coordinated manner, such as measures against infectious diseases and economic revitalization. The government needs to take thorough ...
The government is planning to join an international framework to jointly purchase vaccines for the novel coronavirus, potentially securing vaccines for up to 25 million people in Japan, government sou...
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...
The government plans to restrict access to information about patent applications for advanced technologies that could be used to develop next-generation weapons, if deemed necessary for security reaso...
WILMINGTON, Del. (AP) — Joe Biden named California Sen. Kamala Harris as his running mate on Tuesday, making history by selecting the first Black woman to compete on a major party’s presidential ...
Even the world of grand sumo has not been spared the effects of the novel coronavirus, as the March Tournament in Osaka was held without spectators. The July Tournament, at which rank-and-filer Terun...
ASHIKAGA, Tochigi — Textile companies in Ashikaga, Tochigi Prefecture, are working to restore the popularity of meisen, a soft-looking silk fabric that originated in Ashikaga and thrived in the 1930...
YAMANASHI — People from around the nation are visiting Saigenji temple in Yamanashi city, drawn by the unique artwork created by the teenage son of the temple’s chief monk. Sixteen-year-old Wash...
KOMONO, Mie — A restaurant that specializes in jinenjo Japanese yam dishes has developed a new drink featuring tororo grated yams that can be slurped up through a straw. Called Suutoro, the drink...
The Democratic Party for the People will split into two parties because the members disagree on whether the party should merge with the Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan, the head of the party ...
Sekisui House Ltd. has announced a joint project with U.S. hotel chain Marriott International Inc. to open hotels next to Michi-no-Eki roadway rest stations. The plan is to open hotels in 25 prefe...
A company in Higashinada Ward, Kobe, that makes ekiben (bento boxed meals sold at train stations) has come out with a special-edition product for the time of coronavirus. The “Reiwa Tashinami Bent...
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...
Shipowner Nagashiki Shipping Co. and operator Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd. (MOL) apologized in Tokyo on Sunday for a spill of more than 1,000 tons of heavy oil from a cargo ship that ran aground off the ...
A drastic surge in temperatures on Sunday enticed a large number of families and young people to head to the nation’s beaches, even though most are not open for recreational purposes due to the cor...
A valuable audio recording of a witness of World War II describing the Battle of Okinawa will be made available to the public in mid-August at the earliest, around the time of the 75th anniversary of ...
In a bid to help trading houses and manufacturers expand their exports of defense equipment, the government has decided to actively promote such exports to four Indo-Pacific nations, it has been learn...
Online recruitment of people for criminal acts called “yami baito” (literally meaning dark part-time jobs) is rampant. Attention must be paid to this illegal behavior, as many young people are cas...
The disapproval rating for Prime Minister Shinzo Abe’s Cabinet was 54%, the highest since the inauguration of his second Cabinet in December 2012, according to a nationwide opinion poll conducted by...
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Elderly people taking care of elderly people puts a heavy burden on both sides. There is an urgent need for local governments and other entities to work together to strengthen support for senior citiz...
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...
My name is Amy Lin. I was born and raised in Taiwan, and I immigrated to the United States in 2005. I came to Japan as an Assistant Language Teacher on the JET Programme and was placed in Yokkaichi C...
The fashion industry is under pressure to transform in the wake of the new coronavirus pandemic. Long-established apparel maker Renown Inc. filed for civil rehabilitation procedures in May, and July ...
Acclaimed Japanese playwright and stage director Hideki Noda has brought his masterpiece “Red Demon” back to the stage, but the events of recent months have given a fresh twist to his tale of fea...
The practice of burning incense is said to have been introduced to Japan from China in ancient times. The sweet, rich fragrances wafting through the air seem to have the power to relax even today’s ...
