January 19, 2020
It’s a nightmare scenario for drivers: A child darts out into the road from behind an oncoming car. Even slamming on the brakes is unlikely to prevent a tragedy. At Toyota Motor Corp.’s Higashi-Fuji Technical Center in Susono, Shizuoka Prefecture, a driving simulator with a car inside a dome a...
A team of researchers from Japan will collaborate on a project with universities and research institutes from the United States, South Korea and Taiwan to improve the accuracy of typhoon forecasts. Researchers from Nagoya University, the University of the Ryukyus and the Japan Meteorological Agenc...
Ozeki Takakeisho (7-1) forced out No. 4 maegashira Okinoumi (5-3) on Sunday at the New Year Grand Sumo Tournament at Tokyo’s Ryogoku Kokugikan. No. 4 maegashira Shodai (7-1) still has just one blemish after throwing down sekiwake Asanoyama (5-3). No. 5 maegashira Enho (4-4) pushed out No. 1 Maeg...
CIUDAD HIDALGO, Mexico (AP) — Mexican authorities closed a border entry point in southern Mexico on Saturday after thousands of Central American migrants tried to push their way across a bridge spa...
BEIJING (AFP-Jiji) — China reported 17 new cases of the mysterious SARS-like virus on Sunday, including three in a severe condition, heightening fears ahead of China’s Lunar New Year holiday when ...
LONDON (Reuters) — Prince Harry and his wife Meghan will no longer be working members of Britain’s monarchy and they will pay their own way in life as they embark on an independent future, Buckin...
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — Toshiba Corp. said Saturday that Chairman Nobuaki Kurumatani will become its president on April 1. The electronics and machinery maker decided on the appointment at a board mee...
TOKYO (Reuters) — U.S. President Donald Trump marked the 60th anniversary of the signing of the security treaty between the United States and Japan with a call for a stronger and deeper alliance bet...
WASHINGTON (Reuters) — U.S. homebuilding surged to a 13-year high in December as activity increased across the board, suggesting the housing market recovery was back on track amid low mortgage rates...
TEHRAN (AP) — Iran will send the black box flight recorders from the Ukrainian jetliner that it accidentally shot down to Ukraine for further analysis, an Iranian official said Saturday. Hassan R...
SEOUL (AFP-Jiji) — The founder of South Korea’s sprawling retail conglomerate Lotte Group has died at the age of 97, company officials said Sunday. Shin Kyuk-ho’s reputation was tarnished in h...
NAYPYITAW (AP) — Chinese President Xi Jinping ended a two-day state visit to Myanmar on Saturday after attending the signing of a raft of agreements buttressing bilateral relations and advancing Bei...
WASHINGTON (Reuters) — The U.S. National Archives, home to foundational documents such as the Bill of Rights, apologized on Saturday for altering images critical of President Donald Trump at an exhi...
WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. President Donald Trump’s legal team issued a fiery response Saturday ahead of opening arguments in his impeachment trial, while House Democrats laid out their case in forcef...
NEW YORK (AP) — Disney is dropping the word “Fox” from the movie studios it acquired as part of last year’s $71 billion purchase of Fox’s entertainment business, according to published repo...
BEIRUT (AP) — Police fired volleys of tear gas and rubber bullets in Lebanon’s capital Saturday to disperse thousands of protesters amid some of the worst rioting since demonstrations against the ...
HONG KONG/BEIJING (Reuters) — Ant Financial shares are being offered privately at levels which value the Chinese financial giant at $200 billion, two people with knowledge of the discussions said, ...
WASHINGTON (AP) — New documents released by House Democrats suggest that Rep. Devin Nunes, the top Republican on the House Intelligence Committee, was more deeply involved than was previously known...
WENGEN, Switzerland (AP) — Beat Feuz struck back in his season-long rivalry with Dominik Paris to win a World Cup downhill on Saturday. Switzerland’s best downhiller showed his mastery of the A...
LONDON (AP) — The British government has announced plans for special events on the night of Jan. 31 when the country officially leaves the European Union but the country’s treasury chief has admi...
LA QUINTA, Calif. (AP) — Andrew Landry and Scottie Scheffler broke away Saturday at The American Express. Landry shot a 7-under 65 at PGA West’s Jack Nicklaus Tournament Course to join Scheffle...
MELBOURNE (Reuters) — The Australian government said Sunday it will channel 76 million Australian dollars (U.S.$52 million) to the tourism industry as recent heavy rains have dampened many of the mo...
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — After going bankrupt 10 years ago with a debt of ¥2.3 trillion, the largest business failure in Japan excluding financial institutions, Japan Airlines achieved a swift recovery...
In the face of the shrinking domestic kimono industry, there are people who are creating a new allure for the traditional Japanese garb, introducing innovative designs and Western-style dressing metho...
There are voices lamenting division all over the world — division in Europe and America where populism prevails; in Hong Kong and the Arab world where protests continue; between rich and poor. Japan...
This year’s National Center Test for University Admissions started its two-day schedule Saturday morning, the final administration of the exam before it is replaced by a new unified format next year...
People are rethinking the way they see catfish. Its white meat has a light taste and a soft texture. There are some local governments that see the meat as a key to vitalizing their areas. And it’s ...
The Health, Labor and Welfare Ministry plans to introduce a system to examine all deaths of children under 18, in principle, for the purpose of preventing children dying from abuse or accidents, The ...
I have a hunch that singing anison, or anime songs, may be good for one’s health. This outrageous idea came to me just as the New Year arrived because in the past several years, anniversary concerts...
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — The International Union of Geological Sciences, at an executive meeting in Busan, South Korea, on Friday, adopted “Chibanian” as the name of the geological era about 129,00...
The three artistic directors of the New National Theatre Tokyo (NNTT) have unveiled the opera, ballet and drama lineups for the 2020-21 season. The opera season will kick off in October with a new p...
There are two basic kinds of monorail systems. In the “straddle” type, a train rides on top of a large beam that serves as its track. In the “suspended” type, the train hangs below the track. ...
“A once-in-a-century genius.” “Prodigy of the times.” “This era’s star.” “A man who changes history.” That’s some of the praise used to describe rising young kodanshi storytel...
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. 
The three artistic directors of the New National Theatre Tokyo (NNTT) have unveiled the opera, ballet and drama lineups for the 2020-21 season. The opera season will kick off in October with a new p...
“A once-in-a-century genius.” “Prodigy of the times.” “This era’s star.” “A man who changes history.” That’s some of the praise used to describe rising young kodanshi storytel...
In the face of the shrinking domestic kimono industry, there are people who are creating a new allure for the traditional Japanese garb, introducing innovative designs and Western-style dressing metho...
