Agency ends contract of Japan idol group member over suspected assault
TOKYO (Kyodo) -- A Japanese talent agency said Thursday it has terminated its exclusive contract with a member of pop idol group timelesz who was arre
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The Mainichi News Quiz: How many days did rain continue in central Tokyo through Sept. 29?
How closely have you been following events in Japan? Try The Mainichi News Quiz for Oct. 1 to test your news knowledge. Ready?How long did rain contin
BOJ member cites need to accelerate rate hike pace if inflation quickens
TOKYO (Kyodo) -- A Bank of Japan policymaker cited the need to "accelerate the pace of rate hikes" if signs emerge of inflation quickening significant
Japan toughens guidelines for granting permanent residency
TOKYO (Kyodo) -- Japan's immigration agency on Thursday revised its guidelines for granting permanent residency to foreign nationals, requiring applic
Japan’s Animal Cafes Are Finally Under Scrutiny
“Only in Japan” is one of the easiest ways to sell an animal cafe. For years, that framing has worked. Animal cafes have become a familiar part of Tokyo tourism, appearing across social media feeds and lists of supposedly unmissable Japan experiences. Far less attention has been ...
Preemptive cybersecurity laws enforced in Japan amid rising threats
TOKYO (Kyodo) -- Laws enabling preemptive cybersecurity measures aimed at neutralizing hostile servers came into force in Japan on Thursday to address
Japan panel asks for targeted budget allocation amid fiscal health concerns
TOKYO (Kyodo) -- A key government panel on Wednesday called for more targeted budget allocation amid concerns over Japan's fiscal health under Prime M
10 Best Art Museums in Japan to Visit on a Day or Weekend Trip
Tokyo is home to several world-class art museums; venture outside the capital and your options expand even further. Many of Japan’s most thought-provoking art spaces are set in more remote locations, where art and architecture blend with breathtaking landscapes. Here are 10 extra...
Oct. 1 tax hike squeezes Japan's low-malt and '3rd-category' beers as brew war looms
TOKYO -- Liquor tax changes taking effect Oct. 1 will unify Japan's tax rates for beer, "happoshu" low-malt beer and beer-like drinks known as "third-
Tokyo stocks rise, Nikkei up 2%, on further AI development hopes
TOKYO (Kyodo) -- Tokyo stocks rose Wednesday, with the Nikkei stock index briefly up over 2 percent, lifted by artificial intelligence- and semiconduc
Protected: Meet Tokyo Stash: Japan’s Local Favorites, Shipped Worldwide
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Japan court rules voice is protected as publicity right in AI cloning case
TOKYO (Kyodo) -- A Japanese court ruled Wednesday that voices are protected as a publicity right, similar to portrait rights, in the first such ruling
Tokyo stocks rise in morning on further AI development hopes
TOKYO (Kyodo) -- Tokyo stocks rose Wednesday morning, lifted by artificial intelligence- and semiconductor-related shares on hopes for further growth
Easy Japanese news in translation: Onosato wins autumn sumo tournament
On September 27, the final day of the Autumn Grand Sumo Tournament was held at Ryogoku Kokugikan in Tokyo, where yokozuna Onosato, 26, won his sixth c
Japan to mandate beneficial ownership disclosure to combat money laundering
TOKYO (Kyodo) -- The Japanese government is set to submit to the Diet a bill to mandate disclosure of so-called beneficial ownership of legal entities
The Tokyo Game Show Turns 30: Tracing the History of Video Game Evolution
Nippon.com takes a look at the Tokyo Game Show 2026, held in nearby Chiba in late September this year. What does this storied gathering have to tell us about the present and the future of the video game scene in Japan and elsewhere around the world?...
Free Things To Do in Tokyo This Month: October 2026
Here are free things to do happening across Tokyo for the month of October. Check out exhibitions, festivals, events and more! Exhibitions and Art Shows in October Festivals and Outdoor Events in October Live Music and Night Life Events in October Anime and Manga Events in Octobe...
Japan to face price hikes on over 3,000 food items in October
TOKYO (Kyodo) -- The prices of 3,153 food and beverage items in Japan are set to rise next month as higher packaging costs stemming from the Middle Ea
Japan Aug. industrial output falls 1.7% as disasters hit auto production
TOKYO (Kyodo) -- Japan's industrial output in August fell 1.7 percent from the previous month, as production in the auto sector slowed due to plant sh
Japan, Mongolia leaders vow to deepen ties for greater prosperity
TOKYO (Kyodo) -- Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi and Mongolian Prime Minister Nyam-Osor Uchral on Tuesday vowed to further deepen ties between
Japan elderly population hits fresh high at 29.4%: 2025 census
TOKYO (Kyodo) -- People aged 65 and over account for a record-high 29.4 percent of Japan's population, the finalized 2025 census results showed Tuesda
Tokyo stocks slip on lingering inflation concerns, ex-dividend selling
TOKYO (Kyodo) --Tokyo stocks ended lower Tuesday for the second straight day, weighed down by inflation concerns on the back of rising crude oil price
Jakarie Whitaker Wants You To Be Confused
It’s close to midnight in New York when Jakarie Whitaker joins our video call, though he insists the hour doesn’t feel late to him anymore. “I’m used to Tokyo time now — my perception of time is gone,” he says, laughing. The 25-year old designer had just wrapped up a successful m...
Japan lifts sanctions on 16 entities linked to Syria
Since the collapse of the Assad regime in 2024, Tokyo has eased its sanctions in light of steps taken by Syria's new government.
70% in Japan positive about AI use in medical, health care sectors
TOKYO (Kyodo) -- Over 70 percent of people in Japan are positive about the introduction of cutting-edge technology such as artificial intelligence and
Imperial couple's visit to quake-hit Kumamoto postponed due to bad weather
TOKYO (Kyodo) -- Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako's visit to Kumamoto Prefecture in southwestern Japan, hit by a magnitude 7.1 earthquake in July,
IHG to launch newest premium collection brand hotels in Japan for 1st time
TOKYO (Kyodo) -- InterContinental Hotels Group PLC said Monday it will bring its premium Noted Collection brand to Japan for the first time, opening h
Japan gov't formally conveys plan to convene extra Diet session next Mon.
TOKYO (Kyodo) -- Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's Cabinet has formally decided to convene an extraordinary Diet session from next Monday, after the gov
Tokyo stocks fall on US-Iran uncertainty, dividend-driven buying subsides
TOKYO (Kyodo) -- Tokyo stocks fell Tuesday morning as dividend-driven buying subsided and inflation concerns, fueled by uncertainty over an end to the