World

China detains two Japanese nationals over alleged smuggling

Tokyo – China detained two Japanese nationals for allegedly smuggling banned goods, Japan’s top government spokesperson said Wednesday, as... Read more

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World

Japan rice prices fall for first time in 3.5 years: official

Tokyo – Rice prices in Japan finally fell in May for the first time in three and half years,... Read more

19 Jun

Sport

Japan extend remarkable unbeaten run against European nations

After stunning the Netherlands with a late equaliser, the Samurai Blue’s dominant record against Europe continues to grow. Japan’s... Read more

15 Jun

Sport

Top Japan baseball manager resigns after assault arrest

Tokyo – The manager of the Yomiuri Giants, one of Japan’s most popular baseball teams, resigned on Tuesday after... Read more

26 May

World

Japan prosecutor who accused boss of rape to resign

Tokyo – A Japanese prosecutor who publicly accused her boss of rape said on Tuesday she will resign after... Read more

28 Apr

World

Japan aims to boost women troops as it struggles to enlist

Tokyo – Japan wants to significantly boost the number of women in the military by the mid 2030s, the... Read more

8 Apr

Sport

Asia champions Japan need ‘different tools’ to win World Cup – coach

Tokyo – Coach Nils Nielsen warned on Monday that Japan need “different tools” to win next year’s Women’s World... Read more

23 Mar

Countries

Japan births fall for 10th straight year

Tokyo –  The number of births in Japan fell for the 10th straight year in 2025, official data showed... Read more

26 Feb

Countries

Japan PM Takaichi dissolves parliament for snap election

Tokyo –  Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi dissolved parliament on Friday ahead of a snap election on February 8,... Read more

23 Jan

Countries

Japan lifts tsunami warning after magnitude 6.7 quake

Tokyo –  A powerful earthquake struck off the coast of northern Japan on Friday, the weather office said, days... Read more

12 Dec, 2025