Japan adopts new target to address overtourism
World 17:36 27/03/2026TOKYO -- The Japanese government adopted a new target Friday to increase the number of regions implementing measures against overtourism from 47 in 2025 to 100 by 2030.
Sunshine City attacker stabbed victim over 10 times
World 17:14 27/03/2026TOKYO -- The man who killed a woman at the Sunshine City commercial complex in Tokyo on Thursday is believed to have stabbed the victim more than 10 times, Jiji Press learned Friday.
Japan to introduce 10-year residency requirement for nationality
World 17:13 27/03/2026TOKYO -- Japan will implement a 10-year residency requirement for foreigners seeking nationality, starting Wednesday, Justice Minister Hiroshi Hiraguchi said Friday.
World's 1st hydrogen-powered hotel opens in Fukushima Pref.
World 17:42 26/03/2026NAMIE, FUKUSHIMA PREF., -- A hotel utilizing hydrogen as its main energy source opened in the town of Namie in the northeastern Japan prefecture of Fukushima on Wednesday.
Japan begins 1st release of state oil reserves in 4 years
World 17:41 26/03/2026TOKYO -- The Japanese government began releasing the country's state oil reserves on Thursday, in an effort to ensure a stable supply of oil products amid Iran's de facto closure of the Strait of Hormuz.
Japan govt starts discussions on punishing sex buyers
World 17:29 25/03/2026TOKYO -- Japan's Justice Ministry held the first meeting of its expert panel on prostitution control Tuesday, with participants discussing making it a crime to pay for sex.
Research team confirms safety of Alzheimer's drug Lecanemab
World 17:27 25/03/2026TOKYO -- More than 90 pct of patients receiving Lecanemab, an Alzheimer's drug, in hospitals across Japan have been able to continue treatment without strong side effects, a group of researchers in the country said.
Opinion: Japan cannot afford to leave foreign children behind
World 13:46 25/03/2026TOKYO -- Asked where she considers home, 32-year-old Juri Afuso paused for a moment.
Japan to designate more underground shelters
World 18:02 24/03/2026TOKYO -- The Japanese government plans to designate more underground facilities as temporary emergency shelters that will protect people in case of armed attacks.
Japan to tap into reserves for fuel subsidies
World 18:02 24/03/2026TOKYO -- The Japanese government said Tuesday that it will allocate 800.7 billion yen from its fiscal 2025 reserves to take steps aimed at curbing fuel prices.
Japan govt oks bill for wider drone no-fly zones
World 17:22 24/03/2026TOKYO -- The Japanese government Tuesday approved a draft revision to the drone law that calls for expanding no-fly zones to within one kilometer of important facilities.
'Perfect Japan' posts spark Gen Z social media backlash
World 15:44 24/03/2026Take an everyday video on any suburban transport network, add anime-style music and a rosy filter, and it's suddenly a scene from the Japanese holiday of your dreams.
