Study to analyze impact of bear appearances on elderly people
World 16:52 10/04/2026AKITA -- A study is planned to analyze the impact of bear appearances on the daily lives and mental health of elderly residents in Akita Prefecture, which had the largest number of bear attack victims in Japan in fiscal 2025.
Honda to launch Super-ONE compact EV in Japan in May
World 16:50 10/04/2026TOKYO -- Honda Motor Co. said Friday that it will release a new compact electric vehicle model, the Super-ONE, in Japan in late May.
Digital techs revive 'yokai' at Tokyo immersive art event
World 12:13 10/04/2026TOKYO -- An immersive museum event in Tokyo is bringing 'yokai' supernatural creatures from Japanese folklore to life, offering a fantastical experience for visitors to enjoy historical artworks through cutting-edge visual and 3D technologies.
Japan police unveil model crime victim handbook
World 17:37 09/04/2026TOKYO -- Japan's National Police Agency on Thursday unveiled a model of a handbook to be issued to crime victims in an effort to ease their burden.
Seven & i to postpone US unit IPO
World 17:12 09/04/2026TOKYO -- Seven & i Holdings Co. said Thursday that it will postpone the initial public offering of its U.S. convenience store chain unit, 7-Eleven Inc., until at least fiscal 2027.
Japan to add 17 airports, ports for defense use
World 17:11 09/04/2026TOKYO -- The Japanese government has decided to add 17 airports and ports to its list of designated facilities to allow the Self-Defense Forces and the Japan Coast Guard to use them from peacetime onward as part of efforts to strengthen the country's defenses.
3 workers die after scaffolding collapse in Kanagawa
World 17:56 08/04/2026KAWASAKI, KANAGAWA PREF., --Three workers died after scaffolding at the Keihin District of JFE Steel Corp.'s East Japan Works in Kanagawa Prefecture, south of Tokyo, collapsed Tuesday, local authorities have said.
Japan team discovers why cats leave meals unfinished
World 17:56 08/04/2026TOKYO -- Cats leaving their meals unfinished is not only due to the felines being full, but also due to scent, a Japanese team of researchers said Wednesday.
5 more from Philippines-based Japan crime ring arrested
World 17:55 08/04/2026FUKUOKA -- The Fukuoka prefectural police have arrested five more people linked to Philippines-based Japanese crime ring JP Dragon after their transfer to Japan, over suspected scams and thefts.
Japanese food makers, others to jointly enhance cybersecurity
World 16:24 07/04/2026TOKYO -- Ten Japanese companies, including food makers and retailers, said Monday that they will jointly set up an organization to enhance cybersecurity.
Japan govt oks bill to make digital textbooks official
World 16:19 07/04/2026TOKYO -- The Japanese government Tuesday adopted a bill to designate digital textbooks as official materials on par with their conventional printed versions and to make them eligible for free distribution in elementary and junior high schools.
Da Nang to pilot Japanese-style farming zones
Economy 10:58 07/04/2026Authorities in Da Nang City, central Vietnam are set to pilot Japanese-style agricultural production zones in a bid to modernize farming and strengthen international cooperation.
