Water-saving rice cultivation method in spotlight in Japan
World 17:07 01/04/2026TOKYO -- The Japanese rice farming industry, saddled with an increased burden amid labor shortages and farmland consolidation, is shifting its attention to the water-saving dry field direct seeding method in hopes of securing stable rice production.
Japan sets up working group to discuss securing critical goods
World 17:06 01/04/2026TOKYO -- Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi on Tuesday said that the government has set up a working group to discuss measures to secure a stable supply of critical products.
Japan banks to share fraudulent account data from April 2027
World 17:05 01/04/2026TOKYO -- Japan's banking industry will begin sharing data on fraudulent accounts from April 2027 to curb scam-related losses, Masahiko Kato, new chairman of the Japanese Bankers Association, said in a recent interview.
Japan allows joint child custody after divorce
World 13:50 01/04/2026Divorcing parents in Japan can opt to share custody starting Wednesday, ending a system both criticized for encouraging parental child "abductions" and defended as a safeguard for domestic abuse survivors.
Japan to introduce ‘blue ticket’ fines for cyclists Wednesday
World 17:46 31/03/2026TOKYO -- Japan will introduce the 'blue ticket' system for cyclists on Wednesday, allowing riders who commit relatively minor traffic violations to avoid criminal punishment by paying fines.
Japan to secure missile shelters for all residents by 2030
World 17:45 31/03/2026TOKYO -- The Japanese government at a cabinet meeting Tuesday adopted a policy to secure temporary shelters to be used in the event of missile attacks and other emergencies for all residents at the municipal level by 2030.
Gender stereotype linking pink with women persists
World 17:13 31/03/2026TOKYO -- The stereotype of associating pink with women remains deeply entrenched in society, appearing in products such as toys and household goods, as well as in the female characters of the 'Power Rangers' superhero series.
Peach Aviation Limited unveils new logo, fleet livery
World 16:29 31/03/2026Peach Aviation Limited, Japan’s first low-cost carrier, will roll out its new brand logo on April 1, 2026, followed by its refreshed aircraft livery in spring of 2027.
Japan's cherry blossom season dazzles locals and tourists
World 14:20 31/03/2026Japanese locals and tourists packed the country's most stunning cherry blossom spots on Monday to enjoy the dazzling flowers at full bloom.
Japan aiming to attract more foreign visitors to national parks
World 18:10 30/03/2026TOKYO -- The Japanese Environment Ministry aims to raise the annual number of foreign visitors to national parks in the country to 14 million by 2030, up 1.4-fold from last year's total.
Japan to begin regular RSV vaccinations
World 17:28 30/03/2026TOKYO -- The Japanese health ministry is set to begin regular vaccinations for respiratory syncytial virus, or RSV, which can cause pneumonia in infants, on Wednesday, the start of fiscal 2026.
Japan official hints at possible market intervention
World 17:20 30/03/2026TOKYO -- Japanese Vice Minister of Finance for International Affairs Atsushi Mimura on Monday hinted at the possibility of Japanese authorities intervening in foreign exchange and other markets after the dollar rose above 160 yen over the weekend.
