Crested ibis release marks milestone for Japan
World 13:42 14/08/2026Crested ibises, a species designated as a special national natural treasure in Japan, took to the skies over the Noto region of Ishikawa Prefecture, central Japan, in May, marking the first release of the birds on Honshu, the country's main island.
Chinese EV makers targeting Japanese market
World 13:42 14/08/2026Chinese automakers are banking on the Japanese electric vehicle market as they struggle with slowing growth in their home market and high tariffs in the United States and Europe.
Google Opens 1st Directly Run Store outside U.S. in Tokyo
World 15:38 13/08/2026Tokyo, Aug. 13 -- U.S. technology giant Google LLC opened its first directly run store outside the United States in Tokyo's Omotesando fashionable district Thursday.
Japan testing new tech to prevent heatstroke among elderly
World 14:35 13/08/2026Japan's Environment Ministry has launched a demonstration experiment to help protect elderly people from heatstroke by utilizing artificial intelligence and sensors to encourage them to use air conditioners properly.
Sony, TSMC to invest $4.7 billion in image sensor joint venture
World 14:14 13/08/2026Japan's Sony Group Corp. said Tuesday that it and Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. will invest a total of 747 billion yen (US$4.7 billion) to establish a joint venture to make next-generation image sensors for smartphones.
Cosmetic surgery spreading among people under 20 in Japan
World 17:28 12/08/2026TOKYO -- An increasing number of young people in Japan, including those aged under 20, are seeking double eyelid surgery and other cosmetic treatments.
Aeon allowed workers to return to Kumamoto mall before blast
World 17:17 12/08/2026TOKYO -- Japanese retailer Aeon Co. said Tuesday that it permitted some workers at shops in Aeon Mall Kumamoto to re-enter the earthquake-hit commercial facility just before a fatal explosion occurred there July 28.
Disabled kids offered places to feel at ease in quake-hit Kumamoto
World 15:26 11/08/2026UKI, KUMAMOTO PREF. -- Efforts are underway in Kumamoto Prefecture to provide children with developmental and intellectual disabilities with places to stay during the day and relieve stress, after a 7.1-magnitude earthquake struck the southwestern Japan prefecture late last month.
Japan shares data on foreigners facing deportation with local govts
World 15:10 11/08/2026TOKYO -- Japan's Immigration Services Agency has started sharing personal information on foreign nationals subject to deportation proceedings with local governments, as part of a review of policies concerning foreigners pursued by Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi.
Japan successfully launches H3 rocket with Michibiki satellite
World 14:57 11/08/2026TOKYO -- The Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency, or JAXA, successfully launched an H3 rocket carrying the Michibiki No. 7 positioning satellite from its Tanegashima Space Center in Kagoshima Prefecture, southwestern Japan, at 4:23 am Tuesday.
Kumamoto quake victims hit by crimes
World 15:28 10/08/2026YATSUSHIRO, KUMAMOTO PREF. -- Police are increasing vigilance in Kumamoto Prefecture, following reports of scam attempts targeting local residents affected by a major earthquake that jolted the southwestern Japan prefecture last month.
Japan makes public-private efforts to revive shipbuilding
World 15:17 10/08/2026TOKYO -- Japan's public and private sectors are stepping up joint efforts to revive the nation's struggling shipbuilding industry.
