Japanese prefectures asked to secure hotels as shelters
World 16:41 19/01/2026TOKYO -- The Japanese government has asked prefectures to lead efforts to secure hotels as shelters during large-scale disasters.
TEPCO postpones restart of Kashiwazaki-Kariwa N-reactor
World 16:27 19/01/2026NIIGATA -- Tokyo Electric Power Company Holdings Inc. said Monday that it has postponed the restart scheduled for Tuesday of the No. 6 reactor at its Kashiwazaki-Kariwa nuclear plant in Niigata Prefecture, central Japan.
CEO fraud up sharply in Japan
World 16:26 19/01/2026TOKYO -- Japanese companies are facing quickly growing threats of so-called business executive scams, or CEO fraud, in which email directives are issued by those pretending to be top executives of target companies.
Japan, ASEAN agree to cooperate on AI development
World 17:16 16/01/2026HANOI -- Japan and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations have agreed to work together on developing new artificial intelligence models and preparing related laws.
Anime therapy trial launched in Japan
World 17:13 16/01/2026YOKOHAMA -- A Japanese research team has launched a trial of 'anime therapy,' a method in which animated characters provide counseling to young people facing social challenges.
Japan panel seeks rationale for curbing foreigners' land purchases
World 17:24 15/01/2026TOKYO -- A Japanese government panel proposed in an opinion statement Wednesday that the government further discuss legislative facts to explain why acquisitions and use of domestic land by foreigners should be regulated in light of national security.
Japan police to endorse fraud prevention apps
World 17:21 15/01/2026TOKYO -- Japan's National Police Agency plans to endorse smartphone applications designed to help combat fraud, featuring functions such as blocking international calls and alerting users to potential scams.
Japan shows 5-yr cancer survival rates using national registry
World 17:11 15/01/2026TOKYO -- The health ministry has released for the first time five-year survival rates for new cancer patients by cancer site that are based on data from Japan's national registry.
Submarine communication cable to connect Japan, other Asian nations
World 17:54 14/01/2026TOKYO -- NTT Data Group Corp., Sumitomo Corp. and JA Mitsui Leasing Ltd. said Tuesday they have established a company to construct and operate a submarine communication cable connecting Japan, Malaysia and Singapore.
Bear sightings in Japan continue into 2026
World 17:30 14/01/2026TOKYO -- Bears continue to be spotted near people in Japan after the turn of the year, even though they are usually in hibernation at this time of the winter season.
Japan to boost aid for games, anime as new pillar of growth
World 17:26 13/01/2026TOKYO -- The Japanese government will step up support for the overseas expansion of content industries such as games and anime, while also investing further in related human resources development.
Amphipod species with panda-like coloring discovered in Wakayama
World 17:11 13/01/2026WAKAYAMA -- Two new amphipod species with black-and-white coloring patterns like a giant panda have been found in the town of Shirahama, Wakayama Prefecture, western Japan.
