Japan launches campaign to encourage children to talk about problems
WorldTOKYO -- Volunteers from Japan's Children and Families Agency have launched an awareness-raising campaign to alleviate the anxiety of children who struggle to talk about their problems with adults.
Japan traffic deaths hit record low in 2025
WorldTOKYO -- Traffic accident deaths in Japan fell to a record low in 2025, dropping 116, or 4.4 pct, from the previous year to 2,547, the National Police Agency said Tuesday.
Nostalgia and new fans as Tamagotchi turns 30
WorldJapan's Tamagotchi toys were a 1990s playground craze and the virtual pets that demand food and attention are still a hit among retro-loving Gen Z and nostalgic parents.
Magnitude 6.7 earthquake strikes near Baculin, Philippines, USGS says
WorldMANILA -- A 6.7 magnitude earthquake struck off the Philippines' southern islands on Wednesday, the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) said, and there were no immediate reports of damage or injuries.
European leaders rally behind Greenland in face of renewed US threat
WorldCOPENHAGEN -- Leaders from major European powers and Canada rallied behind Greenland on Tuesday, saying the Arctic island belongs to its people, following a renewed threat by U.S. President Donald Trump to take over the Danish territory.
Meta delays global rollout of Ray-Ban Display glasses on strong US demand, supply squeeze
WorldMeta said on Tuesday it has decided to pause international expansion of its Ray-Ban Display glasses due to short supply and strong demand in the United States.
Nestle recalls infant formula batches in 25 countries over toxin risk
WorldLONDON -- Nestle (NESN.S) said it was recalling some batches of its infant nutrition products, including SMA, BEBA and NAN formulas, mostly in Europe, due to possible contamination with a toxin that can cause nausea and vomiting.
Study casts doubt on potential for life on Jupiter's moon Europa
WorldWASHINGTON -- Jupiter's moon Europa is on the short list of places in our solar system seen as promising in the search for life beyond Earth, with a large subsurface ocean thought to be hidden under an outer shell of ice. But new research is raising questions about whether Europa in fact has what it takes for habitability.
Facility dogs comfort hospitalized children in Japan
WorldTOKYO -- Some medical institutions in Japan have begun introducing facility dogs to accompany hospitalized children during treatment and rehabilitation, easing the anxiety of being away from their families.
Japan to tackle problematic 'minpaku' lodgings
WorldTOKYO -- Japan aims to step up actions against the operators of 'minpaku' private lodging services found to be causing disturbances in surrounding areas, Jiji Press has learned.
