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Law allowing Japanese police to use rifles against bears takes effect
Police in Japan can from Thursday use rifles to shoot bears after strict gun laws were revised to help authorities battle a spate of fatal attacks. A record…
9 hours ago
Japan Today
Law allowing Japanese police to use rifles against bears takes effect
Japan may triple departure tax to tackle overtourism
The specific size of the increase will be discussed during fiscal 2026 tax system reform talks at the end of the year.
10 hours ago
Japan Times
Japan may triple departure tax to tackle overtourism
Takaichi's summit diplomacy scores highly in Jiji poll
A total of 75.1% of respondents rated highly the prime minister's summit meetings with the leaders of the United States, China and South Korea.
10 hours ago
Japan Times
Takaichi's summit diplomacy scores highly in Jiji poll
As attacks surge, who can cull bears in Japan?
In Japan, few people typically own guns, and the process to qualify for a license to hunt the animals takes time and effort.
10 hours ago
Japan Times
As attacks surge, who can cull bears in Japan?
Ten years after Paris attacks, jihadist threat has evolved
A decade on from deadly attacks in Paris, the world's two most notorious jihadist groups Islamic State (IS) and al-Qaida have significantly evolved and their branches still pose…
11 hours ago
Japan Today
Ten years after Paris attacks, jihadist threat has evolved
China issues wanted notice for two Taiwanese influencers for 'separatism'
Beijing has accused dozens of people in democratically governed Taiwan, which it views as Chinese territory, of "separatism," including elected lawmakers.
12 hours ago
Japan Times
China issues wanted notice for two Taiwanese influencers for 'separatism'
Mother re-arrested on suspicion of killing 5-year-old daughter, putting her body in freezer
Police in Kakegawa, Shizuoka Prefecture, have re-arrested a 37-year-old unemployed woman on suspicion of killing her 5-year-old daughter and placing her body in a freezer. According to police, Yoko…
12 hours ago
Japan Today
Mother re-arrested on suspicion of killing 5-year-old daughter, putting her body in freezer
Mother re-arrested on suspicion of killing 5-year-old daughter, putting her body in freezer
Police in Kakegawa, Shizuoka Prefecture, have re-arrested a 37-year-old unemployed woman on suspicion of killing her 5-year-old daughter and placing her body in a freezer. According to police, Yoko…
12 hours ago
Japan Today
Mother re-arrested on suspicion of killing 5-year-old daughter, putting her body in freezer
Gov't raises gasoline subsidy to reduce prices ahead of tax removal
The Japanese government raised its gasoline subsidy by 5 yen to 15 yen per liter on Thursday as a temporary measure to curb prices and ease the burden…
12 hours ago
Japan Today
Gov't raises gasoline subsidy to reduce prices ahead of tax removal
U.S. ‘Strike Force’ to combat scam centers in Southeast Asia
The U.S. Justice Department is aiming to fight a surge in cryptocurrency‑investment fraud by transnational criminal organizations.
12 hours ago
Japan Times
U.S. ‘Strike Force’ to combat scam centers in Southeast Asia
World's fossil fuel emissions to hit new record in 2025, study says
Curbing warming under 1.5 degrees Celsius from preindustrial levels — the goal outlined in the Paris Agreement — would now be essentially “impossible.”
12 hours ago
Japan Times
World's fossil fuel emissions to hit new record in 2025, study says
Australia's opposition ditches commitment to net zero emissions
Australia's conservative opposition said Thursday it will drop its commitment to achieving net zero emissions by 2050 if it wins power and leads a country dependent on fossil…
13 hours ago
Japan Today
Australia's opposition ditches commitment to net zero emissions
SBI Shinsei Bank targets ¥400 billion Tokyo IPO for valuation around ¥1 trillion
The lender was taken private in 2023 to repay Shinsei’s government bailout, which parent SBI Holdings completed this year.
13 hours ago
Japan Times
SBI Shinsei Bank targets ¥400 billion Tokyo IPO for valuation around ¥1 trillion
Producer prices rose 2.7% on year in October, with agricultural goods up 31.4%
The producer price index, which measures the cost of goods traded between businesses, rose for the 56th consecutive month, Bank of Japan data shows.
13 hours ago
Japan Times
Producer prices rose 2.7% on year in October, with agricultural goods up 31.4%
LeBron James practices with Lakers' G League squad
The NBA's all-time leading scorer has missed the Los Angeles Lakers' first 11 games this season while dealing with sciatica on his right side.
13 hours ago
Japan Times
LeBron James practices with Lakers' G League squad
Japan Exchange looks at ways to curb crypto hoarding firms
The Tokyo Stock Exchange operator is exploring options including a stricter application of its backdoor listing rules and requiring firms to undergo a fresh audit.
13 hours ago
Japan Times
Japan Exchange looks at ways to curb crypto hoarding firms
Sergio Perez urges Formula One fans to respect race winners
Lando Norris is leading the championship over teammate Oscar Piastri but has drawn boos among the cheers from some spectators
13 hours ago
Japan Times
Sergio Perez urges Formula One fans to respect race winners
Pirates GM says Paul Skenes will remain with team in 2026
Cherington confirmed that other clubs have checked in about Skenes' availability in a trade.
13 hours ago
Japan Times
Pirates GM says Paul Skenes will remain with team in 2026
Deal to end longest government shutdown in history clears Congress
A deal to end the longest government shutdown in U.S. history cleared Congress on Wednesday, after the House of Representatives voted to restart disrupted food assistance, pay hundreds of…
15 hours ago
Japan Today
Deal to end longest government shutdown in history clears Congress
Anthropic, Microsoft announce new AI data center projects as industry's construction push continues
Artificial intelligence company Anthropic announced a $50 billion investment in computing infrastructure on Wednesday that will include new data centers in Texas and New York. Microsoft also on…
18 hours ago
Japan Today
Anthropic, Microsoft announce new AI data center projects as industry's construction push continues
Japanese pitcher Tatsuya Imai to enter MLB posting process Nov 19
Tatsuya Imai will enter the posting process beginning Nov 19, agent Scott Boras said Wednesday, opening a 45-day window for the Japanese pitcher to sign with a Major…
19 hours ago
Japan Today
Japanese pitcher Tatsuya Imai to enter MLB posting process Nov 19
Japan's airports cranking up volume to avoid potentially deadly bird strikes
The term "bird strike" gained instant currency in the U.S. when, on January 15, 2009, U.S. Air pilot Chesley Sullenberger brought his Charlotte-bound Airbus A320 to an emergency…
19 hours ago
Japan Today
Japan's airports cranking up volume to avoid potentially deadly bird strikes
Sinner cruises past Zverev and into last four of ATP Finals
Jannik Sinner reached the last four of the ATP Finals on Wednesday after beating Alexander Zverev 6-4, 6-3 to qualify from the Bjorn Borg group with a match…
21 hours ago
Japan Today
Sinner cruises past Zverev and into last four of ATP Finals
$10.04 million Birkin bag
Shinsuke Sakimoto, CEO of Valuence Japan, poses for a photograph next to the Original Birkin, the original bag custom-made for late actress Jane Birkin, which the Japanese company purchased for…
22 hours ago
Japan Today
$10.04 million Birkin bag
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