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Investment in the U.S. Raised to 150 Trillion Yen. Prime Minister Ishiba Expresses Plans to Trump During Summit
On September 7 (Eastern Time), Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba and U.S. President Donald Trump held their first summit at the White House in Washington. The Prime Minister announced plans to increase Japan's investment in the United States to
Devastating Damage to Approximately 150,000 Stalks of Specialty White Leeks Due to Wind and Snow
Japan is experiencing extremely cold weather, leading to heavy snowfall across various regions. In the San'in area, snowfall temporarily decreased during the day on the 6th, but heavy snow is expected to return from early morning on the 7th
Former member of the House of Representatives, Tamotsu Shiiki, convicted of sexual assault against a first-year junior high school girl. "The crime is despicable and malicious; criminal responsibility is serious."
The Tokyo District Court sentenced Tamotsu Shiiki a former member of the House of Representatives, to three years in prison with a five-year suspended sentence for the crime of non-consensual sexual intercourse against a junior high school
Former PM Kishida Attack: Defendant Denies Intent to Kill in Trial Opening
Wakayama, Japan - The trial of the man accused of throwing an explosive device at former Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida began on February 4th at the Wakayama District Court. The 25-year-old defendant, Ryuji Kimura, partially denied
U.S. Fund Demands Resignation of Fuji's Hieda, Citing "Near 40-Year Reign" by a "Dictator"
In a scathing letter, a major U.S. shareholder is demanding the resignation of Hisashi Hieda, Senior Corporate Advisor at Fuji Television Network. The fund, Dalton Investments, criticizes what it calls a "dysfunctional" corporate governanc
Japan's Prime Minister: "We are not in a position to return tax revenue surplus to the people"
Tokyo - Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba expressed reluctance towards returning the recent surge in tax revenue to the public, during a House of Budget Committee session on Wednesday. He was responding to the Democratic Party for th
Apologizing and Saying "I'm Sorry": Suspect in Fatal Drunk Driving Accident Reconstructs Scene
KORIYAMA, Japan - A man suspected of driving under the influence of alcohol, resulting in the death of a university entrance exam student, apologized repeatedly at the scene of the accident during a reconstruction with police on Tuesday.
Was Japan Right All Along? Europe’s Shift Away from EVs and the Outlook for 2025
EV Demand Stalls in Europe as Subsidies Dry Up “The rapid shift towards EVs was a mistake. Japanese manufacturers had the right idea – we need a balanced approach with a variety of vehicle types,” laments a representative from a European
50 South Korean Universities, Including 25 in the Seoul Capital Area, to Raise Tuition in 2025
【January 30, KOREA WAVE】50 universities across South Korea have decided to raise tuition fees for the 2025 academic year, significantly exceeding last year's figure of 26. These include 42 private universities, primarily in the Seoul metro
Number of suicides among elementary, junior high, and high school students reached a record high of 527 last year.
Tokyo - While overall suicides in Japan dropped to their second lowest number since record-keeping began, suicides among young people reached a grim milestone last year. According to preliminary data from the Ministry of Health, Labor and
46-Year-Old Man Arrested for Graffiti at Imperial Palace Toilet: Why He Was Named Despite the Minor Offense
Tokyo, Japan - On January 2nd, amidst the joyous New Year's greeting at the Imperial Palace, a jarring incident unfolded. As around 60,000 well-wishers gathered under a clear blue sky, a man was arrested for vandalizing a restroom with graf
Osaka City to Ban Smoking on Streets from April 27th to Promote Clean Image for World Expo
In preparation for the Osaka-Kansai World Expo starting in April, Osaka City will ban smoking on all streets starting April 27th. It will be the first major city in Japan to implement a citywide smoking ban. With a large influx of internati
Japanese Prime Minister Ishiba announced his aim for a "Fun Japan" in his policy address.
Tokyo - On the 24th, Prime Minister Ishiba delivered his policy speech, outlining his vision for a "Fun Japan" where individuals can achieve self-realization, and announcing the "Reiwa Era Japan Archipelago Remodeling" with regional revital
