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Economy Guidelines for New Law to Prohibit Tech Giant from Hindering App Store Distributors from Providing New Stores on Market
Guidelines for a new law to regulate giant tech companies will clarify the prohibition of the firms imposing on app store distributors fees and oth...
April 23, 2025Defense & Security Japan, Philippines Likely to Sign Military Information Agreement; GSOMIA Needed for Countries to Exchange Sensitive Military Info
The Japanese and Philippine governments have entered the final phase in coordinating the early signing of a bilateral general security of military ...
April 23, 2025Economy Trump Aims to ‘Shock and Awe’ with Tariff Policy; Japanese Business Leader Examines U.S. Moves
Jun Sawada, chairman of the Japan-U.S. Business Council, said during an interview with The Yomiuri Shimbun that U.S. President Donald Trump’s ta...
April 24, 2025Reuters Japan’s Nikkei Stock Average Ends at 3-Week High on Wall Street Rebound, Tech Boost
TOKYO, April 23 (Reuters) - Japan's Nikkei hit a three-week closing high on Wednesday as a strong rebound in Wall Street prompted investors to scoo...
April 23, 2025Politics & Government Govt Plans Measures to Blunt Impact of U.S. Tariffs; Prime Minister Meets With Local Leaders, Party Officials
With the impact of U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariff measures looming for Japanese industries and employment, the government is set to take full...
April 23, 2025General News Japan’s Volunteer Probation Officer System Attracts Overseas Attention; Japan Leading Way in Creating Intl Rules
A Japanese system in which volunteers take on the role of parole officers has been attracting growing attention overseas. Interest was sparked in t...
April 23, 2025
LATEST NEWS
Merchant’s House from Edo Period Given Special Designation in Japan; City Govt Gave Designation to Preserve Community, Help City Development
OKAZAKI, Aichi — The Hiraoka family’s former residence, which belonged to a merchant family ...
April 23, 2025Otaru’s ‘Herring Mansion’ Reopens to Public; Historic Building Had Been Closed for Repairs Following 2023 Heavy Rains
OTARU, Hokkaido — The Otaru Nishin Goten, or Herring Mansion, welcomed visitors once more in...
April 23, 2025Europe Had Most Widespread Floods for More Than Decade in 2024
BRUSSELS (Reuters) — Europe faced its most widespread flooding last year since 2013, with 30...
April 23, 2025Bells Toll as Pope Francis’ Body is Transferred to St. Peter’s Basilica for 3 Days of Public Viewing
VATICAN CITY (AP) — The bells of St. Peter’s tolled Wednesday as the body of Pope Francis wa...
April 23, 2025Musk, Facing Criticism and Falling Tesla Sales, to Cut Back DOGE Work
April 22 (Reuters) - Tesla TSLA.O CEO Elon Musk said on Tuesday he would cut back significan...
April 23, 2025Trump Tariffs Threaten to Pile More Pain on Thailand’s Rice Sector
NAKHON PATHOM, Thailand, April 23 (Reuters) - Thai farmer Daeng Donsingha was already worrie...
April 23, 2025New JFTC Dept to Regulate, Investigate Tech Giants; Dept Head Says Innovation in Japan Could be Stifled if Major Firms Left Unchecked
The Japan Fair Trade Commission launched a new department on April 1 that is responsi...
April 23, 2025
POPULAR ARTICLES
SOCIETY
Japan’s Volunteer Probation Officer System Attracts Overseas Attention; Japan Leading Way in Creating Intl Rules
A Japanese system in which volunteers take on the role of parole officers has been attracting growing attention overseas. Interest was sparked in the system, which has been show...
April 23, 2025TEPCO Removes 2nd Sample of Debris from Fukushima Nuclear Power Plant; Sample Collected at Different Location From 1st Debris Removal
Tokyo Electric Power Company Holdings, Inc. successfully retrieved a small amount of nu...
April 23, 2025“Cherry Blossom Front” Reaches Hokkaido; Cherry Blossom Viewing with Lamb Barbecue, Lantern Illuminations are Popular
Cherry blossoms bloomed in Matsumae, Hokkaido, on Sunday, marking the arrival of the "c...
April 23, 2025Unlicensed Taxi Operations Rampant in Mt. Fuji Foothills; Man from Tokyo Arrested by Yamanashi Prefectural Police
A Chinese national from Ota Ward, Tokyo, was arrested on Tuesday by the Yamanashi prefe...
April 23, 20252025 Expo Osaka: Booth Featuring Japanese Rock Star Hyde Attracts Visitors to Austria Pavilion
OSAKA — A booth featuring Hyde, the vocalist of popular rock band L’Arc-en-Ciel, is gro...
April 23, 2025
IMPERIAL FAMILY
Japan Emperor, Empress Host Garden Party for 1,800 Guests; Attendees Include Mangaka, Former Women’s Softball Coach
The Emperor and Empress hosted the spring garden party at the Akasaka Imperial Gardens in Motoakasaka, Tokyo, on Tuesday afternoon, welcoming about 1,800 guests.
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April 22, 2025-
Emperor, Empress Arrive in Osaka for Expo; Will Attend Opening Ceremony
OSAKA (Jiji Press) — The Emperor and Empress arrived in Osaka Prefecture on Friday ahead of ...
April 11, 2025Imperial Couple Interacts with Families of War Dead, Ex-Islanders during Their Visit to Iwoto Island
The Emperor and Empress, during their first visit to Iwoto Island on Monday, spoke with fami...
April 9, 2025
Japan Emperor, Empress Visit Iwoto Island to Mourn War Dead; Offer Prayers at Memorial Sites, Meet With Relatives Groups (Update 2)
The Emperor and Empress paid tribute on Monday to the war dead on Iwoto Island, formerly kno...
April 7, 2025Japan’s Emperor, Empress to Visit Iwoto Island As Part of Efforts to Commemorate 80th Anniversary of War’s End
The Emperor and Empress will visit Iwoto Island, also known as Iwojima, on Monday to commemo...
April 6, 2025
YOMIURI EDITORIAL
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Medicine with iPS Cells: Research Originating from Japan Finally Bearing Fruit
Regenerative medicine, which uses iPS (induced pluripotent stem) cells and other materials t...
April 23, 2025 -
Reorganization of Regional Banks: Support Local Communities with Aggressive Strategies
With the advent of a “world with interest rates,” new momentum is growing for the reorganiza...
April 23, 2025 -
U.S.-Iran Talks: Mutual Distrust over Nuclear Development Is Deep-rooted
The direction of Iran’s nuclear development will have an impact on the stability of the enti...
April 22, 2025 -
Intensive Diet Deliberations on Tariffs: New Perspective Needed for Negotiations with U.S.
The House of Councillors Budget Committee held intensive deliberations on the Japan-U.S. tar...
April 22, 2025 -
Mandatory Indictment System: How Can The Issues That Have Emerged Be Overcome?
Calls are growing for a review of the system that allows the judgment of private citizens to...
April 21, 2025 -
Common Cold Classified as Category V: Be Prepared for Emergence of New Infectious Diseases
It may be possible that a new infectious disease may be lurking within the symptoms of the c...
April 21, 2025
POLITICS
Japan, Philippines Likely to Sign Military Information Agreement; GSOMIA Needed for Countries to Exchange Sensitive Military Info
The Japanese and Philippine governments have entered the final phase in coordinating the early signing of a bilateral general security of military ...
April 23, 2025Govt Plans Measures to Blunt Impact of U.S. Tariffs; Prime Minister Meets With Local Leaders, Party Officials
With the impact of U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariff measures looming for Japanese industries and employment, the government is set to take full...
April 23, 2025New JFTC Dept to Regulate, Investigate Tech Giants; Dept Head Says Innovation in Japan Could be Stifled if Major Firms Left Unchecked
The Japan Fair Trade Commission launched a new department on April 1 that is responsible for regulating and investigating tech giants, inclu...
April 23, 2025
LDP Council Chair Expresses Doubts about Raising Imports of U.S. Rice, Says Japanese Agriculture at Risk
A plan being mulled over by the government to offer expanded imports of U.S. rice in tariff ...
April 23, 2025Former Japanese PM Fumio Kishida to Visit Indonesia, Malaysia in May
Tokyo, April 23 (Jiji Press)—Former Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida will visit Indones...
April 23, 2025Ishiba Meets New U.S. Ambassador to Japan; Both Agree to Strengthen Japan-U.S. Alliance
Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba met with new U.S. Ambassador to Japan George Glass for the fir...
April 22, 2025
BUSINESS
Trump Aims to ‘Shock and Awe’ with Tariff Policy; Japanese Business Leader Examines U.S. Moves
Jun Sawada, chairman of the Japan-U.S. Business Council, said during an interview with The Yomiuri Shimbun that U.S. President Donald Trump’s ta...
April 24, 2025Guidelines for New Law to Prohibit Tech Giant from Hindering App Store Distributors from Providing New Stores on Market
Guidelines for a new law to regulate giant tech companies will clarify the prohibition of the firms imposing on app store distributors fees and oth...
April 23, 2025Hino, Mitsubishi Fuso Near Integration Deal after Resolution of Engine Emissions Scandal
Hino Motors Ltd. and Mitsubishi Fuso Truck and Bus Corp. are in the last stages of coordinating their business integration, after Hino resolved an ...
April 23, 2025
Japanese Stocks Jump on Weaker Yen
Tokyo, April 23 (Jiji Press)—Japanese stocks jumped in Tokyo trading Wednesday morning thank...
April 23, 2025More U.S. Rice Could Reach Japan Tariff Free, as Tokyo Aims to Placate Washington
The government may propose increasing duty-free imports of U.S. rice in negotiations over U....
April 22, 2025Rice Prices Rise for 15th Straight Week, with Releases of Stockpiled Rice Slow to Circulate
Five kilograms of rice went for an average of ¥4,217 at supermarkets from April 7-13, up by ...
April 22, 2025Japan’s Economy Ministry to Outline Scenario to Grow GDP to About ¥1,000 tril. in 2040; Outline Floats Doubling of Domestic Investment
Japan’s nominal gross domestic product (GDP) can be grown to about ¥1,000 trillion, 1.8 time...
April 22, 2025
WORLD
Komeito Leader to Hand Letter from Ishiba for Xi to Chinese Official; Saito to Hold Talks During China Visit
BEIJING — Komeito leader Tetsuo Saito is expected to hand a letter from Prime Minister Shige...
April 23, 2025Atomic Bomb Survivors Vow to Carry on Pope’s Legacy; Remember Powerful Words during Hiroshima, Nagasaki Visits
The powerful call for nuclear disarmament made by Pope Francis during his landmark visits to...
April 22, 2025Online Disinformation Rampant Ahead of South Korea Election; Poll Finds Most Use YouTube as Primary News Source
SEOUL — Disinformation and slander posted by conservatives and leftists in South Korea are r...
April 21, 2025
Bessent Calls Tariff Talks with Japan ‘Satisfactory’; Thanks Trump for Holding Talks with Akazawa
WASHINGTON — U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Thursday posted a statement on his X a...
April 18, 2025Yomiuri Holds Exclusive Interview with U.S. CEA Chair Miran; Trade Deficits ‘Eroding’ Domestic Industrial Sector
Stephen Miran, who chairs the U.S. Council of Economic Advisers, told The Yomiuri Shimbun th...
April 17, 2025Ex-Cabinet Member Notes Trump’s Interest in Auto Trade; Wilbur Ross Says Japan, U.S. Should Step Up Shipbuilding
WASHINGTON — Wilbur Ross, 87, who served as commerce secretary in the first administration o...
April 16, 2025
NEWS SERVICES
Japan’s Nikkei Stock Average Ends at 3-Week High on Wall Street Rebound, Tech Boost
TOKYO, April 23 (Reuters) - Japan's Nikkei hit a three-week closing high on Wednesday as a strong rebound in Wall Street prompted investors to scoo...
April 23, 2025Bells Toll as Pope Francis’ Body is Transferred to St. Peter’s Basilica for 3 Days of Public Viewing
VATICAN CITY (AP) — The bells of St. Peter’s tolled Wednesday as the body of Pope Francis was transferred from the Vatican hotel where he lived to ...
April 23, 2025Musk, Facing Criticism and Falling Tesla Sales, to Cut Back DOGE Work
April 22 (Reuters) - Tesla TSLA.O CEO Elon Musk said on Tuesday he would cut back significantly the time he devotes to the Trump administration fro...
April 23, 2025
Trump Tariffs Threaten to Pile More Pain on Thailand’s Rice Sector
NAKHON PATHOM, Thailand, April 23 (Reuters) - Thai farmer Daeng Donsingha was already worrie...
April 23, 2025Musk Says He Will Step Back from DOGE, Refocus on Tesla after Earnings Plunge
Billionaire Elon Musk said he will step back from the U.S. DOGE Service next month and focus...
April 23, 2025Pete Hegseth’s Signal Chats Are Drawing Scrutiny. Here’s What to Know.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is facing growing scrutiny over his use of the commercial mes...
April 23, 2025Rubio Unveils Sweeping Reorganization of State Department
Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Tuesday unveiled a plan to significantly reorganize the St...
April 23, 2025
EDITORIAL & COLUMNS
Students Develop Local Products; Learn About SDGs; Sustainability, Responsible Consumption Among Themes
You have probably heard the term SDGs (Sustainable Development Goals). You may even recall s...
April 12, 2025Japan a Positive Counterexample in Age of Revisionism; Changes to World Order Should be Peaceful, Not Forced
Sergiy Korsunsky, the Ukrainian ambassador to Japan 2020-2025, has worked tirelessly since t...
April 12, 2025Trump Pulls The Curtains Closed on The ‘U.S. Century’
“The golden age of America begins right now,” said U.S. President Donald Trump in his inaugu...
April 11, 2025
Will Japan’s Next Prime Minister Come from outside the LDP?
A crisis looms for Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba.
In the House of Representatives el...
April 5, 2025Kansai Pavilion Showcases Diverse Attractions of Host Region
Even before the Osaka-Kansai Expo formally opens on April 13, the host region will open its ...
April 3, 2025‘High-Value Guests’ May be Key to Sustainable Tourism; Big Spenders More Easily Accommodated than Big Crowds
The number of visitors to Japan in 2024 was 36.87 million, nearly 5 million more than the 31...
March 29, 2025
RAMEN OF JAPAN
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Ramen Map
Map of ramen shops in Japan featured on the Ramen of Japan
A useful map for ramen lovers is now available. You can quickly find the locations of the ramen outlets featured on our Ramen of Japan. The number of shops keeps growing. Read the stories and visit there!
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Akari / Perfect Bowl of Kosyu Jidori Chicken to Fill You Up; Beautiful Ramen Created by Former Yakitori Shop Owner
I saw the statue of Takeda Shingen, a warlord from the Warring States period, at the south exit of JR Kofu Station for the first time in a while — ...
Kofu, Yamanashi
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Number Nine 09 / Seafood Mazesoba Offers Delight Through Various Flavors; New Charm in Historical Soka
“Soka is becoming a ramen battleground with more and more delicious ramen shops opening up,” I was told by a person from the Soka Chamber of Commer...
Soka, Saitama
November 15, 2024
SPORTS
Shohei Ohtani Hitless in Return to Dodgers’ Lineup After Birth of Daughter in California
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts welcomed Shohei Ohtani back to his lineup Sunday, speculating that “dad strength” ...
April 21, 2025García Hits 2-Run Homer in 9th to Lift Rangers past Dodgers, Denying Roki Sasaki 1st Win
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Adolis García hit a two-run homer off former Texas closer Kirby Yates in the ninth inning, lifting the Rangers to a 4-3 vic...
April 20, 2025World Champion Alysa Liu Takes Free Skate as US Wins World Team Trophy
TOKYO (AP) — World champion Alysa Liu produced a flawless routine in the women's free skate as the United States won its sixth gold medal at the fi...
April 20, 2025
Senga Extends Scoreless Streak to 19 Innings, Alonso Homers, Mets Beat Cardinals 3-0
NEW YORK (AP) — Kodai Senga extended his scoreless streak to 19 innings, Pete Alonso homered...
April 20, 2025It’s a Girl! 2-way Star Shohei Ohtani of the Dodgers Is Now a Father
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Two-way star Shohei Ohtani is now a father.
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April 20, 2025Tucker Hits 2-Run HR, Cubs Score 6 in 8th after Giving up 10 in Top Half to Beat Diamondbacks 13-11
CHICAGO (AP) — Kyle Tucker had the fans on their feet, roaring and pumping their fists as he...
April 19, 2025Edman Hits Leadoff HR Filling in for Ohtani and Yamamoto Strikes out 10 as Dodgers Beat Texas 3-0
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Yoshinobu Yamamoto matched his career high with 10 strikeouts over s...
April 19, 2025
SCIENCE & NATURE
Europe Had Most Widespread Floods for More Than Decade in 2024
BRUSSELS (Reuters) — Europe faced its most widespread flooding last year since 2013, with 30% of the continent’s river network hit by significant f...
April 23, 2025Taking Mental Health Leave from Work Is Option Most People Don’t Know about
NEW YORK (AP) — Her first panic attack came at a company-wide meeting, right before her scheduled presentation. Carolina Lasso had given many simil...
April 23, 2025Colombia’s Lonely Chimp Finds New Home in Brazil
PEREIRA, Colombia (AFP-Jiji) — Kidnapped from his family as an infant, then raised by a drug lord before ending up in a Colombian zoo, Yoko the chi...
April 23, 2025
AI Tool Aims to Help Conserve Japan’s Cherry Trees by Assessing Many Photos
TOKYO (AFP-Jiji) — Japan’s famed cherry trees are getting old, but a new AI tool that assess...
April 23, 2025Marimo Population in Hokkaido’s Lake Akan Dramatically Declined in Past 120 Years; 10-100 Times More Abundant Before
SAPPORO — There were 10-100 times more marimo moss balls in Hokkaido’s Lake Akan 120 years a...
April 21, 2025Onishi Takes Control of ISS as 3rd Japanese Commander; ‘Just Like Being Passed the Baton’
WASHINGTON — Japanese astronaut Takuya Onishi officially assumed the role of International S...
April 20, 2025Wolves Bred Using Genes from Extinct Species
WASHINGTON (Reuters) — The dire wolf was one of the most formidable predators in the America...
April 18, 2025
CULTURE
Music Awards Japan Ready to Make Noise; Atarashii Gakko! Help Inaugurate Japan’s Answer to The Grammy Awards
Japan’s answer to the Grammy Awards will be launched this spring. Music Awards Japan (MAJ) w...
April 18, 2025Cultural Affairs Agency Commissioner: Prioritize Support for Creators, Artists Regarding Music Awards Japan
The Cultural Affairs Agency will take a cooperative role in staging Music Awards Japan.“Allo...
April 18, 2025South Korean Director Ryoo Seung-wan Uses Action, Emotion to Depict Realistic Hero Character in ‘I, The Executioner’
There are several South Korean directors, such as Bong Joon-ho, whose work I never want to m...
April 18, 2025
Dior Unveils Fall Collection at Garden of Historic Kyoto Temple; Traditional Japanese Textiles Incorporated in Pieces
KYOTO — Taking over the historic garden of Toji temple, a World Heritage site in Kyoto, Fren...
April 16, 2025‘One Piece’-Themed Shinkansen Train Debuts; Celebrates 50 Years of ‘Grand’ Sanyo Shinkansen Line
OSAKA — West Japan Railway Co. on Saturday debuted a new Shinkansen train themed around popu...
April 12, 2025Junji Ito’s Horror Manga Irresistible to Fans at Home and Abroad; Horror Mangaka Carries Surprisingly Positive Image
Junji Ito’s popularity has been growing worldwide. The 61-year-old manga artist is known for...
April 11, 2025
NEWS WITH VIDEO
90-Year-Old Cooks Retro Food at New Linden, ‘Castle’ in Kurashiki; ‘Special’ Napolitan Spaghetti Beloved since 1969
April 23, 2025Cherry Blossoms Illuminated in Evening Attract Tourists to Hirosaki Park in Aomori Pref.
April 22, 2025Giant Cherry Blossom Tree Resembling Waterfall Draws Visitors to Fukushima Pref. Town; Tree Believed to be Over 1,000 Years Old
April 14, 2025Heirs to Kyoto Talent: Noh Masks Carver Gives Deep Expression to Face of Japanese Art Form
April 12, 20252025 Expo Osaka: Flying Car, Robots, VR Travel Await at Expo Site; Pieces of Moon and Mars Also to be Displayed
April 10, 2025
FEATURES
DELICIOUS
90-Year-Old Cooks Retro Food at New Linden, ‘Castle’ in Kurashiki; ‘Special’ Napolitan Spaghetti Beloved since 1969
April 23, 2025Use Blend of Spices to Make Richly Flavorful Chicken Curry
April 20, 2025Deep-Fried Turban Shell Is Crisp, Chewy and Soft in Each Bite
April 13, 2025Inbound Visitors Scrambling to Get Hands on Egg Sandwiches; Foreign Travelers Embracing ‘Very Japanese’ Taste
April 9, 2025
JAPAN IN FOCUS
Merchant’s House from Edo Period Given Special Designation in Japan; City Govt Gave Designation to Preserve Community, Help City Development
April 23, 2025Otaru’s ‘Herring Mansion’ Reopens to Public; Historic Building Had Been Closed for Repairs Following 2023 Heavy Rains
April 23, 2025Geigi Tradition Regains Glamor in Shizuoka Pref. Spa Town; Support Organization Helps Performers Recover from Pandemic Crisis
April 21, 2025Fukuoka: International Terminal Opens After Refurbishment Work; New Facilities Include Expanded Duty-Free Section
April 19, 2025
TRAVEL SPOTS
Japan’s Tonami Tulip Fair in Toyama Pref. Kicks Off Showcasing 3 Mil. Tulips; Event Runs through May 5 at Tonami Tulip Park
April 22, 2025Cherry Blossoms Illuminated in Evening Attract Tourists to Hirosaki Park in Aomori Pref.
April 22, 2025Taiko Drummers Give Exciting Performance at Tokyo’s Nezu Shrine as Azalea Festival Continues through End of April; Next Taiko Performance on April 26
April 22, 2025Nemophila: Sea of Blue Flowers Flows Seamlessly into Blue Spring Sky in Ibaraki Pref.
April 21, 2025
TROUBLESHOOTER
I Want to Retire Early But Don’t Want Others to Think I’m Running Away; I Have a Plan for my ‘Second Life’
April 20, 2025Troubleshooter: My Wife Is Very Selfish and I Want To Get a Divorce
April 20, 2025Frustrated That I See No Path to University, Having Cared for my Father in His Final Days
April 13, 2025Enduring Verbal Abuse, Longing for Release from Full-Time Motherhood; Son Tells Me to ‘Go to Hell’
April 13, 2025