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General News Ape Consultation Section’ Reopened in Hiroshima Pref. for 1st Time in 55 Years
June 25, 2025The former town of Saijo, now part of the city of Shobara, Hiroshima Prefecture, caused a stir in the 1970s when an unidentified ape-like creature ...
June 25, 2025Donald Keene’s Legacy Donald Keene Exhibition Kicks off in Japanese-Style Cultural Facility in Soka, Saitama Pref.; Set of Matcha Tea, Sweet Inspired by His Beloved Dog Available
June 24, 2025An exhibition tracing the footsteps of Japanese literature scholar Donald Keene in Soka, Saitama Prefecture, started on Tuesday at a cultural facil...
June 24, 2025General News M5.0 Earthquake Hits Japan’s Kagoshima Prefecture; No Tsunami Warning Issued
June 24, 2025A magnitude-5.0 earthquake was detected in the sea off Kagoshima Prefecture in southern Japan at 4:04 p.m. on Tuesday.
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June 24, 2025General News 22 Mil. Admissions Needed for Osaka-Kansai Expo to Be Profitable, Organizer Says; Average of 130,000 Visitors Necessary Per Day
June 24, 2025The 2025 Osaka-Kansai Expo can become profitable if the event sees 22 million admissions during its entire run, the Japan Association for the 2025 ...
June 24, 2025Other Sports Rising Star Aratake Aims to Follow in Inoue’s Shoes
June 24, 2025A new star is on the rise in the Japanese boxing world, and he not only wants to following in the footsteps of the nation’s top pugilist, he evens ...
June 24, 2025General News JAL Suspends Flights between Haneda and Doha; May Resume Service as Early as Friday
June 24, 2025Japan Airlines Co. announced Tuesday that direct Japan Airlines (JAL) flights between Haneda Airport in Tokyo and Doha, the capital of Qatar, were ...
June 24, 2025
LATEST NEWS
Photo of Nearby Sculptor Galaxy Spans 65,000 Light Years
June 25, 2025CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — Astronomers have revealed a nearby spiral galaxy in all its bril...
June 25, 2025Japan to Step Up Fight Against Counterfeit Anime Goods Overseas; Part of Moves to Boost Content Industry
June 24, 2025The government is planning to deepen cooperation with foreign authorities in cracking down o...
June 24, 2025Yomiuri Reporters Win Award for Analysis of China Military; Praised for Contributing to Important Policy Decisions
June 24, 2025A group of Yomiuri Shimbun reporters covering security issues has been chosen for the top jo...
June 24, 2025Concerns Remain 1 Year After Attack on Japanese in China; Background, Motive in Deadly Incident Still Not Clear
June 24, 2025SHANGHAI — Following the murder a year ago of a Chinese woman and the attempted murder of a ...
June 24, 2025EU and Canada to Deepen Ties with New Security Pact
June 24, 2025BRUSSELS, June 23 (Reuters) - The European Union hosts Canada for a summit on Monday designe...
June 24, 2025Netanyahu Decided on Iran War Last Year, Then Sought to Recruit Trump
June 24, 2025JERUSALEM - In the fall, long before President Donald Trump embarked on an effort to resolve...
June 24, 2025Parties Gear Up for Upper House Poll: Result Certain To Influence The Fate of The Administration
June 24, 2025If the ruling Liberal Democratic Party and its junior coalition partner Komeito, holding onl...
June 24, 2025
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Ape Consultation Section’ Reopened in Hiroshima Pref. for 1st Time in 55 Years
June 25, 2025The former town of Saijo, now part of the city of Shobara, Hiroshima Prefecture, caused a stir in the 1970s when an unidentified ape-like creature named Hibagon was reportedly s...
June 25, 2025JAL Suspends Flights between Haneda and Doha; May Resume Service as Early as Friday
June 24, 2025Japan Airlines Co. announced Tuesday that direct Japan Airlines (JAL) flights between H...
June 24, 202522 Mil. Admissions Needed for Osaka-Kansai Expo to Be Profitable, Organizer Says; Average of 130,000 Visitors Necessary Per Day
June 24, 2025The 2025 Osaka-Kansai Expo can become profitable if the event sees 22 million admission...
June 24, 2025Police Eager to Publicize Ban on Flying Drones near Osaka-Kansai Expo; Multilingual Events Held to Raise Awareness
June 24, 2025OSAKA — The Osaka prefectural police is making efforts to keep people informed about an...
June 24, 2025Yomiuri Reporters Win Award for Analysis of China Military; Praised for Contributing to Important Policy Decisions
June 24, 2025A group of Yomiuri Shimbun reporters covering security issues has been chosen for the t...
June 24, 2025
IMPERIAL FAMILY
Princess Kako Cancels Emperor Showa’s Grave Visit Due to Dizziness, Fatigue
Princess Kako, second daughter of Crown Prince Akishino and Crown Princess Kiko, canceled a planned visit to the mausoleum of Emperor Showa in Tokyo on Monday.
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Emperor, Empress Visit Area Hit by 2014 Landslide in Hiroshima; Imperial Couple Pay Respects to Victims
June 20, 2025HIROSHIMA — The Emperor and Empress observed an area devastated 11 years ago by massive land...
June 20, 2025Japan Emperor, Empress Visit Hiroshima to Mourn War Dead; Itinerary Includes Peace Memorial Park, Museum
June 19, 2025HIROSHIMA — The Emperor and Empress traveled to Hiroshima Prefecture on Thursday as this yea...
June 19, 2025
Emperor, Empress to Visit Hiroshima, Talk with A-Bomb Survivors; 1st Visit to Area in Reiwa Era
June 19, 2025The Emperor has paid his respects at the Cenotaph for the A-bomb Victims seven times since 1...
June 19, 2025Japan’s Princess Kako Meets 1st-Generation Japanese Brazilians in Southern Brazil
June 16, 2025FOZ DO IGUACU, Brazil — Princess Kako, the second daughter of Crown Prince Akishino and Crow...
June 16, 2025
YOMIURI EDITORIAL
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Parties Gear Up for Upper House Poll: Result Certain To Influence The Fate of The Administration
If the ruling Liberal Democratic Party and its junior coalition partner Komeito, holding onl...
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Okinawa Memorial Day: Excessive Burdens of Bases Must Be Reduced
June 23 is designated as “Memorial Day,” as that is the day on which systematic fighting by ...
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U.S. Strikes on Iran: Concerns Grow over War Spreading, Becoming Quagmire
The United States, Israel’s supporter, has taken steps to intervene militarily in the ongoin...
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Tokyo Metropolitan Assembly Election: LDP’s Struggle Highlights Public Dissatisfaction with Politics
The harsh election results likely reflected public dissatisfaction with the running of the c...
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Driver’s Licenses for Foreigners: Create System to Facilitate Understanding of Traffic Rules
There have been a series of accidents involving foreign drivers who cannot be said to have a...
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Housing Problems: Prevent Real Estate Firms from Targeting Elderly, Forcing Home Sales
With real estate prices soaring, unscrupulous businesses have in many instances forced elder...
June 22, 2025
POLITICS
Nippon Steel Reports U.S. Steel Acquisition to Japan Minister; Akazawa Hopes to Get Advice Ahead of U.S. Tariff Talks
June 24, 2025Nippon Steel Corp. Chairman Eiji Hashimoto spoke with economic revitalization minister Ryosei Akazawa on Monday about United States Steel Corp. bec...
June 24, 2025Chinese Aircraft Carrier Shandong Intensifies Activities in Pacific; Defense Ministry Monitors Observe 70 Takeoffs and Landings from Friday to Sunday
June 24, 2025Aircraft took off from and landed on the Chinese aircraft carrier Shandong about 70 times between Friday and Sunday as it sailed on the Pacific Oce...
June 24, 2025LDP Feels Sense of Crisis Ahead of Upper House Election after Crushing Defeat in Tokyo Metropolitan Assembly Polls
June 23, 2025The Liberal Democratic Party suffered a crushing defeat in Sunday’s Tokyo metropolitan assembly election, which is seen as a bellwether for the fut...
June 23, 2025
Japan PM Ishiba to Skip NATO Summit
June 23, 2025TOKYO (Jiji Press) — Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba has canceled his visit to the Ne...
June 23, 2025LDP Suffers Hit in Tokyo Assembly Election, Cedes Top Spot to Tomin First Party
June 23, 2025The Liberal Democratic Party suffered a major setback in Sunday’s Tokyo metropolitan assembl...
June 23, 2025Hayashi: U.S. Strikes on Iran Were Show of Determination
June 23, 2025The United States’ airstrikes on Iran’s nuclear facilities were a “demonstration of its dete...
June 23, 2025
BUSINESS
AI, Robots Implemented at New Lawson Convenience Store in Tokyo; System Could Be Expanded Nationwide in Future
June 24, 2025Convenience store operator Lawson Inc. opened Monday a new store in Minato Ward, Tokyo, that utilizes AI to analyze customer behavior and recommend...
June 24, 20255-Kilogram Bag of Rice Price Falls Below ¥4,000: 1st Time in 4 Months
June 23, 2025The average price of a 5-kilogram bag of rice sold at supermarkets across Japan between June 9 and 15 fell below ¥4,000, the Agriculture, Forestry ...
June 23, 2025Japan to Collaborate with 3 European Countries on Infrastructure Development; Will Work With Romania, Bulgaria, Czech Republic to Build Railroads, Energy Systems
June 23, 2025BRUSSELS — The Japanese government will strengthen its cooperation with the Central and Eastern European nations of Romania, Bulgaria and the Czech...
June 23, 2025
Honda Releases New Electric Mini Motorbike Model with 2 Replaceable Batteries, 57-Kilometer Cruising Distance
June 22, 2025Honda Motor Co. released on Friday a new model of electric-powered motorbike, named CUV e:, ...
June 22, 2025Konica Minolta to Provide Schools with AI-Powered Real-Time Translation Service Using Tablets
June 22, 2025Konica Minolta, Inc. will launch “KOTOBAL,” a multilingual interpreting service using tablet...
June 22, 2025Japan’s Agriculture Ministry Starts Survey of Rice Farmers Across Japan on Production Outlook
June 20, 2025The Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Ministry has started an online survey of all rice fa...
June 20, 2025Japan’s Core Inflation Hits 2-year High, Keeps Rate-Hike Bets Alive
June 20, 2025TOKYO (Reuters) — Japan's core inflation hit 3.7% in May, the fastest annual pace in more th...
June 20, 2025
WORLD
L.A. Protests Deal Serious Blow to Businesses in Little Tokyo as Rioters Commit Theft, Vandalism
June 16, 2025LOS ANGELES — Protests against U.S. President Donald Trump administration's increased immigr...
June 16, 2025Taiwan Adds China’s Huawei And SMIC to Export Control List
June 15, 2025TAIPEI (AP) — Taiwan’s Commerce Ministry has added Chinese chipmakers Huawei Technologies an...
June 15, 2025Finnish President Stubb Stresses U.S. Support for Ukraine Important in Interview with Yomiuri Shimbun
June 15, 2025Finnish President Alexander Stubb said in a recent interview with The Yomiuri Shimbun that c...
June 15, 2025
Lithuanian President: More Defense Spending Needed; Nauseda Stresses Need for Greater Cooperation
June 14, 2025Lithuanian President Gitanas Nauseda stressed the need for increased defense capabilities in...
June 14, 2025Crashed Air India Flight Made Round Trip Between Delhi, Haneda Earlier This Week
June 13, 2025An Air India flight that crashed in Ahmedabad on Thursday, a Boeing 787-8, had earlier made ...
June 13, 2025U.N. Mulls Cutting 7,000 Jobs, Reorganizing 40 Agencies; U.S. Funding Cuts Force Intl Body to Make Unprecedented Reorganization
June 12, 2025NEW YORK/GENEVA — The United Nations is considering reorganizing more than 40 agencies, orga...
June 12, 2025
NEWS SERVICES
EU and Canada to Deepen Ties with New Security Pact
June 24, 2025BRUSSELS, June 23 (Reuters) - The European Union hosts Canada for a summit on Monday designed to deepen their already close ties as both face incre...
June 24, 2025Netanyahu Decided on Iran War Last Year, Then Sought to Recruit Trump
June 24, 2025JERUSALEM - In the fall, long before President Donald Trump embarked on an effort to resolve concerns over Iran’s nuclear program through negotiati...
June 24, 2025Truth Social Parent Company Announces $400 Million Stock Buyback
June 24, 2025President Donald Trump’s media company, the parent of his Truth Social platform, announced Monday that it will buy back $400 million of its shares,...
June 24, 2025
Media Matters Sues FTC over Advertising Investigation
June 24, 2025Media Matters for America, a left-leaning watchdog group that covers conservative media and ...
June 24, 2025Trump to Strip Protections from Millions of Acres of National Forests
June 24, 2025A decades-old rule protecting tens of millions of acres of pristine national forest land, in...
June 24, 2025Romanian Lawmakers Vote in Favor of Pro-EU Coalition, Aiming to End Protracted Political Crisis
June 24, 2025BUCHAREST, Romania (AP) — Romanian lawmakers voted Monday decisively in favor of a new pro-E...
June 24, 2025EU Finds ‘Indications’ Israel Is Breaching Key Human Rights Agreement in Gaza
June 24, 2025BRUSSELS (AP) — The European Union says there are "indications" that Israel's actions in Gaz...
June 24, 2025
EDITORIAL & COLUMNS
Opposition Seeks Quick Political Fix Via Tax Cuts; History Shows This Tactic Does Not Always Work
June 14, 2025As the House of Councillors election approaches this summer, the debate over a consumption t...
June 14, 2025S. Korea’s New Leader Could Shape Security Landscape
June 13, 2025Lee Jae-myung, head of the left-leaning main opposition Democratic Party, has won the presid...
June 13, 20252025 Expo ‘a Mirror of the Times’ That Highlights International Affairs
June 7, 2025More than 50 days have passed since the 2025 Osaka-Kansai Expo began. Exhibits that evoke th...
June 7, 2025
End of Cold War Spelled Trouble for Liberalism
June 6, 2025The world is in great turmoil. In the war in Ukraine, which began in February 2022, the brut...
June 6, 2025Armitage Strengthened Japan-U.S. Alliance; Late Statesman Saw Great Potential of Bilateral Ties
May 31, 2025This spring, Japan and the Japan-U.S. alliance lost a pillar of support when former U.S. Dep...
May 31, 2025With Trump Back, Japan Must Expand Foreign Policy
May 30, 2025Four months into his second term, U.S. President Donald Trump has stunned both the American ...
May 30, 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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Savor the New ‘Ramen of Japan’ E-book; Features 30 Recommended Shops in Japanese, English
May 27, 2025“Ramen of Japan,” the popular column by Japan News Senior Writer Futoshi Mori, is now available as an e-book.
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Akari / Perfect Bowl of Kosyu Jidori Chicken to Fill You Up; Beautiful Ramen Created by Former Yakitori Shop Owner
December 5, 2024I 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
December 5, 2024
SPORTS
Rising Star Aratake Aims to Follow in Inoue’s Shoes
June 24, 2025A new star is on the rise in the Japanese boxing world, and he not only wants to following in the footsteps of the nation’s top pugilist, he evens ...
June 24, 2025Shohei Ohtani Pitches Sharp First Inning for Dodgers before Driving in 5 Runs at the Plate
June 23, 2025LOS ANGELES (AP) — Shohei Ohtani took another significant step toward his full capability on the mound while he threw one hitless inning Sunday.
June 23, 2025Figure Skating-Japan’s Kaori Sakamoto to Retire after 2026 Winter Olympics
June 20, 2025Three-times world figure skating champion Kaori Sakamoto is to retire after the Milano-Cortina Winter Olympics next year, the Japanese 25-year-old ...
June 20, 2025
Shohei Ohtani Will Pitch for the Dodgers against the Nationals on Sunday
June 20, 2025LOS ANGELES (AP) — Shohei Ohtani will next pitch for the Los Angeles Dodgers on Sunday again...
June 20, 2025Will Smith’s Tiebreaking Homer Lifts Dodgers over Rival Padres 8-6 in Heated Game
June 18, 2025LOS ANGELES (AP) — Will Smith hit a tiebreaking two-run homer to cap a 12-pitch at-bat in th...
June 18, 2025Ohtani ‘Feeling Good’ after His Dodgers Pitching Debut and Could Return to Mound This Weekend
June 18, 2025LOS ANGELES (AP) — Shohei Ohtani came out of his pitching debut for the Los Angeles Dodgers ...
June 18, 20252-Way Ohtani Returns
June 17, 2025Los Angeles Dodgers superstar Shohei Ohtani pitches during the first inning against the San ...
June 17, 2025
SCIENCE & NATURE
Photo of Nearby Sculptor Galaxy Spans 65,000 Light Years
June 25, 2025CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — Astronomers have revealed a nearby spiral galaxy in all its brilliant glory, shining in thousands of colors.
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June 25, 2025Japan to Lead Charge on International Rules for Space Debris Removal; U.K., N.Z., Developing Countries Eyed as Partners
June 20, 2025GENEVA — With the aim of creating international rules for space debris removal, the government is set to form a group of like-minded countries to d...
June 20, 2025Solar Orbiter Obtains 1st Images of the Sun’s Poles
June 19, 2025The robotic Solar Orbiter spacecraft has obtained the first images ever taken of our sun’s two poles as scientists seek a deeper understanding of E...
June 19, 2025
Mongolia’s ‘Dragon Prince’ Dinosaur Was Forerunner of Tyrannosaurus Rex
June 19, 2025A newly identified mid-sized dinosaur from Mongolia dubbed the “Dragon Prince” has been iden...
June 19, 2025Tools Made of Whale Bones Show Inventiveness of Prehistoric People
June 19, 2025Artifacts found at archeological sites in France and Spain along the Bay of Biscay shoreline...
June 19, 2025May Was World’s 2nd Hottest on Record, EU Scientists Say
June 19, 2025BRUSSELS (Reuters) — The world experienced its second warmest May since records began this y...
June 19, 2025When Fox Says ‘Help’ in London, There’s Often Ambulance on Its Way
June 18, 2025PADDOCK WOOD, England (AP) — The injured fox is cornered in a cage, teeth bared and snarling...
June 18, 2025
CULTURE
Over 260 Japanese National Treasures Featured at Special Exhibitions in Osaka, Nara, Kyoto Held to Coincide with Expo 2025
June 22, 2025OSAKA — With the occasion of the 2025 Osaka-Kansai Expo, art galleries and museums throughou...
June 22, 20253 Taiwanese Arrested for Possessing Pirated Weekly Shonen Jump Copies; Volumes Carry 1st Installment of ‘One Piece’
June 21, 2025The Aichi Prefectural Police on Friday arrested three Taiwanese people for violating the Cop...
June 21, 2025Works by Disabled Artists for Rent in Nagano; Proceeds Go to Original Creators
June 20, 2025NAGANO — Replicas of pictures by disabled artists in Nagano Prefecture are now available for...
June 20, 2025
Iconic Shikoku ‘Anpanman’ Trains Mark 25th Anniversary
June 20, 2025Shikoku Railway Co. (JR Shikoku) is marking the 25th anniversary of the launch of its Anpanm...
June 20, 2025Masterful Acting in ‘Kokuho,’ a Chronicle of a Fictitious Kabuki Star; Director Lee Sang-il Demonstrates Ability Again
June 20, 2025What is an actor pursuing when they walk the path of art?The film “Kokuho,” directed by Lee ...
June 20, 2025Shosoin THE SHOW: Immersive Exhibition Brings Ancient Japanese Treasures to Life in Osaka; Treasure-inspired Modern Creations Also on Display
June 15, 2025“Shosoin THE SHOW — Japanese Imperial Treasures / Experience the history and the miracle!” a...
June 15, 2025
NEWS WITH VIDEO
JR East Holds Drone Operation Championship
June 22, 2025Rice Paddies Reflect Late Afternoon Sun in Fukushima Pref. City
June 12, 2025Total 559 Run Through Tohoku Region in Michinoku Coastal Trail Walk; Pokémon-Theme Event Held by Govt, Sponsors
June 10, 2025Kagoshima: Sandbar Allows Visitors to ‘Walk Across Sea’ Like Moses
June 7, 2025Heirs to Kyoto Talent: Metal Ornament Craftsmen Responsible for Cultural Properties Has Impressive Workmanship
June 7, 2025
FEATURES
DELICIOUS
Japan Tourism / Shirobara Dairy Factory Offers Visitors a Sweet Taste of Tottori Prefecture
June 24, 20255-Star Rice Meister in Japan Offers Personalized Blends, Advice to Customers; Clearly Explaining Rice Characteristics Is His Strength, Meister Says
June 22, 2025How to Turn Japanese Rolled Omelet into a Fluffy Sandwich
June 22, 20252025 Expo Osaka: Popular Dishes from 1970 Osaka Expo Revived at 2025 Expo; Recreated Recipes Giving Attendees a Taste of the Past
June 22, 2025
JAPAN IN FOCUS
Fukuoka: 150-meter-long Train Rails Make Journey Across Japan; Delivery After Covering 2,100 Kilometers
June 21, 2025Hyogo: Dragon Mascot Delights Locals with Occasional Appearances around Temple
June 21, 2025Hiroshima: UNESCO-Designated Japanese Rice-Planting Ritual Takes Place to Music Rhythm
June 21, 2025Hiroshima: Island Hides Dark Secret from the War Era; Poison Gases Produced Here Was Used As Weapon
June 21, 2025
TRAVEL SPOTS
Hydrangea Flowers Float on Pond at Amabiki-Kannon Temple in Ibaraki Pref.; Event Includes Night Illumination
June 22, 2025Visitors in Japan Pour into Shop to Try Peach Juice Straight Out of Faucet; Only Limited Number of Cups Sold Per Day
June 22, 2025Nagasaki Pref.’s Huis Ten Bosch Theme Park Welcomes New Miffy Area; Kyushu Region Residents Get Limited Time Discounted Tickets
June 21, 2025White Water Lilies in Aomori City a Delight for the Eyes
June 19, 2025