General News
-
Fire Breaks Out Along JR Narita Line; Service Briefly Halted Between Sakura, Narita Airport Stations
A fire broke out along the JR Narita Line between Shisui and Narita stations at around 1:28 p.m. ...
February 15, 2025
-
Tokyo Importer, Having Bought Syrian Soap Throughout Civil War, Hopes Sales Will Now Aid in Reconstruction
Roughly two months have passed since Syrian President Bashar al-Assad was overthrown in December....
February 15, 2025
-
Digital Textbooks Eyed to Become ‘Official Textbooks’ in Japan from 2030; Report Includes Concerns of What Age to Introduce New Textbooks
Making digital textbooks “official textbooks” that will be free and screened by the government, l...
February 15, 2025
-
Peach Aviation Captain Drank 1 Liter of Beer Before Flight; Transport Ministry Warns Airline
A captain of an international flight with low-cost carrier Peach Aviation drank one liter of beer...
February 14, 2025
-
Saitama Pref. to Set Aside ¥1 Bil. to Search for Truck Driver in Yashio Sinkhole; Driver’s Condition Remains Unknown
The Saitama prefectural government plans to set aside about ¥1 billion to cover the costs of a se...
February 14, 2025
-
Signs of Damage, Corrosion Seen in Saitama Pref. Following Pipe, Manhole Inspection; Sinkholes Confirmed in 6 Locations in Tokyo, 3 Other Prefs
Signs of damage and corrosion were seen in three locations in Saitama Prefecture in an emergency ...
February 14, 2025
-
Outline of Kansai Expo Opening Ceremony Announced;Pop Duo, Conductor, Kabuki Actor to Play Roles
The Japan Association for he 2025 World Exposition announced Thursday the outline of the opening ...
February 14, 2025
-
Niigata Pref. Panel Finds No Major Issues in Restarting N-Plant; Gov. Seeks Approval of Residents Before Restarting N-Plant
NIIGATA — A technical committee has concluded that there are no major problems with the safety me...
February 14, 2025
-
Popular Free English Paper Reports on Appeal of Real Kyoto; Foreign Tourists Get Inside Look at City
KYOTO — A free English-language paper called Enjoy Kyoto is so popular that copies disappear quic...
February 13, 2025
-
Senkaku Islands Referred to as Diaoyu Islands in Subtitles of NHK Report; Japanese Broadcaster Says AI System Responsible
An English language news report referencing the Senkaku Islands were referred to as the Diaoyu Is...
February 13, 2025
-
Tyrannosaurus Rex Race Held to Promote Fun of Running in Iwate Pref.; Kids and Adults Don Colorful Dinosaur Costumes for Event
KITAKAMI, Iwate — A colorful array of Tyrannosaurus rexes — technically speaking, kids and adults...
February 13, 2025
-
Idol Group KAT-TUN to Disband on March 31st; Kamenashi to Leave Agency
Popular idol group KAT-TUN will disband as of March 31, its management agency announced on Wednes...
February 13, 2025
-
Strong Winds Blow in Kanto Region, Fukushima Pref.; JR Joban Line Suspended, 36 Flights Canceled
Strong winds are blowing across the country on Thursday due to the influence of the winter pressu...
February 13, 2025
-
JFTC Set to Find Nissan Subsidiary Violated Law; Subcontractors Made to Store Molds without Compensation
The Japan Fair Trade Commission (JFTC) is set to determine that a wholly owned subsidiary of Niss...
February 13, 2025
-
Tottori Store Flooded with Inquiries about Helmet Presented to Trump
TOTTORI — A doll store in Tottori Prefecture is being flooded with inquiries about the golden orn...
February 13, 2025
Top Articles in Society
-
-
-
-
-
JN TOP STORIES
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
