Latest News
-
EconomyBOJ Gov. Ueda: Highly Likely Mechanism for Rising Wages, Prices Will Be Maintained
Bank of Japan Gov. Kazuo Ueda said at a press conference on Friday that the decision to raise the...
December 19, 2025
-
Crime & CourtsCourt Hears Arguments on Weight of Yamagami’s Background in Sentencing; Will Rule on Whether Defendant Should Serve 20 Years or Life
How much weight should be given to a defendant’s upbringing and background when deciding on their...
December 19, 2025
-
EconomyTakaichi Pledges to Provide Kazakhstan with Cargo Inspection Equipment
Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi pledged that Japan will provide Kazakhstan with large X-ray equipme...
December 19, 2025
-
General NewsZodiac Horse Appears in Ibaraki Pref. Park, with Visitors Pitching in to Form Delightful Artwork
A giant work of art featuring next year’s zodiac sign, the Horse, decorates the ground at Hitachi...
December 19, 2025
-
Politics & GovernmentJapan Mulls ¥1 Tril. Investment in AI as Country Said to Be Lagging Behind Other Countries in Area
The government is planning to invest ¥1 trillion into AI development and implementation, Prime Mi...
December 19, 2025
-
Yomiuri EditorialDangerous Driving: Eliminate Ambiguity to Impose Severe Punishment
The current situation in which reckless driving causing death or injury results in only minor pen...
December 19, 2025
-
Yomiuri Editorial
Accommodation Tax: Clarify Necessity and Purpose for Introducing Levy on Travelers
In response to an increasing number of foreign tourists to Japan, more moves are being made in wh...
December 19, 2025
-
EconomyJapan, U.S. Start Talks on Tokyo’s $550 Bil. Investment in U.S.; Energy, AI Projects Were Focus of 1st Meeting
Japan and the United States held their first meeting to discuss investment projects regarding Jap...
December 19, 2025
-
EconomyOsaka-Kansai Expo’s Economic Impact Estimated at ¥3.6 Trillion, Takes Actual Visitor Numbers into Account
The government has estimated the 2025 Osaka-Kansai Expo generated an economic impact of about ¥3....
December 19, 2025
-
Associated PressTiktok Signs Deal to Form New US Unit with Investors, Including Oracle, Silver Lake
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — TikTok has signed agreements with three major investors — Oracle, Silver Lak...
December 19, 2025
-
Political CartoonsCARTOON OF THE DAY (December 19)
....
December 19, 2025
-
MarketsJapan Long-Term Rate Hits 26-Yr High after BOJ Decision
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — The benchmark 10-year Japanese government bond yield, the country’s key long...
December 19, 2025
-
ReutersJapan’s Nikkei Stock Average JGB Yields Hit 2006 High as BOJ Hikes Rates
TOKYO, Dec 19 (Reuters) - Japan's Nikkei share average rose more than 1% on Friday and the 10-yea...
December 19, 2025
-
Politics & GovernmentJapan Aims to Host AI Summit in 2028 to Ensure Safety of AIs Amid Growing Concerns
The government has decided to pursue hosting an AI summit, where nations discuss the risks posed ...
December 19, 2025
-
Travel SpotsJapan Tourism / Namase Fuji in Northern Ibaraki Offers Thrilling Ridge Walks, 360-Degree Views Near Fukuroda Falls
DAIGO, Ibaraki — Namase Fuji in northern Ibaraki Prefecture is one of countless “hometown Fujis” ...
December 19, 2025