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Imperial FamilyJapan’s Imperial Family to Visit Okinawa Pref. in June; Princess Aiko to Join Emperor, Empress in Her 1st Visit to the Prefecture
The Emperor, the Empress and their daughter Princess Aiko will visit Okinawa Prefecture from June...
May 8, 2025
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Imperial FamilyPrincess Aiko Arrives in Osaka to Observe Expo; Will Visit Japan Pavilion, International Red Cross Pavilion
OSAKA — Princess Aiko, the only daughter of the Emperor and the Empress, flew to Osaka Prefecture...
May 8, 2025
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Weekly EditionThe Japan News / Weekly Edition (5/9-5/15)
Our weekly ePaper presents the most noteworthy recent topics in an exciting, readable format. View t...
May 8, 2025
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CompaniesNTT to Fully Acquire NTT Data Group for Over ¥2 Trillion, Seeks to Speed Merging of Telecommunications, IT Services
NTT Corp. plans to fully acquire its publicly listed subsidiary — information technology services...
May 8, 2025
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General News5,000 Roses Bloom at Saitama Pref. Park in Ina; Festival Serves Alcohol using Locally-Grown Produce
INA, Saitama — A festival at a park with one of the largest collection of roses in Saitama Prefec...
May 8, 2025
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General NewsWhooping Cough Cases So Far This Year Exceed 10,000; Three Times Total Amount for 2024
The total number of whooping cough patients this year has exceeded 10,000, the Japan Institute fo...
May 8, 2025
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Yomiuri EditorialKawasaki Stalking Case: Passive Stance by Police Caused Public Distrust
Although a female stalking victim repeatedly expressed her concerns, why did the police not respo...
May 8, 2025
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Crime & CourtsFive Teachers Injured at Tokyo School; Suspected Attackers Arrested at Scene
Two men broke into the municipal Daisan Elementary School in Tachikawa, Tokyo, on Thursday mornin...
May 8, 2025
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Yomiuri EditorialJapan-U.S. Alliance: Correct Trump’s Factual Error, Strengthen Defense Cooperation
If U.S. President Donald Trump continues to bloviate about his dissatisfaction with the Japan-U.S...
May 8, 2025
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Crime & CourtsMan Arrested after 2 Injured in Knife Attack at Todaimae Station; Victims’ Injuries Are Not Life-Threatening
A 43-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after a knife attack at Toda...
May 8, 2025
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Washington PostTrump Taps MAHA Influencer for Surgeon General, Replacing First Pick
The White House pulled the nomination of Janette Nesheiwat to be the surgeon general in favor of ...
May 8, 2025
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ReutersJapan’s Nikkei Stock Average Ends Higher; NTT Data Surges on Takeover Report (UPDATE 1)
TOKYO, May 8 (Reuters) - Japan's Nikkei share average rose on Thursday as chip-related shares tra...
May 8, 2025
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Associated PressDisney to Build Its 7th Theme Park, This One in the United Arab Emirates
Disney will build its seventh theme park, this one in the United Arab Emirates, the entertainment...
May 8, 2025
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Associated PressFighter Jet Goes Overboard from USS Harry S Truman. Yemen’s Houthis Assess Sanaa Airport Damage
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — An F/A-18 fighter jet landing on the USS Harry S. Truman aircr...
May 8, 2025
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Associated PressPalestinian Children in East Jerusalem Could Lose Their Schools as Israeli-Ordered Closures Loom
JERUSALEM (AP) — Standing in the east Jerusalem school he attended as a young boy, Palestinian co...
May 8, 2025
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