Popular Article Ranking
Popular articles in the past 24 hours
-
Withdrawal from International Organizations: U.S. Makes High-handed Move that Undermines Multilateral Cooperation
Editorial [posttime] JST, [postdate] The United States has furthered its “America First” policy...January 10, 2026
-
At 58, the World’s Oldest Professional Soccer Player Says He Is Only Getting Better with Age
TOKYO (AP) — Kazuyoshi Miura, the Japanese soccer player they call "King Kazu," says he's only ge...
January 10, 2026
-
Mega Solar Power Projects: Strengthen Regulations to Suit Local Circumstances
Editorial [posttime] JST, [postdate] Solar power generation is a pillar of renewable energy for...January 10, 2026
-
Wildfire in Japan’s Yamanashi Pref. Blazes for 3rd Day, as Firefighters, Self-Defense Forces Battle on Ground, from Air
KOFU — Firefighting efforts continued on Saturday, the third day since a forest fire broke out on...
January 10, 2026
-
Heirs of Kyoto Talent: Craftsman Strives for ‘Blacker than Black’ Dye, Mastering Prestigious Technique
KYOTO — Close to the site where 16th-century warlord Oda Nobunaga met his end, famous spring wate...
January 10, 2026
-
North Korea Says Another South Korean Drone Entered Its Airspace
SEOUL, Jan 10 (Reuters) - North Korea said on Saturday that South Korea flew another drone into i...
January 10, 2026
-
Japan, India Plan to Establish Private Sector Dialogue on Economic Security; Countries Aim to Secure Supply Chains
The Japanese and Indian governments plan to establish a new framework for private sector dialogue...
January 10, 2026
-
Japanese Astronaut Suwa to Stay Aboard ISS Until Around 2027; Japan’s 8th Astronaut to Have Long-Term Stay Aboard ISS
Makoto Suwa will become the 8th Japanese astronaut to complete a long-term stay aboard the Intern...
January 10, 2026
-
Snow Crabs White Like Snow Landed at Fishing Ports in Japan’s Hyogo Prefecture
TOYOOKA, Hyogo - Two white snow crabs were landed at fishing ports on the Sea of Japan off the co...
January 10, 2026
-
With Their Eyes on ‘Lucky’ Title, Runners in Japan Take Part in Annual Shrine Sprint
NISHINOMIYA, Hyogo — An annual race to decide fuku otoko lucky men took place at Nishinomiya Shri...
January 10, 2026
-
Tokyo Police Arrest Man on Suspicion of Stabbing Boss to Death in Condominium
The Metropolitan Police Department on Friday arrested a 45-year-old man on suspicion of murdering...
January 10, 2026
-
Japan’s PM Seen Likely to Take Chance on Snap Election to Achieve Stable Administration
Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s decision to consider dissolving the House of Representatives is b...
January 10, 2026
-
Kyoto: Imperial Tea House Given Fresh Roof of Cypress Using Traditional Technique
KYOTO — Work is underway to replace the roof of Seikatei, a tea house located in the Kyoto Sento ...
January 10, 2026
-
Miyazaki: Tatami-Mat Tossed at Shrine in Replay of Japanese Sun Goddess Myth
TAKACHIHO, Miyazaki — The annual ritual of Iwato Nage was held at Amano Iwato Shrine in the town ...
January 10, 2026
-
Ehime: Zoo Aims to Breed Endangered Bornean Orangutans on Verge of Extinction
TOBE, Ehime — A female Bornean orangutan from Indonesia has been newly introduced into a zoo in t...
January 10, 2026
-
Japan Ruling, Opposition Lawmakers Respond to PM Takaichi Eyeing to Dissolve Lower House
Several lawmakers from both ruling and opposition parties responded Saturday to the report that P...
January 10, 2026
-
When a Japanese Prime Minister Dissolves Lower House, History Is Made — for Better or Worse
For successive prime ministers, dissolution of the House of Representatives — a move often called...
January 10, 2026
-
Snowy Cherry Trees Illuminated Along Frozen Moat in Northern Japan
Snow-covered cherry trees are illuminated above the frozen outer moat of Hirosaki Park in Hirosak...
January 10, 2026
-
CARTOON OF THE DAY (January 10)
....January 10, 2026
-
South Korea’s Ex-President Yoon Faces Potential Death Sentence Request in Trial
SEOUL, Jan 9 (Reuters) - A South Korean court trying former President Yoon Suk Yeol on insurrecti...
January 10, 2026
JN TOP STORIES
-
Heavy Snow, Strong Winds to Hit Parts of Japan Through Monday; Tohoku, Hokuriku, Tokai Areas May Get 80 cm of Snow
-
My Mother Is against My Marriage Because My Fiancee Is Repaying Student Loans
-
Electronics, Heavy Industry Firms Expand Workforces, Boost Capital Spending on Back of Govt Defense Budget Rise
-
Inclusive Society / Cultural Barriers Between Japanese, Non-Japanese Made Lower through Musical Activities, Sports
-
Kobe Woman Reads Picture Books to Children to Teach Lessons of Earthquakes
-
Univ. in Japan, Tokyo-Based Startup to Develop Satellite for Disaster Prevention Measures, Bears
-
Man Arrested on Suspicion of Hiding Woman’s Body in Wall in Japan’s Hokkaido
-
Japan’s Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi Mulls Dissolving Lower House on Jan. 23