Society
General News
-
Garden of 10,000 Roses Blooms in Chiba Pref.
Visitors delight in the many colors of roses now blooming at the Keisei Rose Garden in Yachiyo, Chib...
May 13, 2023
-
Tokyo Open-air Theater Where Frank Sinatra Sang to Be Rebuilt
Hibiya Open-Air Concert Hall, Japan’s first large open-air theater, is set to close and be rebuilt d...
May 13, 2023
-
914 Cases of Inappropriate Care Found at Nurseries in Japan
Japan has confirmed 914 cases of inappropriate child care, including 90 cases of abuse, at nursery s...
May 13, 2023
-
Conspiracy Theories Surrounding Abe Shooting Due to ‘Cognitive Distortion’
Conspiracy theories regarding the shooting death of former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe in Nara last Ju...
May 13, 2023
-
New Tokyo Condo to Feature Sauna As More People Look to Let Off Steam
Looking for an edge in the hot residential market, real estate giant Daiwa House Industry Co. plans ...
May 11, 2023
-
Tokyu Toyoko, Meguro Lines Partly Suspended due to Glitch Believed to be Caused by Lightning
The Tokyu Toyoko Line has suspended its service between Shibuya and Musashi-Kosugi stations after a ...
May 11, 2023
-
My Number Glitch Raises Privacy Fears
A service enabling My Number cardholders to print copies of birth and residence certificates at conv...
May 11, 2023
-
New Service Makes It Possible for My Number Cardholders to Leave Their IDs at Home
A service enabling My Number cardholders to use a smartphone app in place of the physical identifica...
May 11, 2023
-
Upper-5 Quake Hits Chiba Pref. for 1st Time in 11 Years
Four people were slightly injured after a strong earthquake with an estimated magnitude of 5.2 struc...
May 11, 2023
-
‘Fireball’ Sightings in Japan Posted on Social Media
Many people posted on social media that they saw a fireball-like light moving in the sky over the so...
May 11, 2023
-
Kampai! Nagano Sake-Tasting Event Held in Tokyo
At the Yomoyama Nagano sake-tasting event, visitors could meet and talk with toji master brewers and...
May 11, 2023
-
(Update2) Strong Earthquake Hits Japan’s Chiba
Tokyo, May 11 (Jiji Press)—A strong earthquake with an estimated magnitude of 5.4 hit Chiba and neig...
May 11, 2023
-
Strong Earthquake Rocks Chiba, Tokyo
An earthquake measuring upper 5 on the Japan Meteorological Agency’s 7-point scale hit Kisarazu, Chi...
May 11, 2023
-
Compact No-Bathroom Flats Popular Among Young Japanese
An increasing number of young people are living in tiny apartments, some even without bathrooms. The...
May 10, 2023
-
AI Demonstrates Passing Score on Medical Practitioner Exam in Japan
The latest version of an artificial intelligence model developed by U.S.-based OpenAI Inc. has demon...
May 10, 2023
"Society" POPULAR ARTICLE
- ‘Women Over 30 Would Have Uteruses Removed’; Remarks of CPJ Leader, Novelist Naoki Hyakuta Get Wide Attention
- Typhoon Kong-rey to Reach South of Japan’s Okinawa on Thursday; JWA Urges High Alert for Strong Winds, Heavy Rain
- Typhoon Trami Forms East of Philippines, Moving Westward
- Typhoon Kong-rey Expected to Turn into Tropical Storm after Possible Pass Over Taiwan
- Sapporo Sees Season’s 1st Snowfall; Snow Comes 8 Days Earlier Than Average
JN TOP STORIES
- Ishiba, Xi Reaffirm Strategic Mutually Beneficial Relationship; China’s Resumption of Imports of Japanese Marine Products Affirmed
- Japanese Foreign Minister Takeshi Iwaya Visits Ukraine; Plans to Discuss War Situation with Counterpart
- Mourners Begin Signing Condolence Books for Princess Yuriko; Visitors Lining Up at Akasaka Estate to Pay Respects
- With Budget Committee In Opposition Hands, LDP Wary;Japan’s Minority Ruling Party Faces Unusual Challenge
- Japan, U.S., ROK to Set up Trilateral Secretariat to Ensure Cooperation; Ishiba, Biden Affirm Commitment to Alliance
- Tokyo Deaflympics Unveil Medals; Origami Crane Symbolizing Hope Featured
- Meiji University Plans to Renovate Historic Hotel; Various Japanese Literary Figures Visited Hilltop Hotel to Write Their Works