General News

Minpaku Private Lodging Services Come Under Scrutiny, Tougher Regulation by Local Governments

An increasing number of local governments are shifting to policies of toughening regulations on p...

November 4, 2025

Govt Holds 1st Meeting of Council of Policies Regarding Foreigners with Focus on Tightening Land Acquisition Rules

The government held the first meeting of a council of relevant ministers at the Prime Minister’s ...

November 4, 2025

Territory and Sovereignty Museum to Open New Multipurpose Space to Deepen Understanding of Japan’s Territorial Issues

The National Museum of Territory and Sovereignty in Tokyo’s Kasumigaseki district will open a new...

November 4, 2025

Japanese Tourist Killed After Being Struck by Car in Seoul; Drunk Driving Suspected

SEOUL — A Japanese tourist died and her daughter suffered serious injuries, including a broken kn...

November 3, 2025

Woman Possibly Attacked by Bear Dies in Akita Pref. Among String of Bear Attacks in Northern Japan

YUZAWA, Akita — A 79-year-old woman was found dead in a mountain forest area in Yuzawa, Akita Pre...

November 3, 2025

Japan’s Daruma Dolls Get Makeover for Year of the Horse

Daruma dolls resembling horses are lined up in Arai Darumaya, a workshop in Hiratsuka, Kanagawa P...

November 3, 2025

Emperor Presents Order of Culture to Sadaharu Oh, 7 others

The annual Order of Culture presentation ceremony was held at the Imperial Palace on Monday, and ...

November 3, 2025

Increased Japan Bear Sightings Make 80％ of Climbers Nervous to Go Mountain Climbing, Survey Shows

About 80% of mountain climbers said they feel anxious about climbing mountains amid an increasing...

November 3, 2025

Aiming for Safety: Hunting Association Members Train to Take on Bears in Urban Areas

Members of a local hunting association take part in a shooting training session with mock firearm...

November 3, 2025

How to Protect Yourself During Bear Encounters

Bears are appearing more frequently not only in mountain forests, but also in areas where humans ...

November 2, 2025

Where have bears been sighted? Where have bear attacks taken place?

Bear attacks and bear-caused damage to property have been reported across Japan. The Yomiuri Shim...

November 2, 2025

Tsuchiura All Japan Fireworks Competition Celebrates 100 Years; 650,000 Gather in Ibaraki as Teams Chase Prime Minister’s Award

TSUCHIURA, Ibaraki — This year’s Tsuchiura All Japan Fireworks Competition, at which pyrotechnici...

November 2, 2025

5.5 Million Cosmos in Full Bloom in Amagasaki, Hyogo Pref.

AMAGASAKI, Hyogo — Cosmos flowers are now at their peak along the Mukogawa River from Tsunematsu ...

November 2, 2025

Govt Mulls Mandating Mobile Battery Recycling to Retrieve Rare Metals

The government is considering making it mandatory to recycle mobile batteries from fiscal 2026.

November 2, 2025

Japanese Tea Promoted Through Sauna Experience Giving Relaxation to Body, Mind

MITO — In an effort to promote tea leaves, people in tea-producing regions are undertaking variou...

November 2, 2025