An investigation has started regarding the repeated assaults at a prison in central Japan by inmates. The Nagoya Prison assaults on guards has led to a country-wide investigation.
Could former PM’s assassination end the Moonies in Japan?
The Japanese government has launched a probe into the Unification Church, which could lead to it losing its legal status.
Ado Looks Back on Breakout Year as Billboard Japan’s Year-End Artist 100 Chart-Topper
The young singer, born in 2002, says she “took on new challenges” this past year and looks back on some of her major accomplishments.
Aimer Talks ‘Zankyosanka’ Hitting No. 1 on Year-End Japan Hot 100, Looks Back on 10th-Anniversary Tour
The J-pop singer is wrapping up her anniversary celebrations with the release of the new mini-album Deep down Dec. 14.
Fuel made from ramen, dishes from coffee grinds: Japan rethinks food waste
Some Japanese companies are using discarded foodstuffs to make entirely different products — and help save a bit of the planet in the process.
Japan, Britain and Italy to build jet fighter together
Japan, Britain and Italy are merging their next-generation jet fighter projects in a ground-breaking partnership spanning Europe and Asia that is Japan’s first major industrial defense collaboration …
Japan provides $110mln budgetary support loan to Jordan
AMMAN — Jordan and Japan on Thursday signed memoranda of understanding for a soft loan to support the Kingdom’s General Budget with 15 billion Japanese yen (equivalent to some $110 million), according …
Finance chief says Japan’s fiscal restoration goal won’t change with more defense spending
Shunichi Suzuki rejected calls from some ruling party lawmakers to issue new government bonds for the planned spending, saying that other stable funding sources are necessary.
Finance chief says Japan’s fiscal restoration goal won’t change with more defense spending
Shunichi Suzuki rejected calls from some ruling party lawmakers to issue new government bonds for the planned spending, saying that other stable funding sources are necessary.
Japan’s Finance Minister Suzuki: A defence funding source of 4 mln yen per year is required
A DEFENCE FUNDING SOURCE OF 4 MLN YEN PER YEAR IS REQUIRED. JAPAN’S FINANCE MINISTER SUZUKI: A QUARTER OF THE EXTRA FUNDING WILL COME FROM TAXES. JAPAN’S FINANCE MINISTER SUZUKI: A TAX INCREASE TO …