A former unit of bankrupt airbag maker Takata Corp shipped 9 million seat belts to car companies in Japan with inaccurate test data that could result in around 2 million safety recalls, the Nikkei …
Japan to release radioactive Fukushima water into the sea: Media
Any release of the water is expected to antagonise Japanese fishermen and raise concerns in neighbouring countries …
With eye on China, Japan’s Suga seeks tighter ties with Vietnam, Indonesia
Japan’s new leader will aim to beef up security ties when he visits Vietnam and Indonesia next week amid concerns about Beijing’s growing assertiveness, but he is likely to steer clear of the harsh …
Japan’s delicious fire-seared delicacy
On the south side of the island of Shikoku, framed by two enormous peninsulas, Kochi is one of Japan’s least-visited prefectures – at least by foreigners. It’s a popular destination for Japanese …
LGBT groups in Japan launch petition seeking equality law
Sexual minority groups and human rights activists launched a petition on Thursday calling for an LGBT equality law in Japan in hopes that it can be enacted next year, when the …
Japan may conduct satellite research on disputed East China Sea islands – government
The Japanese government is looking into conducting research on the natural environment of East China Sea islets claimed by China, using images captured by satellites, the top government spokesman said …
Teen agriculture students’ racehorse fetches $238k at Japan auction
The lucky bidder says he “fell in love with it at first sight,” but the 18-year-old students won’t see a penny of the windfall.
Ex-head of Japan science group urges PM Suga to appoint rejected scholars
In a growing row just weeks into his tenure, Japan’s Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga was urged on Thursday by the ex-head of a key academic panel to reverse his decision to deny membership to six …
Japan taps Australia and Brunei for hydrogen import goal
TOKYO — Japan plans to build a hydrogen supply network that includes Australia and Brunei as it aims to import 300,000 tons of the fuel a year by around 2030. Hiroshi Kajiyama, minister of …
Japan launches first of its new class of submarines
The new submarine, which has been named the Taigei, is the first of a successor class to Japan’s current Soryu-class boats.