By Editor • September 3, 2026 • 1 min read
Japan's government plans to avoid a second supplementary budget for 2026, relying instead on existing reserve funds for disaster responses.
Read moreBy Editor • September 3, 2026 • 1 min read
Mitsui OSK Lines predicts that disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz will extend beyond 2026 due to escalating tensions and risks for tankers.
Read moreBy Editor • September 2, 2026 • 1 min read
Toyohiro Akiyama, the first Japanese citizen in space and a pioneering journalist, has died at 84 from gastrointestinal bleeding.
Read moreBy Editor • September 2, 2026 • 1 min read
Japan is developing a GPS app to enhance the safety of its citizens traveling abroad, set to launch in fiscal 2027.
Read moreBy Editor • September 2, 2026 • 1 min read
Nearly 1,000 foreign business manager visa holders permanently left Japan in early 2026, influenced by stricter visa regulations.
Read moreBy Editor • September 2, 2026 • 1 min read
Leveth Jackson faces a significant rent increase in Japan, raising concerns for foreign nationals amid rising living costs.
Read moreBy Editor • September 1, 2026 • 1 min read
Two young men debate love's allure on a ferry before seeking wisdom from an aged hermit in a rustic cottage.
Read moreBy Editor • September 1, 2026 • 1 min read
In Japan, failing to 'read the air' can lead to social missteps, particularly for non-Japanese individuals navigating cultural nuances.
Read moreBy Editor • September 1, 2026 • 1 min read
Russia has protested against U.S.-Japan-Australia military drills, citing the deployment of Typhon missile systems as a security threat.
Read moreBy Editor • September 1, 2026 • 1 min read
Japan's Foreign Ministry has set up a Cyber Security Policy Division to tackle increasing cyber threats and enhance international cooperation.
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