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Japan Emission Trading System Begins
Japan has begun an emission trading system in which companies that emit large amounts of carbon dioxide must participate.
Subaru Unveils New EV, Hybrid Vehicle at N.Y. Auto Show
Subaru Corp. unveiled a new electric vehicle and a hybrid SUV to the press at the New York International Auto Show on Wednesday, aiming to start the d...
Japanese Automakers' U.S. Sales Down 5.4 Pct in 1st Quarter
Combined new vehicle sales by six Japanese automakers in the U.S. market fell 5.4pctto 1,416,619 units in the first quarter of the year from a year ea...
Japan Police to Promote Structural Reform
Japan's National Police Agency on Thursday issued structural reform guidelines that call for sharing equipment and personnel across prefectural police...
Japan, Turkey Foreign Chiefs Agree on Cooperation on Iran
Japanese Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi and his Turkish counterpart, Hakan Fidan, have agreed to work closely over the situation surrounding Iran.
JAL, ANA to Raise Fuel Surcharges in June, July
Japan Airlines and All Nippon Airways will raise fuel surcharges for tickets issued in June and July, nearly doubling the rates from April and May, du...
LDP Gives Up FY 2026 Budget Passage This Week
Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party on Wednesday decided to give up on enacting the government's fiscal 2026 budget bill this week.
Japan, France to Enhance Defense Cooperation
The Japanese and French governments on Wednesday agreed to strengthen their cooperation on defense, sharing the view that the security of Europe and t...
Macron Cites De-risking as Shared Challenge for France, Japan
French President Emmanuel Macron said Wednesday that reducing dependence on specific countries, known as "de-risking," for energy and resources is a s...
Ogasawara Chief to Clarify Stance on N-Waste Site Survey
The Ogasawara village office said Wednesday that Mayor Masaaki Shibuya will later this month make locals know how he will respond to a government requ...
Takaichi, Macron Hold Summit Talks in Tokyo
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi and French President Emmanuel Macron held a meeting in Tokyo on Wednesday, discussing ways to help ease Middle...
Japan Average Pump Price Falls to 170.20 Yen as Subsidies Resume
The average retail price of regular gasoline in Japan fell by 7.50 yen from a week earlier to 170.20 yen per liter as of Monday, the industry ministry...
Japan Govt Names Chuo Univ.'s Asada as BOJ Board Member
The Japanese government on Wednesday appointed Toichiro Asada, professor emeritus at Chuo University, as a member of the Bank of Japan's Policy Board.
LDP Members Split over Criminalizing Japan Flag Desecration
Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party is divided over a proposal to establish a crime for damaging the national flag, but the party aims to reach a...
Japanese Companies Welcome New Employees
Companies across Japan held entrance ceremonies for new employees Wednesday, the first day of the country's new fiscal year, with fresh faces displayi...
KKR to Take Chip Materials Maker Taiyo Private
U.S. investment fund KKR will spend around 500 billion yen to take Taiyo Holdings Co. private, the Japanese semiconductor materials maker said Tuesday...
S. Korea Praised Japan's 1995 War Statement: Records
South Korea praised Japan's 1995 war statement expressing remorse and apology over its past colonial rule in Asia including the Korean Peninsula, newl...
Denso Pres. Expects Big Synergy from Rohm Buyout
Major auto parts supplier Denso Corp.'s proposed acquisition of chip giant Rohm Co. will produce substantial synergy effects, Denso President Shinnosu...
Strong Quake Strikes Eastern Japan
A strong earthquake measuring up to lower 5, the fifth-highest level on the Japanese seismic intensity scale, struck eastern Japan on Wednesday mornin...
INTERVIEW: JOC Chief Calls for Stronger Support for Female Athletes
With women making up 50pctof qualification spots for the first time, the 2024 Paris Olympics highlighted both progress for female athletes and the nee...
Japan Marks 1st Victory over England in Soccer Friendly
The Japanese men's national soccer team, nicknamed Samurai Japan, defeated England for the first time in an international friendly in London on Tuesda...
Japan Big Maker Sentiment Improves for 4th Straight Quarter
Business sentiment among large manufacturers in Japan improved for the fourth straight quarter, the Bank of Japan's "tankan" survey for March showed W...
Japan Introduces Joint Parental Custody after Divorce
Japan on Wednesday introduced a revised Civil Code that allows joint parental custody of children after divorce.
LDP, JIP Agree No Special Ward Requirement for "Deputy Capital"
Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party and its coalition partner, the Japan Innovation Party, agreed Tuesday that the establishment of special wards,...
JR Hokkaido's 115-Year-Old Rumoi Main Line Ends Service
Hokkaido Railway Co., or JR Hokkaido, ended service on its Rumoi Main Line on Tuesday as local residents and railway enthusiasts bid farewell to the 1...
KDDI Says 246.1 B. Yen Overstated via Fictitious Transactions
Japanese telecommunications company KDDI Corp. said in a report Tuesday that two related companies overstated sales by a total of 246.1 billion yen vi...
Water-Saving Rice Cultivation Method in Spotlight in Japan
The Japanese rice farming industry, saddled with an increased burden amid labor shortages and farmland consolidation, is shifting its attention to the...
Japan End-Feb. Private Rice Inventories Up 1.5 Times
Japan's private-sector rice inventories totaled 3 million tons at the end of February, up 1.5 times from a year earlier, the agriculture ministry said...
Funds Sought for Doctor Jet Project to Help Sick Children
A nonprofit organization in the western Japan prefecture of Osaka has launched a crowdfunding campaign to continue its "doctor jet" service, which tra...
Mitsubishi Materials Signs MOU for U.S. Rare Earth Project
Mitsubishi Materials Corp. signed a memorandum of understanding on Tuesday with ReElement Technologies Corp. to collaborate on recycling rare earths a...
Narita Airport's 3rd Runway Opening to Be Delayed
The opening of the third runway at Japan's Narita International Airport is expected to be delayed beyond the originally scheduled date of March 2029,...
Japan to Secure Missile Shelters for All Residents by 2030
The Japanese government at a cabinet meeting Tuesday adopted a policy to secure temporary shelters to be used in the event of missile attacks and othe...
Durability Key in "Randoseru" School Backpack Sales in Japan
Durability is a key selling point that makers and retailers of "randoseru" backpacks for schoolchildren want to push in this year's major shopping sea...
Japan, Indonesia Leaders Agree on Need to Ease Iran Tensions Early
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi and visiting Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto on Tuesday agreed on the need to calm the Middle East situat...
BOJ Tankan Likely to Show Slight Uptick in Biz Sentiment
The Bank of Japan's "tankan" quarterly survey for March, due out Wednesday, is expected to show slightly stronger business sentiment among both major...
Chubu Electric Submits N-Plant Data Fraud Report
Chubu Electric Power Co. submitted a report to nuclear regulators on Tuesday detailing earthquake risk data fraud involving its Hamaoka nuclear power...
Japan Govt Adopts Legislation on Dangerous Driving Numerical Standards
The Japanese government at a cabinet meeting Tuesday adopted legislation to revise automobile-related laws to introduce numerical standards for excess...
Japan to Introduce "Blue Ticket" Fines for Cyclists Wed.
Japan will introduce the "blue ticket" system for cyclists on Wednesday, allowing riders who commit relatively minor traffic violations to avoid crimi...
Japan's Takaichi Gives Instructions to Secure Medical Supplies
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi on Tuesday instructed related ministers to ensure stable supplies of medical goods made from petroleum products...
Japan to Expand Child Aid in April; Price Hikes to Hit Households
While Japan is set to expand its child-rearing aid program from April, households are expected to be hit by a string of price hikes for food products...