NHK World — English
「国家情報局」設置法案 参議院内閣委員会で可決
The bill to establish a National Intelligence Agency was approved by the House of Councillors' Cabinet Committee. It…
Japan · world
Japan news.
Page 14 of Japanese news on WeSearch — chronological, deduplicated, free to read.
Japanese coverage pairs domestic-language nationals with the English-language editions aimed at international readers. The two do not always lead with the same story, and seeing both in one timeline is the clearest way to notice when they diverge.
Languages: Japanese, English · 395 Japanese sources in the directory
Japan Times
Why youth have become central to <i>‘tokuryū’</i> crimes
The easy recruitment of younger people online has driven a shift from fraud to robbery, sometimes leading to murder.
Japan Times
Record number of students in Japan need help learning Japanese
A record number of students in Japan are seeking assistance with learning the Japanese language. This increase…
Japan Times
‘Quad’ diplomats tout ‘concrete’ deliverables in bid to resuscitate partnership
The 'Quad' diplomats met in New Delhi to discuss their partnership and future initiatives. They emphasized the…
Japan Times
Lower House approves bill to revise personal information protection law
The bill includes a provision requiring businesses that repeatedly commit violations to pay fines equivalent to the…
NHK World — English
補正予算案の審議日程 引き続き協議 自民・中道 国対委員長
The Japanese ruling party and the Center Reform Union are discussing the schedule for deliberating the supplementary…
NHK World — English
奄美除く鹿児島 あす未明～夕方 線状降水帯のおそれ
Kagoshima Prefecture is expected to experience unstable atmospheric conditions starting from the night of May 26. A…
NHK World — English
衆院選1票の格差 広島 山口小選挙区でも「合憲」判断 広島高裁
The Hiroshima High Court ruled that the disparity in votes during the recent House of Representatives election does…
Japan Times
‘Next time, I’ll stab you’: Russia sees spate of wartime school attacks
Russia has experienced a rise in school attacks amid the ongoing military conflict with Ukraine. These incidents have…
Japan Times
Abe exits as Giants manager after allegedly assaulting daughter
Abe has stepped down as the manager of the Giants following allegations of assault against his daughter. The decision…
Japan Times
Japan Cosmetic Association head guilty of bribing former University of Tokyo researchers
The Tokyo District Court sentenced Koichi Hikichi to one year in prison for bribery linked to joint research with the…
NHK World — English
はしか感染者 ことし累計498人に 過去10年の最多に迫るペース
This year, the number of reported measles cases has reached 498, marking a significant increase. The current pace is…
NHK World — English
衆議院憲法審査会 28日開催で与野党が合意
The House of Representatives' Constitutional Review Committee has agreed to hold a meeting on the 28th. During this…
NHK World — English
衆院選 1票の格差訴訟 広島高裁「合憲」判断 無効の訴え退ける
The Hiroshima High Court ruled that the disparity in votes during the February House of Representatives election does…
Japan Times
Prudential Life Insurance posts 12.6% profit dip after employee fraud
It came to light in January that more than 100 former and current employees had fraudulently received about ¥3.1…
Japan Times
The Japan Times Destination Restaurants が今年の受賞レストランを発表
The Japan Times has announced the winners of this year's Destination Restaurants awards. The Restaurant of the Year…
Japan Times
Morgan Stanley hires SocGen’s former head of Japan regional bank sales
Naoyuki Kumon left Societe Generale earlier this year and started at Morgan Stanley MUFG Securities this week to work…
Japan Times
DIY and lifestyle store Hands exits Shibuya after 48 years
DIY and lifestyle store Hands has closed its location in Shibuya after 48 years of operation. The store was known for…
NHK World — English
海外で「かけ子」させる目的で女性誘拐か 暴力団員逮捕 警視庁
A 25-year-old member of a designated organized crime group was arrested by the Tokyo Metropolitan Police for allegedly…
Japan Times
Actor files lawsuit against TikTok operator over AI-generated voice use
An actor has initiated legal action against the operator of TikTok, alleging unauthorized use of their AI-generated…
NHK World — English
「国家情報局」設置法案 きょう午後 参院委員会で採決・可決へ
The Japanese government is set to vote on a bill to establish a National Intelligence Agency in the afternoon session…
NHK World — English
韓国軍「北朝鮮が黄海に向けて飛しょう体を発射」発表
The South Korean military announced that North Korea launched a projectile towards the Yellow Sea. This event occurred…
NHK World — English
東大大学院汚職事件 贈賄側の代表理事に猶予付き有罪判決
A representative director of the Japan Cosmetic Industry Association has received a suspended guilty verdict for…
NHK World — English
中道 立民 公明 補正組み替え動議検討 “ナフサ増産支援も”
The Central Reform Union, the Constitutional Democratic Party, and Komeito are discussing a motion to revise the…
NHK World — English
【ライブ予定】カンヌ映画祭 最優秀女優賞 岡本多緒さんら会見
岡本多緒さんがフランスのカンヌ映画祭で最優秀女優賞を受賞しました。彼女はビルジニー・エフィラさんや濱口竜介監督と共に記者会見を行いました。この受賞は日本人として初めての快挙です。
NHK World — English
兵庫 母娘殺害事件 たつの市内の複数駅の防犯カメラに容疑者
In a tragic incident in Tatsuno City, Hyogo Prefecture, a mother and daughter were murdered. The suspect has been…
NHK World — English
ホルムズ海峡 日本関係船1隻が通過 金子国交相が明らかに
Japan's Minister of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism, Kaneko, announced that one Japanese-related vessel…
NHK World — English
新宿 酒店強盗未遂事件 “数百万円の報酬もらう予定”供述
A robbery attempt occurred at a liquor buying and selling store in Shinjuku, Tokyo, last month. Six suspects, all…
NHK World — English
食料品の消費税 “税率含め方向性決まっていない” 官房副長官
The Deputy Chief Cabinet Secretary, Ozaki, stated that discussions regarding the consumption tax on food are ongoing…
Japan Times
Knicks sweep Cavs to make first NBA Finals since 1999
The 37-point defeat was the Cavaliers' largest ever in a playoff home game.
Japan Times
Pope says AI should be ‘disarmed’ to avoid dominating humanity
Pope Francis has called for artificial intelligence (AI) to be 'disarmed' to prevent it from dominating humanity. He…
Japan Times
Working-class Rayo Vallecano defies the odds to contest first European final
From the narrow streets of Vallecas to a European final in Leipzig, Rayo Vallecano has turned a season of conflict and…
Japan Times
Spain leaves out Real Madrid players as Barcelona dominates World Cup squad
Spain's national soccer team has announced its World Cup squad, notably excluding players from Real Madrid. In…
Japan Times
Imai combines with relievers for MLB’s first no-hitter since 2024
Tatsuya Imai (2-2) walked four batters and struck out two over a career-high six innings.
Japan Times
Taiwan drone exports soar on Ukraine war
Taiwan's drone exports have significantly increased due to the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. This surge reflects a…
NHK World — English
巨人 阿部慎之助監督を逮捕 18歳長女に暴行か その後釈放
Giants manager Shinnosuke Abe was arrested on May 25 for allegedly assaulting his 18-year-old daughter at their home…
Japan Times
Iran war poses new threat to harvests in hunger-stricken Sudan
The ongoing conflict in Iran is exacerbating food insecurity in Sudan, where many are already facing hunger. The war…
Japan Times
Japan slips to world’s no. 3 creditor behind Germany and China
Japan has fallen to the position of the world's third-largest creditor, overtaken by Germany and China. This shift…
Japan Times
Former execs of AI developer Alt found guilty of window dressing
Katsuya Asai, 46, and Takayuki Ariizumi, 53, were given suspended prison sentences, and the Tokyo-based company was…
Japan Times
TSMC’s relentless rise powers Taiwan’s market value above India
Taiwan's market value has surpassed that of India, largely driven by the growth of Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing…
Japan Times
Hiroshima atomic bomb museum to be reservation-only from Aug. 8 to 16
The Hiroshima atomic bomb museum will implement a reservation-only policy from August 8 to 16. This decision aims to…
NHK World — English
安愚楽牧場「和牛オーナー制度」 国への賠償請求退ける判決
The Tokyo District Court has dismissed a compensation claim against the government by over 1,200 investors in the…
Japan Times
Japan cable maker rout exposes cracks in AI infrastructure rally
Fujikura almost halved in value in the week through May 20 as investors rushed to dump its stock following a…
NHK World — English
米軍がイラン南部で船舶などに攻撃 “自衛のため” 複数の報道
The U.S. military conducted an attack in southern Iran on May 25, targeting vessels and missile launch facilities.…
Japan Times
SpaceX debut draws a crowd, but few recent hot IPOs outpace the market
The space exploration company is expected to target a $1.75 trillion valuation, but an analysis shows there is no…
NHK World — English
電気・ガス料金支援へ 今年度の予備費5135億円の支出決定
The Japanese government has decided to allocate 513.5 billion yen from this year's budget reserve to support…
Japan Times
Ebola patients flee in attacks on Congo health facilities, hobbling response
Attacks on health facilities in the Democratic Republic of Congo have hindered efforts to control an Ebola outbreak.…
Japan Times
Carney warns of ‘dangerous bluff’ in Alberta vote, citing Brexit
Mark Carney has expressed concerns about the upcoming Alberta vote, likening it to the uncertainties seen during…
Japan Times
The changing face of Japan’s consumer electronics industry
A new wave in the 'Made in Japan' home appliances sector is seeing companies from other industries enter the market…
Japan Times
U.S. attacks missile sites in Iran, despite ceasefire
The U.S. has conducted airstrikes on missile sites in Iran, despite an ongoing ceasefire. This action raises concerns…