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Japan police release first-ever data on accidents involving foreign drivers
Kyodo News, Published on 09/08/2025
» KYODO — Japan's National Police Agency has released data on traffic accidents resulting in deaths or serious injuries caused by foreign drivers for the first time, soon after saying rules for converting overseas licences to Japanese ones would be tightened.
JR East gets OK to raise fares for Tokyo's popular loop line, other routes in March
Published on 04/08/2025
» East Japan Railway Co has said it has received government approval to raise fares by an average 7.1% from March, the company's first blanket hike since 1987 when it was created from the privatisation of the national railway company.
No tsunami threat to Japan after huge volcanic eruption in Indonesia’
Kyodo News, Published on 02/08/2025
» KYODO — Japan's weather agency said there is no tsunami threat to the country following a huge volcanic eruption on the Indonesian island of Flores on Saturday.
Japan cleared of all tsunami advisories after quake off Russia coast
Kyodo News, Published on 31/07/2025
» KYODO — The Japan Meteorological Agency on Thursday lifted the last remaining tsunami advisories issued after a 8.8 magnitude earthquake struck off Russia's Kamchatka Peninsula the previous day.
Japan on alert as tsunami advisories remain in place after 8.8 magnitude quake
Published on 31/07/2025
» Residents and visitors in Japan were advised to remain on alert on Thursday after tsunami waves triggered by a magnitude 8.8 earthquake off Russia's Kamchatka Peninsula reached the Pacific coast the previous day.
Japan needs true vision of peace
Oped, Published on 31/07/2025
» In 1979, Harvard University professor and American sociologist, the late Ezra Vogel, published a book that became a runaway bestseller in both Japan and the United States. While most commentators at the time focused on its eye-catching main title, Japan as Number One, the subtitle was equally compelling: Lessons for America.
Ishiba's exit may lead to turmoil
News, Published on 28/07/2025
» Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba's resignation could herald a political turmoil in Japan, as no decisive winner emerged from the latest House of Councillors election, in which the ruling bloc suffered a major setback.
"Demon Slayer" film sets Japan opening 3-day box-office record
Kyodo News, Published on 22/07/2025
» KYODO — The animated film adaptation of the popular manga "Demon Slayer" has set a new record for Japan's highest box-office revenue in its first three days, the distributor said Tuesday.
Japan considering multi-nation bid for 2046 World Cup
Published on 21/07/2025
» The Japan Football Association (JFA) is considering bidding to host the 2046 World Cup men's tournament, sources familiar with the matter said on Friday.
Japan outdoor museum of vending machines aims to draw global fans
Published on 21/07/2025
» An outdoor museum of vending machines in northeastern Japan that opened in March is seeking to showcase the country's cultural phenomenon and attract visitors from overseas.