Japan Over 120 dead in Tokyo as city sizzles through warmest July on record Intense summer heat in Japan's capital city for the month of July killed scores of people, many of whom were found inside their homes with an air conditioner installed but not turned on. 06/08/2024
Eco-Innovation Japan unveils plans for a CO2-busting conveyor belt road system Japan’s 500 km Autoflow-Road could slash emissions, worker shortages and traffic. 05/08/2024
Japan Top diplomats meet to discuss security amid tension with China Top diplomats from Japan, the U.S., Australia and India met Monday to discuss security concerns and joint support to reinforce maritime safety and cybersecurity in the Indo-Pacific region amid growing tensions with China. 29/07/2024
No Comment WATCH: Heavy floods in Japan disrupt daily life Heavy rain pounded northern Japan on Thursday, triggering floods and landslides and disrupting transportation systems. 25/07/2024
Lifestyle You’ve got to be kitten me! Hello Kitty not a cat, creators reveal The famous character celebrates her 50th anniversary this year, after appearing on a children’s coin purse in Japan after her creation in 1974. And now, Hello Kitty's creators have made some revelations, saying she’s not a cat, and actually has a cat of her own. And a boyfriend, to boot! 22/07/2024
Space Japan launches advanced Earth observation satellite on new H3 rocket The launch was the third for the country's new rocket system, after the successful one on 17 February and the shocking failed debut flight a year earlier when the rocket had to be destroyed with its payload — a satellite that was supposed to be the ALOS-3. 01/07/2024
Tech News Japan's space agency grappling with multiple cyber attacks Japan's space agency says there's no classified information leaked from a series of cyber attacks against them in the last year. 21/06/2024
wellbeing Tokyo wants to launch a dating app to boost marriage and childbirth Tokyo City Hall is developing a dating app as the country’s birth rate is plummeting to an all-time low. 06/06/2024
Nature Cats outnumber humans on this dreamy Japanese island There are 100 cats in Tashirojima and only 50 humans. 27/05/2024
Mobility This pedal-free system allows people to drive using only their hands Toyota says the Neo Steer system is still in the prototype stage, but the company aims to launch it as early as possible. 20/05/2024
Travel News Mount Fuji view blocked by black screen to deter tourists The town of Kawaguchiko has seen an influx of tourists, all vying for the perfect shot of Mount Fuji. Now local officials say enough is enough. 01/05/2024
Global Japan Japan is growing a nature-positive economy: here’s how In partnership with The Government of Japan Around the world, the pressure’s on to better protect nature. Japanese businesses are grasping the challenge, with the support of an international framework that aims to shift financial flows into more nature-positive outcomes. 30/04/2024
Tech News Japanese watchdog orders Google to fix ad search limits A Japanese watchdog said Google was undermining competition. 22/04/2024
No Comment WATCH: Strong earthquake rattles western Japan Shikoku is the smallest of Japan’s four major islands. 18/04/2024
Culture news You can now find the Japanese Royal Family on Instagram Wanna DM the Emperor of Japan? Now you can… Sort of. 03/04/2024
Health news Five dead from recalled Japanese supplement pill A Japanese supplement pill was linked to five deaths and more than 100 hospitalisations. 28/03/2024
Business Nissan promises aggressive electrification push to cut costs “Nissan must change. We cannot succeed if we continue along the same path,” the company's CEO said. 25/03/2024
Economy Bank of Japan ends opts for first interest rate hike in 17 years Japan's central bank has decided to end its era of negative interest rates following signs that the country's decades-long deflation is coming to an end. 19/03/2024
No Comment WATCH: Japanese space rocket explodes straight after launch The rocket was touted as Japan’s first private sector venture to go into orbit. 13/03/2024
Space Japan's Kairos rocket explodes after lift-off on inaugural flight Japan's Space One Kairos rocket exploded after lift-off, leaving a plume of smoke, fire and fragments of machinery in its wake. 13/03/2024
Travel News Kyoto shuns tourists from its geisha district with 'keep out' signs The Japanese city will stop visitors from passing through a number of streets in the picturesque geisha district. 08/03/2024
Space Japan's moon lander survives lunar night, beating predictions The Japanese space agency is planning to make contact with the vehicle again. 27/02/2024
Japan Japan pledges its support to Ukraine during reconstruction conference Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida on Monday reaffirmed his nation's commitment to Ukraine's reconstruction, framing it as a strategic investment for the future. 19/02/2024
Focus How is Japan using its expertise to help Ukraine recover? In partnership with The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan Recovery and reconstruction are part of Japan’s DNA. The Asian country is aiding war-torn Ukraine in several ways that include managing the disposal of debris, building infrastructure, and providing humanitarian aid. 16/02/2024
Travel News Japan is launching a digital nomad visa. Here’s who can apply Immerse yourself in Japan with this new digital nomad visa. 05/02/2024
Lifestyle Take a look inside this adorable micro-pig cafe in Japan Micro-pig cafes are the latest in a series of animal coffee shops that have popped up in Japan, including ones with owls, hedgehogs and even snakes. 05/02/2024