Sasago Tunnel Disaster Anniversary Marked by Families
Relatives of victims marked the 13th anniversary of the Sasago tunnel disaster on Tuesday, gathering at the site in Yamanashi Prefecture. The ceremony honored...
My Number ID Replaces Health Insurance Cards in Japan
Japan officially phased out traditional health insurance cards on Tuesday, completing the switch to the My Number ID system. The transition integrates health insurance...
Premium Yellowtail Fish Sells for Record 4 Million Yen
A premium yellowtail fish sold for a record-tying 4 million yen during the first auction of the season in Ishikawa Prefecture. The sale highlights...
Senkaku Maritime Dispute Sparks Tensions Between China and Japan
China and Japan issued conflicting statements on a Senkaku maritime dispute involving their coast guards and a Japanese fishing vessel on Tuesday. The incident...
Japan Farming Decline Reaches Historic Low
Japan farming decline has reached a historic low, with self-employed farmworkers falling to 1.02 million in 2025. This represents a 25.1 percent drop from...
