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Dec 2, 2023

US Air Force Halts Osprey Flights in Japan | Stove Train Begins Winter Service, & more…

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Dec 1, 2023

Father Arrested for Injuring Infant and Fatal Accident on Central Expressway, & more…

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Nov 30, 2023

Aviation Demand Increases While Facing Severe Labor Shortage / US Military Osprey Crash Leaves One Dead, & more…

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Nov 29, 2023

Digitalization Support for Small and Medium-sized Enterprises: New Guidelines to be Established, and Self-Defense Ship Leaves Scene at Maximum Speed, & more…

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Nov 28, 2023

Care Workers' Wages to Increase, Police Inspector Charged with Sexual Assault, & more…

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Nov 27, 2023

Johnny's Problem Victim Accepts Compensation / Bird Flu Suspected at Ibaraki Kasama Poultry Farm, & more…

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Nov 26, 2023

Low Birth Weight Linked to Increased Risk of Lifestyle Diseases, Opposition Party Proposes Measures to Prevent Exploitative Host Clubs, & more…

Japan Daily News

Nov 25, 2023

Crackdown on Host Clubs as Police Strengthen Regulations and Increase Inspections | Increase in Children Expressing Suicidal Thoughts Amidst the Pandemic, & more…

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Nov 24, 2023

Japanese Escort Ship Accident: Former Captain and Two Others to Be Investigated | Snowstorm Warning for Northern Japan, Hokuriku, and Niigata, & more…

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Nov 23, 2023

Currency Depreciation Affects Study Abroad Costs; Winter Storm Warning in Northern Japan, & more…

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Nov 22, 2023

Fatal Hit-and-Run Investigation and Arrest of Suspected Child Molester, & more…

Japan Daily News

Nov 20, 2023

Former Member of the House of Representatives Convicted of Violating Public Office Election Law; YouTubers Arrested for Soliciting Violation of Stimulants Control Law, & more…

Japan Daily News

Nov 19, 2023

SoftBank Fixed Phone Service Restored | JR Yamanote Line Partially Suspended, & more…

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Nov 18, 2023

Strong Winds and Snow Expected Nationwide, Yuzuru Hanyu Announces Divorce, & more…

Japan Daily News

Nov 17, 2023

Unstable Weather and Search of Lawmaker's Office, & more…

Japan Daily News

Nov 15, 2023

North Korea Successfully Conducts Ground Combustion Test of New Missile Engine; Thousands Evacuated as Volcano Activity Increases in Iceland, & more…

Japan Daily News

Nov 14, 2023

YouTuber Arrested for Defamation, Public Opinion on Expo Construction Costs, & more…

Japan Daily News

Nov 12, 2023

Credit Card Payment Troubles Resolved, Toy Ingestion Accidents Prompt Regulations, & more…

Japan Daily News

Nov 9, 2023

Bear Attacks Prompt Financial Support for Local Governments / 25 Arrested in Major Fraud Case, & more…

Japan Daily News

Nov 8, 2023

Hovercraft Collides with Guardrail in Oita, Dump Truck Crashes into Building in Tachikawa, & more…

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Nov 7, 2023

Unstable Weather Causes Heavy Rain and Disruptions in Tokyo Bay, & more…

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Nov 6, 2023

Tragic Discovery in Chiba: Bodies Found in Residence and Storage Shed | Nepal Earthquake Leaves Over 560 Injured, & more…

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Nov 5, 2023

Chinese Vessels Enter Japanese Waters in Okinawa and University Student Found Dead in Bear Attack, & more…

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Nov 4, 2023

COVID-19 Brain Fog Study Begins, Nepal Earthquake Death Toll Rises, & more…

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Nov 3, 2023

Standoff at Saitama Post Office, Japanese Evacuees Return from Israel, & more…

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Nov 2, 2023

Bear Attack in Akita; Bird Flu Virus Detected in Hokkaido, & more…

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Nov 1, 2023

Tokyo District Mayor Involved in Paid Advertisement Scandal, Fake Advertisements Resembling News Programs, & more…

Japan Daily News

Oct 31, 2023

Unemployment Rate Improves in September, Halloween Precautions in Shibuya, & more…

Japan Daily News

Oct 30, 2023

Record Number of Bear Attacks Reported Across Japan, Construction Begins on 'Kasumidam' in Naka River Upstream, & more…

Japan Daily News

Oct 29, 2023

Companies Neglecting Care Leave, World Stroke Day Awareness, and Partial Lunar Eclipse, & more…

Japan Daily News

Oct 28, 2023

Ride-Sharing Safety Concerns: Government Proceeds with Careful Discussion | Tokyo's Shibuya District Calls for Alcohol Sales Suspension Ahead of Halloween, & more…

Japan Daily News

Oct 27, 2023

Hurricane Hits Southern Mexico, 27 Dead; Train Service Suspended on Tobu Isezaki Line, & more…

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Oct 26, 2023

Missing Mushroom Pickers in Nagano, and Theft Suspects Arrested for Stealing Radioactive Materials in Fukushima, & more…

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Oct 25, 2023

Disability Facility Under Investigation for Misconduct and Abuse, New Volcanic Research Headquarters to Be Established, & more…

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Oct 24, 2023

Missing Hikers Rescued in Northern Alps, Concerns Grow Over Release of Fukushima Plant Treated Water, & more…

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Oct 23, 2023

Niigata Earthquake Anniversary: Challenges of Population Decline and Aging in Affected Areas | Osaka Exhibition Showcases Skeletal Specimens from Around Japan, & more…

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Oct 22, 2023

Fatal Collision in Akita, By-Elections Begin in Nagasaki and Tokushima-Kochi, & more…

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Oct 21, 2023

Bus Accident Families Call for Stricter Driver License Renewal Standards, Mysterious Pumice Found near Torishima, & more…

Japan Daily News

Oct 20, 2023

Tragic Discovery: Body of 15-Year-Old Girl Found in Rental Car in Tochigi, and High Levels of PFAS Detected in Employee's Blood at Shizuoka Chemical Plant, & more…

Japan Daily News

Oct 19, 2023

Exhibition Commemorating the 100th Anniversary of the Great Kanto Earthquake and Invitation to the Autumn Garden Party, & more…

Japan Daily News - 2023-10-18

Oct 18, 2023

Road Collapse and Bear Attack: Today's Top Stories, & more…

Japan Daily News - 2023-10-17

Oct 17, 2023

Janies Agency Changes Name to SMILE-UP. and Yamato Transport Ends Contracts with Independent Contractors, & more…

Japan Daily News - 2023-10-16

Oct 16, 2023

Bridge Reinforcement Projects Incomplete on 90% of Highways, Pump Submersion Causes High Water Pressure in Akita, & more…

Japan Daily News - 2023-10-15

Oct 15, 2023

Shinkansen 0 Series Crowdfunding for Renovation | Heavy Rain and Thunderstorms Expected in Kanto and Izu Islands, & more…

Japan Daily News - 2023-10-14

Oct 14, 2023

Car Accident on Chuo Expressway, Disposal Site Debate for Nuclear Waste, & more…

Japan Daily News - 2023-10-13

Oct 13, 2023

Typhoon 15 Approaches Ogasawara Islands, Clothing Company Involved in Accounting Fraud, & more…

Japan Daily News - 2023-10-12

Oct 12, 2023

Tragic Fire Claims Lives of Elderly Couple in Saitama, Prescription Drug Shortage in 90% of Medical Institutions, & more…

Japan Daily News - 2023-10-11

Oct 11, 2023

Shogi Master Fights for Eighth Title and Typhoon Approaches Ogasawara Islands, & more…

Japan Daily News - 2023-10-10

Oct 10, 2023

Intense Rainfall Warning in Izu Islands | Afghanistan Earthquake: Search and Rescue Continues, & more…

Japan Daily News - 2023-10-09

Oct 9, 2023

Tsunami warning issued for Izu Islands, Ogasawara Islands, Chiba, and Kochi | 42 people stung by bees during trail running event in Gifu, & more…

Japan Daily News - 2023-10-08

Oct 8, 2023

Record-breaking Rain Recovery Efforts Continue | Heavy Rain Warning for Kanto and Izu Islands, & more…

Japan Daily News - 2023-10-07

Oct 7, 2023

Tokyo House Fire Leaves Two Unconscious and Temple Burns Down in Aichi, & more…

Japan Daily News - 2023-10-06

Oct 6, 2023

Elderly Couple Dies in House Fire in Ibaraki, Strong Winds and Rainfall in Northern Japan, & more…

Japan Daily News - 2023-10-05

Oct 5, 2023

Strong Winds Expected in Northern Japan, Bears Found in Akita Workshop, & more…

Japan Daily News - 2023-10-04

Oct 4, 2023

Boat Collision Injures 7 in Nagasaki, Typhoon Approaches Ishigaki Island, & more…

Japan Daily News - 2023-10-03

Oct 3, 2023

Typhoon Approaching Okinawa and Child Pornography Scandal: Japan Daily News Headlines, & more…

Japan Daily News - 2023-10-02

Oct 2, 2023

Tokyo Man Stabbed to Death, Nobel Prize Winners Announced, & more…

Japan Daily News - 2023-10-01

Oct 1, 2023

New Tax Deduction System 'Invoice System' Begins Today | Unstable Weather in Western and Northern Japan, & more…

Japan Daily News - 2023-09-30

Sep 30, 2023

Exhibition on Life in Ancient Japan and Child's Death in Chiba, & more…

Japan Daily News - 2023-09-29

Sep 29, 2023

Job Openings Remain Steady, Surge in Consultations for Hair Removal Services, & more…

Japan Daily News - 2023-09-28

Sep 28, 2023

Unexpected Heatwave Forecasted in Eastern and Central Japan, and Compensation for Minamata Disease Victims, & more…

Japan Daily News - 2023-09-27

Sep 27, 2023

Former Police Inspector Sentenced to 13 Years for Sexual Assault | Nagasaki Mayor Rejects Nuclear Waste Disposal Site, & more…

Japan Daily News - 2023-09-26

Sep 26, 2023

Train Services Resume After Inspections and Accidents / Government Implements Measures to Address Income Disparity, & more…

Japan Daily News - 2023-09-25

Sep 25, 2023

Imperial Couple Concludes Official Visit to Vietnam | Fatal Collision Between Bicycle and Car in Yokohama, & more…

Japan Daily News - 2023-09-24

Sep 24, 2023

Imperial Couple Visits Hoi An, Vietnam | Fukushima Water Release Impacts Seafood Industry, & more…

Japan Daily News - 2023-09-23

Sep 23, 2023

Fare Increase for Keisei Railway to Promote Barrier-Free Access, and First Compensation Pension for Severe Long-Term COVID-19 Symptoms, & more…

Japan Daily News - 2023-09-22

Sep 22, 2023

Tokyo Installs Water Purifiers in Wells to Address PFAS Contamination | Former Hospital Director Arrested for Bribery in Medical Device Procurement, & more…

Japan Daily News - 2023-09-21

Sep 21, 2023

Train Delays and Heavy Rainfall: The Latest News from Japan, & more…

Japan Daily News - 2023-09-20

Sep 20, 2023

Volcano Research Headquarters Set to Enhance Volcanic Measures / Unique Octopus Catching Method in Goto, Nagasaki, & more…

Japan Daily News - 2023-09-19

Sep 19, 2023

Land Improvement Project in Henoko Approved by Government, and Construction Industry Discusses Overtime Work Regulations, & more…

Japan Daily News - 2023-09-18

Sep 18, 2023

Disaster Preparedness Lessons from Sendai City Officials in Yokohama | New Species of Shrimp Discovered in Hot Springs, & more…

Japan Daily News - 2023-09-17

Sep 17, 2023

Unstable Weather in Kyushu Raises Concerns of Landslides and Flooding / Yokohama Hosts National Conference on Disaster Prevention, & more…

Japan Daily News - 2023-09-16

Sep 16, 2023

Libya Calls for Urgent Support as Massive Floods Cause Devastation | Ground Uplift of Up to 20 Centimeters Detected Near Epicenter of Morocco Earthquake, & more…

Japan Daily News - 2023-09-15

Sep 15, 2023

Evacuation Orders Issued in Saga as Heavy Rainfall Increases Risk of Landslides | Hit-and-Run Suspect Designated as 'Most Wanted' in Oita, & more…

Japan Daily News - 2023-09-14

Sep 14, 2023

Severe Weather Alert in Nagasaki and Evacuation Advisory in Saga, & more…

Japan Daily News - 2023-09-13

Sep 13, 2023

High School Students' Job Demand Reaches Record High, and Symposium on Reforming Doctors' Working Conditions, & more…

Japan Daily News - 2023-09-12

Sep 12, 2023

Record Rainfall Causes Flooding in Chiba / Major Highway Closed Due to Fire, & more…

Japan Daily News - 2023-09-11

Sep 11, 2023

Train Services Suspended on JR Sotobo Line and Earthquake Relief Efforts in Morocco, & more…

Japan Daily News - 2023-09-10

Sep 10, 2023

Record-breaking Rainfall Causes Flooding in Fukushima and Chiba, and Woman Assaulted in Chiba, & more…

Japan Daily News - 2023-09-09

Sep 9, 2023

Typhoon Disrupts Train Services | Earthquake Strikes Morocco, & more…

Japan Daily News - 2023-09-08

Sep 8, 2023

Evacuation Orders Issued in Chiba and Izu Islands Due to Severe Weather / G7 Agrees on International Guidelines for AI Developers, & more…

Japan Daily News - 2023-09-07

Sep 7, 2023

Typhoon Approaching Japan; Flooding in Brazil, & more…

Japan Daily News - 2023-09-06

Sep 6, 2023

Hokkaido Earthquake 5 Years Later: Challenges of Mental Care and Forest Regeneration | Teen Arrested for Attempted Murder of Mother in Aichi, & more…

Japan Daily News - 2023-09-05

Sep 5, 2023

JR Yokohama Line Resumes Service, Truck Fire in Hyogo, & more…

Japan Daily News - 2023-09-04

Sep 4, 2023

Truck Collision Leaves Driver in Critical Condition in Chiba, and Severe Thunderstorms Expected in Kanto and Tohoku, & more…

Japan Daily News - 2023-09-03

Sep 3, 2023

Typhoon 11 Approaches Southern Islands, Electric Kick Scooter Violations Increase, & more…

Japan Daily News - 2023-09-02

Sep 2, 2023

Japanese University Football Team Suspended Indefinitely and Former Unification Church Faces Fine, & more…

Japan Daily News - 2023-09-01

Sep 1, 2023

Disaster Preparedness Training for Tokyo Earthquake and Investigation on High Levels of PFAS Detected, & more…

Japan Daily News - 2023-08-31

Aug 31, 2023

Evacuation Order Issued in Miyazaki and Typhoon Approaching Okinawa, & more…

Japan Daily News - 2023-08-30

Aug 30, 2023

Extreme Heat Warning in Niigata and Osaka Police Officer Fires Gun, & more…

Japan Daily News - 2023-08-29

Aug 29, 2023

Typhoon 9 Approaching Okinawa, Earthquake in Indonesia, & more…

Japan Daily News - 2023-08-28

Aug 28, 2023

Actor Ayato Nagayama Admits Charges of Violating Cannabis Control Law / Tornadoes Hit Niigata Prefecture, & more…

Japan Daily News - 2023-08-27

Aug 27, 2023

Checklist Developed to Determine Whether Children Should Skip School, Typhoon Warnings for Kanto and Tohoku, & more…

Japan Daily News - 2023-08-26

Aug 26, 2023

Cargo Ship Collision: Search for Missing Crew Continues | Hawaii Wildfire: No Information on Japanese Casualties, & more…

Japan Daily News - 2023-08-25

Aug 25, 2023

Dangerous Heatwave Expected in Several Regions, and British National Appeals Extradition in ¥100 Million Jewelry Theft Case, & more…

Japan Daily News - 2023-08-24

Aug 24, 2023

Shizuoka Issues Evacuation Advisory Due to Heavy Rain, Tokyo Electric Power to Release Treated Water into Sea, & more…

Japan Daily News - 2023-08-23

Aug 23, 2023

Dangerous Heatwave Continues in Akita with 39°C Expected; Sister of Robbery-Murder Victim Arrested for Transferring Large Sum of Money, & more…

Japan Daily News - 2023-08-22

Aug 22, 2023

Dangerous Heatwave Expected in Fukushima and Niigata | New Alzheimer's Drug Approved, & more…

Japan Daily News - 2023-08-21

Aug 21, 2023

New Alzheimer's Drug Approved for Review and Heatwave Continues in Japan, & more…

Japan Daily News - 2023-08-20

Aug 20, 2023

Intense Heatwave Sweeps Japan | Teacher Arrested for Filming Students, & more…

Japan Daily News - 2023-08-19

Aug 19, 2023

Imperial Family Attends Concert / Delay in Reactor Restart, & more…

Japan Daily News - 2023-08-18

Aug 18, 2023

Train Service Resumes After Accident | Tragic Incident in Oita, & more…

Japan Daily News - 2023-08-17

Aug 17, 2023

Train Services Suspended on Parts of Tokaido and Sanyo Shinkansen Lines due to Heavy Rainfall; Typhoon 7 Continues to Bring Unstable Weather and Potential Landslide Risks, & more…

Japan Daily News - 2023-08-16

Aug 16, 2023

Japanese Nationals Arrested in Cambodia for Suspected Fraud, and Record-Breaking Heavy Rain Hits Western Japan, & more…

Japan Daily News - 2023-08-15

Aug 15, 2023

Typhoon 7 Causes Damage and Power Outages in Kyoto, JR Osaka Loop Line Suspended, & more…

Japan Daily News - 2023-08-14

Aug 14, 2023

Record Rainfall in Iwate and Typhoon 7 Approaching Kansai and Tokai, & more…

Japan Daily News - 2023-08-13

Aug 13, 2023

Typhoon 7 Approaching Kanto and Kinki Regions | Extreme Heat Warning in Western Japan, & more…

Japan Daily News - 2023-08-12

Aug 12, 2023

Typhoon 7 Approaching Japan, Record Rainfall in Iwate, & more…

Japan Daily News - 2023-08-11

Aug 11, 2023

Typhoon 7 Approaching Japan, Obon Traffic Congestion, & more…

Japan Daily News - 2023-08-10

Aug 10, 2023

Tokyo Agriculture University Boxing Club Member Arrested for Marijuana Possession / Typhoon 7 Approaching Ogasawara Islands, & more…

Japan Daily News - 2023-08-09

Aug 9, 2023

Evacuation Orders Issued in Nagasaki and Typhoon Approaches Ogasawara Islands, & more…

Japan Daily News - 2023-08-08

Aug 8, 2023

Typhoon 6 Approaching Kyushu and Amami, and Workers Hospitalized in Sapporo Parking Lot, & more…

Japan Daily News - 2023-08-07

Aug 7, 2023

Typhoon 6 Threatens Southern Kyushu and Amami with Heavy Rainfall, and Police Strengthen Deletion Requests for 'Dark Part-Time Job' Postings, & more…

Japan Daily News - 2023-08-06

Aug 6, 2023

Hiroshima Commemorates 78th Anniversary of Atomic Bombing, Typhoon 6 Causes Power Outages in Okinawa, & more…

Japan Daily News - 2023-08-05

Aug 5, 2023

PFAS Contamination Investigation Planned, Typhoon Approaching Okinawa and Amami Region, & more…

Japan Daily News - 2023-08-04

Aug 4, 2023

Typhoon 6 Causes Damage in Okinawa and Kyushu, and Truck Collides with Bus in Fukuoka, & more…

Japan Daily News - 2023-08-03

Aug 3, 2023

Dangerous Heat Continues and Typhoon 6 Impacts Okinawa, & more…

Japan Daily News - 2023-08-02

Aug 2, 2023

Woman Attacked in Chiba Restaurant Parking Lot, Typhoon Causes Power Outages in Okinawa, & more…

Japan Daily News - 2023-08-01

Aug 1, 2023

Unemployment Rate Improves and Typhoon Approaches Okinawa, & more…

Japan Daily News - 2023-07-31

Jul 31, 2023

Steam Containing High Levels of Arsenic Flows Out of Excavation Site, and Flights Disrupted Due to Typhoon, & more…

Japan Daily News - 2023-07-30

Jul 30, 2023

Typhoon Approaching Okinawa and Amami Islands, Extreme Heat Warning, & more…

Japan Daily News - 2023-07-29

Jul 29, 2023

Record Flooding in Akita City, Train Service Resumes on Seibu Ikebukuro Line, & more…

Japan Daily News - 2023-07-28

Jul 28, 2023

Heavy Rain Causes Damage to Mount Taihei Trails, Increase in Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease Linked to Alcohol and Sedentary Lifestyle, & more…

Japan Daily News - 2023-07-27

Jul 27, 2023

Dangerous Heatwave Expected in Kyushu and Kinki Regions | New System to Communicate Crime Victims' Emotions to Offenders, & more…

Japan Daily News - 2023-07-26

Jul 26, 2023

Japanese Population Decreases for 14th Consecutive Year | Commemoration Ceremony for Sagamihara Disability Facility Attack, & more…

Japan Daily News - 2023-07-25

Jul 25, 2023

Big Motor President Holds Press Conference on Insurance Fraud / Tokyo Sees Recovery in Domestic Tourism, & more…

Japan Daily News - 2023-07-24

Jul 24, 2023

Intense Heatwave Continues | Train Service Disruption, & more…

Japan Daily News - 2023-07-23

Jul 23, 2023

Heatwave Sweeps Western Japan | CSF Outbreak in Hyogo, & more…

Japan Daily News - 2023-07-22

Jul 22, 2023

Delayed Opening for Kanto Expressway and Inaccurate Rainfall Predictions by Japan Meteorological Agency, & more…

Japan Daily News - 2023-07-21

Jul 21, 2023

Evacuation Orders Lifted in Akita City | Flooding Continues to Impact Akita | Multiple Incidents of Firefighting Foam Leakage at Yokota Air Base | Arrests Made in Nikko Golf Course Dismemberment Case, & more…

Japan Daily News - 2023-07-20

Jul 20, 2023

Evacuation Orders Lifted in Ishinomaki City and Resumption of Tohoku Shinkansen Services, & more…

Japan Daily News - 2023-07-19

Jul 19, 2023

North Korea Fires 2 Ballistic Missiles Outside Japanese Waters | Heatstroke Precautions as Hot Weather Continues, & more…

Japan Daily News - 2023-07-18

Jul 18, 2023

Tokyo Metro Resumes Service on Nanboku Line, Dangerous Heatwave Continues in Kanto and Tokai, & more…

Japan Daily News - 2023-07-17

Jul 17, 2023

Record-breaking Rainfall Recovery Efforts and Severe Heatwave Warning, & more…

Japan Daily News - 2023-07-16

Jul 16, 2023

Evacuation Orders Issued in Yamagata and Akita, & more…

Japan Daily News - 2023-07-15

Jul 15, 2023

Akita River Exceeds Dangerous Flood Level, Ukrainian Police Officers Learn Identification Techniques in Fukushima, & more…

Japan Daily News - 2023-07-14

Jul 14, 2023

Train Service Resumes After Accident and Baby's Body Found in Sewage Facility, & more…

Japan Daily News - 2023-07-13

Jul 13, 2023

Truck Speed Limit to be Raised for '2024 Problem' and Salt River Reaches Dangerous Level, & more…

Japan Daily News - 2023-07-12

Jul 12, 2023

Strong Winds Cause Damage in Saitama, Ibaraki, Chiba, and Gunma | Residents Recall Fukuoka Landslide, & more…

Japan Daily News - 2023-07-11

Jul 11, 2023

Father Accused of Pushing Father into River and Heatwave Warning in Kanto, & more…

Japan Daily News - 2023-07-10

Jul 10, 2023

Heavy Rain Special Warning in Fukuoka Prefecture | Flooding and Evacuations, & more…

Japan Daily News - 2023-07-09

Jul 9, 2023

Rivers in Hiroshima and Yamaguchi Prefectures Reach Dangerous Levels, & more…

Japan Daily News - 2023-07-08

Jul 8, 2023

Heavy Rainfall Warning in Shimane Prefecture | Abe Shooting Incident Trial Postponed, & more…

Japan Daily News - 2023-07-07

Jul 7, 2023

AI Guidelines for Universities - Heatwave and Heavy Rain Alert, & more…

Japan Daily News - 2023-07-06

Jul 6, 2023

Construction Accident Injures Eight in Shizuoka, New Social Media Platform 'Threads' Launches, & more…

Japan Daily News - 2023-07-05

Jul 5, 2023

Heavy Rain Expected in Kyushu Again, Arrest Planned in Nagano Quadruple Murder, & more…

Japan Daily News - 2023-07-04

Jul 4, 2023

Children's Minister Visits Tokyo's Kabukicho District and Self-Defense Force Trainee Arrested for Murder, & more…

Japan Daily News - 2023-07-03

Jul 3, 2023

Heavy Rainfall and Flooding Warnings in Kumamoto and Kyushu, & more…

Japan Daily News - 2023-07-01

Jul 1, 2023

Evacuation Orders Issued in Ishikawa and Yamaguchi as Heavy Rain Causes Flooding, & more…

Japan Daily News - 2023-06-30

Jun 30, 2023

Heavy Rainfall Expected in Western and Northern Japan, Concerns Over Aging Giant Buddha Statues, & more…

Japan Daily News - 2023-06-29

Jun 29, 2023

Fatal Fire in Fukui and Man Swept Away in Shiga River, & more…

Japan Daily News - 2023-06-28

Jun 28, 2023

Unstable Weather and Actor Arrested for Assisting Suicide, & more…

Japan Daily News - 2023-06-27

Jun 27, 2023

Children Learn Water Safety Ahead of Summer Season, Trial Begins for Odakyu Line Passenger Attack, & more…

Japan Daily News - 2023-06-26

Jun 26, 2023

Trial Begins for Suspect in Keio Line Attack; Symposium on Fatherhood During the Pandemic, & more…

Japan Daily News - 2023-06-25

Jun 25, 2023

Tragic Discovery: Child's Body Found in Suitcase, and Fatal Accident on Meihan Highway, & more…

Japan Daily News - 2023-06-24

Jun 24, 2023

Centenary of Fukuda Village Incident; JR East Experiences Technical Issues, & more…

Japan Daily News - 2023-06-23

Jun 23, 2023

Train Service Resumes After Accident, Report Highlights Issues in School Bullying Response, & more…

Japan Daily News - 2023-06-22

Jun 22, 2023

Fire at Nuclear Facility in Ibaraki, Emperor Attends Banquet in Indonesia, & more…

Japan Daily News - 2023-06-21

Jun 21, 2023

Bullying Prevention Law Under Review After 10 Years, Self-Defense Force Shooting Incident Investigation Continues, & more…

Japan Daily News - 2023-06-20

Jun 20, 2023

Bird Flu Management Strategy and Self-Defense Force Shooting Incident, & more…

Japan Daily News - 2023-06-19

Jun 19, 2023

Emperor and Empress Meet with Indonesian President | Man Arrested for Fatal Assault in Yokohama, & more…

Japan Daily News - 2023-06-18

Jun 18, 2023

JR East Implements Radar Rainfall Restrictions on All Conventional Lines | Japan Pediatric Society Recommends COVID-19 Vaccination for All Children, & more…

Japan Daily News - 2023-06-17

Jun 17, 2023

Elderly Red Panda 'Futa' Seeks Donations for Improved Living Environment, & more…

Japan Daily News - 2023-06-16

Jun 16, 2023

Government to Consider Legislation Prohibiting Unreasonable Fees Imposed on Smartphone App Developers, Arrested Researcher at National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology (AIST) Held Multiple Positions in China, & more…

Japan Daily News - 2023-06-15

Jun 15, 2023

Unstable atmospheric conditions in western and northern Japan may cause heavy rain with thunder and lightning, Female suspect arrested for spraying a substance on an elderly female customer at a department store in Osaka, & more…

Japan Daily News - 2023-06-14

Jun 14, 2023

Disaster prevention organizations call for people to start preparing for another hot summer after last year saw over 3,600 people hospitalized for heatstroke in May alone., Tokyo police call on real estate agents to report any suspicious activity in properties they manage, as part of efforts to prevent “lone wolf” attacks., & more…

Japan Daily News - 2023-06-13

Jun 13, 2023

Japan conducts joint exercises with US and French navies to deter China's maritime expansion, Kansai Electric Power Company plans to transport some spent fuel to France, but the majority of the plan remains uncertain, & more…

Japan Daily News - 2023-06-12

Jun 12, 2023

Typhoon Approaching Izu and Ogasawara Islands, Regulations on 'Mixed Loading' of Passengers and Luggage to be Relaxed Nationwide, & more…

Japan Daily News - 2023-06-11

Jun 11, 2023

Man arrested for attempting to kill his father in Saitama, Three robbery suspects to be arrested again for additional charges, & more…

Japan Daily News - 2023-06-10

Jun 10, 2023

Dentsu Group releases report calling for strengthened risk management, My Na Insurance Card linked to others' information in at least 85 cases, & more…

Japan Daily News - 2023-06-09

Jun 9, 2023

Evacuation orders issued in Shizuoka due to heavy rain and landslide risks, Toddler dies after being left on a bed soaked in kerosene, & more…

Japan Daily News - 2023-06-08

Jun 8, 2023

COVID-19 cases show a gradual increase a month after the transition to Category 5 status, Fisheries Agency study group recommends measures to address declining catches of Pacific saury and salmon due to changes in ocean environments, & more…

Japan Daily News - 2023-06-07

Jun 7, 2023

China and Russia's joint military exercise raises concerns for Japan's defense ministry., Former Japanese politician, Gashi, arrested for repeated threats against celebrities on a video-sharing site., & more…

Japan Daily News - 2023-06-06

Jun 6, 2023

Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics face significant governance challenges, says Tokyo Metropolitan Government's audit committee, Rainstorms hit several regions in Japan over the weekend, causing flooding and damage, & more…

Japan Daily News - 2023-06-05

Jun 5, 2023

Tokyo Metro Marunouchi Line resumes full service after signal malfunction, Earthquake activity continues in Ishikawa Prefecture one month after magnitude 6.0 earthquake, & more…

Japan Daily News - 2023-06-04

Jun 4, 2023

Tokyo sees a surge in syphilis cases, prompting the city to expand its testing system., The National Cancer Center releases a fact sheet on cervical cancer in Japan, urging the use of HPV vaccines and other preventive measures., & more…

Japan Daily News - 2023-06-03

Jun 3, 2023

Heavy rain and flooding cause damage and danger in Japan, with one person dead and two missing., University entrance exams this year will not require masks to be worn during the tests, returning to pre-pandemic conditions., & more…

Japan Daily News - 2023-06-02

Jun 2, 2023

Residents call for continuation of JR Kururi Line despite continued deficits., Typhoon and front bring heavy rain and risk of linear precipitation band., & more…

Japan Daily News - 2023-06-01

Jun 1, 2023

North Korea's Kim Jong Un's sister emphasizes the launch of a military reconnaissance satellite, Okinawa issues evacuation orders due to high tide warnings, & more…

Japan Daily News - 2023-05-31

May 31, 2023

North Korea launches ballistic missile, J-Alert evacuation alert issued and then lifted, G7 discusses regulations and use of AI technology, & more…

Japan Daily News - 2023-05-30

May 30, 2023

Self-Defense Forces deploy missile interception units in preparation for North Korea's ballistic missile launch, Researchers develop a method of detecting abnormal proteins in blood samples for Parkinson's disease and some types of dementia, & more…

Japan Daily News - 2023-05-29

May 29, 2023

Typhoon to approach Okinawa region, bringing heavy rain and strong winds, Archaeologists discover part of tomb from late Yayoi period at Yoshinogari Ruins, & more…

Japan Daily News - 2023-05-28

May 28, 2023

Self-proclaimed doctor arrested for obstructing official duties after barricading himself in medical clinic with a knife in Fukuoka, Typhoon No. 2 expected to approach Okinawa after May 31st, heavy rain also expected in eastern and western Japan after May 29th due to a front, & more…

Japan Daily News - 2023-05-27

May 27, 2023

New mechanism behind implantation failure during infertility treatments discovered by University of Tokyo researchers, 14 people who died after receiving COVID-19 vaccine to receive compensation due to possibility of causal relationship, & more…

Japan Daily News - 2023-05-26

May 26, 2023

Man arrested for murder after barricading himself in Nagano, Powerful Typhoon No. 2 approaching Okinawa and Honshu, & more…

Japan Daily News - 2023-05-25

May 25, 2023

Suspect in Thallium Murder Case Found to Have Related Search History on Smartphone, Government Aims to Halve Heatstroke Deaths by 2030 with Stronger Countermeasures Plan, & more…

Japan Daily News - 2023-05-24

May 24, 2023

Miyagi court to rule on lawsuit seeking halt to Onagawa nuclear plant operation, Survey finds over 20% of individual delivery business owners work over 13 hours a day, & more…

Japan Daily News - 2023-05-23

May 23, 2023

Izu Islands hit by magnitude 5.0 earthquake and aftershocks, Construction machinery manufacturers turn to advanced technology to combat worker shortage in the industry, & more…

Japan Daily News - 2023-05-22

May 22, 2023

Companies show consideration for sexual minorities, Yellow sand expected to affect transportation in Hokkaido to Chugoku region, & more…

Japan Daily News - 2023-05-21

May 21, 2023

Ukrainian President Zelensky participates in G7 Hiroshima Summit on final day, Temporary disruption of Hiroshima City website due to possible cyberattack, police investigate, & more…

Japan Daily News - 2023-05-20

May 20, 2023

Moderna Japan launches website with daily COVID-19 infection estimates, Daihatsu halts production and sales of two hybrid cars in Japan due to falsified collision test data, & more…

Japan Daily News - 2023-05-19

May 19, 2023

Oita court destroys court records despite specifying 'permanent preservation', Multiple schools across Japan report mass influenza infections, & more…

Japan Daily News - 2023-05-18

May 18, 2023

Survivors of Hiroshima atomic bombing and NGOs call for nuclear abolition ahead of G7 summit, Japan experiences dangerous levels of heat, Ministry urges precautions against heatstroke and warns of domestic measles outbreak, & more…

Japan Daily News - 2023-05-17

May 17, 2023

Keisei Chiba Line resumes operation after temporary suspension due to personal injury accident, Kanto region expected to experience hottest day of the year so far, with temperatures exceeding 35 degrees Celsius, & more…

Japan Daily News - 2023-05-16

May 16, 2023

Police investigate series of arson attacks targeting motorcycles in Chiba, Body part found near Hokkaido lake where man went missing, believed to be bear attack victim, & more…

Japan Daily News - 2023-05-15

May 15, 2023

Okinawa's burden of national security increases on the 51st anniversary of its return to Japan, Tokyo Metropolitan Government investigates psychiatric hospital after nurse arrest for patient abuse, & more…

Japan Daily News - 2023-05-14

May 14, 2023

Unstable weather conditions in western Japan, with thunderstorms, strong winds, and heavy rain expected, Experts warn of unique tremors that can cause significant damage to wooden houses in certain areas of Ishikawa's Suzu City, & more…

Japan Daily News - 2023-05-13

May 13, 2023

Four injured in Fukui factory fire, weather agency warns of unstable atmospheric conditions in western Japan, Kawasaki's Asao Ward has the longest life expectancy in the country, & more…

Japan Daily News - 2023-05-12

May 12, 2023

Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare plans to expand online interviews for unemployment benefits, WHO announces the end of emergency declaration for Monkeypox, & more…

Japan Daily News - 2023-05-11

May 11, 2023

Earthquake, challenges of educational opportunities, damaged houses, China Coast Guard enters Japanese waters, bird attack on video, & more…

Japan Daily News - 2023-05-10

May 10, 2023

JR East revises earthquake resistance reinforcement plan, Rakuten Mobile execs re-arrested for another fraud suspicion, & more…

Japan Daily News - 2023-05-09

May 9, 2023

Households with children to receive ¥10,000 grant in Chiba, requests made to disclose source data for AI-generated content, & more…

Japan Daily News - 2023-05-08

May 8, 2023

NEXCO plans to increase number of EV rapid charging stations, heavy rain triggers evacuation orders and warnings in several areas, & more…

Japan Daily News - 2023-05-07

May 7, 2023

Severe weather alerts due to heavy rain and flooding risk, increased special fraud cases targeting the elderly, accidents in the Southern Alps, & more…

Japan Daily News - 2023-05-06

May 6, 2023

Missing university student in Gunma, earthquakes in Ishikawa, Tokyo Bay Ferry suspension, & more…

Japan Daily News - 2023-05-05

May 5, 2023

Forest fire in Nagano, COVID-19 long-lasting symptoms in children, WHO declares end of COVID-19 emergency, & more…

Japan Daily News - 2023-05-04

May 4, 2023

Woman found dead in Mie Prefecture, Crown Prince and Princess attend UK coronation, Ikebukuro massage parlor robbery, & more…

Japan Daily News - 2023-05-03

May 3, 2023

Traffic congestion during Golden Week, NHK survey on LGBTQ rights, families of Japanese citizens abducted by North Korea seek U.S. support, & more…

Japan Daily News - 2023-05-02

May 2, 2023

Japanese man on his own means out of Sudan, Keio Uni predicts antibody reduction from COVID-19 vaccine, helicopter recovery after delay, & more…

Japan Daily News - 2023-05-01

May 1, 2023

TEPCO begins retrieval of highly radioactive soil bags stored underground, police find login info for millions of users, & more…

Japan Daily News - 2023-04-30

Apr 30, 2023

16 areas across Japan selected for 'decarbonization advanced areas', Tokyo Bay Ferry suspends operations, a new kit to detect drugs in the body, & more…

Japan Daily News - 2023-04-29

Apr 29, 2023

Charter plane returns to Japan, Kobe ramen shop incident, teacher working conditions survey, & more…

Japan Daily News - 2023-04-28

Apr 28, 2023

Spring Conferment of Decorations, Sudan evacuations, helicopter accident updates, & more…

Japan Daily News - 2023-04-27

Apr 27, 2023

Japan's immigration law reform, Emperor's garden party, earthquake damage review, & more…

Japan Daily News - 2023-04-26

Apr 26, 2023

Japanese Society for Artificial Intelligence calls for responsible use of AI, Hiroshima police confirm false alarm, Chinese aircraft carrier observed in South China Sea, & more…

Japan Daily News - 2023-04-25

Apr 25, 2023

Transport plane evacuates Japanese residents from Sudan, Tokyo psychiatric hospital receives improvement order, & more…

Japan Daily News - 2023-04-24

Apr 24, 2023

Air Self-Defense Force dispatched for Japanese citizen evacuation in Sudan, childcare policy changes, & more…

Japan Daily News - 2023-04-23

Apr 23, 2023

Japan Air Self-Defense Force prepares to evacuate citizens in Sudan, delay in Fukushima decommissioning, rare disease treatment progress, & more…

Japan Daily News - 2023-04-22

Apr 22, 2023

Tokaido Shinkansen temporarily suspended, Tokyo Metro offers stroller rental, Air Self-Defense Force prepares for evacuation, & more…

Japan Daily News - 2023-04-21

Apr 21, 2023

Juntendo University conducts gut bacteria transplant for ulcerative colitis patients, Tobu Tojo Line resumes full operation & more

Japan Daily News - 2023-04-20

Apr 20, 2023

Explosive device found near Japan's Prime Minister, grape shipping begins in Shimane, firefighter arrested for drug possession & more…

Japan Daily News - 2023-04-19

Apr 19, 2023

Sexual violence prevention posters cancelled, helicopter accident update, AI in cyber patrols & more…

Japan Daily News - 2023-04-18

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