Politics

Japan Basketball Association Confirms ¥14 Million in Improper Expense Claims Japan Basketball Association says a former staffer claimed ¥14 million in improper expenses for friendlies; the amount has been repaid …

Japan orders urgent cybersecurity measures after concerns over AI "Claude Mutos" Japan moves to strengthen cyber defenses after high-performance AI "Claude Mutos" raised fears it could expose weaknesses in critical …

Japan to Tackle Outsourcing Employment for People with Disabilities After Reports of Poor Working Conditions Japan to regulate outsourcing employment for people with disabilities after probes found isolated work, unpaid …

Ink supply disruption forces Calbee to switch 14 snack packages to black-and-white Ink supply disruptions tied to Middle East tensions force Calbee to switch 14 snack packages to black-and-white; food …

Takaichi Meets U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent in Tokyo to Discuss Economic Ties and Strategic Investment Japan and U.S. officials met in Tokyo to discuss economic coordination, critical minerals and …

Japan Cabinet Office March Coincident Index Rises to 116.5, Baseline Assessment Upgraded Japan’s Cabinet Office: March coincident index 116.5 (2020=100), up 0.3 points; baseline assessment raised to ‘upward phase’ after …

Phantom Waterfalls at Mt. Fuji Appear Early, Drawing Crowds to Subashiri Trail Phantom waterfalls at Mt. Fuji have appeared earlier near Subashiri Fifth Station after rapid snowmelt, attracting Golden Week …

Calbee to adopt black-and-white packaging for potato chips amid naphtha supply concerns Calbee black-and-white packaging will be used for some potato chip products as naphtha-related ink supply worries grow; the …

Zazen Meditation Draws Middle-Aged Tokyo Residents to Ryuunji Temple as a Weekly Reset Zazen meditation at Ryuunji temple in Setagaya draws middle-aged Tokyo residents and online participants seeking stress relief, …