Israeli military targets Nippon Yusen transport ship in airstrikes, accusing Yemeni Houthi rebels of using it for terrorist activities
Early on July 7, the Israeli military said it carried out airstrikes on ports and power facilities in…
Japan’s real wages in May fall 2.9%, sharpest drop in nearly 2 years
This won't be good for the LDP. https://english.kyodonews.net/ by Soakinginnatto
Ishiba Cabinet’s Approval Rating at 32.8%, Down 1.8 Points from Previous Survey: July JNN Poll
The latest JNN opinion poll shows that support for the Ishiba Cabinet has fallen by 1.8 points to…
78% Support Stricter Controls on Foreign Entry and Real Estate Purchases: July JNN Poll
A recent JNN survey found that 78% of respondents believe that regulations on foreign entry, investment in Japan,…
Both victims in Shizuoka stabbing confirmed dead: police; father of one victim said, ‘I haven’t been able to process my feelings’
Both victims in Shizuoka stabbing confirmed dead: police; father of one victim said, ‘I haven’t been able to…
A woman of American nationality lost her way on the Shizuoka side of Mount Fuji, which is currently closed. She reported feeling scared because it was nighttime. The situation escalated to the point where a police mountain rescue team was dispatched to assist her.
On the night of July 5, an American woman lost her way near the Hoei Crater on Mount…
Eel Market Heats Up with Summer: Focus on Reasonable Prices
As the “Doyo no Ushinohi” (Eel Days) on July 19 and 31 approach, the eel market is heating…
Secretary of State to send 100 U.S. tariff documents to “country with little trade volume”
On July 6, U.S. Treasury Secretary Bessent said on CNN that the U.S. plans to send around 100…
Nissan considers Foxconn EV output to save Oppama from closure, Nikkei says
Nissan considers Foxconn EV output to save Oppama from closure, Nikkei says by wewewawa
Convenience store Lawson to begin offering parking space to sleep in cars for 2,500 to 3,000 yen a night
Lawson convenience stores in Japan will start offering overnight parking for people to sleep in their cars. The…
Prime Minister Ishiba on U.S. New Tariff Notifications: “Prepared for All Situations”
On July 6, Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba stated on Fuji TV that Japan is preparing for all possible…
The biggest issue in dealing with rising prices: ruling and opposition parties clash over whether to cut taxes or pay benefits
In Japan’s upcoming Upper House election on July 20, the key issue is how to support households struggling…