Former teacher gets 9 years in prison for sexual assault of a pupil
December 9, 2024 NEW
Pearl Harbor monument to house Japan’s ‘Flame of Peace’
December 9, 2024 NEW
Survey: Half of adults know zero about U.N. treaty on child rights
December 9, 2024 NEW
4 held over death of abused worker ordered to stand on train tracks
December 9, 2024 NEW
Empress Masako turns 61, reflects on those affected by Noto quake
December 9, 2024 NEW
Agency says Miho Nakayama died in ‘accident’ while bathing
December 9, 2024 NEW
Apple-themed Rubik’s Cube appealing to people in Aomori
December 9, 2024 NEW
Osaka a hotel magnet ahead of World Expo and approved casino
December 8, 2024
When kamikaze pilots were gods; now remembered with sorrow
December 8, 2024
U.N. rapporteurs call on Japan to suspend capital punishment
December 7, 2024
Young Japanese taking over from hibakusha in anti-nuclear call
December 7, 2024
Chugoku Elec restarts Shimane reactor for first time in 13 years
December 7, 2024
Japanese actress, singer Miho Nakayama found dead at home
December 7, 2024
In the middle of a rice shortage, what happens? Thieves strike
December 7, 2024
Dodgers skipper Roberts honored in Okinawa homecoming
December 6, 2024
40% of school nurses counseled students who question gender
December 6, 2024
Over 10,000 aging bridges long overdue for repair work
December 6, 2024
Crown prince, princess mark Japan-Turkey ties centennial
December 6, 2024
My Number Card’s medical records system nears launch
December 6, 2024
Hibakusha’s wish: Don’t look away from my scarred red back
December 6, 2024
Saudi diplomat accused of groping woman flees Japan
December 6, 2024
Tokyo-Beijing Forum pledges cooperation despite tensions
December 6, 2024
NPA planning undercover work to topple ‘yami baito’ gangs
December 6, 2024
Nihon Hidankyo members tell of difficulties of giving testimony
December 5, 2024
Unconscious gender bias may be hindering girls at school
December 5, 2024
Anger, sorrow of fiery hibakusha torchbearer still inspire successor
December 5, 2024
Students’ low confidence at odds with math, science rankings
December 5, 2024
Japanese court convicts Australian who says she was tricked into smuggling drugs
December 5, 2024
Traditional papercraft thrives during cold Nara winter
December 4, 2024
Chain to offer ‘less salty’ ramen with spoon to enhance flavor
December 4, 2024