Citing lack of opportunities, young women in Japan are not returning to rural areas

Young women from rural areas in Japan are increasingly deciding not to return to their hometowns after moving to cities, a government report found Friday. In its 2025 white paper on gender equality, approved at a Cabinet meeting the same day, the …

Japan delays decision on reviewing political donations

The ruling and opposition parties broadly agreed Thursday to put off a review of rules on political donations by corporations and other organizations until autumn or later. Political reform chiefs from the parties concluded that it would be difficult to …

Japan news media association pledges accurate news for elections

The Japan Newspaper Publishers and Editors Association on Thursday pledged to provide accurate information for elections in a bid to prevent false news reported on social media and other platforms from influencing election results unfairly. "We will …

Japan condemns Israel attacks on Iran

Japanese Foreign Minister Takeshi Iwaya told reporters that Tokyo strongly condemns the Israeli aggression on Iran, which represents an escalation of tensions. It is very unfortunate that military actions have been taken while "diplomatic efforts…

Eddie Jones hoping for sweltering conditions when Japan faces wounded Wales

Eddie Jones said Thursday he wants Japan to "run Wales off their feet" in two tests next month while conceding he had made mistakes in an underwhelming return to coaching the Brave Blossoms. A wounded Wales heads to Japan having lost its last 17 …

Akazawa Sees a Deal With US Sparing Japan From Higher Car Levies

“We are in bilateral negotiations with the US,” Ryosei Akazawa said Friday as he left for Washington for his sixth round of trade talks with US counterparts. “Generally speaking, if we reach a deal it should secure special treatment for Japan, and exclude …

Japan's 400,000-follower 'Insta-gran' dies age 97

A Japanese great-grandmother with 400,000 Instagram followers who shot to fame for her goofy self-portraits after taking up photography at the age of 72 has died, her son said on Thursday. Kimiko Nishimoto, who died this week at the age of 97, said in a …

Apple Watch’s heart story strikes a chord in Japan

When Masahiro Suzuki’s Apple Watch detected irregular heart rhythms, it set in motion a chain of events that ultimately saved his life, a story Apple now shares with the world in its latest campaign. The 30-second spot, ‘Suzuki-san’s Heart Story’, tells …

The Bond Market Is Putting a Spotlight on Japan. Trouble Ahead.

Japan P&I promotes Yuichi Tanaka to general manager for reinsurance, regulatory affairs