The Japan News

February 27, 2026

Prince Hisahito Visits Mosoleums of Emperor Komei, Emperor Meiji

Prince Hisahito, the son of Crown Prince Akishino and Crown Princess Kiko, visited the mausoleums of Emperor Komei and Emperor Meiji in Kyot...

The Japan News

February 26, 2026

Record 167 Elementary School Students Harmed Via Social Media in 2025, Highlights Growing Dangers Including...

The number of elementary school students falling victim to crimes through social media rose 20% to a record 167 last year, according to Nati...

The Japan News

February 26, 2026

University of Tsukuba Hospital to Introduce Working Dog Next Year, Plans to Seek Contributions from Public

MITO — The University of Tsukuba Hospital in Tsukuba, Ibaraki Prefecture, plans in April next year to employ a working dog to keep hospitali...

The Japan News

February 26, 2026

Tokyo Measles Patient Traveled to Fukuoka Aboard JAL Planes; Suspected of Having Been in Contact with Many...

A man living in Tokyo who traveled to and from Fukuoka last week on Japan Airlines planes was confirmed to be infected with measles, raising...

The Japan News

February 26, 2026

Death Penalty Sought for Murder of U.S. Man, Family in Saitama Prefecture

SAITAMA (Jiji Press) — Public prosecutors on Thursday demanded the death penalty for a 43-year-old man charged with killing three members of...

The Japan News

February 26, 2026

Movie Director Known for Popular Ad Series Arrested for Drunk Driving

Director Shinji Hamasaki has been arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence in Tokyo on Wednesday night, the Metropolitan Police...

The Japan News

February 26, 2026

Pokémon Celebrates 30 Years with Japanese Pro Baseball Collab

To celebrate the 30th anniversary of the popular Pokémon video game series, a press event was held on Thursday at Tokyo Midtown Hall in Mina...

The Japan News

February 26, 2026

Over 2,000 Brown Bears Captured in Hokkaido in Fiscal 2025 to Date; Number Breaks Record of 1,804 Set in...

SAPPORO — The preliminary number of brown bears captured in Hokkaido from April 2025 to January 2026 — the first 10 months of fiscal 2025 —...

The Japan News

February 26, 2026

Kyoto Eyes Dual Fare System for City Buses to Tackle Overtourism

KYOTO — Kyoto Mayor Koji Matsui on Wednesday unveiled plans to raise bus fares for passengers from outside the city to cope with crowds caus...

The Japan News

February 26, 2026

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