Voter interest is high in areas like the economy and living expenses, as poverty becomes a threat that feels more and more ...

Nara, Nov. 14 (Jiji Press)--Incidents of tourists injured by male deer antlers at Japan's Nara Park, a popular spot known for ...

Takoyaki is a beloved snack throughout Japan, but especially in its birthplace of Osaka. Takoya Dōtonbori Kukuru, ...

Tokyo, Nov. 13 (Jiji Press)--The Japanese government is considering providing 30,000 yen in benefits to each low-income ...

Tokyo, Nov. 13 (Jiji Press)--Japan's Nuclear Regulation Authority on Wednesday officially ruled the No. 2 reactor of Japan ...

Tokyo, Nov. 13 (Jiji Press)--Rakuten Group Inc. said Wednesday that it suffered a net loss in January-September due to losses ...

Tokyo, Nov. 13 (Jiji Press)--Japanese digital minister Masaaki Taira reiterated that the government will stop issuing new ...

The management buyout is seen reaching some 9 trillion yen in value including financing from banks. The deal was proposed by ...

Tokyo, Nov. 13 (Jiji Press)--Mizuho Financial Group Inc. will spend about 165 billion yen to acquire a 14.99 pct stake in ...

Tokyo, Nov. 13 (Jiji Press)--Japan's Central Social Insurance Medical Council, which advises the health minister, approved ...

Tokyo, Nov. 14 (Jiji Press)--Three major Japanese oil wholesalers have logged year-on-year decreases in consolidated net profits for the six months through September, according to their earnings ...

Department store sales have recovered to nearly the level of before the COVID-19 pandemic, but they lag behind those for supermarkets, convenience stores, and e-commerce.