Mitsui O.S.K. Lines Vessel Hit in Persian Gulf; Stern Damaged, Crew Safe as Cause Probed

March 11, 2026 323

WBC Tokyo: Yusei Kikuchi Concedes Early in Samurai Japan Debut vs Korea, Crowd Backs a Fightback

March 7, 2026 389

Japan’s 2026 Cherry Blossom Forecast: Early Start, Tokyo Peak March 26 and Kyoto March 31

March 3, 2026 805

McDonald’s Japan pours “serious drip” coffee from ¥140, drawing praise and sparking a value-for-money coffee buzz

March 3, 2026 377

After Ohtani’s 160m BP Rocket in Nagoya, a Familiar Lesson for Samurai Japan: Stop Admiring, Compete

March 3, 2026 293

Viral 11-Second Shibuya Clip Sparks Debate: Was Elbow Contact With Taiwanese Girl Intentional or an Accident?

February 26, 2026 697

Xi congratulates Kim Jong Un, vows unwavering China–North Korea ties as Tokyo gauges regional impact

February 23, 2026 283

Temp Worker Arrested after 16 Tool Cases Disappear from Kawasaki Heavy Industries’ Akashi Plant: Police Probe Motive

February 23, 2026 297

Japan to Make University ‘Free’ for 3+ Child Families in 3.6 Trillion Yen Push to Lift Birthrate

February 19, 2026 900

Seat taken? Bag too big? JR Central sets out Shinkansen etiquette guidance and unveils same‑day “Luggage Express” for visitors

February 18, 2026 897

Trump Says Decision on Taiwan Arms Sales Coming Soon After Call with Xi; Tokyo Watches Closely

February 17, 2026 263

Tokyo DisneySea to Pause Sales of Beloved ‘Ukiwaman’ Shrimp Bun, Triggering Wave of Fan Reactions

February 16, 2026 408

Japan’s ¥100,000 Childbirth and Parenting Support: Who qualifies, what you get, and how to apply

February 14, 2026 3353