Around 100 Japanese and Chinese pundits gathered in Tokyo on Thursday, calling on their governments to expand dialogue and promote people-to-people exchanges to improve public… Read
It was a little before 6 a.m. on Aug 8, 2023, when Tsutomu Arakawa woke up later than usual to find his wife Yasuko missing.… Read
PoliticsU.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin will travel to Japan next week, the Pentagon said Thursday, on a trip seen as part of efforts to reinforce… Read
NationalThe Japanese government and ruling coalition are considering imposing heavier taxes on working pensioners with high salaries, as part of tax reforms aimed at reducing… Read
Here’s your weekly Friday roundup of the biggest and quirkiest stories from Japan Today. First, a survey reveals nearly 90% of Chinese respondents have unfavorable… Read
Japan's Crown Prince Akishino, center, his wife Crown Princess Kiko and Turkish Culture and Tourism Minister Mehmet Nuri Ersoy, left, leave Byzantine-era Hagia Sophia mosque… See
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Smartphones are just like hidden floral gardens reflecting all the interests and tastes of their owners. Many individuals want their devices to be kept away from others’ prying eyes even after their deaths.Lawyer Atsushi…
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Political chasms, wars, oppression … it’s easy to feel hopeless and helpless watching these dark forces play out. Could any of us ever really make… Read
With the waning of the COVID-19 pandemic, foreign tourists have been converging on Japan with a vengeance. Since visits to Japan have been made even more affordable… Read