Woman sues 'Cool Japan' fund for sexual harassment
A woman in her 20s has sued a public-private investment fund designed to promote Japanese pop culture overseas for sexual harassment and unfair labor Read More..
More volcanic activity observed at Mt. Io
Slightly increased volcanic activity has been reported at Mount Io in southwest Japan. (NHK) Read More..
Kazu listed as 'world's oldest goal scorer'
Japanese football legend Kazuyoshi Miura has been certified as the oldest professional soccer player to score a goal in a competitive league. His fans Read More..
Yakuza among 4 arrested for smuggling 100 kg of marijuana inside wooden doors
Tokyo Metropolitan Police have arrested four persons, including an organized crime member, over the alleged smuggling of more than 100 kilograms of ma Read More..
Japan's Soul Stirring could be set for Royal Ascot showdown this summer
Having been sired by the wonder-horse Frankel, Soul Stirring was always likely to be an above average performer on the turf. (newsonjapan.com) Read More..
LDP OKs draft to change Constitution's article on election system
The ruling Liberal Democratic Party made progress Friday in its discussions to seek the first-ever amendments to Japan's postwar Constitution, agreein Read More..
Demonstrators Call for Dismissal of Japan Tax Agency Chief
Demonstrators took to the streets in a dozen cities in Japan on Friday demanding the dismissal of National Tax Agency Commissioner Nobuhisa Sagawa, wh Read More..
Japan to raise govt workers' retirement age to 65
The Japanese government decided at a meeting of related ministers on Friday to raise the retirement age for national public servants from the current Read More..
Women-only share house operator involved in dubious rent dealings
A Tokyo-based operator of women-only share houses may have been involved in dubious rent business dealings under its former president amid the rapid e Read More..