Japan1 day agoAsahi and Kirin among Japan beer giants raided over alleged price-fixing cartelJapan's Fair Trade Commission conducted searches of the country's largest beer-makers.1 day ago2 days agoJapanese city accused of inflating census as country's population shrinksAs a result, Toyama city may have received more funding from the central government than it should have.2 days ago4 days ago'Not again': Arrest of US marine for murder reignites protests in Japan's OkinawaFor many locals on this island, the arrest has brought decades of frustration back to the fore.4 days ago5 days agoUS Marine arrested over murder of woman in Japan's OkinawaJapan's government lodged a formal protest with the US, demanding that military officials take action.5 days ago7 days agoJapan's first mayor to take maternity leave lands on TIME100 Next listShoko Kawata's maternity leave drew mixed reactions in Japan, a country struggling to lift birth rates.7 days ago1 Oct 2026Japan raises permanent residency fee by 20 timesThe hikes are part of immigration policy changes introduced to manage Japan's growing foreign population.1 Oct 202624 Sept 2026Japan ambassador visits Kent samurai's home townHiroshi Suzuki visits the birthplace of William Adams, who was made a samurai in the 16th Century.24 Sept 202622 Sept 2026Four dead after powerful Typhoon Dujuan lashes JapanThe storm pulled away from Japan after bringing heavy rains and strong winds to Tokyo and surrounding areas.22 Sept 202621 Sept 2026Watch: Timelapse shows typhoon barrelling towards JapanThe typhoon is passing Japan's eastern coast, bringing major disruption and heavy rainfall in its wake.21 Sept 2026...
