Number of foreign residents in Japan hits new high: again!
The number of foreign residents is Japan has hit a new record high, but there are also more cases of people overstaying their visas. The Justice Ministry's Immigration Bureau says about 2.5…
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78 flights to and from Fukuoka canceled
Officials at Fukuoka Airport in southern Japan have canceled a total of 78 flights to and from the airport due to the temporary closure of a runway. This happened because a plane that landed there ha…
New sightseeing train debuts in Kyoto
Railway fans have flocked to Kyoto for a debut of new train cars that will take tourists to the ancient Enryaku-ji Temple in Mount Hiei. After a commemorative ceremony, the first train depa…
Toyota halts autonomous vehicle testing in US
Toyota Motor says it is suspending autonomous vehicle testing on US public roads in the wake of a fatal accident involving a test vehicle operated by the ride-hailing company Uber. Toyota R…
13 climbers found in western Tokyo
Thirteen men and women, who were unable to leave a mountain trail in western Tokyo due to heavy snow, have been found after an overnight search. All 13 are said to be conscious, and rescue effor…
Tower of the Sun reopens
The iconic tower of the 1970 Osaka World Expo has reopened to the public for the first time in almost 50 years, following reinforcement work. The 70-meter-tall "Tower of the Sun…
Japanese city plans to boost int'l immigrants
A western Japanese city has unveiled a new plan to urge more foreigners to move there to halt the decline in its population. Akitakata City is located in a mountainous area in Hiroshima Prefectu…
Fukushima frozen soil wall
A panel of government-appointed experts says more measures are needed to contain the increase of contaminated water at the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant even after a frozen soil wall was…
Airport Express
At Narita and Kansai International Airports, railways providing access into the city must constantly offer better services at lower prices to maintain their market share. JR East's "Narita …
Japanese makeup artist wins Academy Award
Japanese makeup artist Kazuhiro Tsuji has won an Academy Award in the category of makeup and hairstyling for his work on the film "Darkest Hour." It was his 3rd nomination. He shared t…