Stories from Japan · Japan

Seven major Japanese automakers, including Toyota, Honda, and Nissan, are projected to see their net profits nearly halved in the 2026 fiscal year.

Scientists in Japan have developed a new treatment that could potentially double the average lifespan of domestic cats. The treatment aims to extend their lives from approximately 15 years to nearly 30 years.

Japan is experiencing widespread allergies, a phenomenon attributed to a project initiated in the 1950s. The specific nature of the project and its connection to the allergies are detailed. The long-term consequences of this project are now affecting the population.

Two high courts in Japan have ruled that the February general election for the House of Representatives was constitutional. The rulings addressed disparities in vote value.

Japan's national football team has announced a 26-player squad for the upcoming World Cup with a total market value of 262.9 million euros.

Philips Japan has launched a new campaign for its Sonicare products.

A store selling merchandise for the 2027 International Horticultural Exhibition will open in Kichijoji on May 22, 2026.

Sōsuke Uno, who served as Prime Minister of Japan, has died. He held the position for 68 days and resigned following accusations of stinginess towards a geisha.

An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 5.3 struck Eastern Honshu, Japan. The event has not yet been reviewed by a seismologist.

A guide details the process of renovating sliding doors (fusuma) in the storage room of a 60-year-old traditional Japanese house.