Stories from Japan

Orahama City announced the expansion of the Smile Start Package to include increased subsidies for child-rearing households acquiring residential property.

Fujitsu has announced plans to end its mainframe computing business by the year 2035.

The Bank of Japan is considering increasing interest rates despite low current levels. Global Business and Financial Advisor Ray Fuji noted that the government is concerned about rising capital costs due to a debt balance.

The US Navy announced that carrier-based aircraft will conduct land-based takeoff and landing training at Liu Huang Island from May 7 to May 17. The drills at Liu Huang Island may be rescheduled to May 12-17 if weather conditions prevent the initial execution.

The Reptiles Fever 2026 festival for reptiles and amphibians is scheduled to take place in Osaka Nanko.

The Tokyo metropolitan government has launched an initiative to reduce electricity consumption by encouraging lighter clothing in offices.

Japanese boxer Naoya Inoue has reached the number one spot in the pound-for-pound (PFP) rankings.

Multiple residential fires occurred in Hokkaido and Tokyo between the afternoon of April 30 and the early hours of May 1.

A Japanese doctor is researching how scents can help elderly patients with dementia manage memory loss. The study suggests that exposing patients with mild dementia to rosemary and lemon essential oils for two hours during the day may improve mood and focus.

Takara Tomy's Detective Conan Trading Card Game CT-P09 Case-Booster 'Shippu no Kirameki' boxes sold out on Amazon within approximately 14 minutes.