Stories from Japan

The number of NISA accounts in Japan rose to approximately 4.36 million by the end of the year, a 21 percent increase from the previous period.

Three members of the Japan Innovation Party requested a re-examination of the non-nuclear three principles during a party meeting on April 28. A poll showed 75% of respondents favor maintaining the nuclear-free stance. Japanese officials have reaffirmed the nation's commitment to its three non-nuclear principles as a matter of national policy. Japanese officials are maintaining the nation's three non-nuclear principles, which prohibit the possession, manufacture, and import of nuclear weapons. A discussion titled "Re-examining the Three Non-Nuclear Principles" addressed Japan's policy of not possessing, manufacturing, or importing nuclear weapons. The report noted that while Japan maintains these principles as national policy, questions regarding their necessity and potential erosion exist.

The Tokyo Lights 2026 event will return to Shinjuku from May 23 to May 31. Actress Tao Tsuchiya serves as the official ambassador for the event, which features 12 light artworks at Shinjuku Central Park.

Approximately 85 percent of nurses in Iwate Prefecture express a desire to quit their positions. The surge in intent is driven by critical staff shortages pushing personnel to their limits.

A charity concert featuring world-renowned Cuban guitarist Laborde was held in Fujisawa. A charity concert supporting Cuba was held at the Niborio Live Hall in Fujisawa. The concert featured world-renowned Italian artist Laborde and was attended by approximately 230 people at the Niborio Live Hall.

A panel discussion focusing on the challenges of the former Imperial Japanese Army during the Asia-Pacific War began yesterday at the Kanagawa Prefectural Center.

The Japan Africa Entertainment Business Association announced a partnership with the Short Short Film Festival & Asia. The collaboration aims to work together on creating African-themed content. The announcement was made during a broadcast in Ishinomaki.

Japan is set to receive a pair of Komodo dragons from Indonesia. The Komodo dragon is the world's largest living lizard and is currently an endangered species.

Tomohiro Uchida, president of GMO AI & Robotics, addressed the reliance on human labor for airport support operations during a meeting with journalists this week. Uchida noted that while airports appear highly automated, support functions face labor shortages.

Police discovered a man's body buried in the ground at a company site in Mihara, Hiroshima Prefecture.