Japan’s disaster recovery workers face growing mental health concerns
The Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications sign is seen…
Nikkei stock index tops 70,000 for 1st time
A financial data monitor in Tokyo shows the Nikkei Stock…
Japan’s giant landslide defenses become unlikely tourist draws
KOCHI, Japan (Kyodo) — Massive underground tunnels, towering erosion control dams and other disaster prevention infrastructure are…
Tokyo’s popular ‘urban oasis’ ravine trail reopens after 3 years
A worker cuts a tree using safety ropes at Todoroki…
Study finds 1 in 5 overuse dietary supplements in Japan, raising health concerns
The Central Government Building No. 5 in Tokyo’s Chiyoda Ward…
Japan care homes operator employs ‘macho caregivers’ to lift spirits, reshape the industry
ICHINOMIYA, Aichi — “Nice macho!” echoes the robust voice of “macho caregivers” through a day care facility…
Experts sound alarm as weight-loss use of diabetes drug spreads in Japan
A woman holds a Mounjaro injection pen during an interview…
What to know about new extra charges for ‘OTC-like drugs’ in Japan
The Central Government Building No. 5 housing the Ministry of…
Major earthquake in Tokyo metropolitan area may claim 18,000 lives: estimate
This file photo shows a view of Tokyo full of…
Japanese companies employing various strategies to retain college hires
This photo shows the Geppo app for employees to input…
Cialis to go on sale in Japan as 1st over-the-counter ED treatment drug
This file photo shows a building housing Japan’s Ministry of…
Japan high schoolers buying into cashless payments, with 60%-plus using them: survey
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TOKYO — Cashless payments are becoming increasingly…