Children in western Japan fly hand-made kites in annual competition
Children in western Japan took part in an annual kite flying event on Sunday. About 150 people, including…
Japan law opening phone app stores to go into effect
A new Japanese law is going into effect that could loosen the dominance of tech giants over smartphone…
Japan state coffers get record amount of assets of deceased in FY2024
Japanese government coffers have received a record 129.1 billion yen from the assets of deceased people without heirs…
NHK moves to crack down on free riders
NHK is cracking down on households with TVs that have failed to pay subscription fees in order to…
Airport in northeastern Japan reopens after bear intrusion
An airport in Iwate Prefecture, northeastern Japan, has reopened its runway after briefly halting flights because a bear…
Price Rises and NHK Online: Changes Affecting People’s Lives in Japan from October 2025
Japan Data Economy Society Oct 6, 2025 In October 2025, households face a range of price increases, NHK…
Japan’s Anti-NHK Party Won’t Help Voters Who Didn’t Pay NHK Fees
Whether you’re Japanese or foreign, one question comes up often: Do I really have to pay NHK fees?…
Researchers make concerning discovery after tracking creatures in some of Earth’s coldest habitats — here’s what they found
Japanese macaques, often called snow monkeys, inhabit some of the coldest habitats and rely on them staying cold.…