Bear That Caused Mass School Closures Is Captured
A lone black bear that managed to shut down nearly 100 schools in a Japanese city of…
Japanese city captures bear that caused fear and school closures
TOKYO (AP) — A wandering bear that scared residents of a Japanese city just north of Tokyo was…
Japan’s Population Sees Record Drop
Japan’s latest headcount brings more bad news for a country already bracing for a demographic crunch. A…
Japan’s 2025 census reflects steepest fall in population on record, data shows
Japan’s total population has fallen to 123.05 million, according to preliminary data from the 2025 national census, down…
Dollar perched near six-week high on uncertainty over U.S.-Iran deal
The dollar held near a six-week top on Friday, on conflicting signals over a U.S.-Iran peace deal, though…
Japan’s battle against the weak yen is colliding with economic reality
While authorities have typically refrained from immediately confirming currency interventions, they usually issue warnings beforehand — an intentional,…
Shares slide, oil prices elevated as U.S.-Iran truce prospects dim
A screen displays share prices inside the Kabuto One building in Tokyo, Japan, on Monday, April 13, 2026.…
Collapse of Tokyo’s aging cherry blossom trees during viewing season raises safety concerns
TOKYO (AP) — Many of Tokyo’s popular and iconic Somei Yoshino cherry blossom trees were planted during Japan’s…
Falling cherry blossom trees in Tokyo raise safety concerns
TOKYO (AP) — Many of Tokyo’s popular and iconic Somei Yoshino cherry blossom trees were planted during Japan’s…
Japan deploys its first long-range missiles
TOKYO (AP) — Japan’s first long-range missile was deployed at a southwestern army camp, officials said Tuesday, as…
Man with knife stabs woman in Tokyo Pokemon store, both dead
TOKYO (AP) — A man brandishing a knife stabbed a woman in a Pokemon store in downtown Tokyo…
Japan confirms arrest of a soldier in alleged break-in at Chinese Embassy in Tokyo
TOKYO (AP) — Authorities in Japan confirmed Wednesday they arrested a Japanese army soldier on suspicion of trespass,…