Hello Kitty’s parent company to make its own video games
Seeking new fans for Hello Kitty, the company behind the enigmatic character has launched a video games division aiming to release 10 original titles over the next three years.
Town sours on Mount Fuji crowds
The trouble started with a beautiful photo.
Takaichi sends offering to war shrine
Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi sent a ritual offering to a shrine honouring the country's war dead that has long angered neighbouring countries but did not visit in person, media reports and an unidentified source close to the matter said.
Six people hurt in northern region quake
At least six people were reported injured, a day after a powerful quake rattled the northern region, but there appeared to be no major damage from the tremor that also triggered tsunami waves up to 80cm.
Tokyo loosens arms rules
The country will ease decades-old arms export curbs, the government said, in a major policy shift that paves the way for the sale of lethal weapons overseas as Tokyo ramps up its defence ambitions.
Possible risk of a mega-quake
The country issued an advisory for northern coastal areas for an increased risk of a possible mega-quake induced by a major quake earlier in the day.
Canberra and Tokyo ink contracts to start warship deal
Australia and Japan signed contracts launching their landmark A$10bil (RM28.36bil) deal to supply Australia with warships. Tokyo's most consequential military sale since ending a military export ban in 2014.
Tokyo erupts as BTS fans welcome arrival of tour
Tens of thousands of excited fans gathered at a landmark Tokyo stadium to watch K-pop megastars BTS in concert outside South Korea for the first time on their new world tour.
Net emissions hit record low
The nation's net greenhouse gas emissions in the fiscal year ending March 2025 fell 1.9% to a record low, partly due to a slight uptick in nuclear and renewable energy, the government said.
Miyazaki records swine fever outbreak
THE nation's agriculture ministry said that a new outbreak of African swine fever (ASF) has been confirmed at a farm in Miyazaki prefecture, marking the third such case reported in the country this year.
