The labor union at Riken, a major scientific research institute in Japan, says nearly half of the researchers whose contracts expired recently had to leave in spite of their wish to stay.
The Johnny's office has been rocked by the "sexual assault issue" of its founder, the late Mr. Janie Kitagawa. Takuya Kimura (50), a.k.a. Kimura Takuya, one of the "golden stars," seems to have finally begun to show his shadow.
Business leaders from Japan and South Korea have expressed hope for an expansion of economic cooperation between the two countries. Since the March summit there has been growing momentum to improve bilateral ties.
A Hiroshima atomic bombing survivor has urged young people to preserve the memories and wishes of those affected to create a safe and peaceful society free from nuclear weapons.
Japan and its Group of Seven partners are set to make clear their commitment to countering "economic coercion" in a statement to be announced by leaders during the upcoming Hiroshima Summit.
On May 10, immediately after Prime Minister Fumio Kishida returned from the Japan-Korea summit meeting, a member of the Kishida faction of the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) said, "There is no doubt in the Kantei that this visit to Korea will boost his approval rating.
Tokyo police are tightening security in the Japanese capital, one week before the Group of Seven summit opens in the western city of Hiroshima on May 19.
Prime Minister Kishida Fumio says Japan, as this year's Group of Seven chair, must take a leadership role in setting global rules for generative artificial intelligence.
A strong earthquake has struck the greater Tokyo region. The quake hit after 4:00 a.m. on Thursday while most people were still asleep. Local authorities say three people were injured.
After a strong earthquake struck near Tokyo on Thursday morning, the Meteorological Agency is urging people in quake-hit areas to pay close attention to seismic activities.
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