Japan Post to sell 2,500 delivery vehicles if permit revoked

This file photo taken on June 5, 2025, shows vehicles parked at a post office in Tokyo. (Kyodo) TOKYO (Kyodo) -- Japan Post Co. will consider selling around 2,500 of its delivery trucks and vans if the government's earlier decision to revoke its …

Reports of online rice scams surging in Japan

Consumer consultations in Japan over fraudulent websites advertising sales of rice have been surging in recent months, the Consumer Affairs Agency said, warning that the number of such sites may increase further amid high prices for the staple. Reports …

Australia-Japan partnership powers Cambodia’s cashew growth

Australia-Japan partnership powers Cambodia’s cashew growth Australia and Japan have collaborated to help strengthen Cambodia’s cashew sector by increasing processing capacity, aiming to produce a more delicious and high-quality product for export to the …

Trump signs off on U.S. Steel merger with Japan's Nippon Steel

President Donald Trump signed an executive order on June 13 paving the way for Japan-based Nippon Steel to acquire U.S. Steel as long as the company remains "in compliance” with a national security agreement. The companies announced that they had …

Akazawa Vows to Work toward Japan-U.S. Trade Agreement

Newsfrom Japan Society Jun 14, 2025 14:25 (JST) Washington, June 13 (Jiji Press)--Japanese trade negotiator Ryosei Akazawa said Friday that he will continue to work vigorously to allow Japanese and U.S. leaders to reach a trade agreement shortly. "We …

All Black Peter Umaga-Jensen bound for Japan after Hurricanes exit

Peter Umaga-Jensen granted early release by Hurricanes to move to Japan ©PA All Blacks midfielder Peter Umaga-Jensen has been granted an early release by the Hurricanes to pursue his career in Japan, marking a new chapter for the 27-year-old Wellington- …

EC to offer NID services for expats in Japan

The Election Commission (EC) is planning to begin issuing national identity cards (NIDs) to Bangladeshi expatriates in Japan, making it the 10th country where such services are offered. “We’ve finalised the plan, and if everything goes accordingly, we …

Immigration in Japan: Can Foreigners Live Here?

このページを 日本語 で読む Growing numbers of foreigners live in Japan. And, even more are thinking of moving here (or have an acquaintance who is). But what is immigration, and what does it mean to be a migrant or refugee?  This pivotal question, according to …

Surge in bond yields adds to pressure on Bank of Japan

Sixth Victory for Livan Moinelo in Baseball in Japan

Liván Moinelo Havana, Jun 14 (JIT) - Cuban Liván Moinelo scored his sixth victory of the season on Friday, in the 4x1 victory of the SoftBank Falcons over the DeNA Stars, in the Japanese Professional Baseball League 2025. As host at the Mizuho Pay Pay Dome …