Japan11 hrs agoJapan's first mayor to take maternity leave lands on TIME100 Next listShoko Kawata's maternity leave drew mixed reactions in Japan, a country struggling to lift birth rates.11 hrs ago2 days agoJapan raises permanent residency fee by 20 timesThe hikes are part of immigration policy changes introduced to manage Japan's growing foreign population.2 days ago8 days agoJapan ambassador visits Kent samurai's home townHiroshi Suzuki visits the birthplace of William Adams, who was made a samurai in the 16th Century.8 days ago22 Sept 2026Four dead after powerful Typhoon Dujuan lashes JapanThe storm pulled away from Japan after bringing heavy rains and strong winds to Tokyo and surrounding areas.22 Sept 202621 Sept 2026Watch: Timelapse shows typhoon barrelling towards JapanThe typhoon is passing Japan's eastern coast, bringing major disruption and heavy rainfall in its wake.21 Sept 202621 Sept 2026Typhoon Dujuan tracking close to Tokyo triggers rare evacuation alertMore than 1.9 million people are under evacuation orders as Typhoon Dujuan batters Japan. 21 Sept 202621 Sept 2026Japan braces for record rain as powerful typhoon nears east coastTyphoon Dujuan has already disrupted transportation and forced the closure of tourist hotspots.21 Sept 202618 Sept 2026Japan raises interest rate to new 31-year high to curb rising pricesCentral banks around the world have hiked rates as high energy prices are pushing up inflation.18 Sept 202617 Sept 2026You'll have to pay for Mount Fuji off-season helicopter rescuesThe fee will be imposed on those who get lost on Japan's most famous mountain during the off-peak seasons.17 Sept 2026...
