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Chubu Electric Faces Scrutiny over N-Reactor DecommissioningAugust 26, 2026
Tokyo, Aug. 26 (Jiji Press)--Chubu Electric Power Co. is suspected of having improperly billed for costs related to decommissioning work on the No. 1 and No. 2 reactors at its Hamaoka nuclear power plant in Shizuoka Prefecture, it was learned Wednesday. The costs were billed to the Nuclear Reprocessing and Decommissioning Facilitation Organization, which oversees […]
Japan May Start Buying Back Rice for Stockpiles in Sept.August 26, 2026
Tokyo, Aug. 26 (Jiji Press)--Japan's agriculture ministry is expected to begin purchasing rice to replenish government stockpiles as early as September, sources familiar with the matter said Wednesday. The government has already earmarked funds for the purchase of 150,000 tons of rice to replenish its stockpiles in its fiscal 2026 initial budget. The buyback plan […]
ICC Chief Says She Has No Reason to Be under U.S. SanctionsAugust 26, 2026
Tokyo, Aug. 26 (Jiji Press)--International Criminal Court President Tomoko Akane of Japan said Wednesday that there was "no reason" for her to be placed under U.S. sanctions. "I can say with certainty that there is no reason for me to be sanctioned," Akane said during an online press conference hosted by the Japan National Press […]
FamilyMart to Allow Workers to Choose Hair Color, Wear HijabsAugust 26, 2026
Tokyo, Aug. 26 (Jiji Press)--Japanese convenience store chain FamilyMart said Wednesday it will introduce new grooming guidelines starting Tuesday, allowing employees to freely choose their hair color and permitting Muslim women to wear hijabs. The company aims to attract a more diverse workforce by giving store employees greater flexibility in dress and grooming. FamilyMart will […]
Japan, Kuwait Confirm Cooperation over Strait of HormuzAugust 26, 2026
Tokyo, Aug. 26 (Jiji Press)--Japanese Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi and his visiting Kuwaiti counterpart, Sheikh Jarrah Jaber Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah, confirmed Wednesday they will closely cooperate to seek the participation of countries using the Strait of Hormuz in ongoing talks on its future. Regarding talks between Iran and Oman on the future of the Strait of […]

With Kamakura: Traditional Snow-Country Architecture in a Sunny Seaside NeighborhoodAugust 24, 2026
The café With Kamakura is located in a unique building reconstructed from three traditional farmhouses transported across the country, and combines architectural heritage with local, seasonal dining.
Aizu-Wakamatsu’s Tsurugajō Castle: Where the Samurai Era EndedAugust 20, 2026
Tsurugajō Castle was the site of a prolonged siege during the turbulent years marking the transition from the Edo period (1603–1868) to the Meiji era (1868–1912). Today, the red-roofed castle is a symbol of Fukushima Prefecture that stands in a large park encompassing the former castle grounds. Defended to the last by loyal supporters of […]
“The Tale of the Heike”: Japan’s Military EpicAugust 15, 2026
Originally popularized by traveling musicians, The Tale of the Heike is a grand military epic known for its themes of transience.
Hiyashi Chūka: A Chilled Noodle Favorite for Japanese SummersAugust 11, 2026
When it is too hot to eat ramen, hiyashi chūka is a delicious, cool alternative.
Lantern Festivals Light Up the Evening SkiesAugust 5, 2026
Festivals in Japan present their most magical faces after dark, and the enchanting glow of paper lanterns is a key part of many events. We take a look at three leading festivals where the thousands of lanterns on display are a major part of the festivities.