Japan Personal Info Protection Body Issues 1st Emergency Order

Newsfrom Japan May 16, 2025 22:34 (JST) Tokyo, May 16 (Jiji Press)--The Japanese government's Personal Information Protection Commission issued an emergency order under the personal information protection law for the first time, against a Tokyo name …

Japan’s knife ownership law comes into focus after UK bans ninja swords

Britain’s ban on ninja swords has sparked a debate in Japan on knife ownership and whether a similar law should be introduced to curb crimes involving such weapons. One expert on Japanese swords says ninja swords, like those owned by criminals in the UK, …

Japan ‘bumping gang’ deliberately collides with pedestrians, mostly women, to vent frustrations

A group of Japanese men, known as the “bumping gang”, has brought their harassment tactics to London, deliberately slamming into pedestrians – primarily targeting young women, the elderly, and children, sparking widespread concern online. Recently, the “ …

‘Miraculous’ Creator Zag to Launch New Company in Japan With Former Toei Animation Boss Kanji Kazahaya On Board as COO (...

Zag, the independent animation studio founded by Jeremy Zag, “Miraculous” co-creator and producer, is opening an outpost in Japan and has appointed former Toei Animation boss Kanji Kazahaya as COO of the new company. Zag, who has always been inspired by …

Japan Could Change Childbirth Rules Amid Efforts to Boost Birth Rates

Japan is poised to significantly overhaul its approach to childbirth costs as part of a sweeping initiative to tackle its declining birth rate. A government panel has recommended making childbirth free, a move the health ministry says could take effect as …

Kakao Healthcare brings CGM app to Japan

Are All Toyota 4Runners Made In Japan? Here's What You Need To Know

The Toyota 4Runner is easily one of the most storied and popular SUVs on sale in America today. Although it already had legions of loyal fans, interest in the 4Runner is higher than ever, thanks to Toyota's recent introduction of an all-new sixth- …

USD/JPY Tests Key Support as Japan Economy Shrinks and BoJ Stays Cautious

The Japanese yen is steady on Friday, after gaining 2% over the past three days. In the European session, USD/JPY is trading at 145.52, down 0.09% on the day. Japan’s Economy Shrinks for First Time in a Year Japan’s GDP report was a major …

IIT-B to open 1st international campus in Japan

U.S. lawmaker submits bill to establish inter-parliamentary dialogue between S. Korea, U.S., Japan

By Song Sang-ho WASHINGTON, May 16 (Yonhap) -- A U.S. lawmaker has introduced a bill to establish an inter-parliamentary trilateral dialogue among South Korea, the United States and Japan as part of efforts to deepen cooperation in tackling shared …