2 men die after choking on mochi treats in Tokyo; 7 others taken to hospitals: Reports
Two men in Tokyo, Japan died after choking on mochi around New Years, and now officials are warning others to take care when ...
Japan's weekly flu cases per medical institution rise to record high
Public health officials in Japan say the average weekly number of influenza patients per medical institution has hit a record ...
Fatal New Year’s trend continues in Japan as 2 people choke to death on mochi rice cakes
Two elderly men in Japan choked to death on mochi rice cakes as part of a New Year’s tradition that authorities have issued ...
Why Close Trade Partners China and Japan Can’t Get Along
China and Japan are two of Asia’s most powerful nations and the region’s biggest trading partners. Yet centuries of intense ...
Japan sees 2,663 traffic deaths in 2024 with largest number in Tokyo: police
Japan recorded 2,663 traffic fatalities in 2024, dipping slightly from the previous year, the National Police Agency (NPA) ...
Motorcycle-sized tuna fetches more than $1 million at Japan auction
A bluefin tuna about the size of a motorcycle has been sold for $1.3 million (207 million yen) at Japan’s most prestigious ...
Japanese Startups Are Pioneering New Cancer Tools With AI And Focused Ultrasound
In early 2024, the World Health Organization predicted that by 2050 there will be more than 35 million new cancer cases ...
Japan Is Already Booked Solid for Cherry Blossom Season. Here’s How You Can Still Go.
Good luck booking a guide this spring, but travelers who are willing to try something new will find value in luxury hotels ...
Is the Japan tourism bubble at risk of bursting?
The number of people visiting Japan hit record levels in 2024, but top ‘Golden Route’ destinations such as Kyoto and Osaka ...
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Japan shipping stocks dive on Trump universal tariff threat
TOKYO -- Stocks in marine shipping companies fell across the board in Tokyo on Thursday, as reports of U.S. President-elect Donald Trump's plans for universal tariffs spurred investor concern over ...
Japan’s Ishiba heads to Malaysia and Indonesia to strengthen defense and economic ties
Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba has begun a tour of Malaysia and Indonesia as part of his effort to further strengthen ...
Why is Tokyo subsiding epidurals for pregnant women?
Japan  which has the most generous childcare leave policies in the world, has increased its spending on childcare and offered ...