Shin-Etsu Chemical said Tuesday that it will build a new semiconductor materials plant in the city of Isesaki, Gunma Prefecture, at a cost of some ¥83 billion. Read more
The dog that attacked a dozen people including nine elementary school pupils in Gunma Prefecture earlier this week had not been vaccinated for rabies, the local government said Friday. Read more
Japan’s demographic struggles are forcing companies and communities to open up at an unprecedented rate. Read more
In a sign of voter backlash against the ruling Liberal Democratic Party over its political slush funds scandal, a novice candidate supported by major opposition parties defeated the ruling c... Read more
A once-thriving, desolate-looking onsen (hot spring) town in eastern Japan is undergoing a transformation through a project that could work as a promising model for enlivening other struggli... Read more
The number of bicycle accidents involving high school students on their way to school in Japan in 2022 was 22.3 per 10,000 students, according to a private survey. Read more
