December 07, 2013
The Asahi Shimbun focused on the dangers of the state secrets protection bill. Although the bill has now become law, we have no intention of stopping our efforts to point out its...
December 07, 2013
The Upper House passed legislation on Dec. 6 to protect confidential information concerning national security. Serious thought must be given to the grave implications from the...
December 08, 2013
Child abuse cost Japanese society at least 1.6 trillion yen ($15.7 billion) in fiscal 2012, most of it related to indirect costs, such as lost productivity, a study showed.
December 07, 2013
Opposition party members left the Upper House in disgust and frustration. Huge crowds of protesters formed around the Diet building and in cities around Japan. Criticism dominated public hearings.
December 07, 2013
More evacuees from the two towns that co-host the stricken Fukushima No. 1 nuclear plant have given up hope of returning home, a government survey found Dec. 6.
December 07, 2013
Tokyo Electric Power Co. said Dec. 6 it detected the highest estimated radiation level for an outdoor location at the crippled Fukushima No. 1 nuclear plant.
December 07, 2013
KANAZAWA--Koji Yamazaki’s career has been stuck in a rut for more than a decade. But over that time, he has grown to appreciate the “artistry” and “beauty” of writing screenplays for pornographic movies.
December 07, 2013
Editor's note: This series showcases what we are calling "kawaii" (cute) items locally made in the iconic Japanese city. The series runs on Fridays and Saturdays.
December 07, 2013
Sony Corp. is developing a “smart wig” that can provide directions, enhance business presentations and even shoot a laser from the user’s forehead.
December 08, 2013
BEIJING--China's National People's Congress has declared that Japan has no right to criticize the establishment of a Chinese air defense zone which it said was in accordance with international law, state media reported on Dec. ...
December 07, 2013
PERU, Vermont--An independent watchdog should oversee the daunting task of decommissioning the crippled Fukushima No. 1 nuclear plant and combating the contaminated water problem, a former member of the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory ...
November 25, 2013
Aurora, the heaviest sumo wrestler in Japan, ate as little food as possible before his younger brother’s wedding.
