Nissan to offer free checks of recalled vehicles
Japan's Nissan Motor has moved quickly to offer free checks of vehicles recalled due to invalid safety inspections at its plants.
Society
Autumn festival starts in Takayama
An autumn festival featuring dazzling floats has begun in the central Japanese city of Takayama, Gifu Prefecture.
Japan: 3 British robbery suspects put on Interpol list
Tokyo police have placed 3 British men on an international wanted list on suspicion of robbing an upmarket jewelry store.
Autumn foliage at its peak in Nasu
The autumn leaves are now at their most colorful in Ubagadaira on Mount Nasu, north of Tokyo.
Tax-free stores try to attact travelers
Store officials say sets of Japanese cosmetics are very popular, and that they offer a large selection.
Info on Nankai Trough quake to be issued
The new information is to come in 2 types -- emergency and regular.
Japan: Consumption tax hike on schedule
Japanese Prime Minister says he hopes to implement a long-delayed consumption tax increase as planned, unless a financial crisis occurs
Filipino man flees after being denied entry to Japan
A Filipino man who was denied entry into Japan after arriving at Narita Airport managed to escape from two security guards and flee.
Aircraft part falls on car in Osaka
A panel fell off a commercial jet and hit a car driving in central Osaka on Saturday.
Japan reaches 20mil. tourist mark
The number of foreign visitors to Japan continues to grow.
