Japan: Man arrested over Vietnamese girl’s death
Police in Chiba Prefecture have arrested a man on suspicion of abandoning the body of a Vietnamese girl last month.
Society
Snack food makers in Japan are suspending sales of some potato chip products
Typhoon damage on potato harvests hits chip lovers.
Part of Japan’s alpine route reopens
Part of a scenic mountain route through central Japan's Northern Alps has reopened after being closed for the winter.
Stalking, domestic violence cases in Japan hit record highs
In Japan, the number of stalking cases where police identified suspects hit a record high in 2016.
Japan to extend sanctions against North Korea
The Japanese government has decided to extend 2 of its unilateral sanctions against North Korea for 2 more years.
First gay couple in Japan approved to be foster parents
The city of Osaka has certified a gay couple as foster parents in an apparent first in Japan.
Preparing Japan’s alpine route for reopening
Workers are busy preparing to reopen a scenic mountain route through central Japan's Northern Alps after a winter closure.
Japan: survey shows labor shortage worsening
Survey shows a growing number of Japanese employers feel their companies are understaffed.
Vietnamese girl’s funeral held in Hanoi
The funeral of a Vietnamese girl found killed in Chiba prefecture near Tokyo was held in her homeland on Monday.
Japan: Foreigners staying at Narita offered bus tours
Foreigners staying near Narita Airport outside Tokyo will be offered sightseeing bus tours starting next month.
