New map signs finalized in an aim to become more tourist-friendly
The Japanese government has added 22 new map symbols that are easier to understand in an aim to become more tourist-friendly.
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New sightseeing train to run near Tokyo
A luxury sightseeing train to run near Tokyo has been unveiled at a ceremony with train operators, local officials and the media.
Record number of tourists come to Japan
The number of tourists coming to Japan hit a record high in the first half of 2017.
Japanese property giant enters Philippine property market
The Japanese property giant and Rockwell Land, a local mid-size real estate developer, are partnering on a condominium project in the Philippines.
Duterte pushes for autonomous region in Mindanao
Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte has expressed his intention to speed up the establishment of a Muslim autonomous region on the country's southern island.
Brewers in Japan make more beer-like drinks with no alcohol
Japanese breweries are boosting production of beer-like drinks with no alcohol this summer.
Japan to expand port search for fire ants
Japanese authorities will expand their search for poisonous fire ants following recent discoveries of the insect at ports and elsewhere in the country.
Evacuation order issued for entire city amid torrential rain in Aichi Pref.
The city's disaster management headquarters said roads in various areas of the city were flooded.
Learn with your child! Disaster Measures & International Exchange
Event for parents and children at Aimity Hamamatsu.
Foreigners Are Shoring Up Japan’s Shrinking Population
There are a record 2.3 million foreigners living in Japan.
