Tokyo police say large sections of expressways and some other roads in central Tokyo will be closed on September 27 for the state funeral of former Prime Minister Abe Shinzo.
Police on Thursday disclosed detailed information on traffic restrictions for the state funeral. Thousands of mourners, including foreign dignitaries, are expected to attend the funeral to be held at Nippon Budokan.
A group of Japanese firms can now buy and sell carbon emissions credits as part of a trial that's expected to form the basis of a nationwide trading scheme.
More than 140 businesses and other organizations are taking part in the industry ministry test.
A religious group previously known as the Unification Church has announced what it calls a reform policy including a pledge to prevent excessive donations by its members.
A lawyer belonging to a network that supports former members of the group expressed doubt about the policy's credibility.
Japan has one of the world's fastest aging populations, and one consequence is a rise in dementia cases. For people who may be wondering about their own family members, there's a new hotline that can provide some clarity.
The AI-based service from telecom firm NTT Communications prompts callers to answer a few basic questions.
The Tokyo Metropolitan Government reported 8,850 new cases of coronavirus on Thursday. That's about the same level as a week ago.
Tokyo officials also confirmed seven deaths.
The leaders of Japan and the Philippines have agreed to work together on resolving issues such as the situation in the East and South China seas, where Chinese maritime activity is increasing.
Japan's Prime Minister Kishida Fumio talked with Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. at a working lunch in New York on Wednesday. The two are in the US city to attend the UN General Assembly.
Japanese Prime Minister Kishida Fumio and US President Joe Biden have confirmed that they will work together to reform the UN Security Council.
The two leaders are in New York for the UN General Assembly. They held brief informal talks after a meeting hosted by the US on increasing contributions to a global fund for fighting AIDS, tuberculosis, and malaria.
A tropical depression to the south of Japan is expected to develop into a tropical storm as it approaches the country during the three-day holiday weekend.
Japan's Meteorological Agency said on Thursday morning that the tropical depression is likely to develop into a tropical storm by Friday.
Japan's Prime Minister Kishida Fumio has pledged up to 1.08 billion dollars over the next three years to an international fund to fight AIDS, tuberculosis and malaria.
Kishida, who is in New York for the UN General Assembly, attended a meeting called by US President Joe Biden on increasing contributions to the fund.
Japan's Prime Minister Kishida Fumio has called for support from the international community to put to an end to nuclear testing.
Kishida, who is visiting New York for the UN General Assembly, attended a leader-level meeting on Wednesday aimed at allowing the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty to enter into force.
The number of foreign visitors to Japan last month was about 170,000, marking an increase for two straight months. But the figure is a far cry from the 2.52 million entrants, logged in August 2019, before the pandemic struck.
The Japan National Tourism Organization estimates 169,800 foreigners visited Japan in August, including tourists.
A panel of experts at Japan's health ministry has expressed concerns over a possible simultaneous outbreak of seasonal influenza and COVID-19 this autumn or later.
The experts proposed on Wednesday that necessary measures be taken on the assumption that the flu may spread earlier than usual and prevail along with coronavirus infections.
Japan's National Police Agency chief has inspected the venue of the upcoming state funeral for former Prime Minister Abe Shinzo, ordering all officers to ensure full security for the ceremony.
National Police Agency Commissioner General Tsuyuki Yasuhiro visited Nippon Budokan in Tokyo's Chiyoda Ward on Wednesday.
Former Administrative Reform Minister Murakami Seiichiro of Japan's main ruling Liberal Democratic Party says he will not attend the state funeral for former Prime Minister Abe Shinzo.
Murakami is the first lawmaker belonging to the LDP who expressed his intention of skipping the funeral. It will be held in Tokyo on Tuesday next week.