Feb 21 (NHK) - The Tokyo high court has dismissed a case challenging rules that ban dual citizenship. It upholds a lower court ruling.
The eight plaintiffs were forced to give up their Japanese nationality after they gained citizenship in Switzerland or Liechtenstein.
They argue this violated their constitutional rights. ...continue reading
Japan's Meteorological Agency has changed its heavy rain emergency warning for parts of Ishikawa to a warning. But it is still urging people to stay alert for possible floods and landslides in the central prefecture. (NHK)
A test flight for flying cars was conducted in Wakayama Prefecture on Saturday, reaching an altitude of 40 meters, demonstrating stability in windy conditions.
Shohei Ohtani returned to Dodger Stadium in spectacular fashion, hitting a home run and stealing a base in his first game back, raising his season total to 52 home runs and 52 stolen bases.
Japanese Prime Minister Kishida Fumio says Japan and China have reached an agreement that will lead to the resumption of China's imports of Japanese seafood. (NHK)
The Tohoku Shinkansen came to a halt for five hours on Thursday due to an unexpected mid-journey separation of the linked Hayabusa and Komachi trains, 30 minutes after passing Furukawa Station with a total of 320 passengers on board.
Princess Kako, the second daughter of Prince Akishino and Princess Kiko, is currently visiting Tottori Prefecture, where she met with high school students participating in the national sign language performance contest.
In this video, I demonstrate how to safely relocate a paper wasp nest instead of exterminating it. Paper wasps are common in rural areas and play a crucial role in controlling pests like caterpillars and moths. (Japanese natural beekeeping)
In Osaka's bustling Minami district, a place exists where young people can seek advice on sensitive issues that they cannot discuss with their parents or at school. This location has become a haven for those facing concerns related to sexual health.
In many parts of the world, the Japanese education system is held up as a model of discipline, industry, and the cultivation of the whole person.
A school nutritionist in Fukushima embezzled Y7.98 million by using cheaper ingredients, such as replacing chicken thighs with breasts, to cut costs.
In this video I am honored to be joined once again by author and professor Thomas Conlan of Princeton University. It is here we will discuss his new samurai sourcebook which dives deep into many translated texts across the eras of premodern Japan! (The Shogunate)
The number of junior high schools in Osaka is set to decrease. According to the city, while the number of junior high schools has increased compared to 45 years ago, the number of students has halved.
University of Tokyo President Teruo Fujii revealed that the university is finalizing plans to raise undergraduate tuition fees by 20%, starting with students entering next academic year.
