Heavy snow forecast from western to northern Japan, disruption possible

Heavy snow and strong winds have forced airlines in Japan to cancel more than 100 flights on Tuesday, mainly on routes to and ...

Japan' s TEPCO restarts No.6 reactor at Niigata nuclear plant

TEPCO has reactivated a reactor at its Kashiwazaki-Kariwa nuclear plant. It's the company's first reactor to go back online ...
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NHK Turns 100: President Nobuo Inaba On How The Japanese Public Broadcaster Steers A Course Through Earthquakes, Tsunamis, Political Ructions & Disinformation

EXCLUSIVE: Japan’s NHK, one of the world’s oldest public broadcasters, turns 100 this year, and the team is celebrating by looking both backwards and forwards. In an exclusive interview with Deadline, ...

Japan warns of heavier cedar pollen season, urges early allergy prep

A survey by Japan's Environment Ministry found above-average male cedar flower buds in 26 prefectures, with some areas recording double or triple usual pollen levels.
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Analysis: How will Japan's economy fare in 2026?

Japan's economy is facing mixed signals as 2026 gets underway. Stock market optimism, persistent inflationary pressure, and widening economic gaps will shape the year ahead. NHK Deputy Chief ...
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Prime Minister Takaichi vows to carry out reforms, bring hope to Japan

Japanese Prime Minister Takaichi Sanae has vowed in her New Year's message to carry out necessary reforms and bring strength, prosperity and hope to Japan. The prime minister mentions that this year ...
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Japan’s NHK Joins IBCAP Anti-Piracy Coalition

DENVER—NHK (Japan Broadcasting Corp.) has joined the International Broadcaster Coalition Against Piracy (IBCAP). The coalition is expanding the language content under its protection umbrella to ...