Tag: Japan

‘It’s on us’: Tokyo waives water bills to help pensioners beat the heat and rising costs this summer

‘It’s on us’: Tokyo waives water bills to help pensione...

May 22, 2025

Japanese minister resigns after saying he doesn’t buy rice because he gets it free

Japanese minister resigns after saying he doesn’t buy r...

May 21, 2025

Taku Etō’s remarks drew fury as cost of rice has nearly doubled in a year amid s...

Four arrested under Tokyo’s strict yakuza gang laws – but not for the reason you think

Four arrested under Tokyo’s strict yakuza gang laws – b...

May 20, 2025

Think of Japan’s famed yakuza gangs and you might think of heavily tattooed men ...