Heavy Snow Disrupts Japan Election, Forcing Polling Stations to Close Early

The government said that about 40 percent of all polling stations closed earlier than planned because of heavy snow on Sunday.

A charismatic straight talker, Japan's Takaichi is poised to expand her power in Sunday's vote

Japan’s Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is calling a snap election Sunday, counting on her unusual popularity among fans who see the hardline conservative as someone who speaks her mind and can bring ch

Japan cherry blossom festival cancelled over badly behaved tourists

"Overtourism" during Japan's iconic blossom season makes life for locals in Fujiyoshida town unmanageable, authorities say.

How Japan’s Leader Wants to Shape the Economy

Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi pushed through a record supplemental budget and is proposing tax cuts, raising questions about how the government will pay for it all.
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Japan to continue push for restart of visits to Northern Territories

The visits, which allowed former residents to visit the graves of their ancestors on the Russian-held island, were halted for reasons including Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.

Heavy snowfall hits northern, western Japan, Tokyo also blanketed by snow

Japan Meteorological Agency expects extremely unstable atmospheric conditions. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.