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Easy Japanese news in translation: Tokyo's Shibuya introduces 2,000 yen fine for littering

A system under which patrol officers immediately collect 2,000 yen from people who throw trash on the street began on June 1 in Tokyo's Shibuya Ward.

South Korean riot police clear protesters after ballot shortage blockade

Wednesday's election was the first nationwide vote since President Lee Jae Myung took office.

Meta AI chief sees opportunity in models giving health advice

Meta's Chief AI Officer Alexandr Wang said the company’s future artificial intelligence models will differentiate themselves from competitors through their consumer health capabilities.

South Korea’s wealth fund to tap alternative assets with Tokyo office

It will be the fund's sixth overseas outpost, joining offices in New York, London, Singapore, Mumbai and San Francisco.

(Research Paper) Aging-Related Depreciation of Office Rents and Renovation Effects

France opens Space Command to Japanese officer as ties deepen under new road map

The move, announced by France's defense chief, is one of the clearest signs yet that the security relationship is evolving from political alignment into practical integration.

Indonesia's nutrition agency in turmoil as chief sacked, office raided

Japan PM office starts new social media account amid press access concerns

TOKYO (Kyodo) -- The Japanese government said Tuesday it will formally launch a social media account covering Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's activiti

Top U.S. spy agencies feud over turf, mission

The infighting between the CIA and the Office of the Director of National Intelligence (ODNI) has flared for more than a year.

South Korea’s Lee faces first election test one year into office

Though thousands of municipal council seats nationwide are up for grabs, attention will likely focus on 17 governor and mayoral races in South Korea's biggest cities.

5 major Japan temp agencies suspected of fixing commission fees

TOKYO (Kyodo) -- Japan's antitrust watchdog on Tuesday searched the offices of five major Japanese temporary employment agencies on suspicion of fixin

Shibuya begins handing out ¥2,000 fines for littering

Patrol officers will now monitor the ward and collect the fine on the spot from anyone caught throwing away trash improperly, with cashless payments accepted.

Tokyo wants you to wear shorts to work. Say no.

While the image of the suit-and-tie salaryman endures, in recent years summer office fashions have become much more casual.

Takaichi asks North Korea for summit to solve abduction issue

After taking office last October, the Japanese prime minister has been repeatedly expressing her willingness to resolve the issue.

Meet the Japanese mayor seeking to normalize maternity leave in public office

Shoko Kawata discusses balancing pregnancy with her duties — and the reaction that followed her announcing she would take leave before and after childbirth.

Nissan 5 execs receive $8.7 mil. remuneration amid 2 years of net losses

TOKYO (Kyodo) -- Nissan Motor Co.'s five executive officers, including President Ivan Espinosa, received remuneration totaling 1.39 billion yen ($8.7

Japan to send SDF officers to NATO Ukraine command for first time

Tokyo will send four officers to the NATO Security Assistance and Training Organization for Ukraine to help coordinate planning and arrange the delivery of security assistance.

SL Green partners with Japan’s Mori to build NYC office tower

The new 46-story building will be close to One Vanderbilt, SL Green's prized skyscraper that has commanded some of the highest office rents in New York.

Egyptian Ambassador to Japan Ragui El-Etreby on the Ties Between Two Ancient Cultures

Ambassador Ragui El-Etreby of Egypt visits the Nippon.com office to chat about some of the things he admires in the Japanese people he works with and meets in the course of his duties.

French Open fans and players try to beat heat at sweltering Roland Garros

Roland Garros's medical staff treated 25 people on on Monday and about 15 by the middle of Tuesday afternoon, fire and safety officer Michel Franco Durand said.