Immigrants in Japan struggle to keep businesses open after new visa rules

Editorial: Japan should not shut door on permanent residents

Japan's Immigration Services Agency has announced plans to revise its guidelines for granting permanent residence, tightening the requirements. Many f

For some immigrants in Japan, alternatives to detention bring release, but not freedom

The Japanese government introduced an alternative to detention called supervisory release in order to prevent long-term detainment and escape. Refugees and advocates say it places responsibility on citizens, ultimately leaving them in uncertainty.

The violent truth about immigration detention centers in Japan: Part 1 of 2

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Asian Games return to Japan after 32 years amid soaring costs, struggle for relevance

NAGOYA -- Japan will host the Asian Games for the first time in 32 years when the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games open Sept. 19. Athletes from 45 countries a

Japan extends trade sanctions on North Korea until 2027

Japan will extend the ban on all exports to and imports from North Korea for two more years, as part of Tokyo's sanctions over Pyongyang's missile development and other concerns, a government spokesperson said on Tuesday.

Nearly half as many people are launching businesses as 20 years ago

According to a study conducted by BDC in collaboration with the Université de Montréal, not enough people are starting businesses to replace those closing their doors

Japan emperor declares Asian Games open following turbulent build-up

The 20th Asian Games were declared open by Japan's emperor on Saturday following a troubled build-up to the multi-sport spectacular that has more athletes than the Olympics.

Japan relaxes privacy laws to make AI development easy

: Opting out of personal data use won't be an option because Minister says that's a 'very big obstacle' to AI adoption

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Asian Games in Japan plagued by troubles | NHK WORLD-JAPAN News

The organizers of the 2026 Asian Games currently underway in Japan have unveiled container houses for athletes, amid calls from some overseas participants for improvements to those facilities.

Japan does not cut down centuries-old trees for development. Instead, experts spend months preparing their roots and relocating them

When roads, railways or new buildings are planned, centuries-old trees are often among the first casualties of development. In Japan, however, some of the country's most valuable trees are given a second chance.

What’s the Asian Games accommodation crisis, and where will athletes stay?

In a cost-cutting move, Japan decided against setting up a dedicated athletes' village but now faces a backlash.

‘String of blunders’ at the Asian Games is drawing growing criticism in Japan…Is the cause ‘ditching big corporations’?

From the ‘Toyotomi Hideyoshi’ controversy to inadequate lodging and meals, misdirected buses, and even the North Korean anthem played instead of the South Korean national anthem. Issues around the ...