Japan's fertility rate, number of births hit record lows in 2023
TOKYO, June 5 Kyodo - The total fertility rate and number of births in Japan both fell for the eighth consecutive year in 2023 to hit fresh record lows, government data showed Wednesd
Toyota admits to improper vehicle testing as quality scandal widens
TOKYO, June 3 Kyodo - Toyota Motor Corp.
Japan personal data leaks hit record high 13,000 cases in FY 2023
Kishida conveys Japan's concern about China military activities
SEOUL, May 26 Kyodo - Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said he conveyed Japan's "serious concern" to Chinese Premier Li Qiang in their talks on Sunday about China's recentl
Japan, S. Korea to deepen ties ahead of 60th anniv.: Kishida
SEOUL, May 26 Kyodo - Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida pledged Sunday to make efforts to further develop relations with South Korea ahead of the 60th anniversary of the normaliza
65% feel Japan need not rush to debate Constitution revisions: poll
TOKYO, May 2 Kyodo - A total of 65 percent of the Japanese public see no need to rush to debate revisions to the Constitution in parliament, a Kyodo News poll showed Wednesday, despit
Number of young women to halve in 40% of Japan localities by 2050
TOKYO, April 24 Kyodo - More than 40 percent of Japanese municipalities are likely to see the number of their young female residents drop by more than half in the 30 years through 205
Search continues for 7 crew after 2 SDF choppers crash in Pacific
TOKYO, April 22 Kyodo - The search continued on Monday for seven Maritime Self-Defense Force members who are missing after two helicopters crashed during a late-night anti-submarine d
Doctors, dentists sue Google for keeping reviews they say are unfair
TOKYO, April 18 Kyodo - A group of doctors and dentists in Japan on Thursday filed a lawsuit seeking a total of about 1.4 million yen ($9,000) in damages from Google LLC for keeping w
