The Air Force, Navy and Marine Corps said a problem with the aircraft may have caused the crash last week, which is believed to have killed eight airmen.
Author: Hikari Hida
Japan to Limit Unusual Baby Names
As such names have increased, so has media attention to cases of people unhappy with them. But critics say new rules may infringe on the right to be creative.
Typhoon Lan Brings Heavy Rain and Winds to Western Japan
The heavy rains and winds brought by the storm prompted evacuation warnings and the cancellation of hundreds of flights.
A 95-Square-Foot Tokyo Apartment: ‘I Wouldn’t Live Anywhere Else’
Meet the young Japanese who have decided to live in a shoe box.
Discreetly, the Young in Japan Chip Away at a Taboo on Tattoos
Exposed to body art on social media, more young Japanese are getting tattoos, even if that means hiding them at work.
Japan Approves a $490 Billion Stimulus Package
The move, announced on Friday, is an attempt by the country’s newish prime minister to revive an economy battered by Covid restrictions and a supply chain crunch.
A Joyful Surprise at Japan’s Oldest Zoo: The Birth of Twin Pandas
After a four-year hiatus, two 15-year-old giant pandas at last found the mood and added a new draw for one of Tokyo’s biggest tourist attractions.
Emergency Measures Eased in Tokyo as Olympics Loom
Japan’s latest outbreak is receding and vaccinations are slowly picking up, but health experts warn that the government must remain vigilant.
Five Weeks Before the Olympics, Tokyo’s State of Emergency Will be Eased
Japan’s latest outbreak is receding and vaccinations are slowly picking up, but health experts warn that the government must remain vigilant.
Japan Approves Moderna and AstraZeneca Vaccines
The move gives the country much-needed options as it deals with a fourth wave, two months before the start of the Tokyo Olympics.