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Train collides with car at rail crossing in Japan’s Saitama prefecture

A train that collided with a car is seen near a level crossing in Shiraoka, Saitama Prefecture, on Jan 1, 2026.
A train that collided with a car is seen near a level crossing in Shiraoka, Saitama Prefecture, on Jan 1, 2026.

How Japanese scallops became a pawn in diplomatic tensions with China

In Hokkaido, the country’s northern-most island, where most Japanese scallops are harvested, the prevailing sentiment is confusion.
In Hokkaido, the country’s northern-most island, where most Japanese scallops are harvested, the prevailing sentiment is confusion.

3-year-old boy falls to death in Japan after parents leave home to visit shrine

The boy is believed to have fallen from a balcony of his ninth-floor home.
The boy is believed to have fallen from a balcony of his ninth-floor home.

As Japan’s labour shortage deepens, businesses fear losing foreign workers

Japan's controversial technical intern training programme has been accused of being a vehicle for getting cheap labour.
Japan's controversial technical intern training programme has been accused of being a vehicle for getting cheap labour.

Half of hot spring inns in Japan’s Noto remain closed 2 years after quake

In the Wakura hot spring resort, only nine out of 20 Japanese-style ryokan inns had reopened as of early December 2025.
In the Wakura hot spring resort, only nine out of 20 Japanese-style ryokan inns had reopened as of early December 2025.

Japanese women MPs want more seats of the toilet kind; 58 including Japan PM submit petition

Women lawmakers in Japan, including Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, have called for more toilets in the parliament building.
Women lawmakers in Japan, including Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, have called for more toilets in the parliament building.

5.6-magnitude earthquake strikes off Japan’s Tokara Islands; no tsunami expected

The earthquake hit 20km north-east of the Japanese town of Wadomari at a depth of 10km, according to the US Geological Survey.
The earthquake hit 20km north-east of the Japanese town of Wadomari at a depth of 10km, according to the US Geological Survey.

Japan great Miura, 58, joins new club to 'make history'

Yokohama FC's Japanese striker Kazuyoshi Miura, oldest footballer to score competitive goal, takes part in a training session in Yokohama, Japan, March 21, 2017.   REUTERS/Toru Hanai
Yokohama FC's Japanese striker Kazuyoshi Miura, oldest footballer to score competitive goal, takes part in a training session in Yokohama, Japan, March 21, 2017.   REUTERS/Toru Hanai

3 million in Japan may have alcohol use disorder, same level as in 2018

About 640,000 people were suspected of having had an alcohol addiction at least once in their lives.
About 640,000 people were suspected of having had an alcohol addiction at least once in their lives.

After ‘perfect’ end to 2025, pool ace Aloysius Yapp targets an even better 2026

Singapore's Aloysius Yapp celebrates with Matchroom Multi Sport chief executive officer Emily Fraser after he captures his first US Open crown and becomes the first player to win three straight Matchroom major titles.
Singapore's Aloysius Yapp celebrates with Matchroom Multi Sport chief executive officer Emily Fraser after he captures his first US Open crown and becomes the first player to win three straight Matchroom major titles.

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.