Six people died when a truck crashed on New Meishin Expressway in Mie. Police are investigating both the driver and her company's safety practices, expanding beyond typical accident probes.
Former employees at Sony Life and Prudential borrowed billions of yen from clients, with half still unpaid. The scandals highlight risks for expats who trust insurance representatives.
The Iran crisis is disrupting Japan's fuel supplies, causing transportation delays, manufacturing cuts at Nissan, and price increases for eggs and petroleum-based products that will impact expat budgets.
Two people died when boats capsized off Henoko, Okinawa during a training trip on March 17, 2026. High waves struck the vessels despite life jackets being worn, prompting safety concerns.
PM Takaichi's March 19 US summit will prioritize securing Alaskan oil amid Iran crisis. Japan seeks energy alternatives as Strait of Hormuz tensions threaten supply routes critical to daily life.
Japan releases strategic oil reserves as Hormuz Strait tensions threaten supply routes. Government weighs naval deployment amid US pressure and Iranian warnings while economists predict fuel prices could reach 180-190 yen per liter.
A medication error killed a patient in Hokkaido while multiple leukemia patients at a Saitama hospital died or suffered serious complications, highlighting medication safety concerns for all residents.
Two people died when boats carrying Kyoto high school students capsized off Henoko coast on March 16. The Coast Guard identified dangerous underwater topography as a contributing factor to the tragedy.
Japan's record ¥122 trillion fiscal 2026 budget passed the lower house on March 13 with LDP and Ishin support. Upper house deliberations begin March 16, aiming for April 1 enactment.
A power supply failure suspended the Tokyu Toyoko and Minatomirai Lines for 9.5 hours on March 13, affecting 120,000 passengers during evening rush hour. The outage impacted key routes between Tokyo and Yokohama.
JR East raised fares by 7.1% starting March 14, 2026, marking its first increase since 1987 excluding tax adjustments. The change affects 16 million daily passengers across eastern Japan's major commuter routes.
One teenager died and two children remain critical after receiving contaminated cancer treatment at Saitama Children's Medical Center. An unauthorized drug was detected in their spinal fluid with no administration records.
Iran's new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei vows to maintain the Hormuz Strait blockade and retaliate against U.S. and Israeli forces, potentially affecting global oil supplies and energy prices in Japan.