JAL submitted new alcohol prevention measures to transport authorities after two crew members violated drinking rules in May, causing flight delays. The airline will implement online alcohol testing before duty.
Japan's government will decide by early August whether to reduce consumption tax on food items, potentially lowering rates from 10% to 9%. The decision comes after cross-party talks failed to reach consensus.
Japan's Diet extended its session to July 25 after passing Imperial Household Law amendments allowing adoption of male heirs from former imperial families, despite 85% public support for female emperors.
Record rainfall on July 17 caused evacuations for over 100,000 people in Tochigi and Gunma. Linear precipitation bands produced 100mm/hour rainfall, triggering Level 5 emergency alerts and river flooding.
Japan's working group agrees on income-based benefits by 2029, but consumption tax reduction on food remains stalled despite Prime Minister's support. Local governors demand financial protections.
Japan's single elderly households reached a record 9.3 million, the highest since 1986. This demographic shift impacts housing, healthcare jobs, and community life for foreign residents.
Working mothers now comprise 81.2% of households with children under 18 in Japan, a record high. Despite average household incomes rising 7.3%, over half of families still report financial difficulties.
Nichirei confirmed a cyberattack disrupted its systems, causing food shortages at KFC, Aeon, and other major chains. Operations resume July 17, but full recovery may take months.
Over 4,500 people hospitalized for heatstroke in one week as temperatures hit 38°C across Japan. Extreme heat damaged Haneda Airport runway, causing flight disruptions. Authorities urge air conditioning use and hydration.
A severe heat wave is spreading across Japan, with temperatures exceeding 35°C. Authorities urge proper air conditioning use, frequent hydration, and workplace precautions to prevent heat stroke.
Major Japanese food manufacturers are raising prices on biscuits, beverages, and other products due to increased packaging and raw material costs, impacting expat household budgets.
61% of Japanese see negative economic impact from historic yen weakness at 162 per dollar. Expats face reduced purchasing power, higher import costs, though some benefit from foreign income.
LINE Yahoo disclosed that 7.1 million game user identification records leaked to external companies. The breach affects LINE mobile game users but does not include personal details like names or addresses.