As of November 3, 2026, Japan has 15 top stories from 2 local news outlets on the Global News Map.
- Talking braille blocks allow people with visual impairments to walk around freely — Japan Times
- ICC president hits back at Trump administration penalties in remote U.N. address — Japan Today
- Private sector steps in to revitalize Japan’s rural communities — Japan Times
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Japan Times6h ago
A company is aiming to create a society where everyone, including those with visual impairments, can enjoy getting around and exploring freely.
Japan Today9h ago
The president of the International Criminal Court accused the Trump administration of trying to obstruct international justice by imposing penalties on the tribunal and vowed that it would…
Japan Times8h ago
Such efforts are expected to help secure agricultural labor and broaden the ranks of people with continuing ties to the regions.
Japan Today12h ago
As of November 1, Japan has ended its tax-free shopping system for foreign tourists. Up until now, non-residents making purchases in Japan could avoid paying sales tax when…
Japan Times9h ago
Utility bills in Russia have risen more than 50% since the start of the war in Ukraine in 2022 and more than 13% this year alone.
Japan Today14h ago
North Korea on Tuesday dismissed as "absurd rhetoric" U.S. allegations that it was behind a $6 billion cryptocurrency heist on the Binance platform, saying they proved Washington remained…
Japan Times10h ago
Ayu Yoneda, the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency's youngest astronaut, is mission-ready for her first flight.
Japan Today14h ago
Short-priced favorite Point of Law on Tuesday surged to victory at the Aus$10 million (U.S.$7.2 million) Melbourne Cup, earning jockey Ethan Brown a debut win in Australia's "race…
Japan Times11h ago
Lower crop yields could further stoke food inflation, with some prices already climbing and annual retail food inflation hitting 7.74% in September.
Japan Today18h ago
Lindsay Clancy's lawyers urged a judge on Monday to dismiss murder charges against her and expressed frustration that prosecutors have yet to make clear their plans to retry her…
Japan Times11h ago
The plan would allow them to mutually provide information on each other's nationals arrested or detained in their own countries.
Japan Today18h ago
Everton completed a four-day double over Newcastle by adding a 1-0 win in the Premier League on Monday to its victory in the English League Cup last week.…
Japan Times11h ago
Workers from the Korean Peninsula were among victims of a 1942 flooding at the Chosei coal mine in the city of Ube in Yamaguchi Prefecture.
Japan Today20h ago
As Republicans and Democrats were making their final pitch to voters on the eve of Election Day, President Donald Trump opted to forgo the campaign trail and instead…
Japan Times12h ago
Unabating attacks show how the escalating maritime war between Russia and Ukraine is expanding into a major challenge for NATO.