Daily brief
Japan tightens student visa rules with high documentation demands, requiring applicants to submit detailed financial and academic records. Welfare recipients challenge benefit cuts in Osaka, filing a lawsuit against the government. Japan offers cash rewards for tips on illegal foreign workers, aiming to curb overstays and unauthorized employment.
Fukushima's Tsuruga Castle reaches 40 million visitors since its reconstruction. Prince Akishino comforts Fukushima peach farmers after disaster, expressing support for their recovery efforts.
Toyota disputes AA’s Starlet zero-star rating in latest car crash test, questioning the methodology used. iPS therapy for Parkinson's gets first insurance coverage in Japan, marking a milestone for regenerative medicine.
Education Ministry reveals Japanese-backed curriculum updates for new academic year, focusing on digital literacy and global studies.