WWII Bomb Explodes at Japanese Airport, Halts Over 60 FlightsAn unexploded bomb detonated at Miyazaki Airport in Kyushu, Japan, leading to the suspension of flight operations.
No More Late-Night Drinking Near the Station in ShibuyaShibuya Ward has enacted an ordinance prohibiting nighttime street drinking in the popular tourist area and around the station.
New Japan PM Ishiba Chats with Biden: Focus on Strengthening U.S.-Japan RelationsDuring his first call with Biden, Japan's PM Ishiba emphasizes Japan-South Korea relations and plans to revise U.S. agreements.
Buffett Goes All-In on Japan with New Samurai Bond IssuanceWarren Buffett leads Berkshire Hathaway in a second Samurai bond issuance, emphasizing a strategic focus on Japan's market.
Airi Hirase's $170,000 Transformation: 25 Surgeries and CountingJapanese influencer Airi Hirase, 27, transformed her life after 25 plastic surgeries, investing $170,000 to overcome childhood bullying.
Japan Sends Warship Through Taiwan Strait for the First Time, Defying China’s ClaimsIn a historic naval maneuver, the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force's destroyer Sazanami traversed the Taiwan Strait on Thursday.
SpaceX's Starlink on the Verge of Telecommunications Breakthrough in South KoreaSpaceX is close to launching its Starlink satellite internet service in South Korea, nearing agreement on essential technical standards.
Fukushima’s Waters Under International Watch: IAEA to Verify Safety for ChinaThe IAEA supports China and Japan's agreement to resume seafood imports from Japan after verifying the Fukushima water discharge.
China Responds to Japanese Concerns Over Safety After Tragic School AttackDiplomatic vice ministers from China and Japan met to address the death of a Japanese child who was fatally attacked by a Chinese national.
Russia's Air Patrol Breaches Japanese Airspace, Triggers Immediate Military ResponseThe Japanese government announced on Monday that a Russian patrol aircraft breached its airspace three times, prompting a formal warning.
North Korea Slams U.S. for Sparking ‘New Cold War’ with Quad and AUKUS AlliancesNorth Korea accused the U.S. of escalating tensions through alliances like Quad and AUKUS, claiming they threaten peace and security.
North Korea Claims Third Title at FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup with Victory Over JapanNorth Korea's women's national football team won the FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup, defeating Japan 1-0 for their third title.
120 Lives Lost to Toxic Red Yeast Rice Supplements in JapanA preliminary conclusion has emerged regarding the Japanese red yeast rice incident, in which 120 people died after consuming it.
Japanese Child Stabbed on Way to School Again in ChinaA tragic incident has claimed the life of a young Japanese elementary school student in Shenzhen, Guangdong Province.
Price of Fukushima Peaches: $100 for a Taste of Controversy at HarrodsPeaches grown in Fukushima, known for its nuclear disaster, will be sold in one of the UK's luxury department stores for the first time.
Japanese Man Filmed Over 1,000 Women with Hidden Camera in Fake RockA Japanese man has been brought to trial for illegally filming over 1,000 women bathing at an onsen with a hidden camera embedded in a rock.
North Korea’s Ballistic Missile Likely Falls Outside EEZ, According to Japan's Ministry of DefenseJapan's Ministry of Defense announced that North Korea had launched an object believed to be a ballistic missile on Thursday morning.
SpaceX Sparks Outrage by Removing Dokdo from Starlink Map—Is This a Diplomatic Snub?SpaceX has removed Dokdo from its Starlink map, sparking concerns as South Korea faces delays in satellite service.
Japanese Tanning Salon Owner Caught Filming Naked Customers for DecadesA Tokyo tanning salon owner, Hiroki Yamamoto, 62, was arrested for secretly photographing over 100 women over 30 years.
Personality Quiz or Job Barrier? Japan’s Use of MBTI in Recruitment Raises QuestionsThe MBTI test, now popular in Japan, influences hiring decisions despite criticisms about its reliability and potential for discrimination.
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