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Deadly Earthquake Strikes Japan, Leaves Trail Of Damage
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ACCU WEATHER
One person was killed and at least 20 others were injured following a strong earthquake that struck central portions of Japan on Friday afternoon, local time.
In the wake of the temblor, AccuWeather meteorologists say heavy rainfall this weekend could add further hardships to resid...
One person was killed and at least 20 others were injured following a strong earthquake that struck central portions of Japan on Friday afternoon, local time.
In the wake of the temblor, AccuWeather meteorologists say heavy rainfall this weekend could add further hardships to resid...
- May 7, 2023
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Japanese Policeman Dies In Suspected Suicide At Prime Minister’s Residence In Tokyo
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CNN
A police officer was found dead in the grounds of the Japanese Prime Minister’s official residence early Friday morning, according to Tokyo Metropolitan Police, who are investigating the incident as a possible suicide.
Prime Minister Fumio Kishida was not at the residence when a fellow poli...
A police officer was found dead in the grounds of the Japanese Prime Minister’s official residence early Friday morning, according to Tokyo Metropolitan Police, who are investigating the incident as a possible suicide.
Prime Minister Fumio Kishida was not at the residence when a fellow poli...
- May 7, 2023
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Australia Returns Ainu Remains To Japan After 80 Years
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KYODO NEWS
Australia on Saturday returned to Japan four sets of indigenous Ainu remains, more than 80 years since they were sent to the Pacific nation for research purposes.
The Japanese government has been stepping up efforts to bring back the remains of the indigenous ethnic group from Hokkai...
Australia on Saturday returned to Japan four sets of indigenous Ainu remains, more than 80 years since they were sent to the Pacific nation for research purposes.
The Japanese government has been stepping up efforts to bring back the remains of the indigenous ethnic group from Hokkai...
- May 7, 2023
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Japan's PM Kishida Seeks Closer Ties With Africa In Bid To Woo 'Global South'
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CNA
Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said on Thursday (May 4) he hoped to see closer ties between Japan and Africa as he seeks to win over the "Global South" ahead of a Group of Seven (G7) summit he will host later this month.
Kishida said that Japan would act as an intermediary between th...
Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said on Thursday (May 4) he hoped to see closer ties between Japan and Africa as he seeks to win over the "Global South" ahead of a Group of Seven (G7) summit he will host later this month.
Kishida said that Japan would act as an intermediary between th...
- May 5, 2023
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Japan Protests South Korean Politician's Landing On Disputed Islands
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KYODO NEWS
The Japanese government protested Tuesday a visit by a South Korean politician to South Korean-administered, Japanese-claimed islets in the Sea of Japan.
The visit by the opposition lawmaker earlier Tuesday comes a few days before Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida's two-day visit...
The Japanese government protested Tuesday a visit by a South Korean politician to South Korean-administered, Japanese-claimed islets in the Sea of Japan.
The visit by the opposition lawmaker earlier Tuesday comes a few days before Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida's two-day visit...
- May 4, 2023
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Eased COVID Measures Boost Travel During Golden Week
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JAPAN TODAY
With the easing of measures against the coronavirus, Japan's Golden Week holidays have seen travelers, some no longer wearing face masks, crowding train stations and airports, with the growing influx of foreign travelers adding to the bustle.
Experts on infectious diseases, however,...
With the easing of measures against the coronavirus, Japan's Golden Week holidays have seen travelers, some no longer wearing face masks, crowding train stations and airports, with the growing influx of foreign travelers adding to the bustle.
Experts on infectious diseases, however,...
- May 4, 2023
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Japan To Ban Upskirting In Sweeping Sex Crime Reforms
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BBC
Lawmakers are introducing Japan's first laws against taking sexually exploitative photos or videos of others without consent.
The bill against "photo voyeurism" would prohibit acts such as upskirting and secret filming of sexual acts.
Until now, such criminal cases had to be prosecuted unde...
Lawmakers are introducing Japan's first laws against taking sexually exploitative photos or videos of others without consent.
The bill against "photo voyeurism" would prohibit acts such as upskirting and secret filming of sexual acts.
Until now, such criminal cases had to be prosecuted unde...
- May 3, 2023
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Japanese Store Is Banning Adults From Buying Pokémon Cards
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KOTAKU
A Retail Store In Akihabara Will Check Ids To Prevent Adults From Buying And Reselling Pokémon Cards
In the wake of Pokémon cards totally selling out in Japan, it appears that one trading card store in the country’s Akihabara district has adopted some drastic measures: Bar adults from ...
A Retail Store In Akihabara Will Check Ids To Prevent Adults From Buying And Reselling Pokémon Cards
In the wake of Pokémon cards totally selling out in Japan, it appears that one trading card store in the country’s Akihabara district has adopted some drastic measures: Bar adults from ...
- May 2, 2023
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Japan, South Korea Hold First Finance Leaders' Meeting In 7 Years
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CNA
Japan and South Korea held their first bilateral finance leaders' meeting in seven years on Tuesday (May 2), a sign relations between the two are thawing amid shared challenges from geopolitical tensions and slowing economic growth.
The resumption of bilateral financial talks comes ahead of...
Japan and South Korea held their first bilateral finance leaders' meeting in seven years on Tuesday (May 2), a sign relations between the two are thawing amid shared challenges from geopolitical tensions and slowing economic growth.
The resumption of bilateral financial talks comes ahead of...
- May 2, 2023
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Tokyo Confirms Myanmar Military Misused Japan-Funded Ships
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HUMAN RIGHTS WATCH
Japan Should Suspend Non-Humanitarian Aid to Junta
On April 26, after months awaiting a response, Japan’s Foreign Ministry announced it had received confirmation from Myanmar’s military junta that it misused two Japan-funded civilian vessels to transport soldiers and weapons ...
Japan Should Suspend Non-Humanitarian Aid to Junta
On April 26, after months awaiting a response, Japan’s Foreign Ministry announced it had received confirmation from Myanmar’s military junta that it misused two Japan-funded civilian vessels to transport soldiers and weapons ...
- May 1, 2023
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