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April 9, 2026

Tourist chaos erupts as cherry blossom festival is shut down, officials triple tax to curb crowds

Japan will triple its international tourist tax starting July 1 as the country battles overtourism issues while still aiming for 60 million inbound visitors by 2030.

March 27, 2026

Rubio meets G7 ministers in France as US leads on Iran — allies under fire for tepid response

Secretary of State Marco Rubio heads into the G7 foreign ministers meeting in France saying U.S. priorities come first, as European allies push for a diplomatic solution on Iran.

March 26, 2026

Travelers must pay fee, pass screening before visiting popular destination under new rule

Japan's new JESTA e-visa system now requires travelers to apply online and pay a $19 fee before visiting, with full implementation set for March 2029.

March 25, 2026

Former Olympic star's son dies after getting caught up in avalanche

Former Canadian Olympic star John Smart announced on Monday that his son, Kai, died after suffering injuries in an avalanche while skiing in Japan.

March 25, 2026

Japanese pro wrestling star Miyu Yamashita gears up for Las Vegas return at Slam Fest

Tokyo Joshi Pro Wrestling will be among the companies featured at Slam Fest in Las Vegas in the days leading up to WrestleMania 42 next month.

March 21, 2026

Maher was amused by Trump’s Pearl Harbor joke to Japanese leader, says ‘if Shane Gillis said it, you’d laugh’

Bill Maher defended Trump's Pearl Harbor joke to Japan's PM Takaichi, saying it wasn't appropriate but was funny, while criticizing the president's handling of Iran conflict.

March 19, 2026

Trump quips about Pearl Harbor when asked if Japan given advanced notice on Iran attacks: 'Wanted surprise'

During White House meeting with Japan PM Sanae Takaichi, President Donald Trump quips about Pearl Harbor while speaking about the launch of Operation Epic Fury.

March 18, 2026

MLB Might Consider Moving The Thriving World Baseball Classic to Midseason

Major League Baseball plans to bring back the World Baseball Classic in 2029 or 2030 and it could eventually move to midseason like the Summer Olympics.

March 17, 2026

Multiple allies decline US calls for Strait of Hormuz support amid rising Middle East tensions

Several U.S. allies are refusing military involvement in securing the Strait of Hormuz, citing diplomacy, legal limits or strategic caution.

March 15, 2026

Chinese fishing 'militia' formations signal rising gray-zone pressure on Taiwan

China's maritime militia allegedly deployed over 2,000 fishing boats in coordinated formations near Taiwan, raising significant security concerns among analysts.