Japan August 31, 2023 Japanese prime minister eats fish from radioactive wastewater dump to demonstrate safety Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida is working to raise confidence in food caught and sourced from the Fukushima region in an effort to prevent a drop-off in sales.
Virginia August 31, 2023 Remains of a Vermont soldier, who died as a prisoner of war during WWII, buried in Arlington National Cemetery The remains of Arthur Barrett, a World War II soldier who died as a prisoner of war in the Philippines when Japanese forces invaded the country, were laid to rest Wednesday in Virginia.
World August 31, 2023 North Korea simulates massive 'scorched earth' nuclear attack on South Korea, includes conquering rival North Korea's military launch a massive simulated attack and rehearsed invading South Korea as the US continues joint military drills in the Pacific and over the Korean Peninsula.
Asia August 30, 2023 Nearly one-third of 18-year-old women in Japan may never have children, highlighting population concerns Around 33.4% of 18-year-old women in Japan may never become mothers, according to a report by the National Institute of Population and Social Security Research (IPSS).
North Korea August 30, 2023 North Korea fires 2 ballistic missiles into sea amid US, South Korea military exercises North Korea lashed out against U.S. and Japanese military exercises on Wednesday, firing two short-rang ballistic missiles into the Sea of Japan.
Asia August 29, 2023 Japan sees signs of turning point in decades-long battle with deflation Japan's prolonged struggle against deflation may be reaching a pivotal moment, with both rising prices and wages indicating a potential shift, according to the government on Tuesday.
Asia August 29, 2023 Japanese financial regulator to monitor BOJ amid shifting central bank policies Japan's financial regulator will maintain a close watch on the impact of central bank policies on regional banks as the nation moves towards normalizing its monetary strategies.
Japan August 29, 2023 Late founder of Japanese boy band talent agency sexually assaulted teenagers, investigation team finds An investigation team found that the late founder of Johnny & Associates, a Japanese boy band talent agency, sexually abused dozens of victims.
Japan August 29, 2023 Farewell film of Japanese composer Ryuichi Sakamoto, who died from cancer, to premiere at Venice Film Festival Ryuichi Sakamoto’s farewell film “Opus," which features the late Japanese composer playing 20 of his compositions, will be featured at the Venice Film Festival.
North Korea August 29, 2023 North Korea will soon equip navy with nuclear weapons, Kim Jong Un warns North Korean dictator Kim Jong Un says his country's navy will soon be equipped with nuclear weapons, a reaction to U.S. military drills.
Asia August 28, 2023 Japan's PM asks China to stop harassment over Fukushima water release The Japanese PM called on China to intervene and prevent acts of harassment, including malicious phone calls and stone throwing, directed at Japanese diplomatic facilities and schools.