Artificial Intelligence August 11, 2023 Japan embraces AI to boost cyberdefense, fight disinformation Japan has unveiled its new comprehensive defense plan for combating cyberattacks and developing AI technologies to detect disinformation.
Prince Harry August 10, 2023 Prince Harry shares place he'd 'happily live,' not in Hollywood Prince Harry told a crowd in Tokyo that he would "happily live here if you would have me." The Duke of Sussex is on a solo trip to Asia without wife Meghan Markle and children Archie and Lilibet.
Japan August 8, 2023 Japanese politician Taro Aso calls for peace in Taiwan Strait as the country strengthens its deterrence Taro Aso, a political leader in Japan and an advocate for increasing the country’s deterrence ability, is calling for peace between Japan, Taiwan, and China.
Japan August 7, 2023 Japan raises concern over Iranian uranium program, Middle East's suspected supplying of drones to Russia Japan's Foreign Minister Yoshimasa Hayashi expressed concern over Iran's uranium enrichment program and the Middle East's suspected supplying of combat drones to Russia.
Japan August 6, 2023 The bombing of Hiroshima: Everything you need to know about the atomic bomb that ended World War II The atomic bomb was dropped in Hiroshima, Japan on Aug. 6, 1945, during World War II. A second bomb was dropped in Nagasaki three days later. The bombs forced the nation's surrender.
Japan August 4, 2023 UN investigates child sexual abuse allegations against Japanese boy band producer The U.N. Working Group on Business and Human Right is investigating the sexual abuse claims against Japanese boy band producer Johnny Kitagawa.
Media August 1, 2023 Man spends $14K on realistic collie costume in viral video, lashes out at critics: 'This is my hobby' A Japanese YouTuber disturbed social media users with a recent video depicting him being walked around his neighborhood while wearing a highly realistic dog costume.
Media August 1, 2023 Warner Bros. issues apology after Japan hits ‘extremely regrettable' Barbenheimer tweets Warner Bros. apologized to the studio's Japan branch after engaging with "Barbenheimer" posts online that some said trivialized the 1945 atomic bombings.
Japan August 1, 2023 Typhoon Khanun lashes Okinawa with strong winds, high waves The Japanese island of Okinawa was lashed with strong winds and high waves from Typhoon Khanun. Transportation on the island was forced to halt, and stores closed.
Japan July 30, 2023 Japanese man shockingly decapitated in 'love hotel,' arrests made Police arrest a family of three under suspicion of murdering, decapitating, and taking the head of a victim home. The victim allegedly sexually assaulted the suspect.
Olympics July 29, 2023 Katie Ledecky breaks Michael Phelps' record at Worlds with gold medal in 800-meter freestyle Katie Ledecky took home the gold medal at the World Aquatics Championships on Saturday, breaking a tie with Michael Phelps for the most individual gold medals at the Worlds.