September 6, 2023 Suspect indicted for attempted murder of Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida Ryuji Kimura, 24, was indicted Wednesday on attempted murder and other charged as he is believed to be responsible for the attempted assassination of Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida.
September 5, 2023 Japan provides seafood exporters emergency relief after China responds to Fukushima water release with ban The prime minister of Japan announced that its seafood exporters will receive emergency funding following China’s ban on all seafood imports in response to the Fukushima water release.
September 5, 2023 Men accusing Japanese boy band producer of sex abuse seek company apology, compensation A group of men accusing Johnny Kitagawa, the late founder of a Japanese boy band talent agency, of sexual abuse is now seeking financial compensation.
September 2, 2023 US official portrays himself as Guinea pig amid nuclear wastewater concerns Japan has indicated that it plans to raise a formal complaint with the World Trade Organization over China's ban on all Japanese food imports due to the nuclear wastewater plan.
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.
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.
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.
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).
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.
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.