China July 6, 2023 China's top diplomat criticized for comments calling for race-based alliance, Beijing pushes back China brushed off controversial comments issued by a top diplomat calling on Japan and South Korea to form race-based allegiances and drop ties with the U.S.
Japan July 3, 2023 Downtown Tokyo building explosion causes 4 injuries Windows shattered and smoke spewed after a blast occurred at a building in the commercial district of Shimbashi in Tokyo, Japan. Four people were also injured.
Japan July 3, 2023 Beer brewery admits fault after sea turns blood red: video U.S. health authorities have deemed the chemical propylene glycol, used in food dye and as an ingredient in coolant, as "generally recognized as safe."
Japan June 30, 2023 In Japan, where job-hopping is frowned upon, agents help people escape the awkwardness of quitting In the last few years, services aimed at helping employees escape their jobs more easily have risen in Japan, a country that stresses company loyalty and lifetime employment.
Olympics June 29, 2023 Seven-time Olympic gold medalist Caeleb Dressel fails to qualify for world championships Seven-time Olympic gold medalist Caeleb Dressel failed to qualify for the world championships when he finished third in the 50-meter butterfly on Wednesday night.
Japan June 28, 2023 Final inspection begins before treated Fukushima wastewater gets released into sea A permit to release Japan’s treated radioactive wastewater could soon be issued. Local fishing groups and neighboring countries are opposing the release over safety concerns.
Japan June 26, 2023 Haruki Murakami opposes destruction of nearly century-old baseball baseball stadium in Tokyo Author Haruki Murakami is strongly opposed to the redevelopment of the Tokyo park district as it will destroy a nearly century-old baseball stadium.
Asia June 19, 2023 Tragic collision in northern Japan claims 5 lives, injures 12 in truck-bus accident According to local media, a devastating accident occurred in Hokkaido, northern Japan, resulting in the death of five individuals and causing 12 others to be transported to the hospital.
MLB June 17, 2023 Details of Trevor Bauer accuser's interview with police surface: report Former Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Trevor Bauer faced new sexual assault allegations this week. Details about the accuser's interview with police surfaced Saturday.
Japan June 16, 2023 Japan raises age of consent from 13 to 16 The Japanese parliament on Friday voted to raise the country's age of consent to 16 from its longstanding 13, which was among the world's lowest.
Japan June 15, 2023 Japanese emperor stresses cooperation with developing countries is key to tackling climate challenges Emperor Naruhito of Japan said that in order to tackle global climate change challenges, countries must cooperate with other developing states