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May 16, 2023

White House responds to calls for Biden to apologize for Hiroshima bombing during Japan trip

The White House did not say President Biden has plans to apologize for the U.S. nuclear bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki during his trip to Japan this week.

May 16, 2023

Dozens protest in Tokyo to stop Japan from releasing treated, but still radioactive, water into the sea

Anti-nuclear activists protested in Tokyo Tuesday to stop Japan from releasing radioactive water from a damaged Fukushima power plant and into the sea.

May 14, 2023

Russia, China cozy up as military powers threaten 'the existing order,' official warns

Japan is warning that increased cooperation between China and Russia threatens not just Europe but also Asia and the entire "international order" that the world has enjoyed.

May 10, 2023

Japanese schoolboy stabbed in chest on way to school in downtown Tokyo

A Japanese student was stabbed in the chest on his way to school. A suspect was arrested at the scene in downtown Tokyo. The student's injuries are not life-threatening.

May 9, 2023

Japan, US, South Korea negotiate sharing of North Korean missile data

The United States, South Korea and Japan are planning to create an agreement on sharing North Korea's missile launch data. South Korea and Japan are both key U.S. allies.

May 3, 2023

Trevor Bauer wins in Japanese professional league debut: 'I want to entertain the fans’

Trevor Bauer made his Japanese professional league debut on Wednesday, allowing just one run in seven innings for the Yokohama DeNA Baystars.

May 2, 2023

Trevor Bauer's teammate doesn't like Yokohama BayStars endorsing pitcher's sword celebration

Yokohama BayStars closer Yasuaki Yamasaki didn't like that the team endorsed Trevor Bauer's signature sword celebration, which he called "foolishness."

May 2, 2023

Japanese journalist rips 'interference' by Amb. Rahm Emanuel on LGBTQ+ legislation: 'Fix Chicago'

U.S. Amb. Rahm Emanuel is facing backlash from Japanese conservatives for advocating pro-LGBTQ+ legislation ahead of the annual G7 Summit.

May 1, 2023

Alibaba founder Jack Ma named as visiting professor at Tokyo College

Jack Ma is set to be a visiting professor at Tokyo College. Ma is the co-founder of the Chinese e-commerce company Alibaba Group. Tokyo College is run by the University of Tokyo

April 28, 2023

Japan to lift COVID-19 border controls, including proof of vaccination requirement, ahead of holiday week

Most of the COVID-19 border controls in Japan are being lifted ahead of the country's Golden Week celebrations. A large influx of foreign tourists is expected.