One video showed a shield being used around Mr Kishida the moment the young man was pinned to the ground. But there are also uneasy parallels being made between what happened today in a port in Wakayama in western Japan and what happened last year in the Western city of Nara when Mr Abe was ...
Japan approves first casino in big bet for an untapped market
The government approved plans for a $8.1 billion resort, which will house the country's first casino. The complex is set to open on an island in Osaka in 2029. ( read original story ...)
Ryuichi Sakamoto: Japan’s master of electronic music
A prolific solo artist and composer who worked with musicians from Bowie to Madonna, Sakamoto refused to stay within the confines of one genre ( read original story ...)
South Korea, US, Japan to Hold Regular Drills to Counter North
South Korea, the US and Japan will hold regular military drills as North Korea continues to develop its nuclear and missile programs despite international sanctions and pressure. ( read original story ...)
G7 ministers agree to cut gas consumption and speed-up renewable energy
The Group of Seven rich nations have agreed to call for reducing gas consumption and increasing electricity from renewable sources while phasing out fossil-fuels faster and building no new coal-fired ... ( read original story ...)
Ghostwire: Tokyo quietly adds controversial anti-tamper system Denuvo
Bethesda has added the controversial anti-tamper technology, Denuvo, to Ghostwire: Tokyo's PC version. Whilst it was not formally announced by publisher Bethesda, the software was quietly added as ... ( read original story ...)
Japan PM evacuated after apparent smoke bomb
Japan's Prime Minister Fumio Kishida has been evacuated unharmed from a public event after what appeared to be a smoke bomb was thrown at him. A person was detained at the scene in Wakayama, where Mr Kishida had been due to give a speech, local media reported. ( read original story ...)
Object thrown near Japan PM Kishida during speech, suspect held – NHK
A pipe-like object was thrown near Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida while he was delivering a outdoor speech in the western city of Wakayama on Saturday, Japanese media reported. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Prime Minister Safely Evacuated After Blast
Prime Minister Fumio Kishida was about to give a campaign speech in the western Japanese city of Wakayama when a loud explosion was heard. ( read original story ...)
G7 needs to help emerging countries in reducing emissions, Japan’s Nishimura says
Nishimura Yasutoshi, Japan's Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry, Environment Minister Akihiro Nishimura and other delegates attend the opening session of G7 Ministers? Meeting on Climate, Energy ( read original story ...)
G7 talks on energy, environment open in Sapporo
The G7 Ministers' Meeting on Climate, Energy, and Environment has opened in the northern Japanese city of Sapporo. ( read original story ...)
Rare swords linked to Tokugawa clan on display for 1st time in Nagoya
A special exhibit of eight Japanese swords bearing the Tokugawa family crest and the name of a famous swordsmith began on April 13 in Toyota･･･ ... ( read original story ...)
Japan approves $8.1 billion Osaka resort, country’s first casino
The spinning wheel on a roulette table is seen at Japan Casino School in Tokyo, Japan August 4, 2018. Picture taken August 4, 2018. REUTERS/Toru Hanai/File Photo ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Disneyland celebrates 40 years with fanfare, iconic characters
CHIBA, Japan (Kyodo) -- Tokyo Disneyland on Saturday celebrated 40 years since first opening its doors to visitors, marking the milestone with colorful celebrations featuring Mickey Mouse and other ... ( read original story ...)
Sapporo’s chances of landing 2030 Winter Olympics fading: sources
Sapporo's chances of hosting the 2030 Winter Olympics are fading amid a drop in public support in Japan, sources close to the matter told Kyodo News on Friday. Sapporo was once considered the ... ( read original story ...)
Osaka to cover gymnastics for WaPo
Shannon Osaka, a climate reporter at The Washington Post has switched beats and will now cover gymnastics. Osaka joined the Post in August 2022 from Grist, where she was a reporter covering climate policy and solutions. ( read original story ...)