Five teenagers were arrested in January over the alleged assault and attempted extortion of ¥150,000 from a high school student in the city of Hachioji. ( read original story ...)
Chinese national robbed, injured in Tokyo’s busy commercial district
The two men allegedly sprayed the victim with what appeared to be tear gas, struck her on the back of the head, and snatched her bag, which contained cash, before fleeing. Kenya breaking news | Kenya ... ( read original story ...)
How Japan just turned the tables on China
A recent development involving Japan and China is drawing global attention. Analysts say Japan may have scored a significant geopolitical and strategic victory that caught Beijing off guard. The move ... ( read original story ...)
Man steals bag from 95-year-old woman in Nagoya distraction theft
Police in Nagoya are hunting for a man who brazenly stole a bag from a 95-year-old woman after distracting her by asking for directions ... ( read original story ...)
Takaichi Says 100% of Japan’s Oil Supply to Avoid Hormuz in July
Japan’s crude oil imports in July are expected to be fully sourced from areas that don’t require transit through the Strait of Hormuz, Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi said Thursday, as she seeks to ... ( read original story ...)
Japan secures stable crude supplies through March 2028, PM Takaichi says
Japan has secured stable oil supplies through the end of March 2028 despite the Iran war through a combination of alternative crude imports and stockpile releases, Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi said ... ( read original story ...)
Yokohama elementary school apologizes after delayed recognition of bullying cases
YOKOHAMA -- A municipal elementary school here failed to recognize most of several suspected bullying incidents attributed to the same child in 2025, ・・・ ... ( read original story ...)
The new House of Dior flagship in Osaka is filled with art, flowers
The latest House of Dior boasts a draped facade by Sou Fujimoto, interiors by Peter Marino and a restaurant by Anne-Sophie Pic. ( read original story ...)
Osaka police arrest 41 over alleged side-job scam affecting 2,300 people
In the scam posted on social media, victims were told they could earn large sums through a side job if they first paid for training courses. ( read original story ...)
Reactor reboot at world’s largest nuclear plant highlights flaws in Japan’s radioactive waste plans
Japan has resumed operations at the world’s largest nuclear power plant to help the country meet huge electricity demands during a global oil crisis, but the reboot highlights a big problem: Japan is ... ( read original story ...)
Japan business mood sours in April-June as Middle East war hits
TOKYO, June 11 (Reuters) - Japanese business sentiment soured in April-June for the first time in four quarters, a government survey showed on Thursday, a sign of growing economic pain from the Middle ... ( read original story ...)
Bear that caused panic and nearly 100 school closures captured north of Tokyo: “So relieved”
The bear sightings had forced the closure of all 94 public primary and middle schools in a city just north of Tokyo. ( read original story ...)
US and Japan reaffirm North Korea denuclearization, reject Russia’s claim
The United States and Japan held the Extended Deterrence Dialogue (EDD) in Tokyo on this month’s 8th to 9th, stating, “They discussed China’s rapid and opaque nuclear arms buildup and rejected ... ( read original story ...)
US., Japan reaffirm commitment to N Korea’s complete denuclearization in defense talks
The United States and Japan reiterated their commitment to the "complete denuclearization" of North Korea and rejected Russia's notion that Pyongyang's pursuit of nuclear arms was a "closed" issue, as ... ( read original story ...)
Growing backlash in Japan over Trump’s use of anime characters
The US president has angered some fans by using the images of characters like Pikachu and Naruto. ( read original story ...)
Yohei Kono, who apologized for Japan’s wartime sexual abuses of ‘comfort women’, dies at 89
TOKYO (AP) — Yohei Kono, a veteran Japanese politician who as top government spokesperson offered a historic apology to Asian women over sexual abuses by Japan's wartime military, has died, officials ... ( read original story ...)