Japan's population level immunity to COVID-19 has reached about 90% in major population areas after a recent Omicron wave, though that level of protection is likely to diminish in a matter of months, ... ( read original story ...)
Japan protests Russia’s expulsion of official, denies spying
Japan has protested to Russia over the detention of a Japanese consulate official on espionage allegations, denying the allegations and accusing Russian authorities of abusive interrogation ... ( read original story ...)
With flowers and a gun salute, Japan bids farewell to slain Abe at state funeral
With flowers, prayers and a 19-gun salute, Japan honoured slain former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe on Tuesday at the first state funeral for a former premier in 55 years - a ceremony that has become as ... ( read original story ...)
Japan consul ‘blindfolded and restrained’ during FSB interrogation in Russia
Tokyo demands apology from Moscow after diplomat subjected to ‘coercive interrogation’ in Vladivostok ... ( read original story ...)
Tense Japan Holds Funeral for Assassinated Ex-Leader Shinzo Abe
A tense Japan prepared Tuesday for a rare and controversial state funeral for assassinated former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, the longest-serving leader in his nation's modern history and one of the ... ( read original story ...)
Japan holding state funeral for ex-leader Abe amid tensions
Japan is filled with tension, rather than sadness, on Tuesday as a rare state funeral for the assassinated former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe , one of the most divisive leader, deeply splits the nation. ( read original story ...)
Japan Demands Russian Apology Over Detention of Diplomat
Japan demanded an apology from Russia for what it saw as the unjust detention of one of its diplomats in Vladivostok, who Tokyo said was blindfolded and physically restrained after the Kremlin falsely ... ( read original story ...)
WWII dud bomb found at planned site of public university in Osaka
An unexploded bomb was found at the future site of Osaka Metropolitan University's Morinomiya Campus, the municipal government here announced ... ( read original story ...)
In Tokyo, Kamala Harris calls U.S.-Japan alliance ‘a cornerstone’ of regional peace
U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris met with Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida shortly after arriving in Tokyo for the state funeral of assassinated ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo tightens security in advance of Shinzo Abe’s funeral
Tokyo plans to tighten security as the state funeral for Shinzo Abe nears. Authorities are seeking to avoid security issues that may have been exposed during Abe’s assassination. ( read original story ...)
PM Modi arrives in Tokyo to attend former premier Shinzo Abe’s state funeral
Japan has imposed tight security measures in the capital city Tokyo as it prepares to host foreign dignitaries for the state funeral of former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, which will be attended by ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Holds Divisive State Funeral for Former Premier Abe
Japan is set to stage a state funeral for former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe attended by US Vice President Kamala Harris and other world leaders, amid growing domestic opposition to the event that has ... ( read original story ...)
Tense Japan holds funeral for assassinated ex-leader Abe
A tense Japan prepared Tuesday for a rare and controversial state funeral for assassinated former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, the longest-serving leader in his nation's modern history and one of the ... ( read original story ...)
Japan set to honour slain ex-PM Abe amid tight security
Leaders from around the world are gathering in Tokyo for a state funeral for Japan’s slain former prime minister Shinzo Abe The 67-year-old politician, Japan’s longest-serving PM, was gunned down at ... ( read original story ...)
Man arrested for assaulting wife after she asked for divorce
Police in Ebetsu, Hokkaido, have arrested a 26-year man on suspicion of assaulting his wife, after she reportedly asked for a divorce. According to local media reports, the incident occurred at around ... ( read original story ...)
Japan honours assassinated Abe at controversial funeral
Thousands of Japanese and foreign dignitaries gather in Tokyo on Tuesday to honour assassinated former prime minister Shinzo Abe, at a rare state funeral that has sparked controversy and protest. ( read original story ...)