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2026-07-17 06:10:03

Japan passes law to block female emperors

Japan's parliament revised succession law to allow princesses to remain in the imperial family after marriage and adopt male-line heirs, aiming to stabilize dwindling ranks. Critics say it prevents a female emperor, despite public support for Princess Aiko. read more

2026-06-20 00:50:04

Keito Nakamura Emerges as Japans World Cup Ace

Keito Nakamura, once a backup for Japan, scored a crucial equalizer against the Netherlands in their World Cup opener. Now a key player due to injuries, his flair and attacking creativity make him an unpredictable ace for Hajime Moriyasu. read more

2026-06-06 16:40:03

American student missing in Japan found dead

Auburn University student James "Weston" Higginbotham, 20, missing since May 29 in Japan, was found dead by a volunteer search team in a mountainous Kyoto area, his family confirmed. read more

2026-05-13 11:10:08

Iran War Ink Shortage Turns Japanese Snacks Black-and-White

Japanese snack maker Calbee switches to black-and-white packaging for 14 products due to ink shortages from the Iran war, affecting chips and cereal exports to US, China, and Australia. read more

2026-04-24 09:10:03

Japan approves Patriot missile shipment to US

Japan approved a US request for Patriot missile exports, marking a defense policy shift. US Ambassador Emanuel praised Japan's military upgrades and spending increase. The move supports US inventory amid Ukraine conflict, while critics question Japan's pacifist stance. read more

2025-03-26 15:40:41

Exonerated Boxer Iwao Hakamada Awarded £1 Million Payout in Japan

Iwao Hakamada, a former boxer, spent 46 years on Japan's death row for a murder he didn't commit, receiving a record payout of £1 million for wrongful conviction. Despite the compensation, his sister notes his struggles with reality. read more

2025-02-14 16:30:03

Japanese Woman Arrested for Squashing Cream Cheese Bun in Store

A 40-year-old Japanese woman was arrested for squashing a cream cheese bun in a shop in Fukuoka. The store owner claimed she had done this before, but the woman argued she was only checking the firmness. read more

2025-02-04 08:10:03

Japan to provide medical treatment and education support for Palestinians

Japan's Prime Minister, Shigeru Ishiba, plans to offer medical treatment for sick and wounded Palestinians from Gaza. Additionally, he aims to enable Gazans to study at Japanese universities, separate from Japan's strict asylum policy. read more

2024-10-15 00:40:04

"Genome Study Reveals Korean Ancestry in Early Japanese Inhabitants"

A recent genome study reveals that the majority of early inhabitants in Japan originated from the Korean peninsula, debunking previous assumptions. Immigrants from Korea mixed with the Jomon people during the Yayoi period, shaping the ancestral population of modern Japanese. read more

2024-09-24 12:40:08

Japanese Jets Fire Flares at Russian Plane in Airspace Scare

Japanese jets fired warning flares at a Russian plane to deter its airspace violation over Japan. Tokyo protests the incident, emphasizing close monitoring of military activities. Japan's support for Ukraine, concerns over Russian-Chinese military cooperation, and territorial disputes with Russia add to regional tensions. read more

2024-09-20 06:10:07

ICOM Denies Making Explosive Devices Linked to Lebanon Attacks

A Japan company denies producing Hezbollah's walkie-talkies that exploded in Lebanon. The explosions resulted in 20 fatalities following a previous attack that killed 12. The company claims discontinued models might have been tampered with. read more

2024-09-19 12:50:10

ICOM Denies Link to Explosions in Lebanon Amid Hezbollah Accusations.

The Japanese company denies producing explosive walkie-talkies used by Hezbollah in Lebanon, citing discontinued models and possible counterfeit products. The radios detonated in a second attack, resulting in 20 deaths, following 12 fatalities from pager explosions the day before. read more

2024-08-29 11:10:10

Typhoon Shanshan Hits Southern Japan, Heavy Rain and Strong Winds

Typhoon Shanshan made landfall in Kagoshima, Japan with intense winds and rain leaving damage. Evacuation orders were issued for millions read more