Japan
Japan’s Tokara Islands Hit by Over 900 Earthquakes in Two Weeks
A remote and sparsely populated island chain in southern Japan has been experiencing a surge in seismic activity, with over 900 earthquakes recorded in the past two weeks. The Tokara Islands, home to around 700 residents, have been plagued by frequent tremors since June 21, leaving residents anxious and sleep-deprived. According to the Japan Meteorological […]
Trump Threatens Japan with New Tariffs Over Rice Exports Dispute
President Donald Trump has threatened to impose higher tariffs on Japanese exports to the United States, citing Japan’s alleged unwillingness to buy American-grown rice. In a post on Truth Social, Trump stated, “They won’t take our RICE, and yet they have a massive rice shortage. In other words, we’ll just be sending them a letter, […]
Japan Executes “Twitter Killer” Takahiro Shiraishi
Japan has carried out its first execution in nearly three years, hanging Takahiro Shiraishi, a 34-year-old man convicted of murdering and dismembering nine people he met on social media. The execution, which took place on June 27, 2025, at the Tokyo Detention House, marks a significant development in Japan’s capital punishment system especially on this […]
US Marine Sentenced to 7 Years for Sexual Assault in Japan
A US Marine, Lance Cpl. Jamel Clayton, has been sentenced to seven years in prison for strangling and sexually assaulting a woman in Okinawa, Japan. The Naha District Court convicted Clayton, 22, of the crime, which occurred in May 2024. Clayton pleaded not guilty and denied having sexual intent or using physical force against the […]
Japan Protests China’s “Dangerous” Pacific Maneuvers
Japan has lodged a serious protest with Beijing over what it describes as “near-miss” maneuvers by Chinese fighter jets near Japanese maritime patrol planes in the Pacific. This incident marks a significant escalation in tensions between the two nations, particularly given that China’s two operational aircraft carriers were deployed simultaneously in the Pacific for the […]
Japanese Manga Sparks Fears of Imminent Disaster
A Japanese manga comic book has sparked widespread fear and uncertainty, leading some tourists to cancel their trips to Japan. The comic book, titled “The Future I Saw,” warns of a major disaster in July, claiming that a crack will open up under the seabed between Japan and the Philippines, sending ashore waves three times […]
Japan Minister’s Rice Remarks Spark Controversy
Japan‘s Agriculture Minister Taku Eto has faced backlash after boasting about his plentiful supply of free rice, saying, “I’ve never bought rice. I have so much in my pantry from my supporters that I could probably sell it.” These comments have struck a nerve with the public, who are struggling with rising rice prices in […]
Japan Set Sights on World Cup Glory
Japan have never gone beyond the last 16 at a World Cup, but they have set themselves the ambitious target of winning next year’s tournament after dominating in Asian qualifying. Hajime Moriyasu’s side became the first team to qualify for the 2026 competition in the United States, Canada, and Mexico when they beat Bahrain 2-0 […]
Japan and South Korea Eye 2026 World Cup Spots
Japan and South Korea are poised to secure their spots in the 2026 World Cup, with crucial qualifying matches scheduled for this week. Japan’s Qualifying ChancesJapan can become the first team to qualify for the 2026 World Cup if they beat Bahrain at home in Saitama on Thursday. With a nine-point lead over Australia in […]
Russia Slaps Japan with Entry Ban: Tokyo Calls Move ‘Unacceptable’
Japanese Foreign Minister Takeshi Iwaya has condemned Russia’s entry ban on him and eight other Japanese citizens as “unacceptable”. This move by Russia is in retaliation to Tokyo’s sanctions, which were imposed in response to Russia’s aggression against Ukraine. Iwaya emphasized that “our measures have been taken as a result of Russia’s aggression against Ukraine”. […]