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August 14, 2024

Japan PM Kishida says he will step down next month, paving way for new leader

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida has announced that he will not run in the upcoming party leadership vote. Japan will have a new prime minister when his term expires.

August 8, 2024

US ambassador to Japan to skip Nagasaki A-bomb memorial service because Israel was excluded

The U.S., EU and five other G-7 nations said they will send lower-ranked envoys instead of ambassadors to this year's atomic bombing memorial in Nagasaki because Israel was excluded.

August 8, 2024

7.1 magnitude earthquake strikes off Japan's coast, tsunami advisory issued

A magnitude 7.1 earthquake was detected off Japan's southern coast, triggering a tsunami advisory. No injuries or serious damage were immediately reported.

August 6, 2024

The US dropped an atomic bomb on Hiroshima on August 6, 1945, leading to the end of WWII

The dropping of the atomic bomb on Hiroshima, Japan, effectively ended WWII, but took thousands of civilian lives. On August 6, 1945, the bomb was dropped on the city.

July 30, 2024

Brazilian surfer hovers above ocean in viral photo, breaks Olympic surfing record

Brazilian surfer Gabriel Medina is at the center of what many are calling the most memorable photo of the Paris Olympics.

July 28, 2024

US military to unveil new command in Tokyo aimed at combating China

The United States and Japan announced the reorganization of a new military command in Tokyo on Sunday, with the new structure aimed at deterring growing Chinese ambition.

July 27, 2024

A mysterious pile of bones could hold evidence of Japanese war crimes, activists say

Historians, activists and other experts recently met to mark the 35th anniversary of the discovery of bones that some believe hold evidence of Japan's wartime atrocities.

July 17, 2024

On this day in history, July 17, 1945, the Potsdam Conference begins, final Allied summit after WWII

On this day in history, July 17, 1945, after Nazi Germany's surrender in World War II, the Potsdam Conference outside Berlin, Germany, began, with Truman, Churchill and Stalin.

July 11, 2024

Woman swept out to sea off Japanese beach is rescued 37 hours later -- and 50 miles offshore

Japan's coast guard reported that a woman who was swept out to sea while swimming was rescued 37 hours later, having drifted more than 50 miles in the Pacific Ocean.

July 9, 2024

Man arrested after suspected hand grenades in carry-on prompt evacuation of Hawaii airport

A traveler from Japan was arrested and the Hilo International Airport in Hawaii was evacuated after TSA officials discovered two suspected hand grenades.