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November 17, 2023

Japan, China agree on a constructive relationship, but reach only vague promises in seafood dispute

China has banned imports of Japanese seafood due to the alleged potential for contamination from releasing treated radioactive wastewater.

November 16, 2023

Driver rams barrier near Israeli embassy in Tokyo, injures police officer

Police in Tokyo, Japan have arrested a man for allegedly driving a van into a barrier set up outside of the entrance of the Israeli embassy in the city.

November 14, 2023

Flight attendant for luxe airline sinks teeth in security guard's arm amid shoplifting spree: police

A Singapore Airlines attendant was arrested for allegedly shoplifting at a store in Japan and then biting a security guard when he confronted her.

November 10, 2023

Koi emerges as new source of souring relations between Japan and China

Koi are elaborately colored carp fish which often are featured in ponds of the rich and famous, but China has restricted recent Japanese imports.

November 10, 2023

New island emerges off coast of Japan following underwater volcanic eruption

A small new island has emerged off Japan's coast after an underwater volcano erupted about 1200 kilometers south of mainland Japan and a kilometer from Iwo Jima.

November 9, 2023

Tiny island forms after undersea volcano erupts off the coast of Japan

An undersea volcano's eruption off Japan three weeks ago has birthed a tiny new island, although it may not last long. The island is about 328 feet in diameter.

November 8, 2023

'The Legend of Zelda' will join the Nintendo cinematic universe with upcoming film release

Nintendo's hit video game "The Legend of Zelda" is following in the Super Mario franchise's footsteps with an upcoming live-action film. The film will be directed by Wes Ball.

November 8, 2023

Blinken rallies Britain, Canada, France, Germany, Japan and Italy to condemn Hamas, urge hostage release

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken rallied members of the Group of Seven, which represents the major democracies of the world, to condemn Hamas and its invasion of Israel.

November 7, 2023

Blinken joins G7 summit in latest attempt to fix US’ declining world standing

Secretary of State Antony Blinken traveled to Japan, where he hopes to get help dealing with international crises, including Israel's war with Hamas in Gaza and the Russia-Ukraine war.

October 31, 2023

Japanese police arrest octogenarian who shot 2, took hostage in hourslong standoff: report

Japanese police on Tuesday arrested an elderly man who barricaded himself in a post office and kept hostages at gunpoint for several hours after he shot two people at a nearby hospital.