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September 12, 2023

Japanese companies drop Johnny & Associates’ stars following agency scandal

Stars represented by Johnny & Associates are being dropped by Japanese companies following an investigation that confirmed that the late founder sexually assaulted hundreds of children.

September 11, 2023

1st release of treated Fukushima nuclear wastewater complete, operator says

The operator of Japan’s Fukushima Daiichi plant has announced that the first round of the nuclear wastewater release is now complete. A second round will begin in a few weeks.

September 9, 2023

Green comet to streak across Earth skies for first time in centuries

A comet will pass by Earth for the first time in more than 400 years, with people in the Northern Hemisphere likely able to catch a glimpse of it on Sept. 12.

September 8, 2023

UFO 'hotspots' map reveals cluster of sightings linked to atom bombs, war zones

The Pentagon highlighted a concentrated number of reported UFO sightings in Japanese cities connected to nuclear activity and active war zones in the Middle East.

September 7, 2023

President of Japanese boy band company resigns following sex abuse accusations against the late founder

Julie Keiko Fujishima has announced her plans to resign as the president of a boy band talent agency after dozens of sexual abuse allegations rose against the company's late founder.

September 6, 2023

Suspect indicted for attempted murder of Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida

Ryuji Kimura, 24, was indicted Wednesday on attempted murder and other charged as he is believed to be responsible for the attempted assassination of Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida.

September 5, 2023

Japan provides seafood exporters emergency relief after China responds to Fukushima water release with ban

The prime minister of Japan announced that its seafood exporters will receive emergency funding following China’s ban on all seafood imports in response to the Fukushima water release.

September 5, 2023

Men accusing Japanese boy band producer of sex abuse seek company apology, compensation

A group of men accusing Johnny Kitagawa, the late founder of a Japanese boy band talent agency, of sexual abuse is now seeking financial compensation.

September 2, 2023

US official portrays himself as Guinea pig amid nuclear wastewater concerns

Japan has indicated that it plans to raise a formal complaint with the World Trade Organization over China's ban on all Japanese food imports due to the nuclear wastewater plan.

August 31, 2023

Japanese prime minister eats fish from radioactive wastewater dump to demonstrate safety

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida is working to raise confidence in food caught and sourced from the Fukushima region in an effort to prevent a drop-off in sales.