Man held for allegedly planning indiscriminate killing in Tokyo
Police have arrested a 53-year-old man in Toyama Prefecture for allegedly planning indiscriminate killing in…
Hand, foot and mouth disease cases surge across Japan
Cases of hand, foot and mouth disease are rising sharply across Japan, with infections exceeding…
Early losses for yokozuna in Nagoya no cause for concern — in theory
Breaking down a sumo tournament after just three days of action can sometimes feel like…
As Japan’s security ties grow, defense chief pushes for international bureau
Momentum is growing for creating a bureau within the Defense Ministry that is focused explicitly…
Japan family finds bear in kitchen, calls police
A family in northern Japan called police after finding a bear in their kitchen, an…
Found on Jan. 1, Osechi is a New Year’s darling
About the size of a 4-month old kitten, Osechi is a tiny Chihuahua that was…
Japanese companies gradually implement measures to combat customer harassment
One year has passed since ordinances aimed at preventing what is known in Japan as…
Australia to enact laws to govern AI
Australia will enact laws to regulate how artificial intelligence data centers use power and water,…
Kenya’s goons: A world of political violence and desperation
NAIROBI – Kenyan politicians are hiring armed people for as little as $4 per day,…