What the ‘Chinamaxxing’ crowd doesn’t get
Authoritarian regimes often project strength. But history suggests the opposite: Systems built on fear and…
Japan to set up expert working group on accepting foreign nationals
The government on Friday solidified plans to establish an experts’ working group to examine the…
1-yr imprisonment sought for ex-Japan volleyball player over cannabis
Prosecutors on Friday sought a one-year prison sentence for former Japan men's national volleyball team…
Drone flights to be banned for Hiroshima peace ceremony
The National Police Agency said Friday that it would temporarily designate the Peace Memorial Park in…
Japan to launch new intelligence bureau on July 31 in counter spy push
Japan's Cabinet on Friday approved the launch of a new National Intelligence Bureau on July…
Man arrested after walking naked into convenience store in Kochi
Police in Kochi City, Kochi Prefecture, have arrested a 28-year-old unemployed man for public indecency…
Defense Ministry questioned over intelligence gathering on domestic experts
The Defense Ministry is facing questions following news reports that a Ground Self-Defense Force intelligence…
US unveils new tariffs on 60 partners as Trump rebuilds trade agenda
The United States said Thursday that it would impose new tariffs on 60 trading partners…
Vietnam proposes banning under-16s from posting on social media
Vietnam is planning to force social media platforms to ban users under 16 from posting…