Cambodian tycoon was landlord to Chinese scammers and human traffickers
O'SMACH, Cambodia / BANGKOK – A gambling empire controlled by a powerful Cambodian tycoon was…
Japan enacts bill to bolster maintenance of sewerage facilities
Parliament enacted a bill Wednesday to promote measures for proper maintenance and management of sewerage…
Parents get 8 years in prison for fatally abusing 2-year-old daughter
The Wakayama District Court on Wednesday sentenced a 26-year-old man and his 26-year-old wife to…
‘From Far Away’ anime set for October premiere
The TV anime adaptation of Kyoko Hikawa's manga 'Kanata Kara' ('From Far Away') is set…
Man sentenced to 16 years in prison for killing livestreaming woman
The Tokyo District Court sentenced a 44-year-old man to 16 years in prison for fatally…
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…