Man Sentenced to 10 Years for Attempted Assassination of Former Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida
Incident Overview On April 15, 2023, during a campaign event at a…
Japanese Woman Arrested for Squashing Bun in Convenience Store
On February 10, 2025, a 40-year-old woman in Fukuoka, Japan, was arrested…
Japan Releases 210,000 Tonnes from Emergency Rice Stockpile to Combat Soaring Prices
In response to a significant surge in rice prices, the Japanese government…
Record-Breaking Snowfall Blankets Northern Japan, Causing Major Disruptions
Unprecedented Snowfall in Hokkaido Northern Japan, particularly the island of Hokkaido, has…
Rescue Efforts Continue for Truck Driver Trapped in Japan Sinkhole
In Yashio City, Saitama Prefecture, Japan, rescue teams are intensifying efforts to…
Bank of Japan Raises Interest Rates to Highest Level in 17 Years
In a significant policy shift, the Bank of Japan (BOJ) has increased…
Japanese Aquarium Uses Cardboard Cutouts to Cheer Up Lonely Sunfish
The Kaikyokan Aquarium in Shimonoseki, Japan, faced an unexpected challenge when its…
Japan Eases Bear-Hunting Laws Amid Surge in Attacks
In response to a significant increase in bear encounters and attacks, the…
Fukushima to Publicly Name and Shame Garbage Rule Violators
In an effort to enhance waste management and promote proper disposal practices,…
Celebrating the New Year in Japan: Traditions and Festivities
The New Year, or Shōgatsu, is the most significant holiday in Japan,…