The explosion took place at the harbor in Wakayama, where the Japanese Prime Minister was about to give a campaign speech in the upcoming by-election.
Minority Shareholders, Chapter 11 of Shin Ushijima's novel brings us face to face with Auntie Sumida and her story as owner of Sumida Ironworks family shares.
The nephew of Buddhism's highest official, the Dalai Lama, sends a an open letter invitating US President Joe Biden to meet His Holiness when he visits...
At night, the 339 cherry blossom trees are illuminated by the gentle glow of the lanterns, creating a magical atmosphere.
A bilateral group promoting Japan-Taiwan ties is marking the centenary of Emperor Showa's historic visit to Taiwan by "repatriating" sakura trees back to Japan.
The IOC must understand that what is important is not Russian athletes' rights to participate in competitions, but the withdrawal of Russian troops from Ukraine.
The CCP amended the constitution allowing Xi Jinping to hold power forever because he promised he would reclaim Taiwan. Here are 3 views on his options.
Amid a global chef shortage caused by the sushi boom, sushi schools are breaking with the apprenticeship tradition to offer intensive courses.
North Korean spies were ordered to spread false rumors about the Fukushima power plant’s treated water to "foment anti-Japanese" sentiment in South Korea.
Megumi was last seen in Japan 46 years ago. In a final push to bring the abductees home, their families had to make a difficult concession...
The biotope in Shinjuku's Chuo Park recently marked 20 years since its opening. Still today, it offers 'great nature' experiences in the heart of the city.
The latest South Korean report on North Korea is based on some 1,600 specific cases of human rights violations, backed by the testimonies of 508 defectors.