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August 4, 2023

UN investigates child sexual abuse allegations against Japanese boy band producer

The U.N. Working Group on Business and Human Right is investigating the sexual abuse claims against Japanese boy band producer Johnny Kitagawa.

August 1, 2023

Man spends $14K on realistic collie costume in viral video, lashes out at critics: 'This is my hobby'

A Japanese YouTuber disturbed social media users with a recent video depicting him being walked around his neighborhood while wearing a highly realistic dog costume.

August 1, 2023

Warner Bros. issues apology after Japan hits ‘extremely regrettable' Barbenheimer tweets

Warner Bros. apologized to the studio's Japan branch after engaging with "Barbenheimer" posts online that some said trivialized the 1945 atomic bombings.

August 1, 2023

Typhoon Khanun lashes Okinawa with strong winds, high waves

The Japanese island of Okinawa was lashed with strong winds and high waves from Typhoon Khanun. Transportation on the island was forced to halt, and stores closed.

July 30, 2023

Japanese man shockingly decapitated in 'love hotel,' arrests made

Police arrest a family of three under suspicion of murdering, decapitating, and taking the head of a victim home. The victim allegedly sexually assaulted the suspect.

July 29, 2023

Katie Ledecky breaks Michael Phelps' record at Worlds with gold medal in 800-meter freestyle

Katie Ledecky took home the gold medal at the World Aquatics Championships on Saturday, breaking a tie with Michael Phelps for the most individual gold medals at the Worlds.

July 25, 2023

Katie Ledecky ties Michael Phelps record at Worlds with gold medal finish in 1,500-meter freestyle

Katie Ledecky tied Michael Phelps for the most individual world titles on Tuesday with her first place finish in the women’s 1,500 meter freestyle at the World Aquatics Championships.

July 23, 2023

Mom's horrifying insurance scam put 8-year-old daughter in hospital 43 times

Japanese police arrested a mother for allegedly starving and abusing her daughter so she could collect insurance payments.

July 17, 2023

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida visits UAE to discuss energy, commerce

Fumio Kishida, the prime minister of Japan, visited the UAE on July 17, 2023, as part of a visit through the Arab Gulf states to discuss energy and commerce.

July 17, 2023

Hong Kong seafood businesses prepares for Japanese import ban due to nuclear wastewater pollution

Hong Kong's government said the city plans on banning imports of Japanese aquatic products due to pollution caused by the damaged Fukushima nuclear plant.