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July 9, 2023

As China threat grows in Asia, Japan to open NATO liaison office to counter Beijing

Japan will open a NATO liaison office in Tokyo in yet another move to increase its security capabilities and deter Chinese aggression in the region.

July 6, 2023

China's top diplomat criticized for comments calling for race-based alliance, Beijing pushes back

China brushed off controversial comments issued by a top diplomat calling on Japan and South Korea to form race-based allegiances and drop ties with the U.S.

July 3, 2023

Downtown Tokyo building explosion causes 4 injuries

Windows shattered and smoke spewed after a blast occurred at a building in the commercial district of Shimbashi in Tokyo, Japan. Four people were also injured.

July 3, 2023

Beer brewery admits fault after sea turns blood red: video

U.S. health authorities have deemed the chemical propylene glycol, used in food dye and as an ingredient in coolant, as "generally recognized as safe."

June 30, 2023

In Japan, where job-hopping is frowned upon, agents help people escape the awkwardness of quitting

In the last few years, services aimed at helping employees escape their jobs more easily have risen in Japan, a country that stresses company loyalty and lifetime employment.

June 29, 2023

Seven-time Olympic gold medalist Caeleb Dressel fails to qualify for world championships

Seven-time Olympic gold medalist Caeleb Dressel failed to qualify for the world championships when he finished third in the 50-meter butterfly on Wednesday night.

June 28, 2023

Final inspection begins before treated Fukushima wastewater gets released into sea

A permit to release Japan’s treated radioactive wastewater could soon be issued. Local fishing groups and neighboring countries are opposing the release over safety concerns.

June 26, 2023

Haruki Murakami opposes destruction of nearly century-old baseball baseball stadium in Tokyo

Author Haruki Murakami is strongly opposed to the redevelopment of the Tokyo park district as it will destroy a nearly century-old baseball stadium.

June 19, 2023

Tragic collision in northern Japan claims 5 lives, injures 12 in truck-bus accident

According to local media, a devastating accident occurred in Hokkaido, northern Japan, resulting in the death of five individuals and causing 12 others to be transported to the hospital.

June 17, 2023

Details of Trevor Bauer accuser's interview with police surface: report

Former Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Trevor Bauer faced new sexual assault allegations this week. Details about the accuser's interview with police surfaced Saturday.