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July 14

Pentagon presses Japan, Australia on role in possible Taiwan conflict

Japan and Australia have been asked by Pentagon policy chief Elbridge Colby to detail their commitments in the case of a U.S. war with China over Taiwan.

June 28

James Cameron slams 'Oppenheimer' avoiding aftermath of atomic bombings on Japan as 'moral cop-out'

Filmmaker James Cameron calls "Oppenheimer" a "moral cop-out" for avoiding bombing aftermath scenes, as he develops his own Hiroshima film to address the significant omission.

June 26

Beach visitor accidentally picks up shell of venomous snail that can kill a human in moments

Viral TikTok shows woman's panic in Japan after she handled the shell of one of the world's deadliest snails. Cone snails use harpoon-like teeth to inject venom that immobilizes their victims.

June 25

Brazil, Mexico, Italy, Britain in USA's group at 2026 World Baseball Classic

The United States will play in Group B while Shohei Ohtnai's Japan squad will be in Group C for the 2026 World Baseball Classic.

June 19

Tourism surge creates 'new challenge' as visitors transform Mt. Fuji into 'trash mountain'

Japan faces overtourism challenges with 36 million visitors in 2024, raising concerns about two-tier pricing and the environmental impact on sacred sites like Mount Fuji.

June 16

MIKE POMPEO: Trump delivers major win for American steel workers where Biden failed

Trump's executive order approving Nippon Steel's acquisition of U.S. Steel brings $14 billion for modernization, preserves jobs, and strengthens alliance with Japan against China

June 11

Japan implements strict border control measures targeting foreign tourists who skip out on hospital payments

Japan announces new policy barring entry to foreigners with outstanding medical bills and requiring visitors staying over three months to join the national health care program.

June 3

Shohei Ohtani reacts to death of Japanese baseball legend Shigeo Nagashima: 'May your soul rest in peace'

Shigeo Nagashima, considered Japan's "Mr. Baseball," died at the age of 89, and the Dodgers' Shohei Ohtani and others are mourning his death.

May 30

Marine restrains man allegedly trying to open plane’s emergency exit during flight

A Marine heroically intervened on a Tokyo-to-Houston flight to prevent a passenger from opening an exit door, resulting in a safe diversion to Seattle.

May 27

Experts solve mystery of ancient 'mummified dragon' discovered by Japanese shogun

The mystery of Japan's mummified "rainbow dragon" was recently solved by researchers. The skeleton dates back to the 11th or 12th century and was found in Nara.