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Can Japan rediscover its fondness for nuclear power after Fukushima?Can Japan rediscover its fondness for nuclear power after Fukushima?

Can Japan rediscover its fondness for nuclear power after Fukushima?

It's possible that one of the most unexpected locales is seeing a nuclear renaissance. After a little more than a…

August 27, 2022
Fashion icon Miyake, Japan’s Prince of Pleats, passes away aged 84Fashion icon Miyake, Japan’s Prince of Pleats, passes away aged 84

Fashion icon Miyake, Japan’s Prince of Pleats, passes away aged 84

On Tuesday, the media reported that the well-known Japanese fashion designer Issey Miyake has passed away. Miyake was known for…

August 10, 2022
UN chief in Hiroshima calls nuclear weapons a “loaded gun”UN chief in Hiroshima calls nuclear weapons a “loaded gun”

UN chief in Hiroshima calls nuclear weapons a “loaded gun”

On the occasion of the 77th anniversary of the first use of an atomic bomb, which took place on August…

August 6, 2022
As COVID-19 spreads, Japan looks to regions for helpAs COVID-19 spreads, Japan looks to regions for help

As COVID-19 spreads, Japan looks to regions for help

There are no plans for any comprehensive national measures; however, Japan is encouraging regional authorities to take their own counter-measures…

July 29, 2022
Execution of a suspect in the Japan stabbing spree of 2008Execution of a suspect in the Japan stabbing spree of 2008

Execution of a suspect in the Japan stabbing spree of 2008

According to the Justice ministry, Japan hanged a man on Tuesday, July 26th, for his role in the 2008 death…

July 26, 2022
Volcano erupts on Kyushu, western Japan; no damage reportedVolcano erupts on Kyushu, western Japan; no damage reported

Volcano erupts on Kyushu, western Japan; no damage reported

On Sunday evening, July 24th, a volcano on the major western island of Kyushu in Japan erupted, sending black smoke…

July 25, 2022
Shinzo Abe’s accused assassin to get psychiatric evaluationShinzo Abe’s accused assassin to get psychiatric evaluation

Shinzo Abe’s accused assassin to get psychiatric evaluation

According to reports from Japanese media on Saturday, July 23rd, the individual who is accused of carrying out the assassination…

July 23, 2022
Japan prepares Shinzo Abe’s state funeral for September 27Japan prepares Shinzo Abe’s state funeral for September 27

Japan prepares Shinzo Abe’s state funeral for September 27

The government of Japan announced on Friday, July 22, that a state funeral for former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, who…

July 22, 2022
Yuzuru Hanyu, two-time Olympic champion, retires competitive skatingYuzuru Hanyu, two-time Olympic champion, retires competitive skating

Yuzuru Hanyu, two-time Olympic champion, retires competitive skating

Yuzuru Hanyu, a two-time Winter Olympic champion, announced on Tuesday that he would quit competitive figure skating and become pro.…

July 20, 2022
Japan extends Shinzo Abe’s alleged assassin’s custodyJapan extends Shinzo Abe’s alleged assassin’s custody

Japan extends Shinzo Abe’s alleged assassin’s custody

The suspect in the assassination of former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe earlier this month has had his imprisonment extended by…

July 19, 2022