Politics

LDP Prioritizes Adopting Male-Line Descendants in Talks on Imperial Succession May 15 talks on imperial succession: party leaders debated options while the LDP prioritized adopting male-line descendants from former imperial …

Miyagi earthquake at 8:22 p.m. on May 15: Shindo 5− in Ishinomaki, Tome and Osaki; no tsunami warning Miyagi earthquake off the coast at 8:22 p.m. on May 15, 2026 …

CDP Tokyo federation chair election: Local councillor Kawana upsets Renho in May 15 vote Kawana Yuji defeated Renho 124–81 in the CDP Tokyo federation chair election on May 15, 2026, …

MEXT Proposes Overhaul of Japanese Language Curriculum to Boost Literature Study MEXT to revise Japanese language curriculum for 2032 to revive literature study and strengthen students’ reading, writing and communication …

U.S.-China summit produces conciliatory rhetoric but leaves Taiwan and Iran energy issues unresolved U.S.-China summit in Beijing: Trump and Xi pledged cooperation while key disputes—Taiwan, arms sales, and Iran-linked energy …

Japan World Cup squad revealed: Nagatomo, Endō selected as Mitoma and Minamino miss out Japan names 26-man World Cup squad on May 15, 2026, with veteran Yuto Nagatomo and Liverpool …

Japanese Embassy Warns After Japanese-Language Posts Allude to Child Sexual Exploitation in Indonesia Japanese Embassy in Indonesia warns nationals after Japanese posts alluded to child sexual exploitation; Jakarta police and …

Japan World Cup squad to be revealed as Mitoma fitness clouds final 26-man selection Japan World Cup squad to be announced May 15; coach Hajime Moriyasu faces decisions over injured …

Crow Collision Halts Shinkansen at Omiya, Delaying Tohoku, Joetsu and Hokuriku Services May 15, 2026: A crow struck overhead lines at Omiya Station, cutting power to Shinkansen trains and delaying …