Politics

Trump Says Iran Negotiations Largely Complete, Includes Strait of Hormuz Opening Donald Trump tweeted on May 23, 2026 that “most” of the Iran negotiations have been completed and are in …

Trump says U.S.-Iran agreement nearly complete, vows Strait of Hormuz will be reopened Trump says a U.S.-Iran agreement is nearing completion after May 23, 2026 consultations with regional leaders; he …

MEXT Finds Violation of Political Neutrality in Education After Henoko Boat Accident MEXT finds Doshisha Kokusai High School breached political neutrality in education following the Henoko boat overturning that killed …

University of Tokyo May Festival Canceled After Bomb Threat Over Lecture by Sanseitō Speaker A bomb threat forced the University of Tokyo May Festival cancellation on May 16, 2026, after …

MEXT Rules Doshisha Kokusai Field Trip to Henoko Violated Law After Henoko Accident; Bereaved Father Urges Transparency Japan’s education ministry found the Doshisha Kokusai High School Henoko field trip violated …

Government and Ruling Party Move to 3 Trillion Yen Supplementary Budget to Extend Gasoline Subsidies Japan to boost contingency funds in a roughly 3 trillion yen supplementary budget to maintain …

Third‑party probe launched over Himeji Dokkyo University transfer after cash and hospitality allegations Dokkyo Gakuen confirms third-party probe into alleged cash payments and hospitality during Himeji Dokkyo University transfer talks …

Sanrio museum opens in Kai, Yamanashi, honoring founder Shintaro Tsuji Sanrio museum opens in Kai, Yamanashi, honoring founder Shintaro Tsuji; exhibits feature a giant Hello Kitty, archival displays and installations …

Monaki’s Viral Debut: Quartet’s April 8 Single Sparks Social Surge and Cancels Release Event Monaki’s April 8 debut single has ignited a social-media surge and led to a canceled release …