Politics

Japan faces garbage bag shortage as naphtha worries trigger panic buying and local rule changes Garbage bag shortage in Japan sparks supermarket sellouts and temporary rule changes as municipalities allow …

Okazaki Castle fireworks: Private viewing seats offered in castle keep for Aug. 1, 2026 Okazaki offers exclusive seating in Okazaki Castle keep for the Aug. 1, 2026 fireworks; 20-person room, …

Yamaguchi-gumi affiliate arrested over ear-severing attack in Fukuoka Fukuoka Prefectural Police arrested a Yamaguchi-gumi affiliate on May 21 over a brutal ear-severing attack that left a driving-service operator critically injured. …

Party leaders’ debate on May 21, 2026 draws criticism after only 45 minutes with six leaders Party leaders’ debate on May 21, 2026 lasted 45 minutes with six leaders, sparking …

Sanae Takaichi’s visit to South Korea ends with Andong summit and gift exchange featuring Sabae eyeglass frames PM Sanae Takaichi returned from a two-day visit to South Korea after an …

Fake undercover police car leads to arrest after Tokyo crash; passenger injured Tokyo police arrest 23-year-old after a December 21, 2025 crash while driving a fake undercover police car; passenger …

Trump Says He Will Speak With Taiwan President Lai Ching‑te, Risking Strain With China President Trump said on May 20 he will speak with Taiwan President Lai Ching‑te, a move …

Full-cycle cultivated eel goes on trial sale in Japan from May 29 Full-cycle cultivated eel trial sales start May 29 as Yamada Suisan tests demand; officials praise taste despite remaining …

Ben-Gvir video sparks international outcry after aid flotilla detainees humiliated Israeli minister Itamar Ben-Gvir’s video showing Gaza-bound aid flotilla detainees kneeling with bound hands has drawn global condemnation and diplomatic …