M5-class earthquake shakes Gunma and Saitama; expert warns of landslide and road damage risks M5-class earthquake struck Gunma and Saitama, with Shindo 5- shaking reported; a University of Tokyo seismologist …
MUSIC AWARDS JAPAN draws stars and scrutiny as Mrs.GREEN APPLE wins Best Artist MUSIC AWARDS JAPAN’s second ceremony on June 13 crowned Mrs.GREEN APPLE Best Artist as industry groups push …
LDP Narrows Scope of Flag Desecration Law, Excludes Social Media Posts; Four Parties to Jointly Submit Bill LDP narrows flag desecration law on June 16, excluding social media postings from …
Shimane Governor Maruyama Diagnosed with Stage 3 Bladder Cancer; Drug Therapy and Surgery Planned Shimane Governor Maruyama diagnosed with stage 3 bladder cancer, with no metastasis, and will begin drug …
Lion and Sun flag sparks protests outside Los Angeles World Cup match Iranian-Americans rallied outside the Los Angeles stadium on June 7 and again ahead of Iran’s opening World Cup …
Giant dredging hose washes ashore on Noto Peninsula coast Giant dredging hose about 2m in diameter and 150m long washed ashore on Ishikawa Prefecture’s Noto Peninsula in December 2025; authorities …
LDP to Narrow Flag Desecration Law, Excluding Social Media Posts from Punishment The Liberal Democratic Party has agreed to narrow its proposed flag desecration law, removing criminal penalties for posting …
Shimotsuma mayor’s death: Mayor Toyoji Sudo found dead; police probe possible suicide Shimotsuma mayor’s death confirmed after body found in drainage channel on June 15, 2026; police say scene points …
AI facial recognition cameras aid rescue but deepen privacy debate AI facial recognition cameras used by police helped locate a woman in late March 2026, highlighting both life‑saving potential and …
US-Iran agreement announced by Trump to end hostilities, but path to final deal remains uncertain Trump announced a US-Iran agreement on June 14 to end hostilities and begin talks on …
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