Politics

Toyama Lamb Festival 2026 Draws Crowds to Former NHK Site for Two Days of Lamb Cuisine Toyama Lamb Festival 2026 showcased a broad range of lamb dishes on April 25–26, …

Bessent and He hold preparatory talks in Incheon ahead of U.S.-China summit in Beijing U.S.-China summit talks in Incheon saw Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent meet Vice Premier He Lifeng to …

Kaori Sakamoto marriage announced as Olympic silver medalist reveals retirement at Kobe press conference Kaori Sakamoto marriage and retirement: Olympic silver medalist announced she married a college sweetheart and will …

Pentagon Chief Defends Munitions as Iran War Cost Rises to $29 Billion Hegseth told Congress the U.S. has munitions for the Iran war as lawmakers pressed on rising costs, $29B …

Kaori Sakamoto retirement announced at Kobe press conference as skater addresses future Kaori Sakamoto retirement: The 26-year-old Japanese star held a press conference in Kobe on May 13, 2026, after …

Trump’s visit to China opens on May 13, 2026, with Taiwan a central focus Trump’s visit to China begins May 13, 2026, with talks on trade, Iran and Taiwan. Tokyo …

Japan Urges Scientific Focus at Antarctic Treaty Consultative Meeting amid Tourism, Climate and Geopolitical Strains Japan calls for stronger safeguards for Antarctic science as the Antarctic Treaty meeting faces rising …

Lightning Causes Major Nagano Power Outage, Leaving Nearly 480,000 Households Without Power Lightning triggered a Nagano power outage on May 12, 2026, cutting electricity to up to 478,320 households and …

Japan Basketball Association Confirms ¥14 Million in Improper Expense Claims Japan Basketball Association says a former staffer claimed ¥14 million in improper expenses for friendlies; the amount has been repaid …