Politics

Vandalism at Kabato prison graves: 58 tombstones toppled at Shinozutsuyama Cemetery Kabato prison graves vandalism: 58 tombstones were found toppled at Shinozutsuyama Cemetery in Tsukigata, Hokkaido; police have opened a …

Constitutional amendment ranks last as voters prioritize pensions and healthcare, poll finds A March–April 2026 joint voter survey found constitutional amendment was the top priority for just 1% of respondents, …

US military ammunition depleted after Iran campaign, analysts warn of multi-year recovery US military ammunition stocks were heavily used in the Iran campaign, depleting key missile inventories; analysts warn some …

Virginia redistricting voided by state Supreme Court, boosting GOP ahead of midterms Virginia redistricting: state Supreme Court ruled May 8, 2026 that the Democratic-led redrawing of U.S. House districts was …

Yatsushiro city hall corruption probe: contractor alleged to have shared bid schedules and councillors’ names Police probe Yatsushiro city hall corruption after arrests in bid-rigging tied to reconstruction of the …

EU Moves to Ban Deepfake Porn Without Consent in AI Law Overhaul The EU agreed on May 7, 2026 to ban AI services that create deepfake porn of real people …

NHK Obtains Full Interrogation Footage in 2021 Tokyo Special-Unit Probe NHK obtained full interrogation footage from a 2021 Tokyo special unit probe showing prosecutors’ alleged misconduct; the video may be …

Man Rearrested in Nantan Killing Says Adopted Son’s Claim About Paternity Sparked the Attack A 37-year-old man in Nantan, Kyoto Prefecture, was rearrested on suspicion of killing his 11-year-old adopted …

Justice Ministry Proposes Ban on Prosecutor Appeals to Allow Retrials Japan’s Justice Ministry proposes a ban on prosecutor appeals to grant retrials, prompting LDP debate over whether the measure should …