Politics

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 …

Henoko capsizing: students reportedly took helm before boats overturned, two killed Investigation suggests students steered vessels before the Henoko capsizing on March 16, 2026, killing two; Coast Guard and ministry …

Antarctic Treaty Consultative Meeting in Hiroshima nears close as emperor penguin protection and tourism rules face deadlock Antarctic Treaty Consultative Meeting in Hiroshima heads into its final plenary with disputes …