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KFC's Christmas Miracle: Why Japan Celebrates with Fried Chicken, Not Turkey!

World

18 Dec, 2024

KFC's Christmas Miracle: Why Japan Celebrates with Fried Chicken, Not Turkey!


In Japan, Christmas Eve is considered akin to Valentine’s Day, a romantic holiday when couples, especially those still dating, are...

China vs. Japan: Can China Avenge Humiliating 7-0 Defeat in World Cup Qualifier?

World

19 Nov, 2024

China vs. Japan: Can China Avenge Humiliating 7-0 Defeat in World Cup Qualifier?


The fact that it only occurred two months ago should mean the pain and humiliation remain fresh in the memory...

All Blacks Open Northern Tour with Dominant Win Over Japan

Sports

26 Oct, 2024

All Blacks Open Northern Tour with Dominant Win Over Japan


The All Blacks have started their Northern Tour with a resounding 64-19 victory over Japan, showcasing an impressive first half...

Japan's New Prime Minister: Shigeru Ishiba's Victory and What It Means for the Country

World

27 Sep, 2024

Japan's New Prime Minister: Shigeru Ishiba's Victory and What It Means for the Country


Ishiba Shigeru is set to become Japan’s new Prime Minister after winning the presidency of the ruling Liberal Democratic Party...

Japan's New Prime Minister: Shigeru Ishiba Wins Fifth Bid for Party Leadership

World

27 Sep, 2024

Japan's New Prime Minister: Shigeru Ishiba Wins Fifth Bid for Party Leadership


Shigeru Ishiba is set to become Japan’s next prime minister after the governing Liberal Democratic Party elected him as its...

World's Longest-Serving Death Row Inmate Found Innocent After 56 Years

World

26 Sep, 2024

World's Longest-Serving Death Row Inmate Found Innocent After 56 Years


A Japanese court has acquitted Iwao Hakamada, the world’s longest-serving death row inmate, after finding that evidence used against him...

Japan's Death Penalty: A Diplomatic Headache and a Source of International Criticism

World

26 Sep, 2024

Japan's Death Penalty: A Diplomatic Headache and a Source of International Criticism


With Japan remaining wedded to the death penalty despite a shift away from capital punishment among many developed nations, concerns...

Japan Flood Disaster: Another Tragedy Strikes Earthquake-Ravaged Noto Peninsula

World

24 Sep, 2024

Japan Flood Disaster: Another Tragedy Strikes Earthquake-Ravaged Noto Peninsula


Heavy rain caused extensive flooding in central Japan over the weekend, with at least one person reported dead and several...

Japan's Largest Warship to Test F-35B Fighters in California: A Sign of Growing Naval Power

World

18 Sep, 2024

Japan's Largest Warship to Test F-35B Fighters in California: A Sign of Growing Naval Power


Japan’s military is making moves that will put it in the big leagues of naval aviation. Later this year, the...

Japan Set To Face a Tough Test Against Bahrain After Shocking Australian Loss

World

10 Sep, 2024

Japan Set To Face a Tough Test Against Bahrain After Shocking Australian Loss


Bahrain will welcome Japan to Bahrain National Stadium in the third round of the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers on...

East Asia's Aging Population: A Ticking Time Bomb for Global Economy?

World

5 Sep, 2024

East Asia's Aging Population: A Ticking Time Bomb for Global Economy?


The fast-shifting demographic landscape of East Asia's top economies is a slow-moving crisis, one analyst said at a talk hosted...

Japan vs China: Preview, Team News & Prediction for 2026 World Cup Qualifier

World

5 Sep, 2024

Japan vs China: Preview, Team News & Prediction for 2026 World Cup Qualifier


The third round of Asian qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup kicks off this week, and while Japan’s chances of...

Japan vs. China: A Tale of Two Asian Football Giants Clashing for World Cup Glory

World

5 Sep, 2024

Japan vs. China: A Tale of Two Asian Football Giants Clashing for World Cup Glory


The stage is set for a thrilling showdown as Japan and China lock horns in the third round of Asian...

Japan's Soccer Squad Gets Boost as Junya Ito Returns for World Cup Qualifiers

Sports

5 Sep, 2024

Japan's Soccer Squad Gets Boost as Junya Ito Returns for World Cup Qualifiers


Despite being outranked in almost every metric of the game by the Samurai Blue, Team China refuses to give up...

Japan vs. China: Samurai Blue Aim for World Cup Redemption Against Dragon Team

Sports

5 Sep, 2024

Japan vs. China: Samurai Blue Aim for World Cup Redemption Against Dragon Team


The third round of Asian qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup kicks off this week, and while Japan’s chances of...

This Japanese Soccer Team is on Top of the League, and No One Saw It Coming

Sports

30 Aug, 2024

This Japanese Soccer Team is on Top of the League, and No One Saw It Coming


Plenty of countries have their miracle champions. In England, it’s Leicester City in 2015-16. Italy has the Hellas Verona side...

Typhoon Shanshan: 3 Dead, Millions Evacuated As Powerful Storm Lashes Japan

World

29 Aug, 2024

Typhoon Shanshan: 3 Dead, Millions Evacuated As Powerful Storm Lashes Japan


Almost 4 million people in southern Japan have been urged to evacuate as Typhoon Shanshan made landfall Thursday, leaving thousands...

China's Military Plane Enters Japanese Airspace, Prompting Scramble of Fighter Jets: First Known Incursion

World

27 Aug, 2024

China's Military Plane Enters Japanese Airspace, Prompting Scramble of Fighter Jets: First Known Incursion


Japan has accused a Chinese military plane of breaching its airspace, in what would be the first known instance of...

Lebanon's Foreign Minister Warns of Regional Instability as Gaza Ceasefire Negotiations Falter

World

23 Aug, 2024

Lebanon's Foreign Minister Warns of Regional Instability as Gaza Ceasefire Negotiations Falter


Lebanon’s caretaker Foreign Minister Abdullah Bou Habib raised concerns on Friday amid an escalating tension between Hezbollah and Israel saying...

Japan's M&A Market Booms: A Wave of Deals Fueled by Reform and Activism

Business

23 Aug, 2024

Japan's M&A Market Booms: A Wave of Deals Fueled by Reform and Activism


After three decades of deflation and stagnant growth, Japan’s corporate landscape is undergoing a dramatic transformation. A wave of market...

Fake Video Claims to Show 'Precursor' to Japan's 'Megaquake': Experts Debunk

World

23 Aug, 2024

Fake Video Claims to Show 'Precursor' to Japan's 'Megaquake': Experts Debunk


A 10-second video has gone viral on social media platforms like TikTok, YouTube, and South Korean forums, claiming to show...

Atomic People: The Horrifying Reality of Hiroshima and Nagasaki's Survivors

Entertainment

1 Aug, 2024

Atomic People: The Horrifying Reality of Hiroshima and Nagasaki's Survivors


This unforgettable, vital film gathers the testimony of the ‘Hibakusha’ – the generation who survived the horror of Hiroshima and...

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