Japan Archives - Page 4 of 5

September 15, 2026
Meheow
Health, World News

Japan Marks Milestone as Centenarian Population Surpasses 100,000

Japan has recorded more than 100,000 centenarians for the first time, highlighting both the country's success in longevity and its deepening demographic crisis.

September 14, 2026
Meheow
Sports, World News

Asian Games Accommodation Crisis Sparks Criticism from Participating Nations

South Korean officials and other international delegations have expressed severe criticism regarding the substandard housing conditions provided for athletes at the upcoming Asian Games in Japan.

September 9, 2026
Meheow
Sports, World News

Nagoya Asian Games Athletes Face Evacuation Following Extreme Weather Event

Hundreds of athletes in Nagoya were forced to evacuate their temporary housing as record-breaking rainfall caused flooding across the host city.

September 9, 2026
Meheow
Business, World News

Nagoya Faces Unprecedented Infrastructure Challenges Following Historic Rainfall

Nagoya experienced historic rainfall levels that overwhelmed city infrastructure, leading to widespread transit disruptions and urgent flood alerts across the metropolitan area.

August 26, 2026
Meheow
Politics, World News

ICC President Calls on Japan to Defend International Judiciary Against US Pressure

ICC President Tomoko Akane urges Japan to leverage its diplomatic ties with the US to protect the court from withdrawal campaigns and sanctions.

August 26, 2026
Meheow
Business, World News

Japanese Lawmakers Seek Diplomatic Re-engagement with Beijing Amid Economic Strains

A cross-party delegation of Japanese lawmakers has traveled to Beijing in a bid to restore dialogue following a period of intense diplomatic and economic friction.

August 26, 2026
Meheow
Culture, World News

Community Effort Moves Historic Hirosaki Castle Back to Original Site

Thousands of volunteers have joined forces to relocate the historic Hirosaki Castle back to its original site following extensive, multi-year renovations.

August 24, 2026
Meheow
Politics, World News

Japanese Lawmakers Embark on Diplomatic Mission to Repair Ties with Beijing

Japanese lawmakers have traveled to Beijing to restore communication channels following a diplomatic freeze triggered by tensions over Taiwan.

August 23, 2026
Meheow
World News

Magnitude 5.9 Earthquake Causes Injuries and Transport Delays in Eastern Japan

A magnitude 5.9 earthquake shook eastern Japan early Sunday, resulting in 37 injuries and causing localized transportation disruptions in and around Tokyo.

August 22, 2026
Meheow
World News

Safety Concerns Raised After Child Abandoned on Mount Fuji Trail

A father faced a stern police reprimand after abandoning his seven-year-old son on Mount Fuji to continue his hike with his older child.

August 21, 2026
Meheow
World News

Japan Carries Out First Execution in Over a Year Following 2009 Arson Attack

Japan has performed its first execution in over a year, following the death sentence of a man who killed five people in a 2009 arson attack.

August 20, 2026
Meheow
World News

Four Railway Workers Killed in Tragic Express Train Accident North of Tokyo

A fatal collision involving an express train and four maintenance workers has prompted a safety investigation at a railway station north of Tokyo.