Japan lifts megaquake advisory but urges caution
Japan has ended its megaquake advisory for the northeast coast one week after a magnitude 7.5 quake. Officials warn the risk remains. Stay prepared with the latest updates.
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Playwright Jeremy O Harris arrested in Japan on drug charges
American playwright Jeremy O Harris detained in Okinawa after customs allegedly found MDMA in his bag. Learn about Japan's strict drug laws and the case details.
Japan's bear crisis prompts Kyoto multilingual warnings
Kyoto posts urgent multilingual signs after record bear attacks across Japan. Learn the safety advice and why encounters have surged to unprecedented levels.
Man survives bear attack in Japanese public toilet
A 69-year-old security guard fought off a bear in a Japanese public toilet. This incident is part of a record-breaking surge in bear attacks across Japan, prompting military deployment and new insurance policies.
Japan court upholds same-sex marriage ban
A Tokyo court ruled Japan's same-sex marriage ban constitutional, reversing an earlier decision. The case now heads to the Supreme Court for a final ruling on LGBTQ+ rights in the G7's only holdout.
Free flights to Japan for Brits - but there's a catch
All Nippon Airways launches free domestic flights for UK travellers to explore Japan's hidden gems and reduce overtourism. Find out how to book.
Japan offers free domestic flights to UK tourists
British tourists can now book complimentary internal flights in Japan with ANA to ease overtourism in Tokyo and Kyoto. Discover lesser-visited regions until 31 Jan 2026.
Japan to deploy missiles near Taiwan as China fumes
Japan confirms missile deployment on Yonaguni island near Taiwan, triggering a furious response from Beijing which calls it a 'red line' crossing. Read the latest on this major defence escalation.
China accuses Japan of Taiwan intervention threat at UN
Beijing escalates diplomatic row with Tokyo to United Nations level, accusing Japan of threatening armed intervention over Taiwan. Read the latest developments.
Japan's Real 'Rental Family' Industry Exposed
Discover the real Japanese businesses offering rented relatives and friends, a service spotlighted in the new film 'Rental Family' starring Brendan Fraser. Explore the loneliness epidemic driving this unique industry.
China bans all Japanese seafood in Taiwan row
China imposes a blanket ban on Japanese seafood imports and advises against travel to Japan. Explore the economic fallout and diplomatic crisis.
Japan-China relations on 'knife's edge' over Taiwan
Japan's new PM faces first foreign policy crisis as China relations plummet over Taiwan remarks. Experts warn of severe economic implications for both nations.
China cancels 500,000 flights to Japan amid tensions
Chinese travellers have cancelled approximately 500,000 flights to Japan as diplomatic tensions escalate over Taiwan. Discover how this impacts tourism and business relations between the two nations.
UK warns travellers after Japan bear attacks surge
The UK Foreign Office updates Japan travel advice following a record number of wildlife-related deaths. Stay informed and learn essential safety precautions for your trip.
UK issues 'danger to life' travel warning for Japan
The UK Foreign Office has issued a travel warning for Japan due to a surge in bear attacks. Learn about the safety precautions and the military response.
Japan's PM Takaichi Sparks China Row Over Taiwan
Japan's new conservative leader Sanae Takaichi triggers a diplomatic crisis with China by suggesting a military response to Chinese action against Taiwan. Discover the escalating tensions.
Sakurajima volcano erupts in Japan, ash reaches 14,400ft
Japan's Sakurajima volcano erupted dramatically before dawn on Sunday, sending ash and smoke 14,400 feet into the air and prompting ashfall warnings for local residents.
Japan allows police to shoot bears amid attack surge
Japan records its highest-ever bear attack fatalities, prompting a police and military response. Discover the reasons behind the crisis and the new measures in place.
Japan sends troops to stop bear attack surge
Japan takes unprecedented action as bear encounters reach crisis levels, with military units deployed to protect communities after over 100 people injured in just six months.
Japan deploys military after record bear attacks
Japanese military forces have been called into the northern Akita region following an unprecedented wave of bear attacks, with incidents reaching their highest level in decades.
Japan's bear crisis: Record encounters spark emergency
Japan faces an unprecedented wildlife crisis as bear encounters reach record highs, with experts warning of growing human-wildlife conflict in urbanising landscapes. Discover why these dangerous incidents are surging and what authorities are doing to prot
Japan funds hunters as bear attacks reach record highs
As bear attacks reach unprecedented levels across Japan, authorities are taking radical action by funding hunter recruitment to control the surging population in a dramatic wildlife conflict.
Trump's lavish golf putter gift to Shinzo Abe revealed
Former US President Donald Trump presented Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe with an extraordinary personalised golf putter during their famous summit, revealing new details about their unique political friendship through the sport of kings.
Japan's Takaichi positions as key figure in China policy
Former Japanese minister Sanae Takaichi positions herself as potential successor to Shinzo Abe, advocating strengthened US-Japan alliance and tougher stance against China's territorial ambitions.
Trump may withdraw US troops from Japan if re-elected
Exclusive: Donald Trump considers pulling American troops out of Japan in potential second term, raising alarm bells about Asian security and global military strategy.
Gunman confesses to assassinating Japan's Shinzo Abe
In a shocking courtroom admission, Tetsuya Yamagami has confessed to assassinating Japan's former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe using a handmade firearm during a campaign speech three years ago, revealing his motive stemmed from a personal grudge against a re
Shinzo Abe's assassin death sentence upheld
Japan's Supreme Court rejects Tetsuya Yamagami's appeal, confirming death penalty for former PM Shinzo Abe's assassination during 2022 campaign speech.
Trump signs rare earths pact with Japan, reducing China reliance
Former US President Donald Trump forges landmark rare earths agreement with Japanese PM Sanae Takaichi, reshaping global tech manufacturing and reducing Western reliance on China.
Trump meets Japanese conservative leader Sanae Takaichi in Tokyo
Exclusive details emerge from Donald Trump's strategic meeting with influential Japanese politician Sanae Takaichi during his Tokyo visit, signalling potential foreign policy directions ahead of possible White House return.
Japan Ambassador Masters Scouse Slang in Liverpool
Japan's UK ambassador dazzles Liverpudlians with perfect Scouse slang while exploring the city's culinary scene in a viral diplomatic video that's winning hearts across Merseyside.
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