Nagoya — Japan, long admired for its orderly and low-crime society, is facing a growing wave of criminal activity that is challenging its reputation for safety. Recent data shows sharp increases in both car thefts and home intrusions across the country, particularly in central Japan. At a seminar on vehicle theft held by the Aichi … Read more
Gyeongju, South Korea – Japan’s new Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi said on Friday she raised “serious concerns” about China’s actions in the South China Sea, as well as the situations in Hong Kong and Xinjiang, during her first meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping. Speaking on the sidelines of the APEC summit in South Korea, … Read more
When it comes to anime, Dragon Ball stands tall as a cornerstone of action and storytelling. Over decades, Goku, Vegeta, Gohan, and countless other warriors have thrilled fans with jaw-dropping battles and emotional story arcs. While Goku and Vegeta’s first clash during the Saiyan Saga remains one of the franchise’s defining moments, several other fights … Read more
Tokyo | Japan’s newly sworn-in Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi and U.S. President Donald Trump on Tuesday pledged to usher in a “new golden era” of the Japan-U.S. alliance, vowing to strengthen defense deterrence and deepen economic ties during their first summit in Tokyo. Takaichi, Japan’s first female prime minister, declared that she was “convinced” she … Read more
The global sensation Solo Leveling may have conquered international audiences, but in Japan, its dominance has faced a surprising setback. While the series won Anime of the Year 2025 at the prestigious Crunchyroll Anime Awards — the biggest anime awards outside Japan — it couldn’t secure the same title at home in Japan. At Japan’s … Read more
Tokyo: Japan’s new Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi on Friday pledged to accelerate the country’s defense expansion and complete an early revision of its national security strategy, citing growing threats from China, North Korea and Russia. Delivering her first policy speech in parliament since taking office on Tuesday, Takaichi said Japan will reach its target of … Read more
LDP and Japan Innovation Party join hands — Sanae Takaichi set to become Japan’s first female Prime Minister Tokyo: In a stunning political twist, Japan’s ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) and the opposition Japan Innovation Party (JIP) have struck a breakthrough coalition deal. Senior leaders from both sides confirmed that the JIP will support the … Read more
