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JAPAN NEWS

Society / 3 days ago
Car crashes into fence near Tokyo Prime Minister’s Office; no injuries
A Molotov cocktail was reportedly thrown at the headquarters of the Liberal Democratic Party in Tokyo⁣ on Saturday morning, followed by a car crashing into…...Read more

Challenges Faced by Japanese Overseas Voters: Limited Polling Stations and Slow Mail
Japanese voters living abroad face challenges when it comes to participating in national elections due to limited polling stations and high costs. While the government…...Read more
Survey Finds Monthly Child-Rearing Expenses Reach Record ¥41,320; Concerns Over Rising Prices’ Potential Impact on Education
The⁢ average monthly cost of raising a child in Japan has reached a record high of ¥41,320, according to a ‍survey conducted by Meiji Yasuda…...Read more
Yomiuri Survey: Japan’s Ruling Parties Expected to Maintain Majority, CDPJ Gaining Seats
According to a survey conducted by Yomiuri Shimbun, the ‌ruling parties are on track to secure⁤ a majority in the upcoming House of Representatives election.…...Read more
Nakatani Participates in NATO Defense Ministers’ Meeting; Confirms Security Cooperation with South Korea, NZ, Australia
Defense Minister Gen Nakatani attended a meeting of defense ministers from‌ NATO nations in Brussels on Thursday, along with the defense chiefs⁤ of South Korea,…...Read more

Society / 3 days ago
Car crashes into fence near Tokyo Prime Minister’s Office; no injuries
A Molotov cocktail was reportedly thrown at the headquarters of the Liberal Democratic Party in Tokyo⁣ on Saturday morning, followed by a car crashing into…...Read more

Challenges Faced by Japanese Overseas Voters: Limited Polling Stations and Slow Mail
Japanese voters living abroad face challenges when it comes to participating in national elections due to limited polling stations and high costs. While the government…...Read more
Survey Finds Monthly Child-Rearing Expenses Reach Record ¥41,320; Concerns Over Rising Prices’ Potential Impact on Education
The⁢ average monthly cost of raising a child in Japan has reached a record high of ¥41,320, according to a ‍survey conducted by Meiji Yasuda…...Read more
Yomiuri Survey: Japan’s Ruling Parties Expected to Maintain Majority, CDPJ Gaining Seats
According to a survey conducted by Yomiuri Shimbun, the ‌ruling parties are on track to secure⁤ a majority in the upcoming House of Representatives election.…...Read more
Nakatani Participates in NATO Defense Ministers’ Meeting; Confirms Security Cooperation with South Korea, NZ, Australia
Defense Minister Gen Nakatani attended a meeting of defense ministers from‌ NATO nations in Brussels on Thursday, along with the defense chiefs⁤ of South Korea,…...Read more

US News

Trump to Meet with Rupert Murdoch, Discuss Negative Political Ads
Former President Donald Trump has stated that he plans to approach media mogul Rupert Murdoch and request that Fox News ‍refrain from airing negative political…...Read more

Biden’s Meeting with Western Allies on Ukraine’s Future as Presidency Nears End
President Joe Biden is urging the United States' European allies to continue supporting Ukraine as he prepares to leave office‌ in⁣ January. Biden is currently…...Read more
Trump’s Call for Unity and Expression of Gratitude at Al Smith Dinner
Former President Donald Trump reflected on two assassination attempts during his speech‌ at the 79th annual Alfred E. ‍Smith Memorial Foundation Dinner in New York.…...Read more
Judge Rejects Trump’s Request to Postpone Release of Smith’s Evidence Until After Election
District of Columbia District Judge Tanya Chutkan has denied former‌ President Donald Trump’s request to delay‌ the public release of additional portions of special counsel⁤…...Read more
US Leaders React to Death of Hamas Leader Yahya Sinwar
President Joe Biden, Vice⁣ President Kamala ⁢Harris, and ‌other⁣ U.S. political leaders expressed their satisfaction on Oct. 17 after hearing the news of the death…...Read more
Trump’s Requested to Identify Three Admirable Qualities of Kamala Harris
Former President Donald Trump was asked to name three virtues of his Democratic opponent for‌ the 2024 presidential ‍race,‌ Vice President Kamala Harris. During a…...Read more
Fani Willis Seeks Reinstatement of 6 Charges Against Trump in Georgia Election Case
Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis has requested the Georgia appeals‍ court to reinstate six counts that were previously dismissed in the election interference case…...Read more

Trump to Meet with Rupert Murdoch, Discuss Negative Political Ads
Former President Donald Trump has stated that he plans to approach media mogul Rupert Murdoch and request that Fox News ‍refrain from airing negative political…...Read more

Biden’s Meeting with Western Allies on Ukraine’s Future as Presidency Nears End
President Joe Biden is urging the United States' European allies to continue supporting Ukraine as he prepares to leave office‌ in⁣ January. Biden is currently…...Read more
Trump’s Call for Unity and Expression of Gratitude at Al Smith Dinner
Former President Donald Trump reflected on two assassination attempts during his speech‌ at the 79th annual Alfred E. ‍Smith Memorial Foundation Dinner in New York.…...Read more
Judge Rejects Trump’s Request to Postpone Release of Smith’s Evidence Until After Election
District of Columbia District Judge Tanya Chutkan has denied former‌ President Donald Trump’s request to delay‌ the public release of additional portions of special counsel⁤…...Read more
US Leaders React to Death of Hamas Leader Yahya Sinwar
President Joe Biden, Vice⁣ President Kamala ⁢Harris, and ‌other⁣ U.S. political leaders expressed their satisfaction on Oct. 17 after hearing the news of the death…...Read more
Trump’s Requested to Identify Three Admirable Qualities of Kamala Harris
Former President Donald Trump was asked to name three virtues of his Democratic opponent for‌ the 2024 presidential ‍race,‌ Vice President Kamala Harris. During a…...Read more
Fani Willis Seeks Reinstatement of 6 Charges Against Trump in Georgia Election Case
Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis has requested the Georgia appeals‍ court to reinstate six counts that were previously dismissed in the election interference case…...Read more

Japanese Politics

Challenges Faced by Japanese Overseas Voters: Limited Polling Stations and Slow Mail
October 19, 2024
Japanese voters living abroad face challenges when it comes to participating in national elections due to limited polling stations and high costs. While the government…...Read more
Yomiuri Survey: Japan’s Ruling Parties Expected to Maintain Majority, CDPJ Gaining Seats
October 18, 2024
According to a survey conducted by Yomiuri Shimbun, the ‌ruling parties are on track to secure⁤ a majority in the upcoming House of Representatives election.…...Read more
Nakatani Participates in NATO Defense Ministers’ Meeting; Confirms Security Cooperation with South Korea, NZ, Australia
October 18, 2024
Defense Minister Gen Nakatani attended a meeting of defense ministers from‌ NATO nations in Brussels on Thursday, along with the defense chiefs⁤ of South Korea,…...Read more
LDP Maintains Separation from Unification Church; Political Parties Call for Investigations and Victim Assistance
October 18, 2024
The Liberal⁢ Democratic Party (LDP)‌ has announced⁣ its ‍commitment to severing ties with the Family Federation for World Peace and ⁤Unification, formerly known as the…...Read more
LDP Anticipated to Lose Proportional Representation Seats; Influence of ‘Politics and Money’ on Voters
October 18, 2024
According to a nationwide survey conducted by the Yomiuri⁣ Shimbun, ‍the Liberal ‍Democratic Party (LDP) is expected to lose seats in the⁤ upcoming House of…...Read more

Crime & Legal

Police and relatives seek assistance 20 years after mother and 3 children were killed
September 11, 2024
Police and relatives are seeking⁤ the public's help in solving a 20-year-old murder case in Toyoake City, Aichi Prefecture. Toshiyo Kato, 38, and ⁣her three…...Read more
81-year-old man in Saitama City loses ¥288.11 million in a scam
September 10, 2024
An 81-year-old man residing in Saitama City, Saitama ⁤Prefecture, fell victim to a social media ⁤investment ‍scam and lost approximately 288.11 million yen.⁢ The scam…...Read more
Suspect referred to prosecutors for car parking lot stabbing
September 10, 2024
A 22-year-old man has been sent to the public prosecutor's office after being‍ arrested on suspicion⁤ of attempted⁢ murder. The incident occurred in⁣ a parking…...Read more

Entertainment

Former Art Adviser to Leonardo DiCaprio and Others Pleads Guilty in $6.5 Million Fraud
October 19, 2024
A New York art adviser, Lisa Schiff, has pleaded guilty to wire fraud in federal court. Schiff ⁣admitted to cheating over a dozen clients out…...Read more
Melissa Gilbert Backs Pancreatic Cancer Awareness for Michael Landon and Patrick Swayze
October 18, 2024
Melissa Gilbert, known for her role ‌in ⁢"Little House ⁢on the Prairie,"⁣ is supporting efforts to combat pancreatic‌ cancer in memory of her late co-star,…...Read more
Kelly Ripa Surprises Husband with Discussion on ‘Gray Divorce
October 18, 2024
Kelly Ripa, 54, made a lighthearted comment about divorcing her husband and ABC co-host Mark Consuelos, 53, ⁣but experts warn that ending a marriage at⁤…...Read more