Japan

Tokyo rejected claims that US President Donald Trump urged Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi not to escalate tensions with China over Taiwan. Chief Cabinet Secretary Minoru Kihara said the phone call focused on strengthening…

Fireball-shaped meteors were spotted across Japan for two consecutive nights, with amateur footage circulating widely on social media. Bright, fast-moving meteors were recorded between 1:20 and 2:00 a.m. local time. Experts said the…

A house fire in Saganoseki, Japan's Oita Prefecture, spread rapidly and burned 49 acres, killing one person and damaging more than 170 buildings. Strong winds fueled the blaze, forcing the evacuation of 170 residents from 110 households.…

With bear attacks in Japan reaching a record 13 deaths this year, Gifu Prefecture has begun using drones that emit barking and firecracker sounds to push bears away from residential areas in Hida City. The drones are flown over spots where…

A rare “supermoon” — when the Moon comes closest to Earth — lit up Japan’s night sky, appearing up to 14% larger and 30% brighter than usual. The striking view was captured by the Kitasubaru Observatory in Hokkaido’s Nayaro City and by…

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi and US President Donald Trump signed two agreements in Tokyo aimed at boosting economic cooperation and securing the supply of critical minerals and rare earth elements. The first deal, titled…

Hundreds of people marched through Tokyo’s Shibuya district to mark the second anniversary of Israel’s October 7, 2023 attacks on Gaza, calling for an end to genocide and occupation. Protesters chanted “Free Palestine” and “Stop…