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A Decade-Long Battle: Japanese Justice System Vindicates Iwao Hakamada

In a landmark ruling, the Shizuoka district court has acquitted Iwao Hakamada, an 88-year-old former professional boxer, of the 1966 murders of his boss and their family. This decision brings an end to a 46-year-long legal battle, believed to be the longest time spent on death row by any prisoner worldwide. Hakamada's......

China and Japan: A New Chapter in Seafood Trade After Fukushima Dispute

China has announced its intention to "gradually resume" seafood imports from Japan, marking a resolution to a dispute that has spanned over a year. The conflict centered around the release of treated radioactive water from the Fukushima nuclear plant, which sparked concerns and a subsequent......

Japanese Company Confirms Halt in Production of Walkie-Talkies Linked to Lebanon Explosions

A Japanese telecommunications manufacturer, Icom, has found itself at the center of an investigation into the deadly explosions that rocked Lebanon. The company has issued a statement distancing itself from the walkie-talkies bearing its logo, which were implicated in the attacks that claimed the lives......

Over 95,000 Japanese individuals are aged 100 or older, with the majority being women

Japan's centenarian population has reached an unprecedented high, with over 95,000 individuals aged 100 or older, according to the latest government data. This remarkable milestone sheds light on the country's unique demographic landscape and the challenges it poses to its economy. As of September......

Typhoon Shanshan: Japan Grapples with Widespread Disruption and Devastation

Trains and flights have been cancelled across Japan as Typhoon Shanshan, one of the strongest storms to hit the country in decades, wreaks havoc on cities in its path. The typhoon made landfall in south-western Japan on Thursday, resulting in at least six fatalities and over 100 injuries. Now downgraded......

Typhoon Shanshan Strikes Southern Japan, Leaving Devastation and Casualties in Its Wake

A devastating typhoon, Shanshan, has struck Japan's southern island of Kyushu, resulting in at least three confirmed fatalities. The typhoon made landfall in Kagoshima prefecture around 08:00 local time (23:00 GMT), according to the Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA). In response to the storm's......

Diplomatic Tensions Erupt at TICAD 9: Algerian Diplomat Clashes with Moroccan Official

In a dramatic turn of events at the TICAD 9 conference in Tokyo, an Algerian diplomat physically confronted a Moroccan secretary. The altercation arose when the Moroccan official attempted to remove a controversial card reading "Sahrawi Republic," secretly placed by the Algerian delegate. Video......

Algeria's Diplomatic Misstep at Japan-Africa Summit: A Struggle for Relevance

Desperate Measures at TICAD 9 Doha - At the recent Japan-Africa summit in Tokyo, Algeria's attempt to promote the Polisario Front fell flat, highlighting the group’s declining influence. An Algerian official's attempt to masquerade as a representative of the so-called “Sahrawi Republic”......

Typhoon Ampil Threatens Japan: Mass Evacuations and Travel Disruptions as 'Very Strong' Storm Approaches

Japan is bracing for the imminent arrival of Typhoon Ampil, a powerful storm system that has prompted authorities to order mass evacuations and caused significant disruptions to air and rail travel across the country. The Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA) has classified Ampil as a "very strong"......