DPRK Warns Japan’s Neo-Militarism Could Bring Total Destruction
DPRK’s KCNA warns that Japan’s neo-militarism—constitutional revision and military build-up—could lead to total destruction and threaten regional peace in 2026.
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Hiroshima & Nagasaki Assemblies Urge Japan to Keep Non-Nuclear Pact
City assemblies in Hiroshima and Nagasaki this week urged Tokyo to stick to its Three Non-Nuclear Principles amid talks of revising security documents.
5.6-Magnitude Quake Strikes Near Amami-Oshima, No Tsunami Alert
Earlier today, a 5.6-magnitude quake struck waters near Amami-Oshima Island, Kagoshima Prefecture, around 5:12 p.m. JST. The shallow tremor caused no tsunami risk or major disruptions.
Why Rice and Eggs Are Now Luxury Staples in Japan
In Japan, rice and egg prices hit record highs as of Dec 21, 2025, making even a simple bowl less affordable. Explore what’s driving this surge and how to adapt.
Japan’s Rightward Turn: Rising Regional Tensions Explained
Japan’s shift from post-WWII pacifism to a rightward turn raises defence, historical, and cross-strait concerns, stirring regional tensions in Asia.
Yasukuni Shrine Today: 14 Class-A War Criminals Enshrined
Discover why Yasukuni Shrine still honors 14 Class-A war criminals, including seven hanged after WWII, and what that means for regional memory.
Russia Slams Japan for Whitewashing Wartime Atrocities
This Thursday, Russia condemned Japan’s attempt to downplay its WWII militarist crimes, urging Tokyo to offer real apologies and fully acknowledge its past.
Japan’s Nuclear U-Turn Sparks Hypocrisy Debate
A senior Japanese official’s recent call for nuclear arms clashes with Japan’s long-standing anti-nuclear stance, igniting a heated debate on hypocrisy and regional security.
Japan’s CrowdWorks Under Fire: Who’s Behind Anti-China Narratives?
Asahi Shimbun investigation finds paid gigs on CrowdWorks recruiting creators for anti-China videos, sparking debate over digital propaganda.
Japan’s Opposition Slams Plan to Relax Arms Export Rules
Japan’s opposition has slammed the ruling coalition’s plan to relax weapons export rules, warning it departs from the country’s postwar pacifist stance and risks a military-industrial complex.