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Execution of a suspect in the Japan stabbing spree of 2008Execution of a suspect in the Japan stabbing spree of 2008

Execution of a suspect in the Japan stabbing spree of 2008

According to the Justice ministry, Japan hanged a man on Tuesday, July 26th, for his role in the 2008 death…

July 26, 2022
Volcano erupts on Kyushu, western Japan; no damage reportedVolcano erupts on Kyushu, western Japan; no damage reported

Volcano erupts on Kyushu, western Japan; no damage reported

On Sunday evening, July 24th, a volcano on the major western island of Kyushu in Japan erupted, sending black smoke…

July 25, 2022
Shinzo Abe’s accused assassin to get psychiatric evaluationShinzo Abe’s accused assassin to get psychiatric evaluation

Shinzo Abe’s accused assassin to get psychiatric evaluation

According to reports from Japanese media on Saturday, July 23rd, the individual who is accused of carrying out the assassination…

July 23, 2022
Japan prepares Shinzo Abe’s state funeral for September 27Japan prepares Shinzo Abe’s state funeral for September 27

Japan prepares Shinzo Abe’s state funeral for September 27

The government of Japan announced on Friday, July 22, that a state funeral for former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, who…

July 22, 2022
Yuzuru Hanyu, two-time Olympic champion, retires competitive skatingYuzuru Hanyu, two-time Olympic champion, retires competitive skating

Yuzuru Hanyu, two-time Olympic champion, retires competitive skating

Yuzuru Hanyu, a two-time Winter Olympic champion, announced on Tuesday that he would quit competitive figure skating and become pro.…

July 20, 2022
Japan extends Shinzo Abe’s alleged assassin’s custodyJapan extends Shinzo Abe’s alleged assassin’s custody

Japan extends Shinzo Abe’s alleged assassin’s custody

The suspect in the assassination of former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe earlier this month has had his imprisonment extended by…

July 19, 2022
At least 30 endangered green sea turtles with ‘bleeding’ wounds in JapanAt least 30 endangered green sea turtles with ‘bleeding’ wounds in Japan

At least 30 endangered green sea turtles with ‘bleeding’ wounds in Japan

JAPAN — On Thursday, at least 30 endangered green sea turtles were found with wounds around their necks in the…

July 18, 2022
Tokyo beat out Singapore to host the 2025 World Athletics ChampionshipsTokyo beat out Singapore to host the 2025 World Athletics Championships

Tokyo beat out Singapore to host the 2025 World Athletics Championships

JAPAN: World Athletics has declared that Tokyo will host the 2025 World Athletics Championships, beating out Singapore, Nairobi, and Silesia…

July 15, 2022
PM Lee congratulates Kishida on his election winPM Lee congratulates Kishida on his election win

PM Lee congratulates Kishida on his election win

JAPAN: As the ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) won Sunday's parliamentary elections in Japan, Prime Minister Lee has written to…

July 15, 2022
Uniqlo owner’s shares rise on earnings predictionUniqlo owner’s shares rise on earnings prediction

Uniqlo owner’s shares rise on earnings prediction

CHINA: A record quarterly profit from Uniqlo owner Fast Retailing pushed the company's share price to its highest level this…

July 15, 2022