Culture
Japan Festival Deaths Spark Safety Concerns Over Ancient Tradition
Two deaths at Japan's Danjiri festival have intensified concerns over the safety of the ancient, high-speed float procession.
Tag: Japan
Culture
Japanese Office Worker’s Viral Dance Videos Challenge Corporate Norms
Toru Utsumi's viral dance videos on TikTok and Instagram challenge Japan's corporate culture, winning over a million fans.
News
Japan’s Viral ‘Dancing Salaryman’ Charms Global Audiences
A 60-year-old Japanese management consultant has become an internet sensation for his public dance routines, facing both global adoration and local criticism.
Disasters
Japan Issues, Then Retracts, False Alarm for Record-Breaking Earthquake
Japan's meteorological agency issued and then retracted a false alarm for a magnitude 9.9 earthquake, the strongest ever believed possible.
International
Japan Demands Explanation Over Journalist’s Arrest in Russia on Espionage Charges
Japan protests Russia's detention of a journalist accused of espionage, demanding an explanation and the journalist's release.
News
Japan Faces Rising Cyber Threats Fueled by AI Advancements
Japan is facing a surge in ransomware attacks, with AI making cyber threats more sophisticated and widespread.
International
Russia Detains Japanese Journalist Reporting on Military Recruitment
A Japanese journalist reporting on military recruitment in Russia's far east has been detained by security services on suspicion of espionage.
Legal
US Marine Murder Accusation Stirs Outcry in Japan, PM Faces Pressure
A murder accusation against a US Marine in Japan sparks public outcry, pressuring PM Takaichi to strengthen military oversight.
Crime
Japan Demands Answers After US Marine Accused in Okinawa Woman’s Death
Japan protests U.S. Marine's alleged role in woman's death in Okinawa, reviving tensions over military presence.
International
Japan Urges UN to Remove WWII ‘Enemy State’ Label
Japan's Prime Minister calls for the UN to remove the WWII-era 'enemy state' designation from its Charter, citing recent use by China and Russia.