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Abe Assassin Sentenced to Life in Prison

Abe Assassin Sentenced to Life in Prison

Tetsuya Yamagami, 45, earlier pleaded guilty to killing Abe in July 2022 during his election campaign speech in the...

21 Jan 2026 11:57 AM IST

Japan PM Takaichi To Call Feb 8 Snap Election On Spending, Tax Cuts And Defense

Japan PM Takaichi To Call Feb 8 Snap Election On Spending, Tax Cuts...

The election will test voter appetite for higher spending at a time when the rising cost of living is the public's top...

20 Jan 2026 11:42 AM IST

Strong Earthquake Hits Japan, but No Risk of Tsunami, Officials Say

Strong Earthquake Hits Japan, but No Risk of Tsunami, Officials Say

The quake, with a preliminary magnitude of 6.2, occurred in Shimane prefecture in northwestern Japan

6 Jan 2026 9:21 AM IST

Japan Footballer King Kazu Signs For New Team at 58

Japan Footballer 'King Kazu' Signs For New Team at 58

Miura, known as "King Kazu", will join Japan's Fukushima United on loan until June for what will be his 41st season as a...

30 Dec 2025 12:29 PM IST

At Least 15 Injured in a Knife and Chemical Attack at a Factory in Japan

At Least 15 Injured in a Knife and Chemical Attack at a Factory in...

Japan has strict gun control laws and is known for rare violent crimes, but there have been a number of high-profile...

26 Dec 2025 5:17 PM IST

Japan Approves Record Defence Budget to Deter China

Japan Approves Record Defence Budget to Deter China

The increase comes as Japan faces elevated tension from China.

26 Dec 2025 8:20 AM IST

What To Know About The Bank Of Japans Interest Rate Hike

What To Know About The Bank Of Japan's Interest Rate Hike

Risks to the economy have diminished, but we must remain vigilant : BOJ Gov. Kazuo Ueda

20 Dec 2025 11:54 AM IST

Thousands Visit Tokyo Zoo to See Japan’s Last Two Pandas Before Return to China

Thousands Visit Tokyo Zoo to See Japan’s Last Two Pandas Before Return...

The Tokyo metropolitan government announced Monday that Xiao Xiao and his sister Lei Lei will return to China in late...

16 Dec 2025 4:47 PM IST

Japans Only Two Pandas To Be Sent Back To China

Japan's Only Two Pandas To Be Sent Back To China

Loaned out as part of China's "panda diplomacy" programme, the distinctive black-and-white animals have symbolised...

15 Dec 2025 3:36 PM IST

Japan Issues Tsunami Advisory After 6.7 Magnitude Quake

Japan Issues Tsunami Advisory After 6.7 Magnitude Quake

Friday’s quake followed a 7.5 magnitude earthquake earlier this week in the north that caused injuries, light damage and...

12 Dec 2025 8:55 AM IST

7.5 Quake Hits Japan, Injures 23, Triggers Small Tsunami

7.5 Quake Hits Japan, Injures 23, Triggers Small Tsunami

About 480 residents were taking shelter at the Hachinohe Air Base, and 18 defense helicopters were mobilized for a...

9 Dec 2025 6:34 AM IST

Princess Aiko’s Popularity Sparks Calls to Change Japan’s Male-Only Succession Law

Princess Aiko’s Popularity Sparks Calls to Change Japan’s Male-Only...

As she turns 24 on Monday, her supporters want to change Japan’s male-only succession law, which prohibits Aiko, the...

3 Dec 2025 7:28 AM IST