On a quiet evening in Kobe, a city known for its calm streets and cosmopolitan atmosphere, the illusion of safety was shattered. A woman walking home was brutally stabbed by a man who had followed…
When Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba and South Korean President Lee Jae-myung stepped into the summit room in Tokyo, the scene carried profound symbolism. After 17 years of silence in joint declarations, the two countries…
Russia’s Missile Drills in the Sea of Japan Raise Alarm Across Asia Russia has carried out naval missile tests in the Sea of Japan, heightening concerns among neighboring countries wary of Moscow’s growing military assertiveness.…
Japan’s Wage Boom and the Case for a New Era in Monetary Policy Bank of Japan (BOJ) Governor Kazuo Ueda has signaled a pivotal shift: wage growth is no longer confined to Japan’s largest corporations,…
Japan Urges Allies to Boycott China’s WWII Anniversary Events As China prepares a sweeping commemoration for the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II this September, Japan has quietly but firmly urged nations…
