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Racehorse who never won a race but won Japan’s heart dies at 29

Haru Urara, the Japanese racehorse who became a national symbol of endurance after finishing winless in all 113 of her races, died on Sept. 9 at age 29 at a far...

Economy

5 days ago

Japan auto tariffs cut down to 15%

American consumers will see reduced costs for Japanese vehicles under a new trade agreement that cuts import tariffs from 27.5% to 15% on automobiles. An execut...

Japan’s Suntory CEO steps down amid THC supplement investigation

Business

7 days ago

Japan’s Suntory CEO steps down amid THC supplement investigation

Takeshi Niinami resigned as CEO of Japanese beverage maker Suntory on Monday after police launched an investigation into his purchase of a supplement suspected...

Australia

10 days ago

Australia’s 1st Chinese comfort women statue languishes in garage out of public view

Australia’s first statue honoring Chinese women forced into sexual slavery by the Japanese military during World War II remains without a permanent home in Melb...

Japan sees largest population drop in history as births fall to record low

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August 15, 2025

Japan sees largest population drop in history as births fall to record low

The world’s fourth-largest economy is facing its most severe demographic crisis yet. Japan’s population fell by more than 908,000 people in 2024, the largest an...

Sixth-largest earthquake in world history caused whales to beach on Japanese coast

Environmental

August 4, 2025

Sixth-largest earthquake in world history caused whales to beach on Japanese coast

A powerful magnitude 8.8 earthquake struck off Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula early Wednesday, immediately triggering tsunami warnings for Japan and the U.S. The...

Ichiro Suzuki makes history as the 1st Asian MLB Hall of Famer

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July 28, 2025

Ichiro Suzuki makes history as the 1st Asian MLB Hall of Famer

Ichiro Suzuki was officially inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame on July 27, becoming the first Asian-born player ever to receive the sport’s highe...

Trump unveils major Asia trade deals as deadline approaches

Economy

July 28, 2025

Trump unveils major Asia trade deals as deadline approaches

President Donald Trump announced new trade agreements with Japan, the Philippines and Indonesia this week as the Trump-imposed August 1 tariff deadline approach...

Trump-inspired ‘Japanese First’ party gains ground in Japan

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July 21, 2025

Trump-inspired ‘Japanese First’ party gains ground in Japan

Sanseito, a Japanese populist party that draws inspiration from Donald Trump’s politics, is gaining support ahead of Sunday’s upper house elections, suggesting...

Trump warns ‘Mr Japan’ of steep tariffs ahead of July 9 deadline

Economy

July 4, 2025

Trump warns ‘Mr Japan’ of steep tariffs ahead of July 9 deadline

President Donald Trump said he plans to send a letter to “Mr Japan” warning of renewed U.S. tariffs if no trade agreement is reached by July 9. Speaking to Fox...

Condom prank in Tokyo continues ‘sushi terrorism’ trend in Japan

Crime

July 2, 2025

Condom prank in Tokyo continues ‘sushi terrorism’ trend in Japan

A 16-year-old boy in Tokyo has been referred to prosecutors after allegedly posting a photo of an unwrapped condom placed in the plate collection slot of a Kura...

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