Japan

Prudential Life's leadership recently disclosed that many of its former and current employees defrauded clients over decades with fictitious investment schemes and by borrowing money.

Niloy Chakrabarti Jan 26, 2026

Hell's Paradise Season 2 English dub launches 25 January 2026, repeating the two-week delay from Season 1 that forces dubbed viewers to wait behind subbed fans.

Aiza Moraña Jan 22, 2026

Prince Hisahito, Japan's 19-year-old royal, is the sole male heir and may be the last emperor under male-only succession rules.

Crisnel Longino Jan 22, 2026

Jujutsu Kaisen Season 3 Episode 4 streams globally 22 January on Crunchyroll Premium, featuring Maki Zenin's brutal return to Zen'in clan in series' most violent chapter.

Aiza Moraña Jan 22, 2026

Frieren Season 2 is streaming now, but English dubs are delayed. Historical data from Season 1 suggests a release window of early February for the dub.

Aiza Moraña Jan 19, 2026

Japanese scientists genetically modified mice to have light-emitting sperm to monitor fertility inside their bodies in a non-invasive manner.

Frederick Marvin Lumba Jan 14, 2026

Sentenced to Be a Hero English dub launches as simul-dub on Crunchyroll with star-studded cast. Weekly Thursday releases through March 2026 feature David Matranga and Emi Lo.

Aiza Moraña Jan 14, 2026

Frieren: Beyond Journey's End season 2 premieres 16 January 2026 with only 10 episodes, sparking heated fan debate over Studio Madhouse's controversial shortened arc adaptation decision.

Aiza Moraña Jan 13, 2026

Frieren Season 2 releases a main trailer featuring Mrs. GREEN APPLE's new song. Kazuhiko Inoue joins the cast, and a Himmel visual teases the January 16 premiere.

Aiza Moraña Jan 12, 2026

A Japanese nuclear safety worker lost a phone containing confidential data in China, prompting the Nuclear Regulation Agency to warn of a potential security breach.

Corazon Victorino Jan 07, 2026

A magnitude 6.2 earthquake struck western Japan, injuring four people, triggering aftershocks and halting bullet trains as nuclear plants were checked.

Kella Pacquiao Jan 06, 2026

China has begun large-scale military exercises around Taiwan, warning against separatist activity and raising concerns over regional security.

Kella Pacquiao Dec 29, 2025

Aespa face mounting backlash in Japan as a petition targets Ningning, linking political tensions and past posts to NHK concerns.

J. Alas Dec 17, 2025

Political tensions shifted Chinese tourists from Japan to South Korea, boosting arrivals and sparking competition, local unease, and enforcement measures.

J. Alas Dec 15, 2025

Japan is shaken by a 7.5-magnitude earthquake off Aomori Prefecture, triggering tsunami alerts and mass evacuations while authorities report injuries but no major nuclear or infrastructure damage.

Crisnel Longino Dec 09, 2025

A powerful 7.6-magnitude earthquake struck northeastern Japan, triggering 3m tsunami warnings. Authorities have evacuated thousands while emergency teams assess damage and injuries across the affected region.

Luis Vincent Gochoco Dec 08, 2025

Jeremy O. Harris is an American actor and playwright known for his Tony-nominated theatre play title 'Slave Play' was arrested in Japan for alleged drug smuggling.

Frederick Marvin Lumba Dec 06, 2025

Japanese singer Maki Otsuki, was forced to cancel her performance midway at an anime event in Shanghai in light of renewed tensions between China and Japan over Taiwan.

Denise Nequinto Nov 30, 2025

Chinese outrage surges after a tourist's fatal fall at Kansai Airport, raising safety concerns and intensifying China–Japan tensions amid already strained regional relations.

Julio Munar Nov 30, 2025

A 69-year-old man survived a terrifying bear attack in a Japanese train station toilet, prompting officials to urge caution outdoors amid rising wildlife encounters.

Marty Vergel Baes Nov 30, 2025

Japan's Sakurajima volcano erupts with a 4,400m ash plume, triggering ashfall warnings, flight disruptions and renewed monitoring across Kagoshima and Kyushu.

Crisnel Longino Nov 17, 2025

Japan faces a care worker shortage, and bodybuilders are stepping in as 'Macho Caregivers', combining strength and compassion for seniors.

J. Alas Nov 13, 2025

SoftBank sells its £4.7 billion Nvidia stake to invest heavily in ChatGPT-maker OpenAI, signalling a major shift in global AI and technology strategy. Find out why.

Tanmay Puri Nov 12, 2025

SoftBank is divesting assets, including Nvidia and T-Mobile shares, to fund its $22.5 billion investment in OpenAI, highlighting its shift towards AI focus.

Niloy Chakrabarti Nov 12, 2025

Japan faces a deadly surge in bear attacks, prompting the government to deploy army troops as communities struggle with rising killings involving Japanese black bears and massive Hokkaido brown bears.

Tanmay Puri Nov 06, 2025

Known for her controversial views on social issues such as an eye for patriarchy, Japan's first female Prime Minister, Sanae Takaichi, faces her first obstacle — meeting the USA's President Trump.

Tashvi Patel Oct 28, 2025

US President Donald Trump visited the USS George Washington in Japan. During his speech, he confirmed the arrival of the first batch of F-35 missiles.

Giuliano de Leon Oct 28, 2025

Trump and Japan's Sanae Takaichi sign rare earths pact in Tokyo, deepening trade and defence ties while honouring Abe's legacy.

Jomar Teves Oct 28, 2025

Japan has launched the world's first yen-pegged stablecoin, marking a major step toward digital money backed by government bonds. Here's how this innovation could reshape Japan's economy and the global future of finance.

Tanmay Puri Oct 27, 2025

Japan's first female prime minister, Sanae Takaichi, draws Thatcher comparisons as she steps into power with a bold yet deeply conservative agenda.

Tanmay Puri Oct 22, 2025