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Yoriko Miyazaki, separated from her father during the chaos of Japan's defeat in Manchuria, finally discovered the truth about his death a decade later. Her story highlights the enduring legacy of WWII on Japanese families and the importance of remembering history for peace.
The Trump administration on August 13 unveiled new drone tariffs, including a 15% duty on imports from South Korea, Japan, and other economies, citing national security. The move aims to protect the U.S. domestic drone industry but may strain trade relations with allies.
Record rainfall in Chiba Prefecture, east of Tokyo, has killed at least four people and stranded thousands of travelers during the Bon holiday, one of the country's peak travel periods.
Japan is considering diplomatic measures after Russian President Vladimir Putin visited disputed islands claimed by both nations, a Foreign Ministry official said. The move has heightened existing tensions in bilateral relations.
Heavy rain from October 3–4 triggered severe flooding in Chiba Prefecture, Japan, causing four deaths and one critical injury. The Japan Meteorological Agency issued its highest-level warning (Level 5) for over a third of the prefecture's cities.
Newly declassified UK documents reveal China's 1995 UN Security Council push on Japan's WWII atonement, which ended after Tokyo's landmark apology. The files highlight intricate regional diplomacy among major powers.
A rugby player in Japan's second division of League One has died from heatstroke, as reported by Kyodo News, amid a severe heatwave. The incident underscores growing concerns over athlete safety in extreme heat.
Japan summoned a senior Russian diplomat in Tokyo to protest President Putin's visit to the disputed Kuril Islands, which Tokyo calls the Northern Territories. The move underscores the symbolic weight of Putin's direct visit and adds to existing bilateral strains over Ukraine.
Japan's economic security minister Sanae Takaichi on August 8 called President Vladimir Putin's visit to Russia unacceptable, urging Moscow to take the matter seriously. Her comments reflect ongoing Japan-Russia tensions and Tokyo's firm stance on regional security.
