#Japan

It's the 10th anniversary of the Dentsu 'karoshi' (overwork death) tragedy. The victim's mother says her 'suffering only increases.' How much has Japan's work culture truly changed in a decade?

South Korea conducted its second regular defense drill of the year near the Dokdo islets, a territory also claimed by Japan, drawing a swift diplomatic protest from Tokyo.

Japanese golf legend Masashi 'Jumbo' Ozaki has died at age 78. We look back at the Hall of Famer's incredible career, including 94 wins on the Japan Tour, and his lasting legacy.

14 years after the Fukushima disaster, TEPCO has won local approval to restart a reactor at the world's largest nuclear plant, Kashiwazaki-Kariwa. It's a major turning point for Japan's energy policy.

Japan's transport ministry is considering fixed-amount payments for car owners affected by a major flood in a Yokkaichi underground parking lot. The decision could set a major precedent for government liability in infrastructure failures.

Chinese scholars are reigniting a historical debate, arguing that Japan's late Emperor Hirohito should be held legally responsible for the crimes of Unit 731.

Bybit, the world's second-largest crypto exchange, will restrict services for Japanese residents from 2026 to comply with the country's tough financial regulations, a move that contrasts with its recent re-entry into the U.K.

A series of high-level visits by Japanese lawmakers to Taiwan is deepening ties with Taipei but risks further escalating tensions with Beijing, putting Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's diplomacy to the test.

In a historic first, families of Korean WWII conscripts have filed a lawsuit in a Seoul court against Japan and the Yasukuni Shrine, seeking removal of names and $593,700 in damages over historical grievances.

As Japan's 10-year government bond yield hits a 26-year high of 2.1%, Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi vows to maintain fiscal discipline, rejecting 'irresponsible' tax cuts or bond issuance.

Japan is deploying 'B Alert,' an AI-powered surveillance system that detects bears near residential areas and cuts down public warning times by over 30 minutes, amid rising attacks.

Japan's government is planning a new foreign worker program to replace its controversial intern system by 2027, considering a cap of 426,000 workers in the first two years to balance labor shortages with public concerns.