Japan

New species of orchid discovered in Japan
Leaf cutter bee pollinating Spiranthes australis
'like they were spun from glass'

New species of orchid discovered in Japan

Japanese YouTube star ousted from parliament after not showing up
opening ceremony of an ordinary session of the Diet
No call, no show

Japanese YouTube star ousted from parliament after not showing up

Japan pledges an additional $5.5 billion to Ukraine
Japan's Prime Minister Fumio Kishida
more help for Ukraine

Japan pledges an additional $5.5 billion to Ukraine

At least 3 Chinese spy balloons have previously entered Japan, officials say
Japanese, American, and South Korean officials during a joint national security meeting.
Balloons All Around

At least 3 Chinese spy balloons have previously entered Japan, officials say

Japanese restaurants fight back against viral 'sushi terrorism' trend
Photo of Kura Sushi, a Japanese conveyor belt sushi restaurant chain
save the sushi

Japanese restaurants fight back against viral 'sushi terrorism' trend

Even with incentives, countries are finding it hard to reverse falling birth rates
A mother and baby in Japan.
looking for a solution

Even with incentives, countries are finding it hard to reverse falling birth rates

Japan to offer families 1 million yen per child to relocate from Tokyo
People walk through a shopping street in Omotesando area of Tokyo
population in peril

Japan to offer families 1 million yen per child to relocate from Tokyo

North Korea fires pair of ballistic missiles that could potentially reach Japan
North Korean missiles are seen during a military parade.
Firing Two More

North Korea fires pair of ballistic missiles that could potentially reach Japan

Diamond Princess embarks on 1st cruise since mass COVID outbreak onboard
Diamond Princess cruise ship.
Setting Sail

Diamond Princess embarks on 1st cruise since mass COVID outbreak onboard

North Korea test launches missile with range to strike U.S.
Japanese media reports of the missile launch.
frightening

North Korea test launches missile with range to strike U.S.

Japan's prime minister orders government investigation into the Unification Church
Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida.
looking for answers

Japan's prime minister orders government investigation into the Unification Church

Japan reopens to tourists
Tokyo tower and downtown district at dusk
Lost in Japan

Japan reopens to tourists

North Korea fires ballistic missile over Japan
A Japanese news network shows footage of Kim Jong Un.
escalations

North Korea fires ballistic missile over Japan

Assassin may have killed Abe as revenge against Unification Church
Shinzo Abe
over the moon

Assassin may have killed Abe as revenge against Unification Church

World leaders react to Abe's assassination
Shinzo Abe
'a great leader'

World leaders react to Abe's assassination

Shinzo Abe's legacy
Shinzo Abe.
Briefing

Shinzo Abe's legacy

Former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe assassinated
Shinzo Abe's death
Rest in Peace

Former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe assassinated

Japan's Shinzo Abe in 'severe condition' after being shot with handmade gun
Gunman who shot Shinzo Abe
'There has never been anything like this'

Japan's Shinzo Abe in 'severe condition' after being shot with handmade gun

Reports: Ex-Japanese leader Shinzo Abe shot, hospitalized in grave condition
Shinzo Abe
Breaking News

Reports: Ex-Japanese leader Shinzo Abe shot, hospitalized in grave condition

Biden concludes visit in South Korea, heads to Japan
Joe Biden.
next stop

Biden concludes visit in South Korea, heads to Japan

Kane Tanaka, the world's oldest person, dies at 119
Kane Tanaka in 2019.
rest in peace

Kane Tanaka, the world's oldest person, dies at 119