One expert believes the arrests highlight Belarus’s paranoia near its border with Ukraine.
His remarks come after a series of court rulings saying the country’s current prohibitions on marriage equality were unconstitutional.
Founder of Sea Shepherd environmental group is accused by Tokyo of throwing a stink bomb onto a Japanese whaling ship in 2010.
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Analysts doubt Governor Denny Tamaki’s request will be met due to the logistical complexity of transferring thousands of US troops to Guam.
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The founder of Gryllus Inc, which has filed for bankruptcy, maintains that his company’s insect-based food was ahead of its time.
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As more victims step forward, the spotlight intensifies on a system that activists say prioritises profit over workers’ dignity and safety.
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For just 500 yen, Yotteba izakaya customers could request a post-meal slap around the face from a waitress. Then someone was injured.
Compounding the financial and other pressures driving the crisis is Japan’s deep-rooted stigma surrounding mental healthcare, experts say.
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Japan is facing a significant outbreak of parvovirus B19 due to reduced post-pandemic immunity, posing significant risks to pregnant women and children.
Concerns arise from recent attacks on Japanese nationals, including children, and increasing anti-Japanese sentiment fuelled by historical grievances.
Japan is concerned that South Korean opposition leader Lee Jae-myung might take over Yoon given his stance against Tokyo, analysts say.
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Officials are investigating if resentment towards the growing number of Chinese students at Japan’s most prestigious university was a factor.
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A United Nations panel called Japan’s method of execution ‘cruel’, among other criticisms of its use of capital punishment.
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Japan should work to show Trump it is a partner instead of a competitor, and develop ‘more robust’ ties with other economies, analysts say.
The unresolved fees ignited online outrage, leading to calls for stricter measures against the Russian embassy.
Analysts say Nippon Steel remains confident as it pushes for the deal to go through, despite Trump’s vow to block it.
Younger employees say they do not want to be pressured to go to such corporate parties, seen as an extension of work they would rather avoid.
A survey conducted in Japan and China shows the overwhelming majority of people in both countries have negative views of each other.
The Philippines, Indonesia, Mongolia and Djibouti appear set to become the latest recipients of Tokyo’s non-lethal military aid.
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A state-owned Chinese firm has reportedly secured exclusive rights for seabed exploration near the edge of Japan’s exclusive economic zone.
Japan’s proximity and security ties with Australia could tip the balance in its favour over Germany, analysts say.
Politicians and online users bemoan Japan’s decline following reports about local women who seek clients in Okubo Park for paid sex.
Australia has approved laws that stipulate fines against social media platforms for failing to ban children below 16 from having accounts.
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Analysts hope the funds raised will be used by the local travel sector to provide better facilities and services for visitors.
The incident has led to calls for the expulsion of Xue Jian, China’s consul general in Osaka.
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The 17-year-old girl had fallen from a height at a mall in Yokohama and landed on a 32-year-old woman.
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The issue gained national attention after a man was detained by police for standing close to a girl and sniffing her hair on a train.
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China’s overtures aim to mitigate possible pressure under Trump 2.0, but could return to being confrontational in the future, analysts say.
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A study finds a decline in first kisses among Japanese high school students, raising concerns about the country’s low birth rate.
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