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WORLDAug 25Japan civic group holds exhibition on Japanese army wartime poison gas useen.people.cn · China
WORLDAug 25Japan’s famous bonfire monkey zoo to close for major revampThe Japan Monkey Centre, a primate zoo in central Japan known for its winter tradition of monkeys warming themselves by bonfires, will close from mid-October to renovate ageing facilities before reopening in several years. Home to about 700 monkeys of around 50 species, the facility in Inuyama, Aichi prefecture, will open only on weekends and holidays from September, and close its gates from October 19. During the closure, it plans to use social media to post updates on the monkeys and hold...South China Morning Post
WORLDAug 23Japanese Olympic pairs champions Miura, Kihara get engagedJapanese Olympic pairs figure skating champions Riku Miura and Ryuichi Kihara said Sunday that they are engaged, ending months of speculation about their relationship after their sensational performance…Japan Today
WORLDAug 22Japanese immigration memorialJapans Crown Prince Akishino and Crown Princess Kiko lay flowers at a Japanese immigration memorial in La Colmena, Paraguay, on Saturday, as part of a six-day goodwill tour commemorating…Japan Today
WORLDAug 22Anime India Set to Host Landmark Mumbai Convention : Naruto Director Hayato Date , 50 , 000 Fans , and Japanese Industry Titans Converge at NESCOAnime India is organizing a significant convention in Mumbai, featuring the director of Naruto, Hayato Date, alongside 50,000 fans and Japanese industry leaders at NESCO. This event marks a major gathering for the anime community.singaporestar.com · Singapore
WORLDAug 22Japanese American National Museum Will Reopen Renovated Pavilion in 2027The Japanese American National Museum is scheduled to reopen its renovated pavilion in 2027.mynewsla.com · United States
WORLDAug 22Anime India Set to Host Landmark Mumbai Convention : Naruto Director Hayato Date , 50 , 000 Fans , and Japanese Industry Titans Converge at NESCOAnime India is preparing to host a significant convention in Mumbai, featuring the director of Naruto and drawing a large number of fans and industry figures. This event marks a major gathering for the anime community in India.cambodiantimes.com · Cambodia
WORLDAug 22U . S . pilot killed by A - bomb draws relative to Hiroshima | The Asahi Shimbun : Breaking News , Japan News and AnalysisA relative of a U.S. pilot killed by an A-bomb is drawn to Hiroshima. This story explores a personal connection to a historical event in Japan.asahi.com · Japan
WORLDAug 21Johannes Vermeer's 'Girl with a Pearl Earring' goes on rare overseas trip to JapanVermeer's 'Girl with a Pearl Earring' is on display in Osaka for five weeks, marking its first international trip in more than a decade. The masterpiece has been loaned by the Mauritshuis in the Netherlands while the museum undergoes renovation.EuroNews [en]
WORLDAug 21Research boosts South Korean-Chinese links in WWII resistance against JapanChina-based Korean independence leader Sin Kyu-sik was the real mastermind behind his country’s provisional government in exile, according to new research that promotes him to a main player in the resistance against Japan’s occupation. The research was presented at a symposium in Seoul co-hosted by Gwangbokhoe, the official association for those who fought against Japan’s occupation. The academic exchange, which was backed by South Korea’s Ministry of Patriots and Veterans Affairs, underscored...South China Morning Post
WORLDAug 21Japanese man arrested after pretending to be foreigner while trying to rob convenience storeIn the early morning hours of August 18, at around 2:30 a.m., a lone man walked into the Oizumi Yoshida branch of Japanese convenience store chain Lawson in…Japan Today
WORLDAug 21Anger over Japanese influencer Gamix’s ‘slant-eyed’ jibe at K-pop star SanJapanese influencer Gamix, who went viral for sobbing after Japan’s defeat at the 2026 Fifa World Cup, has sparked controversy after making a gesture widely considered racist towards East Asians while parodying Ateez member San’s viral “BAD” challenge. Gamix uploaded a video to his social media account on Thursday in which he recreated the choreography from Ateez’s “BAD”, a viral trend that has recently gained traction online. During the video, which displayed a photo of San at the bottom of the...South China Morning Post
WORLDAug 21Japan executes man convicted of setting fire that killed 5 at pachinko parlor in OsakaJapan on Friday announced the execution of a man convicted of killing five people after setting fire to an Osaka pachinko parlor in 2009, a first execution by…Japan Today
WORLDAug 21Japan executes man who killed five in Pachinko parlour fireThis is the first time since June 2025 that the country has enacted capital punishment.BBC World
WORLDAug 21Japan executes man behind pachinko parlour arson that killed 5Japan executed on Friday a man convicted of an arson attack on a pachinko parlour in 2009 that killed five people, authorities said. It was Japan’s first hanging since Takahiro Shiraishi, the “Twitter killer” who murdered and dismembered nine people, was put to death in June 2025. Sunao Takami, the man executed on Friday, doused a pachinko parlour – a popular game mixing pinball and a slot machine using small steel balls – near his home in Osaka with petrol and set it on fire, killing four...South China Morning Post
WORLDAug 19Explainer : Yasukuni is a shrine for Japanese war criminals . Here whyAn explainer article provides details on why Yasukuni is considered a shrine for Japanese war criminals, offering context on a controversial historical site.southeastasiapost.com · Pakistan
WORLDAug 19ISMAIL LAGARDIEN | The curious case of trauma bonding between Japan and the PhilippinesThis article explores the concept of 'trauma bonding' as it applies to the historical relationship between Japan and the Philippines. It delves into the unique psychological and historical dynamics shared by these two nations.businessday.co.za · South Africa
WORLDAug 19Japanese actor Keiko Kishi dies at 93Japanese actor Keiko Kishi, who won acclaim at home and abroad for starring in films beginning in the 1950s before expanding her career to include writing essays in…Japan Today
WORLDAug 19Japan's farmers go nocturnal as deadly heat intensifiesLong after sunset, Motoaki Iijima's illuminated greenhouse north of Tokyo glows like a lantern as the flower farmer harvests pink and orange gerberas, avoiding a daytime sun fierce…Japan Today
WORLDAug 19Greyest Japanese village turns to Peru sister city to plug severe worker shortageJapan’s most greying municipality has turned to its Peruvian sister city in search of a way to reverse its population decline and address the labour shortage that together threaten its survival. The mountain village of Nanmoku in Gunma prefecture, where 65.2 per cent of residents were aged 65 or older in the 2020 census, signed a sister-city agreement with Belen in northern Peru in November, hoping cultural exchanges under the framework will eventually bring young people to live and work in the...South China Morning Post
WORLDAug 18Japan and OAS grant Haiti $3 mil to help troubled country prepare for long - awaited electionsJapan and the OAS have provided $3 million in aid to Haiti to support its preparations for upcoming elections. This assistance aims to help the troubled nation establish electoral processes.japantoday.com · Japan
WORLDAug 18Japan’s hotels embrace sleep tourism with brain scans, tea and custom bedsAn increasing number of hotels in Japan are offering “sleep tourism” experiences – stays designed to promote high-quality and restful sleep. The trend, which started gaining popularity overseas several years ago, provides hotels with an opportunity to attract new health-conscious guests. A sleep retreat plan called totono-ne, featuring the relaxing effects of tea, is proving a popular offering for Hotel 1899 Tokyo in the capital’s Shimbashi business district. The guests answer a set of simple...South China Morning Post
WORLDAug 17Japan dominates the world’s best cities for digital nomads, while Spain makes an impactTokyo, Osaka and Nagoya all make the global top ten, while Barcelona and Madrid are the only European cities to feature in the ranking.EuroNews [en]
WORLDAug 16Japan TodayThe title "Japan Today" indicates a news publication focusing on current events in Japan. No specific event or topic is detailed in the provided title or summary.japantoday.com · Japan
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