Sanyo Shinkansen Briefly Halted After Person Struck at JR Hiroshima; Man in His 30s Seriously Injured and 23,000 Affected

July 30, 2026 174

Osaka Payment Processor Bankruptcy Puts Over ¥46.5 Billion in Regional Bank Loans at Risk

July 14, 2026 142

Viral Rumors Hit Yodobashi’s New Ikebukuro Flagship; Expert Urges Swift, Clear Statement

July 11, 2026 208

Iran’s chief negotiator warns of “full defense” if U.S. violates hostilities MOU; Japan watches energy and shipping risks

July 11, 2026 155

In Ankara, Trump Says “Islamic Republic of Japan” While Discussing Iran, Also Misnames JCPOA

July 9, 2026 219

Iran and Oman Weigh “Service Fees” in the Strait of Hormuz; U.S. Objects as Japan Monitors Its Energy Lifeline

June 25, 2026 141

M6.9 Offshore Quake Shakes Aomori and Iwate; JMA Records Shindo 6+ in Hashikami

June 25, 2026 202

Iran’s Guards Claim Hormuz ‘Re-Closure’ After Israel–Hezbollah Flare-Up; U.S. Disputes Blockade as Japan Weighs Energy Risk

June 21, 2026 148

Nagoya Confirms E. coli O157 Cases Tied to Costco Moriyama ‘High Roller’ Wraps; Boy Under 10 in Serious Condition

June 16, 2026 214

Bobby Ologun Arrested on Suspicion of Non-Consensual Intercourse in Chiba; TV Personality Denies Allegation

June 14, 2026 235

Minami Tanaka’s No-Makeup Noodle Run in Daikanyama Sparks Praise for Japan’s “Unfiltered” Star

June 14, 2026 221

One Piece Base Shop Apologizes After Entry System Flaw Denies Some Eligible Visitors

June 10, 2026 178

Saizeriya Shifts Two Beloved Chicken Dishes Off Grand Menu Citing Unstable Supply, Sparking Fan Outcry—and Applause for Price Integrity

June 9, 2026 264

Sushiro revamps loyalty into “Sushiro Points” as anniversary deals roll out; solo diners voice concern, families see a win

June 5, 2026 324

Japan Approves Summer Energy Subsidy as Clinics Gain Green Light to Charge No‑Show Fees from June

May 27, 2026 178