Google Chrome Patches 433 Vulnerabilities, Including Critical Flaws; Japan Users Urged to Update Now

July 3, 2026 161

Five Arrested in Tokyo After Late-Night Assault Sparked by “Otsukare” Greeting, Police Say

July 3, 2026 176

Opaque detentions in China unsettle Japanese businesses in Dalian as rare earths controls tighten

June 25, 2026 138

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

June 25, 2026 143

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

June 25, 2026 204

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

June 21, 2026 152

JMA warns of aftershock risk after Shindo 5-weak earthquake in Gunma and Saitama; Kanto region on alert for one week

June 17, 2026 248

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

June 16, 2026 215

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

June 14, 2026 236

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

June 10, 2026 180

Australia’s Wheat Slump Puts Japan’s Udon on Watch: Kagawa Governor Urges Vigilance as 28‑Yen Noodles Face Cost Squeeze

June 10, 2026 215

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

June 9, 2026 266

Iran and Israel Trade Missile Fire Before Sudden Pause as Trump Urges Immediate Ceasefire

June 9, 2026 166

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

June 5, 2026 329

Why Mt. Takao Now Leads Japan in Mountain Rescues—Despite a Cable Car

June 5, 2026 194