UN Urges Japan Over Missing French Woman in Nikko Tourist Case
UN urges Japan over missing French woman Tiphaine Veron, nearly seven years after her unexplained disappearance in Nikko, Tochigi Prefecture. The United Nations has...
Okunoshima’s Dark Past Resurfaces Amid Tales of Poison Gas and Balloon Bombs
Okunoshima’s dark past resurfaces, reaching far beyond its fame as Japan’s Instagrammable “Rabbit Island.” Tourists visit for the rabbits and scenic trails. However, few...
Kansai Electric Plans New Reactor Survey at Mihama in Japan’s First Post-Fukushima Nuclear Move
Kansai Electric plans a new reactor survey at Mihama, marking a major step toward reviving nuclear energy in Japan since the 2011 Fukushima disaster....
Japan’s Sex Offender Therapy Gap Raises Concern Over Recidivism and Treatment Access
Japan’s sex offender therapy gap raises concern, as recent cases highlight weaknesses in access to mental health treatment and recidivism prevention. Despite efforts from...
Demon Slayer Exceeds 220 Million Copies Worldwide as Popularity Continues Post-Serialization
Demon Slayer exceeds 220 million copies worldwide, Shueisha confirmed on the 17th, marking another major milestone for the global manga phenomenon. The total includes...
