Global Japan Has New EmperorJoshua JereOctober 22, 2019Japan’s Emperor Naruhito has formally proclaimed his ascension to the throne in an elaborate ceremony. The emperor, 59, offici...088710 Continue reading
Global Jimmy Carter In Hospital After FallJoshua JereOctober 22, 2019(AP) — Former President Jimmy Carter is in the hospital again after falling and fracturing his pelvis Monday evening at his home in...057910 Continue reading
Global Japan ex-PM shot during campaign eventArnold TutuJuly 8, 2022(BBC) Former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe has collapsed after he was shot at an event in the city of Nara. Mr. Abe was shot at...076611 Continue reading
CultureGlobal Japan aims to raise age of consent from 13 to 16 in sex crime overhaulArnold TutuFebruary 20, 2023(BBC) A panel of the Japanese Justice Ministry has proposed raising the age of consent from 13 to 16. It forms part of a wider overh...076810 Continue reading