The family of Ridge Alkonis, a U.S. Navy lieutenant who was sentenced in Japan to three years’ prison over a deadly car accident he was involved in last year, is calling on lawmakers and the White House to help bring him home. Brittany Alkonis, the wife of the 34-year-old specialist in undersea warfare and acoustic engineering…
Wife of US Navy Lieutenant Jailed in Japan Calls on Lawmakers to Bring Him Home
Japan Outlines Taiwan’s Security Importance in Latest Defense Report
Japan’s Ministry of Defense appears to be increasing its focus on Taiwan and the threat from China, which views Taiwan—a self-ruled island—as a renegade province to be reunited with the mainland. Japan devoted 10 pages of its annual defense report (pdf) to Taiwan, double the pages of the previous year’s edition, giving an extensive overview of…
First Case of Monkeypox Detected in Japan From Europe
One case of monkeypox has been identified in Tokyo, Japan’s Health Ministry and the Tokyo metropolitan government confirmed on Monday. The case involved a man in his 30s who had recently returned from Europe. The ministry said the patient had close contact with someone who was later diagnosed with monkeypox before returning to Tokyo in…
Hong Kong Passport Ranks 18th Globally for Travel Freedom
The Hong Kong passport ranked 18th among the world’s best travel documents, with hassle-free entry to 171 destinations, according to the latest ranking by London-based immigration consulting firm Henley & Partners. The Japanese passport once again ranked first, providing hassle-free entry to 193 countries. Singapore and South Korea share second place with hassle-free entry to…
Japan’s Sakurajima Volcano Erupts, Triggering Evacuation
TOKYO—A volcano on Japan’s main southern island of Kyushu erupted Sunday night, spewing ash and rocks. There were no immediate reports of damage or injuries in nearby towns but residents were advised to evacuate. Japan’s Meteorological Agency said Sakurajima volcano erupted at around 8:05 p.m., blowing off large rocks as far as 2.5 kilometers (1.5…
Shinzo Abe’s Suspected Assassin to Undergo Psychiatric Evaluation: Media
TOKYO—The suspected assassin of Japanese former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe will undergo psychiatric evaluation until later this year, Japanese media reported on Saturday. Tetsuya Yamagami, an unemployed 41-year-old, has been identified by police as the suspect who approached Abe at a campaign speech on a street corner on July 8 and opened fire with a…
Japan Nuclear Regulator Approves Releasing Treated Fukushima Water Into Sea
Japan’s nuclear regulators on Friday approved a plan to release treated water from the wrecked Fukushima nuclear power plant into the sea, giving Tokyo Electric Power (TEPCO) permission to construct discharge facilities. TEPCO said it planned to release treated water to a coastal facility, where it will be diluted with seawater and then sent through…
Japanese Government Approves State Funeral Date for Slain Former Prime Minister Abe
TOKYO—The Japanese government said on Friday it would hold a state funeral for former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe on Sept. 27. Abe, prime minister for more than eight years over two terms and hugely influential in the ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) even after leaving office, was gunned down two weeks ago at a campaign…
Australian State to Have Trade Presence in Japan With New Tokyo Hub
The Australian state of New South Wales (NSW) has given its trade partnership with Japan a boost with the setting up of a new hub in the heart of Tokyo. Speaking on the ground in Tokyo on Thursday, NSW premier Dominic Perrottet said that the trade and investment hub marks a major step in NSW…
South Korea Given Deadline to Join US-Led Chip Alliance Amid Mounting Pressure from Beijing
South Korea once again faces a significant strategic dilemma amid growing calls to participate in the U.S.-led chip alliance designed to decouple countries from China. The semiconductor powerhouse was asked to make a decision by the end of August. The United States has reportedly asked South Korea to inform it whether it will join the…
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