Japan funds hunters as bear attacks reach record highs
As bear attacks reach unprecedented levels across Japan, authorities are taking radical action by funding hunter recruitment to control the surging population in a dramatic wildlife conflict.
As bear attacks reach unprecedented levels across Japan, authorities are taking radical action by funding hunter recruitment to control the surging population in a dramatic wildlife conflict.
Former Japanese minister Sanae Takaichi positions herself as potential successor to Shinzo Abe, advocating strengthened US-Japan alliance and tougher stance against China's territorial ambitions.
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Japan's Supreme Court rejects Tetsuya Yamagami's appeal, confirming death penalty for former PM Shinzo Abe's assassination during 2022 campaign speech.
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Japan's UK ambassador dazzles Liverpudlians with perfect Scouse slang while exploring the city's culinary scene in a viral diplomatic video that's winning hearts across Merseyside.
Donald Trump arrives in Japan's capital for strategic meetings with Shinzo Abe and business leaders, marking significant international engagement since leaving office.
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As Japan faces an unprecedented rise in bear encounters, experts reveal the surprising reasons behind the surge and essential safety tips for residents and tourists.
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Foo Fighters confirm massive 2026 UK stadium tour with multiple dates across Britain. Dave Grohl and band return for their biggest shows yet.
Prime Minister Fumio Kishida's cabinet reshuffle sees just one female minister amid criticism of Japan's poor gender equality record in politics.
Conservative heavyweight Sanae Takaichi, known for her drumming skills and hawkish policies, emerges as frontrunner in Japan's leadership race with radical economic proposals.
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Former world number one Naomi Osaka withdraws from Toray Pan Pacific Open with abdominal injury, casting doubt on her comeback tournament on home soil.
Tributes flow for former Japanese Prime Minister Tomiichi Murayama, whose historic 1995 apology for WWII atrocities reshaped Asian diplomacy and leaves a complex legacy.
Japan braces for severe weather as Typhoon Nakri approaches the Izu Islands while Typhoon Halong gains strength, bringing heavy rainfall and potential disruption to travel and infrastructure.
Japan's Tokyo metropolitan area records its first population drop since 1996, signalling a dramatic demographic shift amid national population concerns.
A 34-year-old Filipino mountaineer has died after a devastating 150-metre fall while climbing Japan's treacherous Northern Alps, marking another tragic incident in the popular climbing destination.
Kyoto announces significant tourist tax increases starting 2026, with new accommodation fees and city tax adjustments aimed at managing overtourism and preserving cultural heritage.
Japan's political stability hangs in the balance as coalition partner Komeito considers ending its 20-year alliance with the LDP over Sanae Takaichi's leadership ambitions, potentially triggering a government crisis.
The Liberal Democrats unveil ambitious strategy to strengthen economic ties with Japan, focusing on technology exchange and cultural partnerships to boost Britain's global standing.
The UNESCO World Heritage site of Nikko introduces mandatory visitor fee to preserve cultural treasures and manage overwhelming crowds as tourism rebounds post-pandemic.
A significant earthquake measuring 6.1 magnitude struck off Japan's eastern coast near Tokyo, triggering tsunami warnings and shaking buildings across the capital.
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A landmark case in Japan sees a restaurant owner take legal action against abusive customers, challenging the country's deep-rooted service culture where customer misconduct often goes unpunished.
Pop sensation Katy Perry braved the Scottish weather as she continued her 'Lifetimes' tour across Europe, sharing heartfelt moments with Glasgow fans during her UK leg.
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A tourist has died after a brutal bear mauling in Japan's scenic Gifu prefecture, marking a rare fatal attack that has shocked the hiking community and prompted urgent safety warnings.