News & Insights Across Asia
Heavy rain in Japan over the past week has caused floods and landslides, disrupting transportation and forcing residents to seek shelter. Four people are missing as of Friday, including two police officers.
Japan reports a surge in ‘flesh-eating bacteria’ infections with over 1,100 cases confirmed. Five pregnant or postpartum women have died since last July, raising public health concerns.
Three people are missing after a massive landslide struck Matsuyama City in Ehime Prefecture, western Japan, early Friday, burying homes and prompting urgent evacuation efforts.
A newly unveiled document reveals details about Unit 731, a Japanese germ warfare unit during WWII, exposing their collaboration in plague experiments and bacteriological warfare.
Japanese health supplement maker Kobayashi Pharmaceutical is investigating 76 additional deaths possibly linked to its cholesterol-lowering red yeast rice tablets, known as ‘Benikoji’.
Japan has reported over 1,000 cases of Streptococcal Toxic Shock Syndrome in 2024, marking a significant increase in this severe bacterial infection and raising public health concerns.
In Japan, AI-powered apps like CatsMe! are transforming cat care by using facial recognition to monitor health, reflecting pets’ growing role in households amid societal changes.
Japan secured a significant 3-1 victory over the Chinese mainland team at the FIVB Women’s Volleyball Nations League in Macao, with captain Sarina Koga scoring a game-high 25 points.
Japan’s Yuto Katsuragawa shot a final-round 63 to win the ISPS Handa Golf Championship, marking the return of the DP World Tour to Japan and solidifying his position as a rising star in golf.
Japan begins fifth release of treated Fukushima water into the Pacific Ocean, raising global concerns and sparking opposition from neighboring countries and local communities.
Japan will begin its fifth release of nuclear-contaminated wastewater from the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant into the ocean on April 19, Tokyo Electric Power Company (TEPCO) announced.
Japan is shifting its security policy, moving away from postwar pacifist principles. This analysis explores what’s driving the change and the implications for regional stability.
Japan leads in semiconductor investment as a percentage of GDP, surpassing the U.S. and Germany, according to data from a government panel. Concerns rise over funding sources and calls for long-term strategies.
TEPCO announces new safety installations at Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant to prevent future contaminated water leaks, following recent incidents at the facility.
An unintended substance found in Kobayashi Pharmaceutical’s supplements in Japan has been linked to multiple deaths and hospitalizations, prompting an investigation into the contamination.
Two more deaths have been linked to Kobayashi Pharma’s “beni-koji choleste help” supplement in Japan, raising concerns over the safety of dietary supplements and prompting government action.
Japan is launching a three-year nationwide study to assess health impacts of PFAS contamination after high levels of these “forever chemicals” were detected, raising concerns among residents.
Japan has completed its fourth discharge of nuclear-contaminated water from Fukushima, prompting global concern. Voices from around the world express unease over the environmental impact.
Japan’s release of nuclear-contaminated water from Fukushima raises global environmental concerns and prompts China to halt imports of Japanese aquatic products to protect public health.
China’s envoy to the IAEA urges international supervision over Japan’s discharge of nuclear-contaminated wastewater from Fukushima, highlighting global environmental and safety concerns.
