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Tension fills 50th year of ties with China

As Japan and China marked 50 years since their 1972 normalization of diplomatic relations on Thursday, the two Asian neighbors now see their once-amicable ties changed to strained ones.

The Japan News/Yomiuri · Sep 29, 2022

Imperial security on alert as trips to resume

Police in charge of guarding the Imperial family have been on increased alert as the family members are to bring their visits to regional areas of Japan back into full swing this autumn.

The Japan News/Yomiuri · Sep 29, 2022

Para athletes may go back to school as guest lecturers

Paralympians may be going back to school -- the Sports Agency is planning to ask athletes who have competed in Paralympic Games to visit and give special classes at about 1,000 elementary, junior high and high schools nationwide from fiscal 2023.

The Japan News/Yomiuri · Sep 29, 2022

China, Russia vessels sail seas around Japan

Chinese and Russian naval vessels sailed the seas around Japan, and the Maritime Self-Defense Force took precautions against their moves, the Defense Ministry said Tuesday.

The Japan News/Yomiuri · Sep 28, 2022

Prime minister follows Abe's diplomatic line

Prime Minister Fumio Kishida hopes a flurry of meetings with leaders visiting Japan to attend the state funeral for former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe will showcase his intent both at home and abroad to carry on the diplomatic policies Abe championed.

The Japan News/Yomiuri · Sep 27, 2022

Ex-PM Abe's state funeral held in Tokyo

The state funeral for former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe was held Tuesday at the Nippon Budokan hall in Chiyoda Ward, Tokyo, where the slain politician was lauded for his achievements and dedication. About 4,300 people, including about 700 people from 218 other nations and territories, attended the ceremony.

The Japan News/Yomiuri · Sep 27, 2022

Takahashi arrested again over Games bribery case

A former executive board member of the Tokyo Olympic and Paralympic organizing committee was arrested again on Tuesday over fresh bribery allegations linked to an advertising agency.

The Japan News/Yomiuri · Sep 27, 2022

Security tight for funeral with 20,000 MPD officers on duty

The Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department mobilized up to 20,000 police officers Tuesday for the state funeral of former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe.

The Japan News/Yomiuri · Sep 27, 2022

Ukrainian cropland hit with numerous fires

There were numerous fires on agricultural land in eastern Ukraine in early July, when the region was under intensive military attack by Russia, according to an analysis of satellite images by The Yomiuri Shimbun and outside experts.

The Japan News/Yomiuri · Sep 26, 2022

PM engages in 'funeral diplomacy'

Prime Minister Fumio Kishida began what is known as "funeral diplomacy" Monday afternoon ahead of the state funeral for former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe on the following day.

The Japan News/Yomiuri · Sep 26, 2022