Japan grappling with invasive raccoon population

Japan's invasive raccoon problem has worsened over the last decade despite efforts to eradicate the species. Raccoons are not native to Japan and arrived in the 1970s as pets.

Japan revises nearly 80-year-old law, allowing joint custody for divorced parents by 2026

Japan's parliament has passed a revision to the civil code, allowing divorced parents the option of joint child custody, effective by 2026, officials say.

US Navy's USS Ronald Reagan departs Japan home port after nearly a decade

The USS Ronald Reagan, an aircraft carrier serving as a symbol of U.S.-Japan defense ties in the Indo-Pacific, has concluded its nearly nine-year deployment.

'Assassin's Creed Shadows' Reveals the Left's Stunning Lack of Self-Awareness and Hypocrisy On 'Racism'

Japan, US to develop missile defense system to counter hypersonic weapons threat

Japan and the U.S. have agreed to jointly develop a new missile defense system in response to the rising threat of hypersonic weapons from other countries.

Japan's military struggles to recruit women following series of sexual harassment cases

Japan's military is struggling to recruit women, which is partly due to a decline in applications following instances of sexual harassment within the ranks.

VIDEO: Boeing 737 Makes Emergency Landing in Japan After Wing Flap 'Irregularity'

A Boeing 737 returned to Japan's Fukuoka Airport on Friday, forced to make an emergency landing after an apparent wing flap "irregularity."

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Sens. Hawley, Rubio, Vance Demand Joe Biden Block Japanese Corp. from Buying U.S. Steel

Sens. Josh Hawley, Marco Rubio, and J.D. Vance are demanding Joe Biden block Japan's Nippon Steel Corporation from buying U.S. Steel.

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Japan calls for heightened security measures after drone video of warship posted on Chinese social media

Japan's Defense Minister Minoru Kihara on Friday called for stronger anti-drone capabilities following the posting of a drone video on Chinese social media.

Japan’s Fisheries Agency seeks to allow commercial catching of fin whales, stirring conservation concerns

Japan's Fisheries Agency has proposed adding fin whales to its permitted catch list for commercial whaling, alongside three smaller whale species, officials say.

Russia defends veto of UN resolution prohibiting nuclear weapons in outer space

Russia has defended its veto of a U.N. resolution urging prevention of a space-based nuclear arms race, proposing their own resolution for a ban on space weapons.

Japanese Corp Says DOJ Requested a Delay on Purchase of U.S. Steel, Insists It Has Nothing to Do with 2024 Election

Nippon Steel said Friday it has postponed the expected closing of its $14.1 billion takeover of U.S. Steel by three months after the U.S. Department of Justice requested more documentation related to the deal.

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Japanese government responds to Biden claim that Japan is 'xenophobic': 'Unfortunate'

Japanese officials at the embassy in Washington, DC told Fox News Digital that President Biden's comments were "unfortunate" and "not based on an accurate understanding of Japan's policies."

Dallas to Tokyo flight canceled after Japan Airlines pilot's booze-fueled 2 am hotel rager

Japan Airlines was unable to find a replacement pilot after a captain scheduled to fly from Dallas to Tokyo on April 23 had a night of raucous drinking with his flight crew.

US, Australia, Japan and Philippines vow to deepen defense cooperation amid South China Sea tensions

Defense chiefs from the U.S., Australia, Japan and the Philippines met in Hawaii to deepen cooperation amid concerns over China's activities in the South China Sea.

White House Refuses to Apologize for Calling Japan 'Xenophobic'

White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre on Thursday refused to apologize to Japan after President Joe Biden, 81, called the U.S. ally "xenophobic."

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Joe Biden: 'Immigrants Are What Makes Us Strong'

Immigrants "are what makes us strong," Joe Biden told a May 1 fundraiser for pro-migration groups in Washington, D.C. 

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Japanese Politicians Roast Biden on Immigration 'Failures' After Biden Calls Japan 'Xenophobic'

Joe Biden, 81, Declares U.S. Ally Japan 'Xenophobic,' Along with Russia, China

Japan is "xenophobic," as well as Russia and China, President Joe Biden, 81, declared Wednesday in an unprecedented statement.

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Biden calls Japan 'xenophobic' for not accepting many immigrants, compares to China, Russia

President Biden called the allied nation of Japan "xenophobic" during a speech on Wednesday, comparing the island country to rival powers China and Russia.

Biden calls Japan 'xenophobic' for not accepting many immigrants, compares to China, Russia

President Biden called the allied nation of Japan "xenophobic" during a speech on Wednesday, comparing the island country to rival powers China and Russia.

Biden May Have Just Created an International Incident With Comment Insulting Our Allies, Japan and India

Mochi donuts are colorful, whimsical, Instagrammable: Japanese-American sweet treat trending in US

Mochi donuts, a fusion of Japanese and American culinary traditions, are colorful, whimsical, Instagrammable and surging in popularity in the United States.

Some on the Right Are Having a Moral Meltdown

Japanese town to build screen blocking Mount Fuji view in bid to fend off tourists

Fujikawaguchiko, Japan, known for its photo spots, began constructing a screen to block the view of Mount Fuji; foreign tourists have triggered complaints from residents.

Japan PM Kishida says he will not step down after his party's loss in special elections amid scandal

Japanese PM Fumio Kishida said he would win back the people's trust by addressing corruption after his party lost the country's special election.

Japan: Pair of Bears Attack Karate Expert

Russia Vetoes Ban on Nuclear Weapons in Space at U.N. Security Council

Russia on Wednesday used its veto power at the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) to block a resolution sponsored by the United States and Japan to ban nuclear weapons in outer space.

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On Tucker Carlson's Moral Myopia

Ramen revolution: How Japan's iconic noodle dish has conquered hearts and bowls worldwide

Ramen, a beloved Japanese dish, entices locals and foreigners alike with its spicy, steaming bowls of noodles. In Tokyo, lines winding around corners are common.

Japan's moon lander has survived longer than the space agency expected after reaching 3 months on the moon

The Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency did not anticipate its moon lander, SLIM, to survive 1 weekslong lunar night on the moon and it has now lasted 3 after reaching the moon's surface on Jan. 20.

IAEA experts review treated radioactive wastewater from Fukushima nuclear power plant in Japan

Experts from the United Nations nuclear agency have inspected the treated radioactive wastewater that has been discharged into the Pacific from Japan's Fukushima nuclear plant.

Donald Trump Meets with Former Japanese Prime Minister: 'Great Honor to Have Him'

Former President Donald Trump met with former Japanese Prime Minister Taro Aso on Tuesday evening, discussing the relationship between the two countries.

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Enhanced Games founder calls for 'reform' after Chinese swimmers' PED controversy

Enhanced Games founder Dr. Aron D'Souza is calling for "reform" after 23 Chinese swimmers competed in the Tokyo Olympics despite testing positive for a banned substance.

North Korea issues nuclear 'warning signal' to US, South Korea

The Haekbangashoe system, known as the "nuclear trigger," oversees North Korea's military posture to respond to any nuclear attack, even though the country has approved pre-emptive strikes.

North Korea tests missile arsenal, has date circled on calendar for more possible provocations, experts say

After North Korea conducted a new missile test on Monday, experts warn the hermit country has a date circled on its calendar for more possible provocations.

World Anti-Doping Agency says why Chinese swimmers were cleared despite positive tests for banned substance

The World Anti-Doping Agency says it cleared Chinese swimmers to compete at the Tokyo Olympics despite testing positive for a banned heart medication.

Japanese autoworkers narrowly escape suicide bomber in Pakistani port city

A suicide bomber detonated an explosive-laden vest near a van carrying Japanese autoworkers in Karachi. The workers escaped, but three bystanders were wounded.

WWII soldier who died in Japanese POW camp identified 81 years later

Military scientists have identified the remains of Army Pfc. Harry Jerele of Berkeley, Illinois, who in 1942 died of pneumonia while held captive at Cabanatuan.

US envoy pays tribute to victims during visit to Japan's Nagasaki A-bomb museum

Linda Thomas-Greenfield, the American envoy to the United Nations, visited the atomic bomb museum in Nagasaki, Japan, becoming the first U.S. cabinet member to do so.