Shinzo Abe, the longest-serving PM in Japanese history, has announced his resignation due to health concerns, CNN reports. What We Know: Abe suffers from an […]
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Two Dead from Coronavirus on Quarantined Cruise Ship
Officials have said that two Japanese passengers who contracted coronavirus on board a cruise ship quarantined in Japan have died. What We Know: The victims, […]
Naomi Osaka To Give Up US Citizenship to Represent Japan In 2020 Olympics
Tennis Player, Naomi Osaka holds dual citizenship from the United States and Japan, but last week she revealed plans of renouncing her US citizenship in […]
Search and Rescue Efforts Continue after Typhoon Hagibis hit Japan
Typhoon Hagibis hit Japan over the weekend causing mass destruction and a confirmed 74 casualties. What We Know: The storm, reportedly the strongest typhoon to […]
Japan Removes South Korea from Preferred Trade Partner Status
Japan downgraded the country of South Korea’s trade status Wednesday, furthering hurting relations between the two. What We Know: This downgrade now forces Japanese manufacturers […]
At Least 33 Dead In Kyoto Animation Fire In Kyoto, Japan
At least 33 people are dead and dozens injured after a man set the Kyoto Animation studio on fire Thursday. What We Know: Kyoto Animation, […]