A 46-year-old man was arrested for assault on May 10th in Kobe City during a protest against Governor Motohiko Saito. He allegedly grabbed a protester's hair, claiming he was trying to stop the man from approaching him while live-streaming his own differing views.
NHK announced its 2028 spring Asadora, 'Hon no Mokichi,' inspired by poet Saito Mokichi and his wife Teruko. The drama will humorously depict the couple, known as 'the most estranged couple in Asadora history,' with Yuumi Kawai as the lead and Kankuro Kudo as the scriptwriter.
Former Jungle Pocket comedian Shinji Saito (43) maintained his innocence in a Tokyo court, claiming a woman consented to sexual assault during a TV shoot. Prosecutors dispute this, citing the woman's resistance. Sentencing is expected August 5.
China's U17 national team finished as runners-up in the AFC U17 Asian Cup after a 3-2 loss to Japan in the final held in Saudi Arabia. Despite the defeat, the team secured qualification for the 2026 FIFA U-17 World Cup.
A community devastated by an unspecified event shows resilience as residents help each other, sharing resources and offering shelter, highlighting the concept of 'ibasho' amidst widespread destruction and anxiety.
