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Hunter Biden departs the federal courthouse in Wilmington, Delaware, on July 26.
WORLD / Politics
Dec 8, 2023
Hunter Biden faces federal tax charges in Los Angeles
The new criminal case could reveal more evidence that supports corruption allegations levied by Republicans.
AOG, an obscure London-based company, has been accused by aviation regulators of falsifying paperwork and supplying unauthorized components for turbines that power aircraft such as Boeing and Airbus.
BUSINESS / Companies
Nov 15, 2023
U.S. DOJ joins probe of fake-parts scandal gripping aviation industry
The U.S. Justice Department's involvement marks the first indication of scrutiny by law enforcement into the issue.
Hunter Biden, son of U.S. President Joe Biden
WORLD / Crime & Legal
Sep 15, 2023
Hunter Biden indicted on gun charges
Any charges against Biden are almost certain to be weaponized by Donald Trump and conservatives in his bid to regain the White House.
Two U.S. Navy sailors have been arrested on charges of providing sensitive U.S. military information to China. Both men are Chinese-born naturalized U.S. citizens.
WORLD
Aug 4, 2023
U.S. sailors charged with selling military secrets to China
Two sailors have been arrested on charges of providing sensitive U.S. military information to China. Both men are Chinese-born naturalized U.S. citizens.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Jan 13, 2023
Biden’s exposure on files widens after Garland orders probe
The naming of a special counsel is a blow for Biden and the White House, which had sought to move quickly past the episode.
Japan Times
WORLD
Jun 22, 2022
Trump-inspired menacing of officials dominates Jan. 6 hearing
The proceedings offered a portrait of public officials who said they drew deeply on reservoirs of faith and fidelity to their oaths of office as a fragile barrier to Trump.
Japan Times
WORLD
Apr 30, 2022
FBI searched data of millions of Americans without warrants
The FBI searched emails, texts and other electronic communications of as many as 3.4 million U.S. residents without a warrant over a year, the nation's top spy chief said in a report.
Japan Times
WORLD
Mar 8, 2022
Global outlook grim for U.S. intelligence agencies with Russia and China as top foes
A 31-page declassified document released late Monday by the House Intelligence Committee makes for stark reading.
WORLD / Politics
Dec 30, 2016
Russia's 'Grizzly Steppe' cyberattacks started simply, U.S. report says
The attack against U.S. democracy began in the summer of 2015 with a simple trick: Hackers working for Russia's civilian intelligence service sent emails with hidden malware to more than 1,000 people working for the American government and political groups.
Japan’s cannabis market growing rapidly amid regulatory shift
The legality of products that contain cannabinoids, a group of substances derived from the cannabis plant, has been somewhat murky in Japan.
Philippines wants U.S. and Japan to take over rail deal eyed by China
Delfin Lorenzana
'Sugar Baby Riri' gets nine-year prison term over romance scam
Mai Watanabe, who went by the moniker “Sugar Baby Riri,” dated older men and swindled them out of money by telling them fictitious heartbreaking stories about herself to gain their sympathy.
At least one dead, seven missing after two MSDF helicopters crash off Izu Islands
Contact was lost with the two SH-60K helicopters, each carrying four crew, in an area east of Torishima in the Izu Island chain during anti-submarine warfare training Saturday night.
Tokyo Rainbow Pride lights up capital as organizers celebrate 30 years
Rainbow flags were flown through the capital's busy Shibuya and Harajuku areas for Tokyo Rainbow Pride events this weekend as organizers hailed 30 years of one of Asia's largest LGBTQ celebrations.
'Sugar Baby Riri' gets nine-year prison term over romance scam
Mai Watanabe, who went by the moniker “Sugar Baby Riri,” dated older men and swindled them out of money by telling them fictitious heartbreaking stories about herself to gain their sympathy.
A craft beer crawl through Tokyo’s top bars, brewpubs and dives
If all you drink is Asahi, Sapporo and Kirin, you're depriving yourself of some of the best craft beer Tokyo has to offer — and there sure is a lot of it out there.
Tsukiji 2030s: A stadium, culinary center and transportation hub
A computer-generated image shows redevelopment plans for the former site of the Tsukiji fish market in Tokyo.
Hearing the impact of climate change in Okinawa, one bird call at a time
Toshihiro Kinjo (center), a research support technician at the Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology, inspects an audio recording device in Ginowan, Okinawa Prefecture, on April 3 as Masako Ogasawara, a research support specialist at OIST, looks on.
Japan’s cannabis market growing rapidly amid regulatory shift
The legality of products that contain cannabinoids, a group of substances derived from the cannabis plant, has been somewhat murky in Japan.

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Later this month, author Shogo Imamura will open Honmaru, a bookstore that allows other businesses to rent its shelves. It's part of a wave of ideas Japanese booksellers are trying to compete with online spaces.
The story isn't over for Japan's bookstores
By Alex K.T. Martin

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