Japanese journalist held in Myanmar moved to prison, embassy says
Yuki Kitazumi, a former reporter for the Tokyo-based Nikkei business daily who now lives in Yangon, was detained by security forces in Yangon on Sunday, local media reported.
NHK asked to investigate after anti-Olympic protest muted during torch relay
Japan's national broadcaster has said that it muted the voices out of consideration for Olympic torch relay runners and other circumstances.
After outcry, Vice removes images adding smiles to Khmer Rouge victims
Cambodia condemned images published by U.S. media group VICE featuring newly colourized photographs of the Khmer Rouge "killing fields" victims.
Thirteen "victims of forced confessions broadcast on Chinese television" are urging European satellite operator Eutelsat to reconsider carrying Chinese channels CGTN and CCTV4.
Chinese shows blur Western brands over Xinjiang cotton dispute
The censorship has exposed the unexpected political tripwires confronting apolitical entertainment platforms.
For Japanese men, perhaps money really can buy happiness?
A survey shows that men paid higher salaries (surprise, surprise) have felt less lonely during the pandemic, while a new film group plans to revisit Japan's samurai past.
Government 'cannot revoke' Fuji broadcast permit for past violation, minister says
Fuji Media's foreign ownership share exceeded the 20% threshold between September 2012 and March 2014, in violation of Japan's broadcasting law.
Japan's communications ministry asks broadcasters to check foreign ownership compliance
The move comes after major broadcaster Fuji Media Holdings Inc. said it may have violated the foreign ownership rule in the past.
The legal conundrum surrounding same-sex marriage in Japan
Are such relationships better guaranteed by judicial protection or constitutional reform?
Humanity can't seem to escape its own web of lies
China slams foreign correspondents club as an 'illegal organization'
The BBC’s China correspondent John Sudworth recently left Beijing for Taipei, citing intimidation of his family and threats of legal action.
Media watchdog finds no human rights violation by Fuji TV in Hana Kimura death
Despite faulting the broadcaster's attention to the well-being of reality TV participants, it noted that a certain level of psychological support was offered to the "Terrace House" star.
