National Aug 2, 2021
A-bomb survivors play 'profound role' in COVID-19 pandemic: U.S. scholar
Robert Lifton, a former U.S. Air Force psychiatrist, said the world can learn much from hibakusha who have striven to tell others of their experiences.
National Aug 1, 2021
The Hiroshima city government sent a written request to IOC President Thomas Bach to ask athletes and staff to observe a moment of silence but the body has not responded.
National / History Jul 29, 2021
Iwo Jima relic to be returned to Japanese soldier's family from U.S.
The savings passbook was owned by Chojiro Hibi, who was in his early 20s when he died in the battle.
National | EXPLAINER Jul 27, 2021
Hiroshima hibakusha have won their 'black rain' lawsuit. This is how they got there.
by Eric Johnston
The government has decided not to appeal a landmark ruling that extends benefits to A-bomb victims affected by fallout outside of a government-designated area.
National / Crime & Legal Jul 26, 2021
Government won't appeal A-bomb 'black rain' ruling, Suga says
Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga said Monday that the central government has decided to give up on appealing a recent ruling that recognized 84 people exposed to radioactive "black rain" in Hiroshima Prefecture as eligible for state health care benefits. The Hiroshima High Court ruled earlier ...
National / Politics Jul 24, 2021
Russia considers 'unprecedented' joint activity proposals with Japan
The future of the northwestern Pacific islands is at the center of a long-standing territorial dispute.
National Jul 23, 2021
Details of Korean wartime labor at Japan heritage site insufficient, UNESCO says
The World Heritage Committee adopted a resolution Thursday calling for Tokyo to amend its description of Hashima Coal Mine by December 2022.
National Jul 19, 2021
Opposition grows over soil at Henoko that may contain WWII remains
Prefectural assemblies have come out against using soil from the south of Okinawa, because remains of many people from their own regions are still likely buried there.
National / Politics Jul 17, 2021
Japan's ambassador to South Korea reprimands deputy over Moon 'masturbating' remarks
Japan's deputy chief of mission retracted the comments in which he said South Korean President Moon Jae-in is in a tug-of-war only with himself over frayed ties with Japan.
National Jul 16, 2021
Art exhibition featuring 'comfort women' statue opens in Osaka
Organizers have received threatening letters and police officers have been deployed to ensure security.
National / Crime & Legal Jul 14, 2021
84 victims of atomic bombing 'black rain' eligible for aid, court rules
The court ruled they should receive the same benefits as those provided to atomic bomb survivors living in the zone where Japan recognized that black rain fell.
Asia Pacific Jul 8, 2021
South Korea's 'comfort women' face life's end as political fight rages on
by Sangmi Cha
The few remaining say they are facing the twilight of their lives with diminished camaraderie and will to fight.