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Podcast [English World] Episode 153: Nagasaki museum sheds light on untold story of Korean atomic bomb victims
4+ day, 11+ hour ago (132+ words) Is the official estimate of Korean deaths from the atomic bombing accurate?Three Kyodo News reporters -- Keinosuke Taga, Toma MochRead full story here Podcast [English World] Episode 153: Nagasaki museum sheds light on untold story of Korean atomic bomb victims Is…...
Taiwanese actor apologizes over Japan national treasure vandalism
1+ week, 2+ day ago (222+ words) TAIPEI - A Taiwanese actor and TV host who was summarily indicted earlier this week over the defacement of a treasured stone monument at a western Japan temple apologized on Thursday, expressing deep remorse for causing trouble and harm to the…...
Asian Games: Hiroshima hosts flame-lighting event for torch relay
3+ week, 3+ day ago (14+ words) Japan Wire by Kyodo News...
Japan marks 81st anniv. of WWII end, without "remorse" in PM's address
4+ week, 1+ day ago (463+ words) TOKYO - Japan on Saturday marked the 81st anniversary of its surrender in World War II, with Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi pledging peace while not mentioning the nation's "remorse" in her speech at a memorial held in Tokyo to mourn the war…...
BREAKING NEWS: China strongly protests over Japan ministers' visits to Yasukuni shrine
4+ week, 1+ day ago (100+ words) Japan Wire by Kyodo News Flooding in Chiba Pref. leaves at least 8 dead, paralyzes transportation Rugby: Player for League One 2nd-tier team dies after suffering heatstroke Putin pays 1st visit to Russia-controlled island, draws protest from Japan Nagasaki warns of risk…...
BREAKING NEWS: Japan PM drops "remorse," vow to renounce war in WWII anniv. speech
4+ week, 1+ day ago (96+ words) Japan Wire by Kyodo News Flooding in Chiba Pref. leaves at least 8 dead, paralyzes transportation Rugby: Player for League One 2nd-tier team dies after suffering heatstroke Putin pays 1st visit to Russia-controlled island, draws protest from Japan Nagasaki warns of risk…...
BREAKING NEWS: Japan defense chief Koizumi visits controversial Yasukuni shrine on anniv.
4+ week, 1+ day ago (114+ words) Read full story here Flooding in Chiba Pref. leaves at least 8 dead, paralyzes transportation Rugby: Player for League One 2nd-tier team dies after suffering heatstroke Putin pays 1st visit to Russia-controlled island, draws protest from Japan Nagasaki warns of risk of…...