2026-11-09
On November 9, Japanese media reported that a Chinese national was arrested for illegally setting up fake base stations used for telecom fraud, which caused financial losses to Japanese citizens and Chinese tourists.
2026-11-07
Japanese calligraphy has been recommended for inclusion in the UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage list, and Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi posted a message to celebrate.
2026-11-07
On November 7, animal rights activists displayed large photos of Wangwang and flowers in front of Kintetsu-Nara Station in Japan, along with bilingual exhibition boards in Chinese and English, calling on China to enact laws prohibiting animal cruelty.
2026-11-06
Daxiang News released a video claiming that Chinese tourists' enthusiasm for visiting Japan has hit a freezing point, citing data that 1,016 flights from the mainland to Japan were cancelled in October, a cancellation rate of 27.9%. Netizens in the comments section questioned whether this was caused by reduced routes, rising ticket prices, and tightened visa policies.
2026-11-06
At the Bu Ming Bai Festival held in Tokyo, the Bu Ming Bai Podcast invited Professor Xu Chenggang to discuss the institutional logic behind China's economic growth and recession, as well as how ordinary people can cope, using his book 'The Institutional Genes' as a starting point.
2026-11-02
Teacher Li Is Not Your Teacher (@whyyoutouzhele) made his first public appearance this weekend at the 'Bu Ming Bai' (Not Understand) Festival in Tokyo. In an interview, he discussed his reasons for speaking out, his experience of fleeing after being targeted by transnational repression, his daily life as a rebel, and the various aspects of Chinese society he witnesses through his inbox.
[Follow-up · November 2, 2026] On November 2, the X account 'Teacher Li Is Not Your Teacher' posted 'Thank you to my friends in Tokyo,' showing support and solidarity from the people of Tokyo.
2026-11
Sanrio's Hello Kitty launched a collaboration with the Japanese drama 'VIVANT', which was accused by Chinese state media and netizens of insulting China. Sanrio subsequently announced the termination of the collaboration and issued a public apology.
2026-11-01
On November 1, the Nagoya TV Tower in Japan lit up with the words "Never Forget Wangwang" and "Oppose Animal Abuse" to commemorate Wangwang, a stray mother dog, and her three puppies who were brutally abused and killed in Jieyang, Guangdong, in June of this year. The commemorative text will be displayed in rotation at intervals throughout November.
2026-11-01
On November 1, residents in Nagoya, Japan, held an anti-animal abuse march, carrying portraits of Wangwang, a mother dog who was brutally killed in Jieyang, Guangdong, at the end of June this year, along with her puppies. A Wangwang-themed advertising truck was also present, with Japanese slogans on its body calling for an end to taking lives due to human selfishness.
2026-10-31
On the night of October 31, a netizen dressed up as Xi Jinping during the Halloween event in Shibuya, Tokyo. He said it was a spur-of-the-moment idea and he didn't expect it to be so popular, with people from many countries asking for photos and cameras and flashes constantly going off.
2026-10-31
On the evening of October 31, during the Halloween event in Shibuya, Tokyo, a person dressed as Xi Jinping shook hands and interacted with the public. The relevant footage was posted by Teacher Li Is Not Your Teacher.
2026-10-31
On October 31, Xinhua News Agency reported that egg prices in Japan have reached a new record high, with an average price of 312 yen for a carton of 10, equivalent to approximately 13.2 yuan, an increase of 3 yen from September.
2026-10-30
On October 30, the official TBS website continued to update promotional information for Season 2 of "VIVANT". The plot page still indicated that Episode 23 will air on November 1, failing to respond to CCTV's suspension request.
2026-10-29
On October 29, CCTV published an article claiming that the second season of the Japanese drama 'VIVANT' is a 'political tool disguised as art,' dismissed the explanation from the president of TBS as 'sophistry,' and demanded that they face history, sincerely repent, stop airing the series, and apologize to the Chinese people.
2026-10-28
On October 28, Japanese police arrested a 24-year-old Chinese college student suspected of assault in connection with the May spray attack at GINZA SIX in Ginza, TBS reported on October 29.
2026-10-28
On October 28, TBS President Masamine Ryuho responded to the plot in the drama involving a China-based organization torturing Japanese people, stating that the work is entirely fictional and there was no intention to be hostile toward or disparage any specific country.
2026-10-27
On October 27, domestic state-run media released a video accusing Season 2 of the Japanese TV drama VIVANT of openly smearing China, claiming it grafted Japanese military torture onto modern Chinese characters. Netizens in the comment section responded with sarcastic mockery, comparing it to over-the-top Chinese anti-Japanese war dramas.
2026-10-25
On October 25, a rally was held in Shinjuku, Tokyo, Japan, in support of Wangwang, a stray dog in Jieyang, Guangdong, and her puppies. Participants held up signs in the rain, with slogans in Chinese, English, and Japanese calling on China to enact an anti-animal-cruelty law and severely punish animal abusers.
2026-10-20
Japan successfully launched the 10th H3 rocket at the Tanegashima Space Center, placing the probe of the Mars moon exploration program into its planned orbit. The plan is to travel to the Martian moon Phobos to collect samples and return them to Earth in 2031.
2026-10-20
On October 20, Japan successfully launched an H3 rocket carrying the MMX probe of the Mars moon exploration program, beginning a five-year mission to explore the moons of Mars.
2026-10-20
On October 20, animal protection activists gathered in front of the Chinese embassy in Tokyo, Japan, holding signs such as “Catch the cat abusers,” demanding that China stop animal abuse, end the dog and cat meat trade, and enact an animal protection law, while also displaying posters in support of “Wangwang” and opposing the Yulin dog and cat meat trade.
2026-10-19
The U.S.-Japan "Keen Sword 2027" multilateral exercise held its opening ceremony on Ishigaki Island in Japan, assembling about 58,000 officers and soldiers, and advanced anti-ship and air defense systems will be deployed.
2026-10-19
The U.S.-Japan "Keen Sword 2027" exercise is being held from October 19 to October 29, with approximately 45,000 Japan Self-Defense Forces personnel and 12,000 U.S. military personnel participating, along with forces from multiple countries and observers in attendance.
2026-10-18
According to a report by the Nikkei Shimbun on October 18, Japan has completed a review of 322 national qualification registration systems. When applying for professional qualifications such as physician or childcare worker, Taiwanese people can now register “Taiwan” directly and are no longer required to fill in “China.” Currently, a total of 100 qualifications allow the registration of regional names such as Taiwan.
2026-10-18
On October 18, Chinese state media collectively reported that a 23-year-old worker in Ehime Prefecture, Japan, said that because of rising vegetable and meat prices he only eats once every two days, linking this to Japan's weak economy. In the comments section, netizens sarcastically remarked that Chinese people never get time off.
2026-10-18
On October 18, residents of Sapporo, Japan gathered to support the stray mother dog "Wangwang" and her puppies, who were brutally killed in Jieyang, Guangdong, holding banners bearing images of dogs with the words "Let the world treat all life kindly."
2026-10-17
According to Radio France Internationale, former LDP Secretary-General Sanae Takaichi offered an offering called "Shinsakaki" to Yasukuni Shrine on October 17, 2026. Asked by the media whether she would personally visit the shrine to pay her respects, Takaichi gave no clear response, saying only that it was inconvenient to disclose her itinerary.
2026-10-14
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi stated on October 14 at the House of Representatives Budget Committee that there is room for discussion regarding wording that would allow U.S. forces to bring nuclear weapons into Japan.
2026-10-12
The U.S. Under Secretary of State and Japan's Vice Minister for Foreign Affairs held the second U.S.-Japan Free and Open Indo-Pacific Dialogue in Tokyo, coordinating on security and economic assistance.
2026-10-11
Shen Boyang, a DPP candidate for Taipei mayor, began a visit to Japan on the 11th. During the trip he jogged while wearing a bulletproof vest, saying he would wear it whenever he leaves the country because, as he is currently wanted by the mainland, he needs to pay attention to his safety — drawing mockery from the outside world.
2026-10-05
On October 5, the large screen "Shibuya Ai Vision" in Shibuya, Tokyo aired 100-day memorial content for Wangwang, the mother dog brutally killed in Jieyang, Guangdong, displaying messages from Japanese supporters and calling for an end to animal abuse and the promotion of legal protections.
2026-10-05
After the controversy festered and state media named and criticized him, Kevin Tsai's Weibo account with tens of millions of followers was completely emptied overnight, its IP address showing Japan.
2026-10-04
On October 4, former Jiangsu women's football player and football blogger Chen Yun posted a video on Douyin, claiming that she had a dispute with staff over luggage during the Asian Games in Japan. Wearing a jersey with the Chinese flag, she insulted the Japanese as "little days" (a derogatory term) and "pure fucking idiots," claiming she was just "speaking a bit of national essence" (profanity). The event's official website had clearly stated in its guidelines that large luggage was restricted and there were no storage facilities on-site.
2026-10-01
In the women's 70kg quarter-final match at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games, Chinese athlete Tang Jing was disqualified and eliminated after biting the arm of Japanese athlete Rin Maeda for over 20 seconds.
2026-10-01
On October 1, in the women's judo 70 kg quarterfinals at the Aichi Nagoya Asian Games, Chinese athlete Tang Jing bit the arm of Japanese athlete Rin Maeda during ground grappling. After the referees confirmed it on video replay, she was ruled to have lost by foul and was disqualified.
2026-09-30
At a press conference, a spokesperson for the Chinese Communist Party's Foreign Ministry, while discussing Japan's nuclear weapons and Taiwan-related remarks, unilaterally erased Japanese Prime Minister Takaichi Sanae's title and called her by name.
2026-09-28
Japan's Teikoku Databank announced a survey on September 28, listing the revised Counter-Espionage Law, rare earth export restrictions, and price competition with Chinese government-backed companies as business risks in China, and pointing out that deteriorating China-Japan relations and economic stagnation affect corporate decision-making.
2026-09-26
In the phone call between Sanae Takaichi and Trump, the two sides discussed economic security and China-related affairs, and confirmed that they will continue to strengthen the Japan-U.S. alliance.
2026-09-24
On September 24, 2026, Xue Jian, China's Consul General in Osaka, stated at a National Day reception in Osaka that Japan is the "world champion of anti-China and Sinophobia."
2026-09-19
On September 19, Chinese writer Lian Yue, currently residing in Japan, published an article on his WeChat official account attacking Lianhe Zaobao's report on the attack against a Japanese boy in Shenzhen. He hurled insults at Singapore, calling it a base country, criticizing its stance on China-U.S. and Taiwan Strait issues, and claiming Singapore should tightly embrace China.
2026-09-18
On September 18, in the semi-finals of the men's basketball tournament at the Nagoya Asian Games, the Chinese men's basketball team lost 77 to 97 to the Japanese team, setting a record for the largest margin of defeat against Japan. Because the match coincided with the September 18 incident anniversary, Chinese media heavily hyped nationalist sentiment before the game. The crushing defeat and videos of Chinese fans crying at the scene were widely circulated afterward, triggering strong discontent and emotional venting among domestic netizens.
2026-09-17
On September 17, Japan's Asahi Kasei Corporation reported that former employee Shoichi Furukawa was arrested for allegedly violating the Unfair Competition Prevention Act by leaking semiconductor packaging material manufacturing secrets to Shandong Shengquan New Materials Co., Ltd. Asahi Kasei plans to sue both parties and demand the destruction of the relevant materials. The compromised secrets involve manufacturing data for epoxy resin curing agents.
2026-09-19
On September 19, an LED advertising truck produced through crowdfunding by supporters in Nagoya, Japan, cruised through the downtown area and held a candlelight memorial at Hisaya Odori Garden, calling for justice for abused animals.
2026-09-17
To reshuffle her cabinet, Japanese Prime Minister Takaichi Sanae's cabinet first resigned en masse and then completed the reorganization on the same day, finishing the whole procedure within a single day; CCP propaganda portrayed it as a collective cabinet resignation and Takaichi losing support.
2026-09-17
The U.S. Air Force plans to formally deploy the F-15EX to Kadena Base in Japan in fiscal year 2027, while also planning to expand the F-15EX fleet to 267 aircraft.
2026-09-15
In September 2026, the "Tokyo Chinese Film Week," held annually for 20 years, announced the cancellation of its planned October event. The organizers stated that due to comprehensive consideration of the situation and the hosting environment, it would be difficult to hold the event this year, without specifying the exact reasons. Previously, both the Beijing International Film Festival and the Shanghai International Film Festival did not hold "Japanese Film Weeks" this year.
2026-09-13
On September 13, residents of Miyazaki, Japan held a memorial and animal protection publicity event for the Wang Wang family at the west exit plaza of Miyazaki Station. The site featured a flower offering platform and memorial video, and displayed panels demanding that China enact animal protection laws and stop the Yulin dog meat festival, while also conducting a signature campaign calling for a ban on the consumption and import of dog and cat meat.
2026-09-13
Recently, a netizen posted a video showing a red Japanese passport cover, only revealing at the end that it was not a real passport. The video triggered numerous comments from netizens expressing congratulations on "landing ashore," "successful jailbreak," and other sentiments of relief and celebration.
2026-09-11
The Chinese Embassy in Japan announced on September 11 that, based on the principle of reciprocal visa fees, visa fees for Japanese citizens traveling to China will be significantly increased starting from September 14. The fees for single-entry, six-month multiple-entry, and one-year multiple-entry visas will all see substantial increases, ranging from 6 to 7 times the original amount. However, the policy of visa exemption for short-term stays in China for holders of ordinary passports will not be affected for the time being.
2026-09-08
On September 8, Japan's Chief Cabinet Secretary Minoru Kihara stated that Japan had lodged a strong protest with China through diplomatic channels over China's imposition of provisional anti-dumping measures on Japanese-produced dichlorosilane, and demanded that the relevant measures be revoked.
2026-09-07
On September 7, China's Ministry of Commerce issued a preliminary ruling finding that dichlorosilane originating in Japan was subject to dumping. From September 8, importers must pay a deposit equivalent to 80.8% to 99.2% of the import price, and the investigation is normally due to conclude by January 7, 2027.
2026-09
The US Air Force plans to permanently station 36 F-15EX-IN2 fighters at Kadena Air Base in Japan, about 600 kilometers from Taiwan, replacing the retired F-15C/D fleet and expanding the F-15EX fleet to 267 aircraft.
2026-08-27
The gubernatorial election in Okinawa Prefecture, Japan, has been officially announced, kicking off a 17-day campaign. Voting and vote counting are scheduled for September 13. Incumbent Governor Denny Tamaki is seeking reelection against Genta Koze, backed by the Liberal Democratic Party.
2026-08-18
On August 18, 2026, Nikkei Chinese reported that due to China's export controls on rare earths to Japan, Japan's total rare earth imports from China in the first half of 2026 had already dropped sharply to 20% of the same period in 2024.
2026-08-15
A Chinese man stood in front of the Yasukuni Shrine in Japan holding a megaphone and a banner, shouting at the surrounding Japanese that Chinese people are not afraid of Japanese and saying they have no courage.
2026-08-14
Blind rights defense activist Chen Guangcheng, based in the United States, made a special trip to a hospital in Tokyo, Japan, to undergo an eye examination.
2026-08-08
On August 8, a “Justice for WangWang” rally was held in Osaka, Japan, with about 200 participants marching along Midosuji. They voiced support for the stray dog “WangWang” and its puppies, which were brutally killed in Jieyang, Guangdong, calling for attention to animal abuse issues and urging related legislation.
2026-08-08
On August 8, 2026, about 200 people held a march on Midosuji in Osaka, Japan, speaking up for stray dogs cruelly killed in Guangdong, calling for attention to animal protection and pushing for legislation against animal abuse.
2026-08-07
On August 9, 2026, in the men's singles quarterfinals of the WTT Champions held in Yokohama, Japan, Xiang Peng and Chen Yuanyu each lost to Japanese and South Korean players, meaning that for the first time in history no Chinese men's singles player advanced to the semifinals at the Champions level.
2026-08-07
On August 10, 2026, Japan's Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology released the report "Science and Technology Indicators 2026", showing that China's total R&D investment in 2024 reached 97.1 trillion yen, surpassing the United States' 95.3 trillion yen for the first time to rank first globally.
2026-08-06
Approximately 50,000 people from over 100 countries and regions participated in the memorial ceremony at Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park, and Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi reaffirmed the three non-nuclear principles.
2026-08-06
The 81st anniversary ceremony of the atomic bombing was held at Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park, with approximately 50,000 people from over 100 countries and regions, including atomic bomb survivors, attending the ceremony and observing a moment of silence.
2026-08-06
Japan's Ministry of Defense stated that the suspected ballistic missile launched by North Korea landed outside Japan's Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) and requested relevant departments to strengthen information collection and ensure the safety of aircraft and vessels.
2026-08-06
At the Hiroshima atomic bomb memorial ceremony, Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi reaffirmed the Three Non-Nuclear Principles, stating that she will do her utmost to uphold peace and realize a nuclear-weapons-free world.
2026-08-06
At the atomic bomb memorial ceremony, Hiroshima Mayor Kazumi Matsui urged world leaders to abolish nuclear weapons and warned that ignoring the obligations of the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons would undermine international peace and stability.
2026-08-06
A major general of Japan's Self-Defense Forces thanked his staff in a Voice of America video, saying that he had been listening to Voice of America to learn English since junior high school and had benefited from it for decades.
2026-08-04
Japan's Ministry of Defense released its 2026 Defense White Paper, designating China as the greatest strategic challenge facing Japan and emphasizing the Japan-U.S. alliance as the core of its national security.
2026-08-04
Japanese Prime Minister Takaichi Sanae visited earthquake-hit areas in Kumamoto Prefecture, saying the government is doing its utmost to maintain water supply and thanking international aid, including from the United States, China, and Taiwan.
2026-08-04
On August 4, Japan released the 2026 Defense White Paper, emphasizing that it faces the most severe security environment since the postwar period, explicitly identifying China as the greatest strategic challenge, and planning to achieve the target of defense spending reaching 2% of GDP ahead of schedule.
2026-08-03
The US Air Force conducted a combat readiness exercise for F-22 Raptor fighter jets at Kadena Air Base in Okinawa, practicing hot-pit refueling and distributed guerrilla strike capabilities.
2026-08
A rear admiral of the Japanese Maritime Self-Defense Force said that Taiwan is very close to Japan, that Japan is closely watching the situation in the Taiwan Strait, and stressed that the Maritime Self-Defense Force has been conducting relevant training to respond to possible incidents.
2026-08
In exchanges with the U.S. Navy, Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force officials emphasized the importance of mutual respect and trust in strengthening the security situation in the Indo-Pacific region.
2026-08
Facing growing military activity in the Indo-Pacific region, the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force is working to address security issues in the region.
2026-08
In August 2026, a Chinese traveler posted a disclosure that during a trip to Japan, their domestic and Hong Kong bank accounts were continuously frozen by the anti-fraud center due to a misjudgment of a domestic public account transfer, leaving them in a desperate situation.
2026-07-28
A magnitude 7.1 earthquake struck the southern Japanese island of Kyushu. Prime Minister Takaichi Sanae urged about 300,000 people in Kumamoto Prefecture to evacuate and remain alert.
2026-07-25
On July 25, an outdoor electronic big screen in Shibuya, Tokyo, Japan aired a public service announcement opposing animal abuse and supporting Wangwang, a stray dog in Jieyang, Guangdong.
2026-07-21
On July 21, 2026, the Japanese government announced that it had lodged a formal protest with the Chinese side through diplomatic channels, opposing China's organization of live-fire military exercises within its exclusive economic zone (EEZ).
2026-07-17
The Japanese government reportedly spoke out to condemn the Chinese Communist Party's attacks in Japan and Taiwan on some 400 people, including Japanese nationals, and said it would protect overseas residents.
2026-07-17
On the anniversary of Nie Er, dozens of local residents gathered in front of the Nie Er monument in Fujisawa, Japan, and performed the March of the Volunteers.
2026-07-13
On July 13, 2026, media reported that the Japanese government has begun establishing the first central intelligence agency since World War II, enhancing counterintelligence and cybersecurity capabilities with the assistance of the United States, Australia, and Germany to guard against Chinese cyberattacks and cross-border public opinion manipulation.
2026-07-12
On July 12, 2026, on the tenth anniversary of the South China Sea arbitration, 14 countries including the United States, Japan, the United Kingdom, and Australia, as well as the European Union, issued separate statements reaffirming that the arbitral award is binding and explicitly rejecting China's claims of historic rights in the South China Sea based on the nine-dash line.
2026-07
The program stated that Japan is conducting military deployments along the First Island Chain, with configured missiles reaching ranges of over 1,000 kilometers, and they were described as offensive missiles.
2026-07
The program stated that Takaichi said Japan would intervene if Taiwan were attacked, linking a Taiwan contingency to a contingency for Japan.
2026-07
Japan's Ministry of Defense has expressed protest against frequent Chinese military activities and urged the Chinese side to reconsider missile tests that could threaten the safety of Japanese airspace.
2026-07
In July 2026, Japan uniformly raised the fees for Chinese citizens applying for single- and multiple-entry visas to Japan to five times the original price, which is the background for China's reciprocal increase in visa fees for Japanese citizens applying to visit China.
2026-06-29
China's Ministry of Commerce placed 20 Japanese entities on the dual-use export control list and added another 20 Japanese entities to a watchlist; the Japanese government lodged a stern protest and demanded the measures be withdrawn.
2026-06-29
On June 29, 2026, China's Ministry of Commerce issued an announcement expanding export controls on Japan, announcing new sanctions against 40 Japanese entities, of which 20 were placed on the control list and 20 on the watch list, saying the aim is to curb the development of Japan's military industry.
2026-06-28
The Japan Ground Self-Defense Force announced the deployment of Type 12 anti-ship missile launchers on Minami Torishima Island, Japan's southernmost island. Analysts believe this is a response to China's military activities in the Pacific.
2026-06-26
On June 26, 2026, Japanese media reported that Osaka Metro removed all of the more than 100 EV Motors Japan electric buses contract-manufactured by Chinese makers, which had previously been taken out of service, and transported them to a waste disposal facility; the buses had earlier been fully suspended due to problems with vehicle safety and stability.
2026-06-15
On June 15, 2026, the New York Times reported that Japanese Prime Minister Takaichi Sanae is accelerating Japan's rearmament on the grounds of countering military threats from China and North Korea, including deploying long-range cruise missiles and lifting the ban on arms exports.
2026-06-10
According to the video, the Prime Minister of Malaysia visited Japan on June 10, and the two countries maintain close strategic and military cooperation.
2026-06-03
Two Chinese coast guard vessels sailed into Japan's exclusive economic zone south of Yonaguni Island in Okinawa Prefecture, and in response to radio hails from the Japan Coast Guard, they claimed they were patrolling waters under Chinese jurisdiction — the first time the Chinese coast guard has asserted jurisdiction over Japan in those waters.
2026-05-25
On May 25, a 24-year-old Chinese college student sprayed a capsaicin-containing spray at a man in the ATM area on the first floor of the GINZA SIX shopping mall in Tokyo's Ginza district, causing 30 people to feel unwell, 25 of whom were sent to the hospital, before fleeing the scene.
2025-12
In 2025, Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi publicly mentioned the San Francisco Treaty, implying that Taiwan's status has remained undetermined since that treaty, and emphasized Japan's concern over Taiwan's security, provoking a strong reaction from Beijing.
2025-11-07
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's remarks on the Taiwan issue have plunged China-Japan relations into prolonged confrontation and tension.
2025-11
In November 2025, Japanese Prime Minister Takaichi Sanae said in the Diet that a Taiwan incident could constitute a “existential crisis” for Japan; China then issued a travel advisory for trips to Japan and suspended imports of Japanese seafood, causing Sino-Japanese relations to deteriorate sharply.
2025-10-16
From October 16, 2025, Japan’s Immigration Services Agency raised the capital requirement for business management visas from 5 million yen to 30 million yen, and added Japanese language proficiency and education requirements, greatly raising the “run‑Japan” threshold.
2025-10
In the magazine 'Monthly Mu', Teruko Matsubara predicts that around 2027, China will face a major turning point in its economy and political system, with an atmosphere of high-level political coups forming, and mentions that people with the character 'Chun' (Spring) in their names may pose a threat.
2025-03
In March 2025, the United States launched the first phase of upgrading the U.S. Forces Japan headquarters into a Joint Force Command, and Japan established a Joint Operations Command during the same period. The two sides said that a joint presence in the southwestern region is a priority and that the ability to access key terrain in the First Island Chain must be expanded.
2025
Despite the Chinese ban, Japan's total seafood exports recovered in 2025 and hit a record high of 423.1 billion yen, a year-on-year increase of 17.2 percent.
2024-11-29
On November 29, Uniqlo founder Tadashi Yanai publicly announced that he would not use cotton from China's Xinjiang region. This statement has garnered online attention, with some netizens expressing support and planning to purchase his products.
2024-05-31
On June 1, 2024, internet celebrity Tietou, who was banned from all platforms for exposing his solicitation of prostitutes, went to the Yasukuni Shrine in Tokyo, Japan. He urinated on a stone pillar and spray-painted the English word 'toilet' in red paint, subsequently releasing the video online and attracting attention.
2024
According to the program, the overseas actions of Chinese netizens and Little Pinks escalate in step with the actions of the Chinese Communist Party government, and the Nishitaihou restaurant incident in Japan is one example of this.
2024
According to the program, as the Chinese Communist Party takes a hardline diplomatic line, the overseas actions of influencers represented by Tietou and the Little Pinks have escalated in step with it.
2023-08
Since August 2023, China has completely banned imports of Japanese seafood due to the nuclear wastewater dispute, causing Japanese seafood exports to China to drop to zero in the following years, while most of the share was taken up by markets such as the United States, Vietnam, and Hong Kong.
2023-05
In May 2023, after the Ant Group's IPO was halted and Ma Yun had been out of the public eye for a long time, he was appointed a visiting professor at the University of Tokyo's Tokyo College, and thereafter lived in Japan for an extended period, being seen as a representative figure of the wave of Chinese entrepreneurs moving to Japan.
1993
The video claims that the Japanese government implemented PKO market support by channeling public pension funds into the stock market, restricting short selling, and designating trust banks to buy shares, and that the support failed after the Nikkei index rose 2.9% in 1993; no public reports of this figure can be found.
1992
The video claims that after Japan's bubble burst, in 1992 Tokyo residential land prices fell 19% and commercial land prices fell 13%; no public reports could be found for these specific figures.
1990
In the 1990s, Japan's real estate and stock market bubble burst. According to Nomura Research Institute estimates, roughly $9.3 trillion in national wealth evaporated between 1990 and 2002, and the unemployment rate rose gradually after 1992.
1979-02
When Teresa Teng entered Tokyo, Japan, using an Indonesian passport, she was detained by Japanese police and taken to the Immigration Bureau. The Japanese authorities determined that the issuance procedure was improper, deported her, and banned her from entering Japan for one year.
1945-08-15
Japan announced its surrender, and World War II came to an end accordingly.
1945-08-09
The United States dropped the second atomic bomb on Nagasaki, killing about 70,000 people.
1945-08-06
The US dropped the first atomic bomb on Hiroshima, Japan, resulting in approximately 140,000 deaths.
1914-07-08
Sun Yat-sen required party members to take an oath, press their fingerprints, and pledge absolute loyalty to the leader, provoking opposition from Huang Xing and others.
1905
In 1905 the Tongmenghui was founded in Tokyo. It began as an anti-Qing group, with chaotic internal management.