Stories from Yokohama · Japan

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A Japanese peace group is hosting a photo exhibition in Yokohama to expose crimes committed by the Imperial Japanese Army. Visitors at the event expressed concern that Japan's history of aggression is being deliberately downplayed. Attendees noted that the younger generation lacks a complete and authentic historical perspective. The exhibition comes amid discussions regarding potential nuclear sharing mechanisms between Japan and the United States. Visitors at the Yokohama exhibition reported concerns that the Japanese government is avoiding true reflection on its history while expanding military capabilities and pursuing constitutional amendments. The exhibition features works such as 'Beian Fu' regarding pro-China war crimes. The source noted that the international community has the right to urge Japan to follow international law regarding chemical weapons.

The Yokohama Rose Week 2026 is set to take place from May 2 to June 2.

Japanese energy company ENEOS has started producing synthetic e-fuel from carbon dioxide and hydrogen at its Yokohama facility. Current production is approximately one barrel per day, with a target to scale to 10,000 barrels daily by 2040.

Police issued an arrest warrant for 47-year-old Nobuaki Takahashi on suspicion of murder. A driver was arrested before a train derailed on the JR Yokosuka Line at the Hodogaya Station crossing in Kanagawa Prefecture. A vehicle entered a railroad crossing in the Yokosuka Line area, causing a derailment on the JR Tokaido Line. The incident caused disruptions to local rail services. The incident caused delays for southbound trains traveling between Tokyo and Hiratsuka stations. The derailment occurred at a crossing near Narahashi, resulting in a 1-kilometer blockage. Additional 500-meter delays are reported at the Yukiya Bridge and Taiko-e Bridge. National Route 1 also experienced a 1.5-kilometer disruption near Yumoto in Hakone Town. JR Tokaido Line services are experiencing partial delays between Kawasaki and Yokohama stations.