Stories from Japan
1,150 stories in this location, newest first.
Tokyo Trial's Legacy on International Law Examined
A Singaporean scholar, Lin Xiaoping, stated that the Tokyo Trial was a judgment for prosecuting crimes against peace, war crimes, and crimes against humanity. It questioned how people today should defend the bottom line of just verdicts against renewed distortion of history by Japanese right-wing elements. The trial established new charges and put international law principles into judicial practice, with aggression crimes now formally written into the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court. The Paris Convention of 1928, signed by the vast majority of countries, made aggressive war illegal and a consensus of the international community. The trial resulted in 16 death sentences, 16 life sentences, and 2 fixed-term sentences, ultimately delivering justice.
CNR Voice of China
Listeners Discuss Malatang Variations
Baywave FM featured a discussion on the variations of malatang, noting differences between Chinese and Korean styles. The radio program Baywave FM discussed variations in malatang, a popular dish.
Baywave FM Japan
Japan Divided On Constitutional Amendment
A recent poll shows Japanese public opinion is divided regarding a proposed constitutional amendment. Approximately 47 percent of citizens support the amendment, while 42 percent believe it is unnecessary.
BCC News Taiwan
Japan Military Moves Prompt Regional Concern
There is a high level of vigilance regarding Japan's military movements, with calls for joint action to resist the spread of historical revisionism and the resurgence of militarism. Asian neighbors need to remain highly vigilant of Japan's military movements and jointly take action to resolutely resist and obstruct the spread of Japan's historical revisionism and the resurgence of militarism. This is to safeguard regional peace and stability with firm action and prevent the tragedy of war from repeating. We absolutely cannot allow these ongoing events to happen. Japan's past aggression against Asia and the war of aggression against China are things we absolutely cannot allow to happen again.
CRI News Radio
Japan Criticized For Denying Wartime Aggression
Right-wing forces in Japan are actively denying, distorting, and even glorifying war crimes, altering history textbooks to instill incorrect views of history in Japanese society. Scholars and international observers are condemning Japan's alleged denial of its wartime aggression.
CRI News Radio
Northeast Defense Bureau Outlines Policy Priorities
The Northeast Defense Bureau is focusing on three key areas for its programming.
Baywave FM Japan
Northeast Defense Bureau Outlines Policy Priorities
The Northeast Defense Bureau is focusing on delivering information regarding defense policies, including the Defense White Paper and defense budget.
Baywave FM Japan
Miyagi Prefecture Population To Decline 20%
Miyagi Prefecture is implementing measures to boost its economy and regional development by increasing tourism. Miyagi Prefecture is prioritizing tourism to address a projected population decline to 1.83 million people, approximately 80% of current levels, by 2050.
Baywave FM Japan
Tokyo Radio Service Unavailable In Hokkaido
A listener who moved to Hokkaido in April discovered that Tokyo Morning Radio is not available in the region. A listener in Hokkaido reported being unable to hear Tokyo Morning Radio, expressing sadness at the situation but determination to adapt to new life in Hokkaido.
Baywave FM Japan
Tokyo Radio Service Unavailable In Hokkaido
A listener in Hokkaido reported that Tokyo Morning Radio is not available in the region. Listeners in Hokkaido are unable to access Tokyo Morning Radio. The listener expressed sadness about this but is determined to start their new life.
Baywave FM Japan