MYSTERIOUS: Wakayama - What They Never Told You

Sridhar Vembu highlights rising number of Indian engineers in rural Japan amid shrinking population

Zoho founder Sridhar Vembu observed Indian engineers working in rural Japan. These engineers are addressing talent shortages in regions with shrinking populations. Vembu visited Wakayama prefecture, noting advanced industries thrive outside major cities. He saw global manufacturers operating successfully in remote rural locations. This experience reinforced his belief in rural…

The Economic Times · Jul 7

Family Fights For Death-row Retrial Under Japan's 'Snail-paced' System

Since his teenage years, Koji Hayashi has dreaded one thing: his stubborn, once-vivacious mother being hanged for murder after failing to win her long campaign for a retrial.

International Business Times · Mar 28, 2025

Desperately seeking Suzukis: Japanese town hopes to make name for itself with population boost

The shrinking town of Kainan in Wakayama prefecture is offering money to people to relocate there – but there’s a catch

The Guardian - AU · Dec 8, 2023

Japan PM Urges Better Security after Blast Targets Speech

Japan needs to increase security as Group of Seven officials visit, the country's prime minister said Sunday, a day after an explosive was thrown at him during a campaign event. Prime Minister Fumio Kishida escaped unharmed after the device, reportedly a pipe bomb, was thrown towards him as he campaigned…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Apr 16, 2023

Kishida unharmed in attack at campaign speech venue / Bomb-like object thrown toward PM in Wakayama

Prime Minister Fumio Kishida was evacuated from Saikazaki fishing port in Wakayama City on Saturday morning after a smoke bomb-like object was thrown, followed by an explosion and smoke.

The Japan News/Yomiuri · Apr 15, 2023

Japan Prime Minister evacuated as panicked onlookers flee with explosion heard at speech

During his outdoor speech in the city of Wakayama, a “pipe-like object” was thrown near the Prime Minister, reported local media

Daily Mirror · Apr 15, 2023

Japanese PM Kishida unharmed after explosion heard at port where he was due to speak

Prime Minister Fumio Kishida was in the city of Wakayama, stumping for a candidate in upcoming by-elections when an explosion was heard. At least one person has been detained.

WEKU · Apr 15, 2023

Japan PM Kishida unhurt after smoke bomb incident

TOKYO: Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida resumed campaigning on Saturday, shortly after being evacuated unharmed from the scene of an apparent “smoke bomb” blast, local media reported.

Bangkok Post · Apr 15, 2023

Japan PM Kishida unhurt in 'smoke bomb' scare, resumes campaigning

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida was evacuated unhurt after a suspect threw what appeared to be a smoke bomb at an outdoor speech in western Japan on Saturday.

Reuters · Apr 15, 2023

Japanese wave goodbye to 3 more pandas returning to China

SHIRAHAMA, Japan: Eimei, a giant panda that has lived in Japan for 28 years, has left west Japan's Wakayama park along with his twin daughters to fly back to China.

Bangkok Post · Feb 23, 2023