Gunman arrested after taking at least 1 hostage at post office in Japan
Authorities in Warabi, Japan, told hundreds of residents to evacuate as a man with a gun took a post office employee hostage.
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Why Tokyo is trying to cancel Japan's biggest Halloween party
Halloween revelry around Tokyo's iconic Shibuya crossing has grown too scary for its own good, but can "saying 'Don't come here'" keep a lid on it?
3 bears captured, killed after sneaking into factory in Japan
Hunters used fire crackers to try to scare the bears out, without success. They later set up a pair of cages at the entrance of the factory in Japan.
Thieves may have sold radioactive scrap metal from Fukushima plant
Japan's environment ministry says workers stole and sold potentially radioactive scrap metal from near the tsunami-crippled Fukushima nuclear plant.
Unprecedented images show shipwrecks from Battle of Midway
A team spent 14 hours surveying Akagi, noting it was "the first time anyone has laid eyes on the vessel since sinking during June 1942's Battle of Midway."
Monkey seen riding on deer's back for fun in Japan
Macaque and deer live together on the island of Yakushima. And Atsuyuki Ohshima's photo captured the rare — but not unheard-of — interaction between the two.
Why Japan's iconic Mt. Fuji is "screaming" for relief
The majestic Japanese peak has been a major tourist draw for years, but with numbers swelling, there's debate over how to mitigate the impact of the visiting hordes.
Japan launches its "Moon Sniper" as it hopes for a lunar landing
Japan is seeking to become only the fifth nation to successfully land a probe on the moon. Only the U.S., Russia, China and India have done it.
Sumo spotlighted at Japanese restaurant
Sumo wrestling is growing in popularity, and in Japan, one of Tokyo's hottest restaurants spotlights the sport. The venue has an international clientele, a month-long waitlist, and offers a unique experience, but food isn't the main draw. Lucy Craft reports.
Biden hosts meeting with Japan, South Korea
President Biden was at Camp David on Friday preparing to host the South Korean president and Japanese prime minister for a significant meeting. The goal is to improve communications between the three countries that have a common interest in countering China. Christina Ruffini reports from Washington.
Japan releases water from Fukushima disaster
Treated radioactive wastewater from the Fukushima nuclear plant is being released into the Pacific Ocean starting Thursday. Japan is asking its G7 allies to get behind the release – part of an ongoing cleanup at the plant more than a decade after one of the worst nuclear accidents in history. CBS News' Elizabeth Palmer hears from locals concerned about the release and from representatives of the company in charge of the cleanup who say it would be safe.
One Japanese farmer's long airport protest
Japan's major international gateway and one of the world's busiest airports, Narita, was built on farmland expropriated amid violent conflict over 50 years ago. One farmer has refused to leave, forcing the airport to scale back its originally planned five runways to two, affecting hundreds of millions of passengers. Lucy Craft spoke to the farmer, Takao Shito.
Hunters kill elusive "Ninja" bear that attacked dozens of cows
The bear's habit of not eating the dairy cows that it attacked confused experts, and it eluded years of efforts to capture or kill it.
Kintsugi, the ancient art of making shattered dishes whole
In "kintsugi," broken dishes and pottery are not simply made whole, but their breaks and chips are adorned in gold, reflecting an ancient Japanese aesthetic celebrating the beauty in imperfection. In recent years, kintsugi has been rediscovered and reinterpreted by a new generation of Japanese artists. Correspondent Lucy Craft reports.
U.S., Japan and South Korea to boost ties
President Biden met with the leaders of Japan and South Korea at Camp David on Friday. The leaders announced steps to strengthen security and economic ties. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes has the latest.
U.S., Japan and South Korea build up alliance
President Biden hosted a historic trilateral summit at Camp David on Friday. He met with leaders of Japan and South Korea as the three agreed to strengthen their alliance. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes reports.
Biden strengthens ties with Japan and South Korea at Camp David summit
President Biden welcomed the leaders of Japan and South Korea for his first presidential summit at Camp David.
Significance of Camp David summit
The summit President Biden is hosting at Camp David on Friday with Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida and South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol aims to show unity, despite a sometimes complicated political relationship between Japan and South Korea. CBS News correspondent Christina Ruffini has more on the significance of the meeting.
Biden hosts summit with Japan, South Korea
President Biden is meeting with Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida and South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol at Camp David on Friday. The leaders aim to build a united front against North Korea and China. CBS News correspondent Christina Ruffini has more from the White House.
U.S., Japan and Australia to hold joint drills as tensions rise
The drills will be conducted as tensions continue to mount in the South China Sea following Russian and Chinese military activity in the region.
Goals for U.S., Japan and South Korea summit
President Biden will host the leaders of Japan and South Korea in a historic summit at Camp David Friday. The secretary of state says the meeting will mark a "new era" in cooperation between the three nations as they look to counter threats from China and North Korea. CBS News correspondent Christina Ruffini reports from the White House.
Biden to host historic summit at Camp David
President Biden is set to host a first-of-its-kind summit with the leaders of Japan and South Korea on Friday. Administration officials say they're set to discuss closer military cooperation, the mutual threats all three nations face and future opportunities to coordinate more closely. CBS News correspondent Christina Ruffini reports from the White House.
#NoBarbenheimer: Warner Bros. responds to viral backlash in Japan
In the only country attacked with atomic bombs, the hashtag #NoBarbenheimer was trending.
Centuries-old companies in Japan on the secrets of business longevity
There are old hotels, and then there's Hōshi, in central Japan, which first opened its doors more than 1,300 years ago. Japan boasts tens of thousands of companies at least one century old, including sake-maker Sudo Honke, which has been turning out rice wine since 1141, and is currently run by a 55th generation descendant of the founder. Correspondent Lucy Craft reports on how, in a country that venerates its elders, old companies are on the rise.
Japan's population is shrinking at a record rate
Government data show the number of Japanese nationals in the country fell by about 800,000 in 2022, the 14th consecutive year of population decline.
Trump says China trade deal likely to be finalized during his Asia trip
He told reporters as he flew into Japan that he expects to have a trade agreement with China wrapped up by the end of his tour of Asia.
Hurricane Melissa threatens to bring catastrophic flooding to Jamaica
Hurricane Melissa strengthened into a Category 5 storm early Monday, unleashing torrential rain and threatening to bring catastrophic flooding to the northern Caribbean.
What's next for Nicolás Maduro as Trump pressures Venezuela
Tensions between the U.S. and Venezuela are ratcheting up, with a showdown between President Trump and Nicolás Maduro putting the two nations on the brink.
Federal food aid won't go out starting Nov. 1, USDA website alert says
The USDA notice comes after the Trump administration said it would not tap roughly $5 billion in contingency funds to keep benefits through SNAP.
Half of uncontacted tribes could be wiped out in 10 years, report says
Loggers were killed after entering Mashco Piro territory in Peru's Amazon, with Indigenous leaders warning that such clashes are inevitable when frontier zones go unpoliced.
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Newsom says he'll consider White House run after 2026 elections
In an exclusive interview, California Gov. Gavin Newsom said that he will consider a presidential campaign after the 2026 midterm elections.
Here's what to expect from the Fed's Wednesday interest rate meeting
Concerns about a weakening labor market may outweigh worries about rising inflation, tipping the Fed toward another rate cut, economists say.
Longevity doctor advises exercise, tests, and protein to prep for advanced age
Dr. Peter Attia has declared war on what he calls the marginal decade, the final years of life that are often plagued by sickness and immobility.
Graham says land strikes in Venezuela a "real possibility"
The U.S. has carried out several air strikes on Venezuelan vessels that the Trump administration has accused of carrying drugs and cartel members.