Politics · September 2026

On September 1, 2026, South Korean lawmakers in Seoul are pushing for a truth inquiry into the 1923 Kanto massacre, a move that has drawn attention in Japan. The initiative seeks to investigate the killings of Koreans in the aftermath of the Great Kanto earthquake, a historical issue that continues to strain bilateral relations. Japan's residential roads are getting a 30 km/h speed limit, a nationwide measure to improve safety. Aditi Paudel, a 17-year-old high school student, has been appointed as Japan's first literacy ambassador. Japan's main opposition party in the lower house signals a breakup, according to Kyodo News. Sony and other firms are suing Anthropic, claiming unlawful use of music in AI training, while Russia slams Japanese drills with the US and Australia over US Typhon missile systems.