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The mother of Megumi Yokota, a Japanese national abducted to North Korea when she was 13 in 1977, continues praying to reunite with her daughter, who is turning 62 on Monday. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/10/05/japan/north-korea-abductee-megumi-yokota-birthday/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #japan #northkorea #abductions #sakieyokota #megumiyokota #northkoreajapanrelations

https://www.alojapan.com/1548965/on-daughters-birthday-mother-of-abductee-megumi-yokota-prays-for-reunion/ On daughter’s birthday, mother of abductee Megumi Yokota prays for reunion #abductions #Japan #JapanNews #MegumiYokota #news #NorthKorea #NorthKoreaJapanRelations #SakieYokota The mother of Megumi Yokota, a Japanese national abducted to North Korea when she was 13 in 1977, continues praying to reunite with her daughter, who is turning 62 on Monday. “There has been no information (about Megumi) for the 50 years (since she went missing),” her 9

On daughter’s birthday, mother of abductee Megumi Yokota prays for reunion https://www.byteseu.com/2424463/ #abductions #Conflicts #MegumiYokota #NorthKorea #NorthKoreaJapanRelations #SakieYokota

https://www.alojapan.com/1543925/while-japan-was-on-holiday-tokyo-had-an-eventful-week-with-north-korea/ While Japan was on holiday, Tokyo had an eventful week with North Korea #2026AsianGames #Japan #news #NorthKorea #NorthKoreaJapanRelations #SouthKorea #Tokyo #TokyoNews #US #東京 #東京都 Japan saw a lot of action with North Korea during its Silver Week holidays — not because there was significant progress, but because after months of inactivity between the two countries, there were suddenly many things happening all at once. There was the Japanese

From rescuing North Korean sailors at sea to two gymnasts visiting Nagoya for the Asian Games reportedly seeking asylum, Tokyo had a highly eventful Silver Week with Pyongyang. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/09/25/japan/politics/north-korea-japan/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #japan #politics #northkorea #japan #northkoreajapanrelations #us #southkorea #2026asiangames

The families of Japanese citizens abducted by North Korea are urging the administration of U.S. President Donald Trump to raise the abduction issue if he holds a summit with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/09/24/japan/japan-families-north-korea-abduction-victims-trump-kim-talks/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #japan #northkoreajapanrelations #abductions #megumiyokota #donaldtrump

Japan has rescued three North Korean sailors at sea following a rare request for international assistance by Pyongyang in recovering its maritime personnel, following their vessel's sinking. How will Tokyo return them? https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/09/18/japan/japan-rescues-north-korean-sailors/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #japan #northkoreajapanrelations #northkorea #japancoastguard

North Korea's growing anti-Japan rhetoric suggests that Tokyo is becoming a bigger factor in Pyongyang's geopolitical maneuvering — and a more useful justification to press ahead with its military ambitions. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/08/21/japan/politics/north-korea-anti-japan-rhetoric/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #japan #politics #northkoreajapanrelations #northkorea #nuclearweapons #missiles #kimjongun #kimyojong #sanaetakaichi #defense

North Korea is ratcheting up its anti-Japan rhetoric https://www.byteseu.com/2293684/ #Conflicts #Defense #KimJongUn #KimYoJong #Missiles #NorthKorea #NorthKoreaJapanRelations #NuclearWeapons #SanaeTakaichi

Concerns are mounting over the Shiokaze shortwave radio program for abducted Japanese in North Korea, as the number of radio transmitters is dwindling. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/07/27/japan/north-korea-abductees-radio/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #japan #northkorea #northkoreajapanrelations #middleeast #radio #abductions #wwii #nhk

A manga on North Korea's abductions of Japanese nationals, which mixes facts with fiction, has been published in Japan in order to draw attention to the decades-old issue. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/06/11/japan/society/north-korea-abductions-manga/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #japan #society #northkoreajapanrelations #northkorea #manga

Manga on North Korean abductions published amid little progress over issue https://www.byteseu.com/2097071/ #Conflicts #Manga #NorthKorea #NorthKoreaJapanRelations

China's Xi Jinping delivered a thinly veiled jab at Japan ahead of his summit with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, urging Pyongyang to join Beijing in rejecting "any scheme or action aimed at reviving militarism." https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/06/08/asia-pacific/politics/china-north-korea-xi-kim-summit/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #asiapacific #politics #northkorea #china #xijinping #kimjongun #chinajapanrelations #northkoreajapanrelations #defense #nuclearweapons

A large-scale rally was held in Tokyo on Saturday to seek the immediate return home of all Japanese abductees in North Korea. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/05/31/japan/rally-return-japanese-abductees/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #japan #northkorea #abductions #northkoreajapanrelations #sakieyokota #megumiyokota

Sanae Takaichi called on Kim Jong Un to hold talks with her to demand the immediate return of Japanese nationals abducted by North Korea decades ago. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/05/31/japan/politics/takaichi-north-korea-summit-abduction-issue/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #japan #politics #sanaetakaichi #northkorea #abductions #northkoreajapanrelations

https://www.europesays.com/3029191/ Tokyo rally urges return of all Japanese abductees held in North Korea #abductions #Conflicts #MegumiYokota #NorthKorea #NorthKoreaJapanRelations #SakieYokota

https://www.alojapan.com/1492722/tokyo-rally-urges-return-of-all-japanese-abductees-held-in-north-korea/ Tokyo rally urges return of all Japanese abductees held in North Korea #abductions #MegumiYokota #news #NorthKorea #NorthKoreaJapanRelations #SakieYokota #Tokyo #TokyoNews #東京 #東京都 A large-scale rally was held in Tokyo on Saturday to seek the immediate return home of all Japanese abductees in North Korea. Relatives of those abducted to North Korea decades ago expressed hopes for the return of abductees immediately and while their parents are

Tokyo rally urges return of all Japanese abductees held in North Korea https://www.byteseu.com/2064828/ #abductions #Conflicts #MegumiYokota #NorthKorea #NorthKoreaJapanRelations #SakieYokota

The influential sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un rejected Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's reported interest in holding a summit with Kim, saying talks wouldn't happen simply because Japan wants them. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/03/24/japan/politics/kim-sister-denies-summit/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #japan #politics #northkoreajapanrelations #sanaetakaichi #kimjongun #kimyojong

Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi has reiterated her willingness to meet with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un to resolve the issue of Japanese nationals abducted to the reclusive country decades ago. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/02/17/japan/politics/takaichi-north-korea-leader/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #japan #politics #sanaetakaichi #kimjongun #northkoreajapanrelations #abductions

A Tokyo court has ordered Pyongyang to pay a total of ¥88 million in compensation to four people lured to North Korea by a propaganda program promising a "paradise on Earth." https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/01/27/japan/crime-legal/japan-court-ruling-north-korea-pay/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #japan #crimelegal #japanesecourts #northkoreajapanrelations #humanrights

Court holds North Korea liable for ‘paradise on Earth’ program https://www.byteseu.com/1748639/ #Conflicts #HumanRights #JapaneseCourts #NorthKorea #NorthKoreaJapanRelations

https://www.europesays.com/2733674/ Court holds North Korea liable for ‘paradise on Earth’ program #Conflicts #HumanRights #JapaneseCourts #NorthKorea #NorthKoreaJapanRelations

Chief Cabinet Secretary Minoru Kihara has met with Sakie Yokota, the mother of Megumi, who was abducted by North Korea in 1977. In the meeting, Sakie said she hopes there will be some progress this year on the issue. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/01/20/japan/politics/megumi-yokota-mother-kihara-abduction/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #japan #politics #sakieyokota #megumiyokota #minorukihara #northkorea #northkoreajapanrelations

Japan government vows all-out push to resolve North Korea’s abductions https://www.byteseu.com/1627490/ #abductions #Conflicts #NorthKorea #NorthKoreaJapanRelations

The government on Saturday reaffirmed its commitment to resolving the long-standing issue of Japanese citizens abducted by North Korea decades ago, with Chief Cabinet Secretary Minoru Kihara stressing its urgency. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2025/12/14/japan/politics/government-push-resolve-north-korea-abductions/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #japan #politics #northkorea #northkoreajapanrelations #abductions

With Saturday marking 48 years since the abduction of Japanese nationals by North Korea, time is running out for Japan. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2025/11/15/japan/north-korea-abduction-48-years/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #japan #abductions #northkoreajapanrelations #northkorea #sakieyokota #megumiyokota

https://www.alojapan.com/1412735/after-48-years-families-of-japanese-abductees-still-waiting-for-progress/ After 48 years, families of Japanese abductees still waiting for progress #abductions #Japan #JapanNews #Japanese #JapaneseNews #MegumiYokota #news #NorthKorea #NorthKoreaJapanRelations #SakieYokota On Nov. 15, 1977, Megumi Yokota, 13, was on her way home from junior high school in the city of Niigata when she was abducted and taken to North Korea. With Saturday marking 48 years since her abduction, time is running out for Japan. Prime Minist

The mother of Megumi Yokota, a Japanese national abducted by North Korea decades ago, is afraid she may never see her daughter again. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2025/11/12/japan/megumi-yokota-north-korea/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #japan #northkoreajapanrelations #northkorea #megumiyokota

Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi revealed Monday that she has told North Korea of her desire to hold a summit with leader Kim Jong Un, as time runs out for families of Japanese nationals abducted by Pyongyang decades ago. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2025/11/03/japan/politics/takaichi-north-korea-kim-summit/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #japan #politics #northkorea #northkoreajapanrelations #sanaetakaichi #kimjongun #abductions

Japan will consider whether to allow North Korean athletes to participate in next year's Asian Games in Nagoya after the North expressed its intention to take part, the Japanese government said Thursday. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2025/09/18/more-sports/north-korea-asian-games-nagoya/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #moresports #northkorea #northkoreajapanrelations #2026asiangames #nagoya #aichi

Nearly half a century has passed since the first government-recognized abduction of Japanese nationals by North Korean agents in the 1970s and 1980s, yet the issue remains unresolved. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2025/06/29/japan/abductee-families-time/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #japan #megumiyokota #northkoreajapanrelations #abductions #sakieyokota #northkorea

https://www.alojapan.com/1309527/families-of-japanese-abductees-race-against-time/ Families of Japanese abductees race against time #abductions #Japan #JapanNews #MegumiYokota #news #NorthKorea #NorthKoreaJapanRelations #SakieYokota Nearly half a century has passed since the first government-recognized abduction of Japanese nationals by North Korean agents in the 1970s and 1980s, yet the issue remains unresolved. Sakie Yokota, 89, is now the only surviving parent of a Japanese abductee. Her daughter, Megumi Yokota, became a…

The recalibration in Seoul’s North Korea approach could offer entry points that Tokyo can use to begin rethinking its own engagement. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/commentary/2025/06/27/japan/new-sk-president-japan-nk-relations/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #commentary #japan #southkorea #northkorea #southkoreajapanrelations #northkoreajapanrelations #leejaemyung

Sakie Yokota, the mother of a child abducted by North Korea, called on the Japanese government to tackle the abduction issue with a sense of mission, as Thursday marked five years since the death of her husband, Shigeru. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2025/06/05/japan/yokota-urge-abduction-issue/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #japan #sakieyokota #northkorea #niigata #kawasaki #megumiyokota #northkoreajapanrelations

Families of Japanese nationals abducted to North Korea and their supporters held a national rally in Tokyo on Saturday to demand the immediate return of all abductees. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2025/05/25/japan/families-abductees-return-demand/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #japan #northkorea #megumiyokota #shigeruishiba #northkoreajapanrelations

A campaign to gather signatures was held in Tokyo on Saturday to call for the return of Japanese nationals abducted by North Korea decades ago. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2025/04/27/japan/japan-north-korea-abduction-family/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #japan #abductions #northkoreajapanrelations #megumiyokota #sakieyokota #donaldtrump

Akihiro Arimoto, whose daughter Keiko was spirited away to North Korea more than four decades ago and remains unaccounted for, has died at the age of 96. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2025/02/17/japan/akihiro-arimoto-obituary/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #japan #keikoarimoto #akihiroarimoto #northkorea #abductions #northkoreajapanrelations #shigeruishiba #donaldtrump #kimjongun

Takuya Yokota, who heads a group of families of Japanese abductees to North Korea, expressed relief over the outcome of the talks held in Washington between Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba and U.S. President Donald Trump. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2025/02/09/japan/ishiba-trump-nk-abduction/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #japan #megumiyokota #takuyayokota #northkoreajapanrelations #usjapanrelations #donaldtrump #shiberuishiba

Families of abductees are urging Japan to work with the U.S. to press North Korea as Trump makes a comeback, but experts are concerned over risks to nuclear disarmament. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2025/01/22/japan/abductee-families-trump/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #japan #northkoreajapanrelations #northkorea #us #donaldtrump #abductions

North Korea sent directives to a secret organization formed by a former executive of South Korea's largest labor union, ordering it to incite anti-Japanese sentiment. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2025/01/14/japan/north-korea-anti-japan-sentiment-south-korea/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #japan #northkoreajapanrelations #southkoreajapanrelations #fukushimano1 #wartimelabor

Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshimasa Hayashi on Saturday showed optimism for cooperating with incoming U.S. President Donald Trump over the issue of North Korea's abduction of Japanese nationals. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2024/12/14/japan/politics/north-korea-abductions-trump-cooperation/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #japan #politics #yoshimasahayashi #northkorea #northkoreajapanrelations #us #usjapanrelations #donaldtrump #shigeruishiba #abductions

Prime Minister Ishiba won't consider Tokyo-Pyongyang liaison offices for the North Korean abduction issue until he better understands Donald Trump's stance, officials said. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2024/11/24/japan/politics/ishiba-proposal-liaison-offices/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #japan #politics #shigeruishiba #northkorea #northkoreajapanrelations #megumiyokota #abductions