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During the 1994 North Korea nuclear crisis, prominent U.S. congressmen displayed frustration towards Japanese Prime Minister Morihiro Hosokawa while he was visiting Washington D.C., indicating the dif...
The article discusses potential escalations of tensions between China and Japan regarding Taiwan amid heightened US-China relations. It highlights possible steps former President Trump could have take...
Prime Minister Takaichi is contemplating an initial visit to the United States in March to discuss policy towards China with President Trump ahead of a scheduled U.S.-China summit....
During World War II, American citizens faced shortages, rationing, separation from loved ones, and grief over those lost in the war. Despite these challenges, efforts were made to preserve the spirit ...
Japan's government has introduced a new cybersecurity strategy aimed at enhancing cooperation among the police force, the Defense Ministry, and the Self-Defense Forces for effectively countering criti...
This article discusses potential future diplomatic maneuvers between Quad countries to counteract the influence of individual leaders and political personalities on alliances and cooperation. It notes...
A letter from the secret negotiator responsible for Okinawa’s reversion agreements with the United States has been made public. The document, which details the envoy's sorrow over reaching a nuclear-r...
The President of Ukraine has expressed gratitude towards Japan for providing further financial assistance aimed at supporting Ukraine's economic stability and defense efforts during the ongoing confli...
Corporate governance reforms in Japan aimed at enhancing shareholder returns are driving an increase in mergers and acquisitions (M&A). The boom is seen as a result of these changes, transforming the ...
Sushiro, the world's largest conveyor-belt sushi chain from Japan, has opened its doors in Shanghai amidst significant enthusiasm from locals and tourists alike. Despite political tensions between Chi...
The Bank of Japan raised its benchmark interest rate, marking the steepest increase in 30 years and leading Indonesia to face currency instability concerns. By hiking rates to 0.75%, Governor Ueda aim...
The Japanese government has resumed groundwork off the coast of Nago city's Henoko district, six months after halting the activity related to moving U.S. military operations from the controversial Fut...
Chinese outbound travel is predicted to grow dramatically in 2026 due to relaxed visa policies and a stronger yuan. However, visits to Japan might drop by nearly half as a result of a political rift b...
Japanese government bond yields have reached near-record levels as investors anticipate further interest rate hikes from the Bank of Japan, making the bonds more attractive to buyers....
In 2026, Washington's growing national debt puts Asia, especially Japan and China, on the hook for large holdings of US Treasury bonds. The article draws a parallel to former US Senator Everett Dirkse...
The Quadrilateral Security Dialogue (Quad) involving the U.S., India, Australia, and Japan saw increased strategic alignment under President Joe Biden in September 2024, with both Biden and Indian PM ...
Masashi Ozaki, known as 'Jumbo', passed away at the age of 78. A renowned golfer, he won a total of 113 tournaments throughout his career and holds the distinction of being Japan's first top-10 finish...
The official Chinese military newspaper, PLA Daily, has criticized Japan for disregarding its wartime atrocities and distorting historical records of World War II aggression. The commentary warns that...
On December 22, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) launched the final Mogami-class multirole frigate for Japan's Maritime Self-Defense Force in Nagasaki. This is the last of a series of 12 ships, each ...
The Bank of Japan (BOJ) has increased interest rates to their highest level in 30 years, with the yield on 10-year Japanese government bonds rising above 2%. This decision comes as the weakening yen m...
The Japanese government plans to invest approximately 1 trillion yen ($6.34 billion) over five years to support a new company's development of indigenous artificial intelligence (AI). This initiative ...
American fashion brand COACH is experiencing success with Generation Z in Japan despite a slowdown in the global luxury market. The company's engagement strategies include creating bag charms, hosting...
Japanese Prime Minister Taro Aso's ruling party leader Natsuo Yamaguchi, now replaced by Sanae Takaichi, is attempting to improve relations with South Korea due to worsening ties with China. However, ...
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi has allegedly informed party executives about her intentions to dissolve the Lower House at the beginning of the next parliamentary session, signaling preparatio...
During a meeting of G7 finance ministers, concerns were raised about China's tightening controls on rare earth exports to Japan and the potential global impact of this move. The ministers agreed to ac...
Despite low crime rates in Japan, there is an increasing feeling of insecurity among its population. This anxiety is influenced by demographic shifts, pervasive social media use, and a perception gap ...
Japanese nonlife insurer MS&AD has set a goal of ¥700 billion profit by fiscal year 2030 as the basis for shareholder returns. The company plans to consolidate its domestic operations to achieve this ...
In his speech at Tsinghua University, Cui Tiankai stated that NATO has not succeeded in its strategic objectives in the Asian region. He emphasized challenges faced by NATO's alliances in countries su...
Uichiro Niwa, who served as the Japanese ambassador to China from the business sector in its inaugural role since diplomatic relations were established between Japan and China in 1972, passed away at ...
Chinese President Xi Jinping has reached out to South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol regarding Japan, urging cooperation during the ongoing dispute with China. However, given the strained relations be...
Recently, diplomatic tensions between China and Japan over territorial disputes, like those involving the Diaoyu/Senkaku islands, have not led to widespread public demonstrations or patriotic retail b...
A diplomatic rift between China and Japan is evident as Chinese officials welcome South Korean business leaders on President Lee Jae-myung’s state visit, while Japanese executives hesitate to travel. ...
A former NATO commander stated that U.S. President Donald Trump has an optimistic view regarding Russia's future influence and dominance over other global powers, believing in its inevitable victory....
According to reports, the Unification Church provided financial backing to 290 lawmakers of Japan's Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) during the 2021 election. This is an increase from the official count...
During a phone call with South Korean Foreign Minister Cho Hyun, China’s top diplomat Wang Yi accused 'certain political forces in Japan' of attempting to reverse historical facts. He used the dialogu...
Ambassadors from the Quad countries - the United States, India, Australia, and Japan - convened for a rare public meeting at the US Embassy in Beijing on Tuesday....
Japan has expressed concern over China's military exercises near Taiwan, joining other countries like Australia and several European nations in voicing worry about the drills. The situation remains te...
Japan has announced financial assistance of approximately 48 million euros to support reconstruction efforts in Ukraine. This aid aims to help Ukraine rebuild infrastructure and address humanitarian n...
The article discusses the risk of 'security autism' within liberal democracies where fragmented security perceptions hinder coherent responses to existential threats, using Japan as an example....
Chinese military vessels and aircraft, including the Liaoning carrier, reportedly conducted maneuvers near the coasts of Shikoku and the Kii Peninsula in the Pacific Ocean, potentially testing Japanes...
China's ultra-wealthy individuals are reportedly relocating their private jets to countries like Singapore and Japan to avoid stringent compliance regulations in China. Additionally, corporate executi...
Convenience store chain Lawson plans to launch a service that enables customers to order over-the-counter (OTC) medications for home delivery starting in 2026, contingent upon the easing of OTC drug s...
A Japanese group is committed to pursuing legal action against the government for compensation related to air raid damage suffered by victims. Despite all petitions in lawsuits seeking such compensati...
The article highlights the commemorative ceremonies for atomic bomb survivors in Hiroshima and contrasts this with the largely unnoticed death of Wang Jinti, a victim of Japanese biological warfare co...
Japan's government expects to achieve its goal of securing a primary balance surplus for the first time in 28 years by 2026. The objective has been part of the national fiscal policy agenda for over t...
The Japanese Defense Ministry has suspended Kawasaki Heavy Industries (KHI) from bidding on submarine-related defense contracts due to the discovery of falsified fuel efficiency data for submarine eng...
Tokyo's consumer prices, excluding fresh food, increased by 2.3% year-over-year in December, a significant deceleration from the previous month's rate of 2.8%. This development suggests that inflation...
Japanese female athletes Ayuri Shimano and Aika Morimoto are setting new precedents in women's baseball, influenced by the dual-role career model of professional MLB player Shohei Ohtani. These young ...
Tokyo Electric Power Company (TEPCO) announced its intention to restart the initial unit of Kashiwazaki-Kariwa Nuclear Power Station located in Niigata Prefecture on January 20th. Tepco President Tomi...
Chinese academics argue that late Emperor Hirohito of Japan should face international legal action due to his alleged authorization of Unit 731's crimes during WWII, including human experimentation an...