Latest News
-
Associated Press
Dem lawmakers urge Biden to void visa of Brazil’s Bolsonaro
RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — A group of 46 Democratic lawmakers sent a letter to President Joe Biden on Thu...
January 13, 2023
-
Political Series
Future world order: Economic tug-of-war / Nations move away from “coexistence and co-prosperity” regarding semiconductors
The post-Cold War global structure has collapsed amid the confrontation between the United States an...
January 13, 2023
-
General News
Hachijojima aims for sightseeing splash with whale sightings
After suffering a tourism wipeout during the pandemic, Hachijojima Island has found a new spectacle ...
January 13, 2023
-
Asia-Pacific
Saving face means more to China than economic recovery
China has put its dignity or face, known as “mianzi” in Chinese, ahead of economic recovery. Not on...
January 12, 2023
-
Defense & Security
At Japan-U.S. 2+2 talks, allies agree to bolster defense of Nansei Islands
WASHINGTON — The Japanese and U.S. governments clearly showed Wednesday a resolve to boost defense c...
January 12, 2023
-
Coronavirus
Japan records highest-ever daily COVID death toll
Japan registered 520 deaths from the novel coronavirus on Wednesday, exceeding 500 daily deaths for...
January 12, 2023
-
Economy
Japan Logs Record Current Account Surplus for Nov.
TOKYO —Japan has logged a record current account surplus for November, buoyed by growth in Japanese ...
January 12, 2023
-
Science
Japan astronaut Satoshi Furukawa reprimanded over research data fabrication
Astronaut Satoshi Furukawa has been reprimanded by the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) aft...
January 12, 2023
-
General News
¥300 billion fund to help Japan’s universities establish science-related faculties
A newly established subsidy program will be used to help universities establish about 250 science-re...
January 12, 2023
-
Markets
Tokyo Stocks Barely Extend Winning Streak to 5 Sessions
Tokyo —Tokyo stocks managed to end higher for the fifth consecutive session Thursday, after struggli...
January 12, 2023
-
Asia-Pacific
Kim Jong Un’s revelation of daughter hints at prolonged family rule
SEOUL (AP) — North Korean leader Kim Jong Un’s disclosure of his daughter in recent public events wa...
January 12, 2023
-
Asia-Pacific
India befriends Sri Lanka as China’s shadow looms
COLOMBO/NEW DELHI (Reuters) — When Sri Lanka slid into its worst economic crisis in seven decades le...
January 12, 2023
-
General News
Tokyo to offer free childcare for 2nd child
The Tokyo metropolitan government has decided it will provide free childcare for a second child aged...
January 12, 2023
-
Crime & Courts
Guilty Ruling for Moritomo Gakuen Head, Wife to Become Final
Tokyo—Prison sentences are set to become final for Yasunori Kagoike, 69, head of Japanese school ope...
January 12, 2023
-
Asia-Pacific
Seoul Explains Plan for Foundation to Cover Wartime Labor Compensation
SEOUL (Jiji Press) — South Korea’s Foreign Ministry in an open debate on Thursday explained a plan f...
January 12, 2023