One option for Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi could be to formally endorse a coalition of like-minded nations aimed at ensuring freedom of navigation in the strait.
Mieko Kawakami’s noir-y novel follows a group of powerless young women working in Tokyo’s 1990s nightlife.
The panel of 10 specialists on areas including development policy will discuss ways to strengthen the Japan International Cooperation Agency.
We find out if there’s any truth to the so-called “cross-section scam”. For all the high praise showered upon Japanese convenience store sandwiches by overseas tourists, local customers have been less
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The figure slightly improved from 57.2% in 2022 and 60.4% in 2023, according to the survey.
The prime minister said such an operation would be legally “very difficult,” adding that Japan had not been asked to join a coalition to help secure vessels in the waterway.
Crude oil prices have soared as the Strait of Hormuz, through which most Japan-bound oil passes, remains effectively closed.
Christie's held its first online auction focused solely on anime art. Movie posters, film cels, and iconic character illustrations were up for bid.
Japan has proposed new guidelines for life-sustaining treatment decisions. These recommendations focus on procedures for discontinuing treatment after discussions with patients and families.
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