The tiny islets, known as Takeshima in Japan and Dokdo in South Korea, which controls them, have long been a source of tension between the neighboring countries.
"Ukraine has high expectations for the Takaichi administration," said former Ambassador to Ukraine Kuninori Matsuda.
A producer for the popular girl group XG has been arrested in Japan on suspicion of cocaine possession. This incident may impact XG's scheduled performances and promotional activities.
Police in in Musashimurayama, Tokyo, have arrested a 26-year-old man on suspicion of abandoning a body after he called 110 and said he had killed someone. According to…
San Diego Padres reliever Yuki Matsui's status for Japan in the World Baseball Classic could be in doubt after the left-hander ended a batting practice session early due…
Explore the real-life locations that inspired Akira Kurosawa's cinematic masterpieces. From ancient battlefields to serene landscapes, discover the Japan that shaped his visionary films.
Get your Kyun Pass while you can. Ever since Japan Railways Group, a.k.a. JR, raised the price for its nationwide rail pass, a lot of the luster has been lost for what used to be widely considered Jap
Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi shifted gears on sending a higher-ranked official in light of improving ties between Japan and South Korea.
Osaka Municipal Water Bureau suddenly becomes quite a bit closer to being flush with funds. Ironically, it’s hard to imagine a drier type of website than “municipal water bureau.” Browse through the o
From setting up greenhouses to padding up soil beds with grass, coffee producers on the island are finding ways to work around climate challenges to promote their sweet brew.
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