French President Emmanuel Macron on Saturday called Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy's visit to Japan for the Group of Seven (G7) summit a "game changer," as the two met for talks on the sidelines of the event. ( read original story ...)
Biden says U.S. can avoid default and raise debt ceiling at G-7 summit in Japan.
President Joe Biden says he's not worried about debt ceiling talks. Biden is at the G-7 Summit, where he's expected to meet with Ukraine's Zelenskyy. ( read original story ...)
G7 leaders focus on countering China and Russia ‘coercion’ as Zelensky makes dramatic appearance in Japan
World leaders gathered in Japan vowed to “counter economic coercion” on Saturday in a thinly veiled warning toward China while also taking direct aim at Russia following its invasion of Ukraine as President Volodymyr Zelensky flew in for a dramatic in ... ( read original story ...)
‘Slimming’ miso soup claim lands Osaka firm with hefty fine from consumer watchdog
Japan's consumer watchdog has fined an Osaka-based company 5.3 million yen (about $38,400) for violating a law against misleading advertising･･･ ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s G7 menu: Leaders have plenty on their plates
World leaders attending the Group of Seven summit in Hiroshima have been treated to a belt-expanding tour of local gastronomical delights with a host of menus showcasing the best of Japanese fine dining. ( read original story ...)
After China eases travel curbs, visits to Japan jump to 2 million
Japan witnessed a post-pandemic surge in visitors of almost 2 million in April, with the number of foreign visitors for business and leisure jumping to 1.95 million last month from 1.82 million in ... ( read original story ...)
Kin of employee who took own life settle damages suit with Japan ad agency over long hours
The bereaved family of an employee of a major Japanese advertiser who killed himself after suffering a mental illness they say was partly cau･･･ ... ( read original story ...)
HPE and Tokyo Tech Collaborate to Build the Next Generation TSUBAME4.0 Supercomputer for Artificial Intelligence, Scientific Research, and Innovation
Tokyo Tech is one of the world’s leading universities in science and technology. With the TSUBAME4.0 supercomputer, users will have the ability ... ( read original story ...)
Japan sees poop as valuable resource for health research, business
Human poop is attracting growing attention from Japanese medical researchers and health care businesses as a potentially valuable resource for developing new treatments or products. By continuing to ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Loses $721M To North Korean Crypto Hackers; US Is Third Worst-Hit Nation: Report
"Pyongyang is believed to have targeted the crypto assets of other countries to obtain the foreign currency that it uses for its missile program. This could, in turn, threaten the security of Asia," ...
Japan’s Toyota discloses improper crash tests at Daihatsu subsidiary
Toyota has found improper crash tests for a model and suspended shipments, in the latest in a series of embarrassing woes plaguing Japan’s top automaker. The latest problem, disclosed late Friday, ... ( read original story ...)
Ukraine President Zelenskiy to attend G7 Summit in person on Sunday -Japan govt
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy will attend the Group of Seven (G7) Hiroshima summit in person on Sunday and hold a bilateral meeting with Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida during his stay ... ( read original story ...)
Ex-nursing home worker arrested over abuse of 88-year-old resident
Police in Sapporo have arrested a 27-year-old former nursing home employee on suspicion of abusing an 88-year-old male resident at the facility earlier this month. According to police, the incident ... ( read original story ...)
Yokohama FC vs Kawasaki Frontale Prediction: Yokohama FC Vetted For proper Victory
The J1 League starts again with Yokohama FC clashing with Kawasaki Frontale in another engrossing Japanese League crusade. The guests languish in the fifth spot but would seek to seize a lifeline from ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s pacifism hangs in balance as China and North Korea threats loom
The genesis of Japan's pacifism, Article 9 is at the heart of the country's struggle to balance the need for defence with its desire for peace. Some believe the law has weakened Japan, but others ... ( read original story ...)
How tornadoes, crypto and mudslides pushed up the debt default deadline
The so-called X-date, or the day the US government can no longer pay its bills, may be on an accelerated timeline because the federal government collected less money on Tax Day in April than it had ...