A Korean American man from Texas confronted an American livestreamer filming himself harassing train passengers in Tokyo. Videos of the incident, which involved a content creator known as JohnnySomali ... ( read original story ...)
Ukraine’s President Zelenskyy to travel thousands of miles to Japan to attend G-7 meeting
We were sure that our president would be where Ukraine needed him, in any part of the world, to solve the issue of stability of our country,” Danilov said Friday on Ukrainian national television. “There will be very important matters decided there, ( read original story ...)
Activists question Japan’s ‘lack of urgency’ on climate action as G7 begins: ‘We need a grander vision’
Experts tell Stuti Mishra that climate action measures at the G7 summit might be coming in too late as Japan’s own track record on climate action is pushed into the spotlight ( read original story ...)
Ukraine’s Zelensky caps frenetic week of diplomacy with plans to appear in person at Japan’s G7 summit
Volodymyr Zelensky will travel in person to Japan for the Group of Seven (G7) summit, according to an official familiar with the planning, a stark display of confidence and Western solidarity as the Ukraine’s wartime leader tries to keep crucial support from allied nations flowing. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Hitachi Astemo flags lapses in quality tests over decades
Japanese automotive supplier Hitachi Astemo said on Friday it found misconduct over testing and other procedures for components had lasted as long as four decades, affecting a much wider range of plants and customers than previously disclosed. ( read original story ...)
Japan, US defense chiefs to hold talks on June 1 in Tokyo
The Japanese and U.S. defense ministers are arranging talks for June 1 in Tokyo to discuss the allocation of responsibilities in the ... ( read original story ...)
As Biden Visits Hiroshima Peace Museum, Japan Counts His Minutes Inside
President Barack Obama’s visit to the museum in 2016 was too short. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s G7 Refugee Balancing Act: Door Open for Ukrainians, but Not Many Others
Last week, Japan pledged $1 billion in Ukrainian aid, including for its neighbours to take in refugees, and on the eve of the summit said it would accept wounded Ukrainian soldiers at a military hospital in Tokyo, an unprecedented step. ( read original story ...)
Zelensky Will Travel to Japan for the G7, Seeking Arms and Aid, Officials Say
President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine was preparing to make the audacious trip halfway around the world as his country moves toward a counteroffensive against Russian forces. ( read original story ...)
South Korea to send 21-member team to Japan to review discharge plans at Fukushima nuclear plant
South Korea will send a 21-member team of government experts to Japan next week to visit the Fukushima nuclear power plant where they will review contentious Japanese plans to release treated but slig ( read original story ...)
‘Defenders’ mark Police Week at Air Force base in Tokyo with challenges, memorials
Police Week is organized on most Air Force installations worldwide as an avenue to interact with on-base communities and recognize security forces airme. ( read original story ...)
Wife of U.S. sailor jailed in Japan pleads for Biden to bring up case at G7 summit
The wife of a U.S. sailor jailed in Japan wants President Biden to press for his release when he meets with Japan's prime minister at the G7 summit. ( read original story ...)
Yokohama launches Agri Star II R agricultural tyres in India
The AGRI STAR II R-I offers long tyre life, superior traction and excellent roadability. It also ensures low soil compaction. ( read original story ...)
Gravesend triathlete Sophie Coldwell leads World Triathlon Championship Series after victory in round two at Yokohama
Forget Disneyland, Sophie Coldwell is writing her own fairytale after soaring to victory in the World Triathlon Championship Series. The 28-year-old from Gravesend struck an emotional gold in the ... ( read original story ...)
Japan next stop for globe-trotting Piutau who gave up All Blacks jersey
Former All Black Charles Piutau has joined Shizuoka BlueRevs in Japan in the latest move in a rugby career which constantly has veered from convention. Piutau was only 23 when he turned his back on the All Blacks to play in Britain, ( read original story ...)
China overtakes Japan as world’s top car exporter
China says it has become the world's biggest exporter of cars after overtaking Japan in the first three months of the year. Officials figures show China exported 1.07m vehicles in the period, up 58% compared to the first quarter of 2022. ( read original story ...)