In a commentary from the North Korean Central News Agency in October, Kim's regime accused Abe of pressuring North Korea to grow his approval ratings at home. "Japan’s such rackets inciting the tension of the Korean peninsula is a suicidal deed that will ... ( read original story ...)
US warship collides with Japanese tug boat, latest mishap for the Navy’s 7th Fleet
The crew consisted of 23 officers, 24 petty officers and 291 sailors, according to the Navy's website. Its home port is in Yokosuka, Japan. ABC News' Lucien Bruggeman and Elizabeth McLaughlin contributed to this report. ( read original story ...)
BayStars unveil plans for Yokohama Stadium expansion, renovation
YOKOHAMA – Since taking over as the operator of Yokohama ... Shingo Okamura, president of the ballclub and stadium, said at a news conference at the club office that the terrace seats could be used for things like a “wedding party or year-end bash ... ( read original story ...)
Japan bolstering defenses against North Korea threat, Abe says
Abe told Fox News earlier this month that he hoped to “further solidify the U.S.-Japan alliance” against North Korea. "North Korea has used those talks just to gain time to further develop the nuclear program as well as missiles," Abe told Bret Baier. ( read original story ...)
Japanese Prime Minister calls North Korea the most serious security concern since WW2
Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe says the threat from North Korea is the most serious security concern his country has faced since the Second World War and has pledged to bolster defence measures. Trump says he doesn’t believe North Korea would use ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo offers travelers a ‘fascinating and unexpected’ vacation like no other
It’s not cheap, but worth a splurge for a once-in-a-lifetime trip to Japan. Mark de Leeuwerk, the hotel's executive assistant manager, told Fox News that Tokyo is a great city to visit for a number of reasons. “Tokyo is guaranteed to be the culinary ... ( read original story ...)
Japan weighs plans to deal with North Korean evacuees in case of crisis
TOKYO, Nov 16 (Reuters) – Japan is studying plans to cope with an influx of perhaps tens of thousands of North Korean evacuees if a military or other crisis breaks out on the peninsula, including ways to weed out spies and terrorists, a domestic ... ( read original story ...)
Trump’s cheeseburger in Japan still drawing lines
TOKYO -- Haruyuki Sano travelled 1 1/2 hours for a taste of the same cheeseburger U.S. President Donald Trump ate with Japan's prime minister during his visit last week. "It tasted great, like steak," the pastry-maker said after savoring the 100 per cent U ... ( read original story ...)
Japanese train line apologizes for departing seconds too early
The Tsukuba Express line takes Japanese commuters from Tokyo to Tsukuba, about 37 miles away, in roughly 45 minutes. Katherine Lam is a breaking and trending news digital producer for Fox News. Follow her on Twitter at @bykatherinelam ( read original story ...)
36 Hours in Osaka, Japan
One of the first specialty coffee shops to open in Osaka, this three-and-a-half-year-old institution offers more than a dozen types of beans, both single-origin and blends, in light, medium and dark roasts. Need help deciding? The friendly baristas are ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo train company apologises for 20-second early departure
TOKYO: A Tokyo train management company has issued an official apology after one of its trains left the platform 20 seconds earlier than scheduled. A northbound train on the Tsukuba Express line in Tokyo left the station at 9:43:40am instead of the ... ( read original story ...)
Osaka cops: Thief dismantled doors in entering businesess
OSAKA (TR) – Osaka Prefectural Police have arrested a 33-year-old suspected in dozens of burglaries earlier this year in which he dismantled doors in gaining access to businesses, reports TBS News (Nov. 16). According to police, Tatsuya Yamagata targeted ... ( read original story ...)
Seeing U.S. in Retreat Under Trump, Japan and China Move to Mend Ties
Mr. Xi, who had looked more dour in previous meetings, flashed a grin. It was a sign, the Japanese news media suggested, of warming relations between the two longtime adversaries. With President Trump creating uneas e among allies about the role the United ... ( read original story ...)
Japan to send home 3 N. Koreans rescued from capsized boat
TOKYO – Japan says three crew members rescued from a capsized boat off the northern coast are North Koreans, and Tokyo is arranging their return home. Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshihide Suga told reporters the Japanese coast guard rescued the three men ... ( read original story ...)
Five women handed suspended sentences for smuggling gold in underwear
AICHI (TR) – The Nagoya District Court on Tuesday handed five women, including four Korean nationals, suspended prison terms for the smuggling of 30 kilograms of gold into the country from Korea last year, reports Nippon News Network (June 1). ( read original story ...)
JOC gives Sapporo go-ahead to bid for 2026 Winter Games
SAPPORO – The Japanese Olympic Committee gave Sapporo formal approval to take part in the bidding process for the 2026 Winter Olympics at a board meeting Wednesday. The city in Hokkaido Prefecture plans to announce its intention to bid before the ... ( read original story ...)