Many of the new trees will be planted in Washington at the Tidal Basin, where some existing trees will be removed for a construction project to repair sea walls. ( read original story ...)
State dinner for Japan attracts top figures from business, politics and even an ex-president
Top figures from business, sports and politics — including an ex-president — turned up for a lavish state dinner honoring Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida ... ( read original story ...)
Japan gifts 250 new cherry trees to D.C., replacing those to be removed for repairs
Japan is gifting the United States 250 new cherry trees, Prime Minister Kishida and President Biden announced during a state visit at the White House. ( read original story ...)
U.S., Japan commit to new global military alliance, shared moon-landing project
President Joe Biden and Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida on Wednesday announced a "historic" new military pact and cooperation on a joint space mission to send a Japanese astronaut to the moon. ( read original story ...)
Factbox-US, Japan strike deals on defense, space at leaders’ summit
WASHINGTON (Reuters) -Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida and U.S. President Joe Biden unveiled a wide range of agreements to enhance security and economic ties when they met at the White House on ... ( read original story ...)
Biden says he backs Japan’s outreach to North Korea and says he’s still open to talks with Kim
President Joe Biden says Japan’s attempts to set up a leader-to-leader summit with North Korea is “a good thing,” and reiterated his administration’s willingness for its own talks without ... ( read original story ...)
Guests at the state dinner for Japan’s prime minister will share the feel of walking over a koi pond
Jill Biden is honoring the friendship between the United States and Japan by transforming the State Floor of the White House into a vibrant spring garden for a glamorous dinner that she and President ... ( read original story ...)
Franklin wants to turn Tokyo silver into Paris gold
Team GB's Mallory Franklin wants to go one step further and win a gold at the Olympics in Paris, four years after winning silver in Japan. ( read original story ...)
Yokohama’s Advan Sport V105 tires will be OE for Subaru Impreza in Europe, Latin America
Yokohama said the tire features a structure that enhances the car’s handling stability and comfort while reducing rolling resistance. ( read original story ...)
Francine Diaz presents award, mingles with Korean celebs at Asia Star Entertainer Awards
Francine Diaz made an appearance at the first-ever Asia Star Entertainer Awards (ASEA) which was held on Wednesday, April 10, at the K-Arena Yokohama in Yokohama, Japan. Diaz was in Japan to present ... ( read original story ...)
5 best exhibitions to see and things to do at the 8th Yokohama Triennale
One of Japan's longest running art festivals returns in 2024 with new and popular works by more than 90 artists ... ( read original story ...)
Are US troops in Japan to blame for Tokyo, Moscow never signing a treaty to formally end WWII?
Moscow’s ‘carrot-and-stick’ tactic with Tokyo over the peace agreement goes back decades, analysts say, after a Kremlin spokesman dredged up the Cold War-era strategy in an effort to drive a wedge ... ( read original story ...)
To Counter China’s Rising Power, Biden Looks to Strengthen Ties With Japan
President Biden is hosting Japan’s prime minister, Fumio Kishida, for a state visit as part of a broad diplomatic outreach. By Michael D. Shear Reporting from Washington The United States and Japan, ... ( read original story ...)
Study highlights impact of aldehydes on DNA damage and aging
A team of researchers at Nagoya University in Japan has discovered that aldehydes are metabolic byproducts associated with premature aging. Published in Nature Cell Biology, their findings reveal ... ( read original story ...)
Experience the best of Osaka’s unique culinary landscape
Osaka boasts an array of themed cafes ranging from animal cafes where you can enjoy your coffee surrounded by cats or owls to character-themed spots dedicated to popular animations. These cafes offer ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Seven & i says it is considering sale of superstore operations
Japanese retailer Seven & i Holdings said on Wednesday it was considering a listing of its superstore business, which is mainly comprised of supermarkets, as part of a plan to maximise corporate value ... ( read original story ...)