Tokyo's Asakusa district is crowded with people to witness a traditional festival being staged close to its original form for the first time in four years. ( read original story ...)
As Rahm Emanuel Pushes Japan on Gay Rights, Conservatives Bristle
The U.S. ambassador has enthusiastically embraced his host country. But critics say he has overstepped diplomatic bounds with his advocacy on equality. ( read original story ...)
President Jokowi holds business meeting with Japanese company leaders
Indonesian President Joko Widodo is scheduled to hold a business meeting with a number of leaders of large Japanese companies, on the sidelines of the G7 ... ( read original story ...)
Japan, South Korea leaders pray at memorial for Korean atomic bomb victims in Hiroshima
Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida and South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol have prayed together at a memorial for Korean victims of the 1945 atomic bombing in Hiroshima on the sidelines of the Group of Seven summit, ( read original story ...)
South Korea’s Yoon praises Japan’s Kishida for his efforts to mend ties
HIROSHIMA (Reuters) -South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol said on Sunday that Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida's expression of compassion for those who suffered as forced labourers under Japan's colonial rule had resonated with many South Koreans. ( read original story ...)
Japan sees rise in extralegal sales of religious corporations for tax breaks
TOKYO -- Religious corporations in Japan are being openly sold ... Religious corporations are exempted of corporate taxes and fixed property tax for their temple and shrine grounds. Income from ... ( read original story ...)
Vietnamese worker sees ‘distortion’ in Japan’s decades-old technical trainee system
As the Japanese government considers abolishing its technical intern training program, which has supported the country's economy since its launch in 1993, a foreign national who used to work under the ... ( read original story ...)
What Zelda soup tells us about corporate Japan
For anyone grabbing lunch in Japan, themed temptation beckons from the refrigerators of Lawson convenience stores: branded Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom hearty salmon and fresh milk clam chowder.
South Korea’s Yoon thanks Japan’s Kishida for his efforts to mend ties
South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol said on Sunday that Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida's words resonated with many South Koreans when earlier this month he said that "his heart hurts" for those who suffered from forced labour under Japan's colonial rule. ( read original story ...)
Australia news live: Albanese talks Quad plans at G7 in Japan; Marles celebrates one year of Labor government
Birmingham said the prime minister’s dialogue with China was welcome but “there is a point where we should expect clear outcomes”. The shadow minister said China was “acting in breach of its commitments under the China-Australia Free Trade Agreement” by maintaining the sanctions, ( read original story ...)
Secret crypto holdings are becoming an increasingly common conflict in divorces, attorneys say
As crypto has become more popular, hidden investments also have caused more problems for divorce attorneys working to divide assets.
Japan announces new sanctions against Russia — media report
Japan's government has announced additional sanctions against Russia in response to its war of aggression against Ukraine, the Japanese outlet Nikkei Asia reported on May 20. ( read original story ...)
Biden Meeting Ukraine’s Zelenskiy, South Korea and Japan on Sunday
HIROSHIMA, Japan (Reuters) - U.S. President Joe Biden will meet Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy on Sunday and also hold a joint meeting with the leaders of South Korea and Japan, according to ... ( read original story ...)
Pictures of the week: Surfers Against Sewage protests, Rishi Sunak in Japan and a monkey quenching its thirst
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak on board the Japanese aircraft carrier, JS Izumo where he inspected a guard of honour with vice defence minister, Toshiro Ino during a visit to the Japan Maritime ... ( read original story ...)
Can the Bank of Japan keep the USS Buffett afloat?
Billionaire Warren Buffett sees bright days ahead for the Land of the Rising Sun and has hedged a bet that economic normalisation will work – but is he right?
Zelenskyy arrives at G-7 summit in Japan, drums up military and financial support
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy took a lengthy trip to Japan to attend the G-7 summit and ask for more support in the war against Russia. ( read original story ...)