Russia's war in Ukraine. In addition to uprooting the lives of Ukrainians and throwing the international order into ch ... ( read original story ...)
Eliud Kipchoge and Brigid Kosgey eye victories in their first Tokyo Marathon on Sunday
Kenya’s World record-holders Eliud Kipchoge and Brigid Kosgei are set to make their debut in the Tokyo Marathon set to be held tomorrow in Japan. ( read original story ...)
North Korean ballistic missile likely fell outside Japan’s economic zone
Japan's defense ministry says North Korea launched at least one ballistic missile on Saturday morning that likely fell outside Japan's exclusive economic zone. The ministry says at least one ... ( read original story ...)
Russia’s invasion prompts more assertive foreign policy from Japan
Like Germany, the other World War II-era aggressor turned pacifist nation, Japan has responded to the invasion by swiftly joining the U.S.-led effort to confront Russia. ( read original story ...)
Kipchoge eyes Tokyo Marathon title
World men marathon record holder Eliud Kipchoge of Kenya said here on Saturday that he hopes to add the Tokyo Marathon title to the g ... ( read original story ...)
World record holders Kipchoge and Kosgei converge for long-awaited Tokyo Marathon
Tomorrow’s Tokyo Marathon, postponed due to COVID-19 concerns in March and then October last year, will be worth waiting for given that Kenya’s male ... ( read original story ...)
Russia’s invasion of Ukraine prompts Japan to rethink security strategy toward Moscow
The strategy, which lays out Japan's basic policy for diplomacy and security, currently calls for promoting Japan-Russia cooperation in the fields of security and energy. ( read original story ...)
Hundreds gather in Osaka to protest war in Ukraine, call for peace
Hundreds of people including Ukrainians living in west Japan's Kansai region gathered in front of JR Osaka Station on March 5 for a peace ral ... ( read original story ...)
Scientists begin analysing mysterious 300-year-old ‘mermaid mummy’ found in Japan
Scientists from Japan will embark on a project to analyse a 300-year-old "mermaid mummy" that has been a source of mystery for decades. According to Japanese news Asahi Shimbun, the 30-centimetre long ... ( read original story ...)
Japan grants fund for teacher development in Laos
The government of Japan is providing grant assistance worth more than US$4 million to four teacher training colleges, through the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA). ( read original story ...)
Osaka police apologize to man jailed for 10 months in theft probe, admit false arrest
Osaka Prefectural Police on March 4 admitted they falsely arrested a 31-year-old man who was held in custody for about 10 months before being ... ( read original story ...)
Hundreds in Tokyo protest Russia’s invasion of Ukraine
Hundreds of people marched in Tokyo on Saturday protesting Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. The crowd shouted, “Stop war. Protect lives.” Some held signs that read: “We stand with Ukraine.” Others held ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo reports 10,806 new coronavirus cases
The Tokyo metropolitan government on Saturday reported 10,806 new coronavirus cases, up 289 from Friday and down 756 from last Saturday. By age group, 1,698 cases were in their 20s, 1,830 in their 30s ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo records 10,806 new coronavirus cases on March 5
The Japanese capital reported 10,806 coronavirus infections on March 5, after seeing 10,517 new cases the day before, the Tokyo Metropolitan ... ( read original story ...)
Japan to fast-track economic security Bill amid growing geopolitical tensions
TOKYO - Japan is set to fast-track an economic security Bill through the Diet to shore up the resilience and independence of its supply chains, and to prevent the leakage of sensitive technology to ... ( read original story ...)
Japan to Assess How Russia Can Avoid Sanctions Using Crypto
Japan’s financial services regulator and crypto industry body are assessing how Russia might evade economic sanctions using cryptocurrencies. ( read original story ...)