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 ...)
Zelenskiy joins G7 in Japan as democracies take aim at Russia and China
Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelenskiy arrived in the Japan on Saturday to attend the Group of Seven (G7) summit, giving him a rare chance to both drum up support from the world's rich democracies and sound ... ( read original story ...)
A husband hid $500,000 in bitcoin during a divorce — and got busted by a crypto hunter
Financial infidelity has become increasingly sophisticated, as investors "hop" coins across blockchains and sink their cash into metaverse properties.
China Southern Airlines resumes Dalian-Nagoya flight route
The route was halted for three years due to the COVID-19 pandemic. China Southern Airlines is currently the only operator of direct passenger flights between the two cities, according to the Dalian ... ( read original story ...)
Football: Kasper Junker double hands Grampus comeback win over Sanfrecce
TOYOTA (Kyodo) -- Kasper Junker hit a brace as Nagoya Grampus came from behind to beat Sanfrecce Hiroshima 2-1 in the J-League first division Saturday. The Danish forward struck minutes before and ... ( read original story ...)
At G7, Japan and Germany want a rethink on the ‘Global South’
Japan and Germany say it is time for a rethink of how some of the world's most powerful institutions - including the United Nations Security Council - deal with emerging countries. ( read original story ...)
China complains to G7 host Japan over joint statement
China firmly opposes the G7 joint statement out of Hiroshima and has complained to summit organiser Japan, the Chinese foreign ministry said on Saturday. ( read original story ...)
Rishi Sunak hugs Volodymyr Zelensky as pair meet for G7 talks in Japan
Volodymyr Zelensky has landed in Japan ahead of crunch talks at the G7 summit. The Ukrainian President’s plane touched down at Hiroshima Airport early this morning. Japan says Mr Zelensky’s decision ... ( read original story ...)