Prime Minister Fumio Kishida was evacuated from a campaign event in western Japan on Saturday after a male suspect hurled an explosive device in his direction. ( read original story ...)
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Routes: Japanese low-cost airline Zipair to introduce San Francisco-Tokyo flights
In this week’s roundup, the Japanese low-cost airline Zipair plans to introduce San Francisco International-Tokyo Narita flights in early June; a French carrier adds more SFO-Paris flights this summer ... ( read original story ...)
Japan: Kishida smoke bomb sparks memories of slain PM Abe
One video showed a shield being used around Mr Kishida the moment the young man was pinned to the ground. But there are also uneasy parallels being made between what happened today in a port in Wakayama in western Japan and what happened last year in the Western city of Nara when Mr Abe was ...
Japan approves first casino in big bet for an untapped market
The government approved plans for a $8.1 billion resort, which will house the country's first casino. The complex is set to open on an island in Osaka in 2029. ( read original story ...)
Ryuichi Sakamoto: Japan’s master of electronic music
A prolific solo artist and composer who worked with musicians from Bowie to Madonna, Sakamoto refused to stay within the confines of one genre ( read original story ...)
South Korea, US, Japan to Hold Regular Drills to Counter North
South Korea, the US and Japan will hold regular military drills as North Korea continues to develop its nuclear and missile programs despite international sanctions and pressure. ( read original story ...)
Man arrested after blast leads to Japan PM Kishida’s evacuation from speech venue
The man was arrested on "suspicion of forcible obstruction of business" after he threw "what appeared to be a smoke bomb" CNN said city Kyodo News. ( read original story ...)
G7 ministers agree to cut gas consumption and speed-up renewable energy
The Group of Seven rich nations have agreed to call for reducing gas consumption and increasing electricity from renewable sources while phasing out fossil-fuels faster and building no new coal-fired ... ( read original story ...)
Ghostwire: Tokyo quietly adds controversial anti-tamper system Denuvo
Bethesda has added the controversial anti-tamper technology, Denuvo, to Ghostwire: Tokyo's PC version. Whilst it was not formally announced by publisher Bethesda, the software was quietly added as ... ( read original story ...)
Japan PM Kishida unhurt in ‘smoke bomb’ scare, resumes campaigning
By Kantaro Komiya and Chris Gallagher TOKYO (Reuters) -Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida was evacuated unhurt after a suspect threw what appeared to be a smoke bomb at an outdoor speech in western ...
G7 needs to help emerging economies to cut down emissions, says Japan’s Nishimura
Ministers from G7 countries are meeting for climate and energy talks in northern Japan’s Sapporo on Saturday and Sunday. The discussions are being held in the Asian country as part of Japan’s G7 presi ...
Japan PM evacuated after apparent smoke bomb
Japan's Prime Minister Fumio Kishida has been evacuated unharmed from a public event after what appeared to be a smoke bomb was thrown at him. A person was detained at the scene in Wakayama, where Mr Kishida had been due to give a speech, local media reported. ( read original story ...)
Object thrown near Japan PM Kishida during speech, suspect held – NHK
A pipe-like object was thrown near Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida while he was delivering a outdoor speech in the western city of Wakayama on Saturday, Japanese media reported. ( read original story ...)
EDITORIAL: Osaka picked as site for Japan’s 1st casino; plan beset by concerns
A contentious plan to build Japan’s first casino in the city of Osaka is finally moving forward even though many questions remain unanswered. Will the project really help revitalize the local economy? ( read original story ...)
Osaka had winning hand all along for casino resort project
Osaka had a winning hand from the outset when it came to hosting Japan’s first integrated casino resort. Submissions for two casino plans were made to the government in April 2022. One was a project ... ( read original story ...)