President Joe Biden assured his "good friend" Prime Minister Fumio Kishida of Japan on Monday that the United States is fully committed to Japan's defence, amid simmering tension with China and the ... ( read original story ...)
With eye on China, and U.S. ties, Japan’s universities to screen foreigners
Japan is asking universities for greater scrutiny of foreign students and scholars to prevent technology leaks to places like China, partly for its own national security but also to safeguard ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Nikkei tracks U.S. stock futures higher; growth woes limit gains
Japan’s Nikkei share average marked small gains into the midday break on Monday, buoyed by a rise in U.S. stock futures but investors remained wary about risks to global growth. We apologize, but this ... ( read original story ...)
5.5-magnitude quake hits 132 km SSE of Shizunai-furukawacho, Japan — USGS
An earthquake with a magnitude of 5.5 hit 132 km SSE of Shizunai-furukawacho, Japan at 02:01:05 GMT on Monday, the U.S. Geological Survey said. The epicenter, with a depth of 30.32 km, was initially ... ( read original story ...)
This Week: At Home And Around Tokyo For May 23-29
From 12 p.m. Location: YOKOHAMA RED BRICK WAREHOUSE, 1-1 SHINKO, NAKA-KU, YOKOHAMA, KANAGAWA - Map Fee: ¥12,000 (One day pass) Info: RECOMMENDED FOR: MUSIC FANS, PEOPLE WHO DON'T MIND THE CROWDS, ... ( read original story ...)
Albanese sworn in as PM in Australia ahead of Tokyo summit
Australia’s new prime minister was sworn in Monday ahead of a Tokyo summit with President Joe Biden while vote counting continued to determine whether he will control a majority in a Parliament that ... ( read original story ...)
Biden to lay out in Japan who’s joining new Asia trade pact
President Joe Biden on Monday is set to launch a new Indo-Pacific trade pact designed to signal U.S. dedication to the region and address the need for stability in commerce after the chaos caused by ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Olympic film debuts in Japan; headed next to Cannes
The documentary film about the pandemic-delayed Tokyo Olympics premiered on Monday, shown to reporters and other invited guests in the Japanese capital. Produced by Japanese director Naomi Kawase, the ... ( read original story ...)
Biden reinforces Japan ties, unveils Asia trade initiative
President Joe Biden meets with Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida in Tokyo and unveils a multinational trade initiative Monday as part of his push to reinvigorate US strategic power across Asia. ( read original story ...)
Federal election 2022 live: Anthony Albanese and Penny Wong head to Quad meeting in Japan; at least 10 Covid deaths
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PM Modi Receives Rousing Welcome In Tokyo; ‘Bharat Mata Ki Jai’ Chants Reverberate
As Prime Minister Narendra Modi reached Tokyo on Monday, for his two-day visit to Japan, he received a rousing welcome from the Indian diaspora. ( read original story ...)
Biden meets Japanese Emperor at start of visit to launch regional economic plan
U.S. President Joe Biden, in Japan to launch a regional economic plan to counter China and reaffirm ties with a key Asian ally, began his visit on Monday by meeting with Emperor Naruhito. ( read original story ...)
News Navigator: How does Japan PM Kishida spend his time at his official residence?
The Mainichi Shimbun answers some common questions readers may have about how Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida spends his time at his official re ... ( read original story ...)
‘Move-to-earn’ Solana app StepN is latest crypto gaming craze
Since its launch in December, StepN, an app that lets users walk and run to earn tokens, has quickly become a household name in the play-to-earn blockchain gaming, or GameFi, world. Two to three ... ( read original story ...)
Tether pays out $10bn in withdrawals since start of crypto crash
Pace of withdrawals in May means ‘stablecoin’ company effectively dealing with slow-motion bank run ... ( read original story ...)
‘Modi Modi’, ‘Bharat Mata Ki Jai’ chants in Tokyo as PM gets rousing reception from Indian diaspora
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who is on a two-day visit to Tokyo, received a rousing welcome on Monday from the Indian diaspora at the Hotel New Otani where he will be staying during his trip. “Har ... ( read original story ...)