The diplomatic rift between Beijing and Tokyo is also a test of Washington’s appetite for engagement with the region ... ( read original story ...)
Japan approves restart of world’s biggest nuclear power plant
Japan has approved the restart of the world’s largest nuclear power plant more than a decade after its closure following the Fukushima disaster, as the country returns to atomic energy to address rising power costs. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s New Leader Mentions Taiwan, and Tanks Her Relationship With China
Facing reprisals from Beijing for a remark over Taiwan, Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi must walk a fine line to prevent escalating the dispute without looking weak at home. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo crosses the red line: China warns of “extremely dangerous signal” after missile shipment
China has raised strong alarms after reports revealed that Japan carried out a missile export of domestically produced Patriot interceptors to the United States. Chinese analysts described the move as ... ( read original story ...)
This L.A. woman was jailed as a WWII traitor. How a pair of perjuries ensnared ‘Tokyo Rose’
Iva Toguri D'Aquino was sent to prison for allegedly helping the Japanese. After it was revealed that perjured witnesses led to her conviction, she was pardoned decades later. ( read original story ...)
Japan OKs $135 billion stimulus package to help revive its sluggish economy
Japan's Cabinet has approved a $135 billion stimulus package to help spur the economy and relieve the impact of higher prices ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Leader Gets Off to Rocky Start With China
Facing reprisals from Beijing for a remark over Taiwan, Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi must walk a fine line to prevent escalating the dispute without looking weak at home. ( read original story ...)
Nagoya’s newest hotel looks like a castle
Located beside the 17th-century Nagoya Castle – once the seat for the powerful Owari Tokugawa clan during the Edo period – the luxurious 11-storey newbuild features a terraced roof and angular ... ( read original story ...)
Tokoname: An excellent day trip from Nagoya for pottery lovers
Tokoname is a seaside city in southern Aichi Prefecture. Since the 1970s, visitors have come to this city to explore the Tokoname Pottery Footpath — walking courses that introduce the area’s legacy of ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo government ordered to pay US$247,970 in damages in Nepal man’s death
The court found that unreasonable force used by police led to Arjun Bahadur Singh’s death in 2017 while in custody. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo unveils $136bn stimulus
By bno - Taipei Office Japan has approved an economic stimulus package of roughly JPY21.3 trillion ($136bn) in an effort to counter rising living costs and reinforce domestic demand, marking the first ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s cabinet approves lavish stimulus as markets fret over Takaichi’s fiscal policy
By Makiko Yamazaki TOKYO (Reuters) -Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's cabinet approved a 21.3 trillion yen ($135.40 billion) economic stimulus package on Friday, marking the first major policy ... ( read original story ...)
Telix Opens TMS Yokohama in Japan, Commemorative Lecture Held
Telix Pharmaceuticals Limited (ASX: TLX, NASDAQ: TLX, "Telix") today announces the official opening of Telix Manufacturing Solutions (TMS) in Yokohama, Japan, the Company's first cyclotron facility in ... ( read original story ...)
Japan ramps up warning of yen intervention, chance of near-term rate hike
By Leika Kihara and Makiko Yamazaki TOKYO (Reuters) -Japan on Friday escalated its warning of currency intervention and the central bank governor signalled the chance of a near-term interest rate hike ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Takaichi unveils $135bn stimulus to spur growth
Japan’s Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi has unveiled a massive ¥21.3tn ($135.4bn) stimulus package designed to spur economic growth and shield households from the rising cost of living. ( read original story ...)
Japan exports unexpectedly strong in October as US tariff impact slows
Japan's exports rose more than expected in October for a second straight monthly gain, government data showed on Friday, underpinned by a milder fall in U.S.-bound shipments, resilient demand in other key markets and a weaker yen. ( read original story ...)