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 ...)
The real reason behind China’s fury towards Japan’s Takaichi
Weeks into the job, Japan’s new leader has come face-to-face with what it means to cross China’s red line on Taiwan. ( read original story ...)
Thief burglarizes laundromat in Sapporo
Security camera footage captured a thief burglarizing a coin-operated change machine at a laundromat in Sapporo City on Monday ... ( read original story ...)
U.S. Embassy Warns Americans in Japan to Stay Alert for Bears After 13 Deadly Attacks in 2025
The U.S. Embassy & Consulates in Japan released a wildlife alert on Nov. 12, warning Americans visiting northern Japan to stay aware for potential bear encounters as the country is seeing a record num ... ( read original story ...)
Padel to debut at 2026 Asian Games
The Olympic Council of Asia officially added the discipline to the Aichi-Nagoya 2026 programme following a meeting held on Monday in Kuwait between ... ( read original story ...)
Travel alert: Bear attacks at popular island destination leads to federal warning
At least 13 people have been killed and more than 100 have been injured in bear attacks in one country since this April. ( read original story ...)
Kobe Christmas display features Santa modeled on Osaka World Expo mascot
A Santa Claus figure modeled on the official mascot of the 2025 World Expo in Osaka has gone on display at a major tourist spot in Kobe, western Japan. ( read original story ...)
Deadly bear attacks set Japan on edge, prompt military action
A record 13 people have been killed by bears so far this year. Canada, the U.S. and several other nations have issued warnings for citizens traveling in Japan. ( read original story ...)
How will Japan’s defences evolve under its hawkish new leader?
If Japan’s hawkish new prime minister, Takaichi Sanae, has her way, Japan’s security evolution will quicken. The country’s military build-up is a response to increasingly aggressive neighbours in ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan’s leader shows solidarity with Japan amid standoff with China by wielding a plateful of sushi
As China reportedly mulls a ban on Japanese seafood amid a standoff between the Asian neighbors, Taiwan's leader shows support for Tokyo, with his lunch. ( read original story ...)