The country joins the European Union and other countries that have pledged to reduce their carbon footprint to zero over the next few decades. ( read original story ...)
Japanese Prime Minister sets goal of zero emissions, carbon-neutral society by 2050
Japan's Prime Minister, Yoshihide Suga, said the country will aim to become carbon neutral by 2050. In his first policy speech since taking office last month, Suga told Japan's parliament Monday that ... ( read original story ...)
U.S. military, Japan Self-Defense Force start Keen Sword 21 exercise
Defense Force units on Monday began the exercise Keen Sword 21 on military installations in mainland Japan. The joint biennial field training exercise for U.S military and Japan Self-Defense Force ... ( read original story ...)
South Korea must resolve wartime labor dispute, Tokyo says
South Korea must come up with a "solution" on the issue of compensation for Korean wartime laborers, according to Tokyo. ( read original story ...)
Your Eyes Tell actor Ryusei Yokohama offers BTS singer Jungkook boxing lessons; Director proposes a match
Your Eyes Tell has finally released in Japan and South Korea. The Japanese movie, which is also known as Kimi No Me Ga Toikakete Iru, is a remake ... ( read original story ...)
Gymnastics officials hope Tokyo meet opens door for postponed Olympics
The Tokyo meet will feature gymnasts from Japan, the United States, China and Russia and marks the first international event to be held at an Olympics venue since the Games were postponed in March due ... ( read original story ...)
Japan and U.S. Begin Major Military Exercise as Concern About China Grows
Japan and the United States on Monday began air, sea and land exercises around Japan in a show of force in the face of increased Chinese military activity in the region. The Keen Sword exercise is the ... ( read original story ...)
Japan rejects nuclear ban treaty; survivors to keep pushing
Japan said Monday it will not sign a U.N. treaty that bans nuclear weapons and does not welcome its entry into force next year, rejecting the wishes of atomic bomb survivors in Japan who are urging ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo marks rare Monday with 100-plus new infections
Tokyo confirmed 102 new COVID-19 cases on Oct. 26, the first triple-digit count for a Monday in nearly two months, according to metropolitan government officials. The number of newly confirmed ... ( read original story ...)
The South Korea–Japan Rift Plays Right into China’s Hands
Chinese leaders must be salivating at the prospect of yet another rough patch in the strained relationship between America’s regional allies, South Korea and Japan.Relations between the two countries ... ( read original story ...)
‘Demon Slayer’ revenue tops $100 million in 10 days, breaking Japan box-office record
Japanese animated film "Demon Slayer" shattered a box-office record, reaching revenue of 10.75 billion yen ($102.48 million) in just 10 days, the film's distributor said on Monday. ( read original story ...)
Japan to be carbon neutral by 2050, insists prime minister
Japan’s new prime minister has vowed the country will become carbon neutral by 2050 in a move that will require a big shift in energy policy. Making his first policy speech to a new session of the ... ( read original story ...)
Soccer: Gamba Osaka suspend forward Ademilson over drink-driving probe
Gamba Osaka have suspended Brazilian forward Ademilson following his alleged involvement in a drink-driving incident, the J-League to ... ( read original story ...)
Japan, world’s third largest economy, vows to become carbon-neutral by 2050
Japan's new prime minister, Yoshihide Suga, committed his country on Monday to reaching a target of zero emissions of greenhouse gases and achieving a carbon-neutral society by 2050, with a ... ( read original story ...)
Japan will become carbon neutral by 2050, PM pledges
Yoshihide Suga says dealing with climate change is no longer a constraint on growth as he sets out a bolder approach to the emergency ... ( read original story ...)
Japan to go carbon-free by 2050, new leader Suga pledges
Japan will achieve zero carbon emissions by 2050, Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga says in his first policy speech since succeeding Shinzo Abe. ( read original story ...)