"That program is very small, about 20-30 refugees a year," U.N. High Commissioner for Refugees Filippo Grandi told a news conference in Tokyo. "I have asked the government to consider whether it could be expanded." Japan's reluctance to accept refugees ... ( read original story ...)
Manga series highlights Nagoya’s unique charms and cuisine
A popular cuisine-themed comic series is now trending on social media — and winning the hearts of those who know Nagoya. In a recent installment of the serial comic by Tensei Hagiwara, released Oct. 30, “Ichinichi Gaishutsuroku Hancho” (“Squad ... ( read original story ...)
Yokohama announces the ‘Get Trucked Up’ Winner
A free set of GEOLANDAR M/T G003 tires were given away at each Nitro Circus Live event. (Photo: Yokohama) Yokohama and Nitro Circus have announced Becca Panelley as the grand prize winner of its “Get Trucked Up Giveaway” and a customized, 2017 Ram 2500 ... ( read original story ...)
Japan trade surplus sinks in October as energy imports surge
TOKYO -- Japan's trade surplus fell more than 40 per cent in October from a year earlier, despite strong growth in exports to China, the U.S. and the EU, as costs for imports of oil, gas and coal surged. Customs figures released Monday showed imports rose ... ( read original story ...)
US warship and Japanese tug collide in latest incident
These are external links and will open in a new window A US warship has sustained minor damage after a collision with a Japanese tug off central Japan, the US Navy says. The commercial tug lost propulsion and drifted into the guided-missile destroyer ... ( read original story ...)
US Navy ship suffers minor damage in scrape with Japanese tug boat
A Japanese tug lost propulsion and bumped into a U.S. Navy destroyer ... The Navy has since called for more robust training of its officers and crew. Fox News' Lucas Tomlinson contributed to this report. ( read original story ...)
Japan Wants War With North Korea’s Kim Jong Un, Not Dialogue, New Poll Shows
In a commentary from the North Korean Central News Agency in October, Kim's regime accused Abe of pressuring North Korea to grow his approval ratings at home. "Japan’s such rackets inciting the tension of the Korean peninsula is a suicidal deed that will ... ( read original story ...)
US warship collides with Japanese tug boat, latest mishap for the Navy’s 7th Fleet
The crew consisted of 23 officers, 24 petty officers and 291 sailors, according to the Navy's website. Its home port is in Yokosuka, Japan. ABC News' Lucien Bruggeman and Elizabeth McLaughlin contributed to this report. ( read original story ...)
BayStars unveil plans for Yokohama Stadium expansion, renovation
YOKOHAMA – Since taking over as the operator of Yokohama ... Shingo Okamura, president of the ballclub and stadium, said at a news conference at the club office that the terrace seats could be used for things like a “wedding party or year-end bash ... ( read original story ...)
Japan bolstering defenses against North Korea threat, Abe says
Abe told Fox News earlier this month that he hoped to “further solidify the U.S.-Japan alliance” against North Korea. "North Korea has used those talks just to gain time to further develop the nuclear program as well as missiles," Abe told Bret Baier. ( read original story ...)
Japanese Prime Minister calls North Korea the most serious security concern since WW2
Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe says the threat from North Korea is the most serious security concern his country has faced since the Second World War and has pledged to bolster defence measures. Trump says he doesn’t believe North Korea would use ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo offers travelers a ‘fascinating and unexpected’ vacation like no other
It’s not cheap, but worth a splurge for a once-in-a-lifetime trip to Japan. Mark de Leeuwerk, the hotel's executive assistant manager, told Fox News that Tokyo is a great city to visit for a number of reasons. “Tokyo is guaranteed to be the culinary ... ( read original story ...)
Japan weighs plans to deal with North Korean evacuees in case of crisis
TOKYO, Nov 16 (Reuters) – Japan is studying plans to cope with an influx of perhaps tens of thousands of North Korean evacuees if a military or other crisis breaks out on the peninsula, including ways to weed out spies and terrorists, a domestic ... ( read original story ...)
Trump’s cheeseburger in Japan still drawing lines
TOKYO -- Haruyuki Sano travelled 1 1/2 hours for a taste of the same cheeseburger U.S. President Donald Trump ate with Japan's prime minister during his visit last week. "It tasted great, like steak," the pastry-maker said after savoring the 100 per cent U ... ( read original story ...)
Japanese train line apologizes for departing seconds too early
The Tsukuba Express line takes Japanese commuters from Tokyo to Tsukuba, about 37 miles away, in roughly 45 minutes. Katherine Lam is a breaking and trending news digital producer for Fox News. Follow her on Twitter at @bykatherinelam ( read original story ...)
36 Hours in Osaka, Japan
One of the first specialty coffee shops to open in Osaka, this three-and-a-half-year-old institution offers more than a dozen types of beans, both single-origin and blends, in light, medium and dark roasts. Need help deciding? The friendly baristas are ... ( read original story ...)