Two Russian strategic bomber planes flew over the Sea of Japan for more than seven hours, the Russian defence ministry said on Tuesday in a statement released as Japan's prime minister was beginning a visit to Ukraine. ( read original story ...)
Japan rallies late, stuns Mexico to advance to WBC final vs. U.S.
Japan's come-from-behind victory sets up a World Baseball Classic championship against the United States on Tuesday night. ( read original story ...)
877 new COVID cases reported in Tokyo on Tuesday
Japan's health ministry confirmed 877 new cases of the coronavirus in Tokyo on Tuesday. The daily figure is down 111 from a week ago. The ministry also reported two deaths in the capital. Nationwide, ... ( read original story ...)
Seoul tells Tokyo it will ‘normalize’ military pact
Seoul "notified Japan via a written document" of its decision to normalise the military pact, its foreign ministry said in a statement Tuesday, in a move that had been reported over the weekend. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s leader visits Kyiv while China’s president is being feted in Moscow
Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida began a surprise visit to Ukraine hours after Chinese President Xi Jinping arrived in Moscow for a summit. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Prime Minister Becomes Last G7 Leader to Visit Ukraine
Fumio Kishida, who has been seeking a more active role for his country in international affairs, made an unannounced trip to meet with Ukraine’s president. ( read original story ...)
Japan Prime Minister Kishida making surprise visit to Ukraine to meet Zelensky
Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida is making a surprise trip to Ukraine on Tuesday to meet Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky -- a day after Chinese leader Xi Jinping met his Russian ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Prime Minister Fumio Kishida announces new Indo-Pacific plan during India visit
Kishida said he hopes to promote a vision of free and open Indo-Pacific, a Tokyo-led initiative that is geared toward curbing Beijing's growing assertiveness. ( read original story ...)
Japan says PM Kishida to visit Ukraine, meet Zelenskiy in show of solidarity
Prime Minister Fumio Kishida will visit Kyiv for talks with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy, Japan's foreign ministry said on Tuesday, with broadcaster NHK showing Kishida boarding a train at ... ( read original story ...)
People flock to Tokyo’s Ueno Park for cherry blossom parties after restrictions lifted
Ueno Park in the capital's Taito Ward was seen crowded with people on March 20 as cherry blossoms there were in full bloom and party restrict ... ( read original story ...)
South Korea to restore Japan’s trade status to improve ties
South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol says his government will take steps to restore Japan’s preferential trade status ( read original story ...)
Japan PM Kishida to meet Zelensky in surprise Kyiv visit
Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida will meet Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky during a surprise visit to Kyiv on Tuesday to offer "solidarity and unwavering support," Japan's foreign ministry said. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Kishida heading to Ukraine for talks with Zelenskyy
Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida is heading to Kyiv early Tuesday for talks with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. Japan's public television NHK showed Kishida riding a train from Poland heading to Kyiv. ( read original story ...)
South Korea’s Yoon says he will order Japan back on trade ‘white list’
South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol said on Tuesday he would order officials to begin procedures that would return Japan to its "white list" of countries with fast-track trade status after a summit with Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida last week. ( read original story ...)
Nothing heroic about history of kamikaze attacks: ex-teacher
A former middle school teacher in Kagoshima Prefecture, southwestern Japan, has published a book challenging what he sees as the pr ... ( read original story ...)
Fact check: Image shows snow walls in mountainous region of Japan, not Lake Tahoe
The image has been circulating online for years and shows a sightseeing path that cuts through a mountainous region of Japan. ( read original story ...)