Japan's industry minister Ryosei Akazawa on Saturday asked Australia, Japan's biggest supplier of liquefied natural gas, to boost output in light of the Middle East crisis. ( read original story ...)
US, Japan Agree on Their Roles in Potential Nuclear Power Project, Westinghouse Says
TOKYO, March 14 (Reuters) - The United States and Japan have agreed on the roles they will take in a potential joint nuclear project involving Westinghouse and Japanese nuclear power equipment ... ( read original story ...)
North Korea Fires 10 Ballistic Missiles Toward Sea of Japan: What Is Kim Jong Un Signalling Now?
North Korea fired over 10 ballistic missiles into the sea amid US–South Korea military drills, signalling rising tensions even as Donald Trump expresses openness to renewed dialogue with Kim Jong Un. ( read original story ...)
Japan on alert after North Korea launches suspected ballistic missile; crisis team activated
Tokyo [Japan], March 14 (ANI): Tensions flared in East Asia on Saturday as the Japanese government issued an urgent warning following military activity from Pyongyang. The Prime Minister's Office of ... ( read original story ...)
Europe repaid Tokyo a favour by supporting oil stock release, Japan minister says
By Yuka Obayashi and Katya Golubkova TOKYO, March 14 (Reuters) - Europe repaid Japan a favour when agreeing on a joint oil stockpile release this week to ease the supply crisis and price spikes caused ... ( read original story ...)
Japan to join Trump’s ‘Golden Dome’ project, expects missile requests
Japan will inform the U.S. next week that it intends to join the "Golden Dome" missile defense initiative and expects that Washington ... ( read original story ...)
Sapporo adventures & hidden Hokkaido stay: Ultimate Japan travel vlog
Join Phoebe and James as they wrap up their Japan trip in Sapporo and along Hokkaido’s beautiful coastline. Discover must-visit spots like Nijo Market, the Sapporo Beer Museum, and Tanukikoji Shopping ... ( read original story ...)
Watch: 13ft pipe shoots out of Japanese highway in Osaka city centre
A giant steel pipe shot out of a highway in Japan, rising as high as 13 metres above ground, according to local authorities. Osaka City said a passer-by spotted the pipe sticking out of the ground on ... ( read original story ...)
Japan to consider whether to buy Russian crude following US sanctions waiver
By Yuka Obayashi TOKYO, March 13 (Reuters) - Japan will consider whether to buy Russian crude after the U.S. issued a 30-day sanctions waiver amid the Iran war by taking into account international ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo man charged with using fake military ID to enter US Navy base in Japan
Japanese prosecutors indicted a man accused of using a forged U.S. military ID to gain entry to Yokosuka Naval Base. ( read original story ...)
South Korean Family Victimized by ‘Butsukari’ in Nagoya
South Korean Family Victimized by Butsukari in Nagoya Video of Incident Sparks Debate on Intentional Shoulder-Bumping in Japan ... ( read original story ...)
Analysis-why Japan’s bar for yen intervention is now higher
By Makiko Yamazaki and Takaya Yamaguchi TOKYO, March 13 (Reuters) - Japan likely has less scope to intervene in the currency market than it did in the past, even as the Middle East conflict pushes the ... ( read original story ...)
FOCUS: Nagoya Station Maglev Redevelopment Delayed Again
Dark clouds are gathering over a major redevelopment project around Nagoya Station in central Japan that is being planned in anticipation of the launch of the Chuo Shinkansen magnetic levitation ... ( read original story ...)
Nuro Tests Zero-Shot Autonomous Vehicles in Tokyo
Nuro has begun testing autonomous vehicle tech on Tokyo streets, putting its zero-shot autonomy claims and global expansion strategy under the spotlight. ( read original story ...)
Giant underground pipe mysteriously rises over 30 feet, bursting through road in Japan: “I can’t believe this”
The pipe, with a diameter of 11.5 feet, towered as high as 42 feet at one point, according to the Osaka construction department. ( read original story ...)
Japan tourism is booming as travellers look beyond Tokyo and Kyoto
Authentic experiences and adventure are driving growth in Japan, while next year’s Green Expo in Yokohama will bring natural and cultural sites to the fore. View on euronews ... ( read original story ...)