The U.S. Navy on Tuesday sent a warship to challenge Russia’s “excessive” maritime claims in the Western Pacific, officials said. ( read original story ...)
Japan PM Suga Trips up With Messy Reversal on Tourism Campaign
Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga's abrupt decision to partially pause a domestic travel campaign amid rising COVID-19 cases - after insisting it would go ahead - looks likely to cost him support ... ( read original story ...)
Yukio Mishima: The strange tale of Japan’s infamous novelist
The theatrical life and death 50 years ago of one of Japan’s most celebrated and controversial authors created an enduring – but troubling myth, writes Thomas Graham. ( read original story ...)
China foreign minister to meet Japan’s Suga; Beijing’s first high-level contact with new PM
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi will meet Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga on Wednesday, marking Beijing's first high-level contact with Japan's new leader. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Seen Calling for Shorter Store Hours as Infections Jump
The Tokyo Metropolitan Government plans to ask restaurants and other stores to close early as it seeks to combat a surge in coronavirus infections ahead of the annual year-end party season, according ... ( read original story ...)
Japan to exclude Sapporo, Osaka from ‘Go To Travel’ travel subsidies for 3 weeks
Japan will exclude Sapporo and Osaka from its domestic travel subsidy campaign for three weeks starting Tuesday due to a recent resur ... ( read original story ...)
The Latest: Tokyo leader remains firm about hosting Olympics
Tokyo Governor Yuriko Koike remains firm about safely hosting the Olympics in July. Japan has experienced an uptick in infections this month, with a nationwide daily total ... ( read original story ...)
China, Japan to lift restrictions on business travel
China and Japan have agreed to "fast track" business travel between the two countries after Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi met with his Japanese counterpart in Tokyo. ( read original story ...)
Sapporo and Osaka suspended as Go To Travel destinations
Residents of Sapporo and Osaka looking to travel elsewhere will continue to have access to discounts offered under the government-run campaign. ( read original story ...)
Japan Criticises U.N. Finding That Nissan’s Ghosn Was Detained Unfairly
Japan's justice minister on Tuesday criticised a written opinion by a United Nations panel, saying that claims that former Nissan Chief Executive Carlos Ghosn had been treated unfairly under the ... ( read original story ...)
Russia chases off U.S. warship in spat over territorial waters in Sea of Japan
The confrontation was the latest in a string of close contacts between Russian and American forces across the globe. ( read original story ...)
Island Tensions Simmer As China, Japan Vow To Boost Trade Ties
Tokyo and Beijing pledged cooperation on trade and defence Tuesday, but locked horns on disputed islands as China's foreign minister visited Japan for the first time since the coronavirus pandemic ... ( read original story ...)
Shanghai SIPG, Yokohama F. Marinos braced for tough AFC Champions League showdown
A top of the table clash in Group H of the 2020 AFC Champions League sees leaders Yokohama F. Marinos restart their campaign against Shanghai SIPG at Al Janoub Stadium on Wednesday. ( read original story ...)
MSC Cruises’ Onorato ‘confident’ of Japan spring sailings on MSC Bellissima from Yokohama
A certificate of compliance from Japan’s ClassNK in reference to MSC Cruises’ health and safety protocols paves the way for the line to resume sailings in Japan soon, with MSC Cruises CEO Gianni ... ( read original story ...)
Japan and China to Continue Communications on East China Sea, Japan Says
Japan and China agreed on Tuesday to continue communications on issues around the East China Sea where the two countries are in dispute, Japanese Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi said. Motegi made ... ( read original story ...)
‘What a mess!’ Osaka, Sapporo face removal from ‘Go To’ plan
He said that people who have already booked hotels or arranged travel packages in Osaka or Sapporo during the targeted period will not receive the deep discount provided under the Go To Travel ... ( read original story ...)