The United States and Japan held the Extended Deterrence Dialogue (EDD) in Tokyo on this month’s 8th to 9th, stating, “They discussed China’s rapid and opaque nuclear arms buildup and rejected ... ( read original story ...)
US., Japan reaffirm commitment to N Korea’s complete denuclearization in defense talks
The United States and Japan reiterated their commitment to the "complete denuclearization" of North Korea and rejected Russia's notion that Pyongyang's pursuit of nuclear arms was a "closed" issue, as ... ( read original story ...)
Growing backlash in Japan over Trump’s use of anime characters
The US president has angered some fans by using the images of characters like Pikachu and Naruto. ( read original story ...)
Yohei Kono, who apologized for Japan’s wartime sexual abuses of ‘comfort women’, dies at 89
TOKYO (AP) — Yohei Kono, a veteran Japanese politician who as top government spokesperson offered a historic apology to Asian women over sexual abuses by Japan's wartime military, has died, officials ... ( read original story ...)
Takaichi’s grandson enrols in China university amid Tokyo-Beijing row
Japan PM Sanae Takaichi’s step-grandson enrols in Chinese university amid Tokyo-Beijing row - Bilateral relations between Japan and China hit a roadbump following Takaichi’s pro-Taiwan remarks ... ( read original story ...)
Japan built a flying car for 2028: It flies about as far as you could drive in 15 minutes
SkyDrive eVTOL / Courtesy of SkyDrive" > Japanese eVTOL startup SkyDrive is targeting a 2028 commercial launch for its flying car, priced between $670,000 and $2.68 million — roughly half the cost of ... ( read original story ...)
Easy Japanese news in translation: Golden ‘Fist of the North Star’ statues unveiled in Nagoya
A statue of Kenshiro, the main character of the popular manga "Fist of the North Star," was unveiled on June 3 at Matsuzakaya Nagoya department store ・・・ ... ( read original story ...)
Asian Games 2026: Pakistan cricket announces 15-man squad led by Sahibzada Farhan for Aichi-Nagoya; full team and schedule
India, June 10 -- The countdown to the 2026 Asian Games is well underway, and the tournament is already beginning to generate plenty of excitement. Scheduled to take place from September 19 to October ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo stocks drop on heightened Mideast tensions, caution ahead of US CPI
Tokyo stocks fell Wednesday on renewed tensions in the Middle East, with the Nikkei stock index extending losses in the afternoon due ... ( read original story ...)
Japan wholesale inflation accelerates to fastest in 3 years as energy costs spike
By Leika Kihara TOKYO, June 10 (Reuters) - Japan's wholesale inflation accelerated in May at the fastest pace in three years as price pressures from the Middle East war broadened, adding to the case ... ( read original story ...)
H-bomb radiation-exposed boat museum in Tokyo marks 50th anniversary
An exhibition hall featuring a Japanese fishing boat exposed to radiation from a US nuclear test in the Pacific marked the 50th anniversary of its opening on Wednesday. ( read original story ...)
How Tokyo aims to turn retired military equipment into lasting strategic returns
Japan's export of used military gear to partner nations could deliver decades of strategic returns, analysts say. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo stocks drop as fresh US strikes on Iran heighten Mideast tensions
Tokyo stocks fell Wednesday morning, amid heightened tensions in the Middle East as the U.S. military said it had made ... ( read original story ...)
Philippines Plans Sea Border Talks With Japan Amid China Warning
The Philippines intends to pursue talks on maritime borders with Japan despite opposition from Beijing, according to Manila’s Foreign Affairs Secretary Ma. Theresa Lazaro. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s 30-Year Bond Sale Draws Weakest Demand Since June 2025
Japan’s 30-year government bond auction drew the weakest demand since June 2025 as a decline in yields dented investor appetite, with concerns over inflation and fiscal policy weighing on sentiment. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Asics to spin off Onitsuka Tiger business
By Mariko Katsumura TOKYO, June 10 (Reuters) - Japan's Asics Corp on Wednesday said it will spin off its high-end Onitsuka Tiger business, a key driver behind four straight years of record profit, in ... ( read original story ...)