The Osaka Municipal Government may have violated the city's own fire prevention ordinance by keeping some 330,000 raincoats together at the m ... ( read original story ...)
Japan backs out of costly US missile system despite ‘imminent threat’ from North Korea
Decision raises possibility Japan would create its own first-strike capability, which some say violates its constitution ... ( read original story ...)
Coronavirus made Vietnam shut its borders. Now it’s allowing flights from Japan for the first time
A planeful of Japanese business travelers landed in Vietnam on June 25, marking the first flight between the two countries since they imposed border restrictions in a bid to stop the spread of ... ( read original story ...)
Daiichi Sankyo in talks with AstraZeneca on virus vaccine supply in Japan
Daiichi Sankyo Co is in discussions with AstraZeneca Plc on developing supplies of a vaccine for the coronavirus in Japan, the Japanese company said on Friday. ( read original story ...)
Japan cancels plans to deploy Aegis Ashore systems at 2 sites
Japan has canceled plans to deploy Aegis Ashore land-based missile interceptions systems at two sites in Japan. ( read original story ...)
COVID-19’s impact documented by satellite imagery in new initiative from NASA, Japan and Europe
In addition to being a public health crisis, COVID-19 has also had a dramatic impact on the environment and the economy. ( read original story ...)
Would North Korea Target Tokyo in a War? Probably—and It Could Get Nuclear
The U.S. base at Yokota or the Japanese Ministry of Defense could be a target of nuclear weapons. Tokyo has a population of 13.491 million, making it by far the largest city in Japan and home to more ... ( read original story ...)
In Covid-Era Japan, Flirting From Afar Is Hard in Host Clubs: ‘Closeness Is What We Sell’
Japan’s host clubs, which cater to women, have become a hot spot for new coronavirus infections. The clubs have proven problematic because it is hard to be flirtatious at a distance and visitors tend ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Game Show 2020 Online Set For September
The Tokyo Game Show 2020 Online is scheduled for September 23-27 The in-person event of the TGS was canceled in May due to COVID-19 TGS2020 Online will also stream eSports tournaments and round-table ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s ‘izakaya’ pubs hurt as drinkers stay home
Business Japan's 'izakaya' pubs hurt as drinkers stay home. Posted . Japan's traditional izakaya pubs used to thrive in every corner of the country. But now their often cramped co ... ( read original story ...)
China Warns Japan On Hosting US Missiles As War Boats Hold Drill
China is quite content to have Japan remain as a country without a means of launching a military offense. The Communist superpower is understandably concerned when the U.S. steps in with no such ... ( read original story ...)
Japan confirms plans to scrap U.S. missile defense system
Japan’s National Security Council has endorsed plans to cancel the deployment of two costly land-based U.S. missile defense systems. ( read original story ...)
Japan to consider strike capability to replace missile defence system
Japan is to consider the acquisition of weapons able to strike enemy missile launchers to bolster defence against North Korea after a decision to cancel the Aegis Ashore missile defence system, the ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Confirms Scrapping US Missile Defence System
Interceptors for the Aegis Ashore system were to be placed in two regions under the costly and controversial programme. But the government reversed course under pressure from local residents concerned ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka called racist after posting meme in response to COVID-19 cases
As a tennis superstar and now the highest paid sportswoman in the world, Naomi Osaka has recently been using her platform to raise awareness of racial injustice and specifically give support to the ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Defence Minister Says Strike Capability an Option to Counter Missile Threat
Japan's Minister of Defence Taro Kono said on Thursday that acquiring weapons that would let Japan strike enemy missile bases was an option Japan will consider as a way to bolster its ballistic ... ( read original story ...)