This article was collaboratively written by Anthony Jackson + Buzzy, our creative AI assistant. Known as the kitchen of Japan, Osaka is famous for its takoyaki (octopus balls), okonomiyaki (a savory ... ( read original story ...)
Japan moves missile capable troops into remote island base as regional tensions rise
Japan has moved hundreds of troops, including missile units, into a new base built on a remote island near China and Taiwan as its seeks to bolster its defensive capabilities in the region. ( read original story ...)
Germany to Seek Closer Economic Ties With Japan Amid Supply Chain Tension
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz will touch down in Japan on Saturday with six of his ministers seeking closer economic ties, as he considers reducing German dependence on Chinese raw materials amid global supply chain tensions. ( read original story ...)
Osaka Station gets biometric upgrade
The days of fumbling for a ticket or a smart card could soon be a thing of the past at Osaka Station. The transport hub will debut a biometric ticketing system on Saturday. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s most familiar orchid is found to have near-identical cousin
All the Spiranthes on the Japanese mainland were thought to be a single species, but in fact there are two ( read original story ...)
Japan’s labour unions confirm three-decade-high wage hikes of 3.8%
Pedestrians make their way in a business district in Tokyo, Japan May 16, 2018. REUTERS/Kim Kyung-Hoon ( read original story ...)
Japanese utilities want G7 to allow countries to set their own paths to energy transition
As chair of the Group of Seven nations (G7) this year, Japan will host a ministerial meeting on climate, energy and the environment in the northern city of Sapporo on April 15-16, ahead of a G7 summit ... ( read original story ...)
Mayor of Ukraine’s Odesa visits sister city Yokohama, gives thanks for support
The mayor of the Ukrainian city of Odesa, Gennadiy Trukhanov, right, and Yokohama Mayor Takeharu Yamanaka signed a memorandum confirming further strengthening of relations at Yokohama City Hall on ... ( read original story ...)
Osaka Station’s facial recognition gate, world’s 1st adaptive platform doors unveiled
OSAKA -- The press got a two-day advance look at the new facial recognition ticket gate and the world's first shifting platform doors at West Japan Railway Co. (JR West)'s Osaka Station on March 16. ( read original story ...)
Port of Los Angeles agrees to establish green shipping corridor with Tokyo and Yokohama ports
The Port of Los Angeles has reached an agreement with the Ports of Tokyo and Yokohama in Japan to create more sustainable shipping passages. The agreements, known as Memorandum of Understandings (MOUs ... ( read original story ...)
Japan, South Korea renew security, economic ties at Tokyo summit
TOKYO — Japan and South Korea agreed to resume regular visits between their leaders and take steps to resolve a trade dispute during a long-awaited summit Thursday. Japan’s prime minister called their ... ( read original story ...)
Why Japan PM Kishida welcomed S. Korea President Yoon to Tokyo with ‘omurice diplomacy’
On Thursday, South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol landed in Tokyo for the countries’ first bilateral meeting in 12 years. While the Asian countries are seeking to mend diplomatic relations, Japanese ... ( read original story ...)
China, Japan trade accusations over infringing each other’s maritime territory
Japan and China are both accusing each other of infringing on their maritime territory. China is routinely sending vessels around Japan’s claimed islands in the East China Sea. ( read original story ...)
Port of Los Angeles agrees to green shipping corridor with Tokyo and Yokohama ports
A Green Shipping Corridor partnership has been agreed upon between the three ports to be established within the coming year. The partnership aims to reduce emissions along trade routes and promotes ... ( read original story ...)
Japan and S.Korea’s historic rivalry is softening
STORY: The leaders of Japan and South Korea met on Thursday in a historic moment, because it's the first time that a South Korean president has visited Japan in 12 years.The two countries, both allies of the U. ( read original story ...)
South Korea, Japan restore military intelligence-sharing pact
South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol said Thursday he agreed to "completely normalize" a military intelligence-sharing pact with Japan to better respond to North Korea's nuclear and missile threats. ( read original story ...)