[Photo/Xinhua] TOKYO -- An event of warm and friendly exchanges centered around giant pandas was hosted by the Chinese Embassy in Japan on Friday evening, with the guests sharing love for the cute ... ( read original story ...)
American POWs’ names read aloud for 1st time at Tokyo bombing memorial
Akari Umeda, a second-year student at St. Hilda's School in Shinagawa Ward, comments on reading the names of Tokyo bombing victims, in Tokyo's Koto Ward on March 9, 2023. (Mainichi/Toshio Kurihara) ... ( read original story ...)
New Sanctions Against Russia, Support For Ukraine: Japan, Germany Leaders Meet In Tokyo
(MENAFN- UkrinForm) Japan's Prime Minister Fumio Kishida and Germany's Chancellor Olaf Scholz at a meeting in Tokyo agreed to work with allies to continue strict sanctions on Russia and assistance for ... ( read original story ...)
Nagoya gov’t suspends official for going to cinemas, shopping while on duty at home
The Nagoya City Hall is seen in the city's Naka Ward on Dec. 4, 2020. (Mainichi/Masakatsu Oka) NAGOYA -- The municipal government here on March 16 suspended a section chief-level woman for one month ... ( read original story ...)
Japan, Germany pledge closer ties as Scholz visits Tokyo
Japan and Germany pledged closer defense ties and cooperation on diversifying supply chains as Chancellor Olaf Scholz and Prime Minister Fumio Kishida met in Tokyo Saturday. Scholz is on his second ... ( read original story ...)
Infant’s remains found inside coin locker in Osaka
The remains of a newborn girl have been found in a coin locker in Osaka, police said Friday. According to police, the remains were found inside a bag in the locker at a storage facility near Juso ... ( read original story ...)
This community’s quarter century without a newborn shows the scale of Japan’s population crisis
When Kentaro Yokobori was born almost seven years ago, he was the first newborn in the Sogio district of Kawakami village in 25 years. His birth was like a miracle for many villagers. ( read original story ...)
A new species of orchid has been discovered in Japan, and its petals look like they’re spun from glass
Sometimes newfound flower species are lurking where scientists least expect to see them — in parks, gardens and even in planters on balconies. ( read original story ...)
Aichi Pref. to introduce ‘learcations’ for kids to study outside of school in Japan 1st
NAGOYA -- Beginning the next academic year, public elementary, junior and senior high school students in Aichi Prefecture will not be treated as absent from class if they go on family vacations, Gov. ( read original story ...)
Osaka, Japan: A Foodie, Friendly, Fun-Filled City
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 ...)