When I traveled to Japan, the high-tech toilets were one of the highlights. Not only were the bathrooms always clean, but the toilets had heated seats, bidets, and a privacy sound when you used them. ( read original story ...)
Rally in Tokyo calls for government action to bring abductees back home
Relatives of Japanese nationals who were abducted by North Korea decades ago have again asked the government to take action and that North Korea let the abductees' aging parents see them again. ( read original story ...)
Seoul, Tokyo, Beijing agree to expedite trilateral summit
SEOUL: The top diplomats of South Korea, Japan and China today reaffirmed the need to hold a trilateral summit at the “earliest” possible time, Seoul’s foreign minister said following their first ... ( read original story ...)
Top diplomats of South Korea, Japan and China meet to restart trilateral summit
The top diplomats from South Korea, Japan and China have met to discuss when to resume their leaders’ trilateral summit after a four-year hiatus ... ( read original story ...)
Equinox seals dominant victory in Japan Cup
The world's top-rated horse Equinox claimed a stunning success in his homeland with victory in the Japan Cup. Equinox, trained by Tetsuya Kimura, won by four lengths under Frenchman Christophe Lemaire ... ( read original story ...)
China, Japan, South Korea agree to boost trilateral ties, seek summit
The foreign ministers of China, Japan and South Korea agreed on Sunday to restart cooperation among the Asian neighbours and pave the way for a summit of their three leaders in the latest move to ease ... ( read original story ...)
Miami-Dade mayor visiting Japan to boost investment and trade for South Florida
Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava will lead a group of business executives and politicians on a visit to Tokyo starting Sunday to improve trade ties and spur greater investment between ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Cup: Equinox wins as Christophe Lemaire rides world’s top-rated horse to victory
Equinox, trained by Tetsuya Kimura, won by four lengths under Frenchman Christophe Lemaire in front of 140,000 spectators at the Tokyo Racecourse. It was billed as the horse's toughest test yet, but ... ( read original story ...)
China, Japan, Korea Ministers Agree to Push for Leaders’ Summit
The foreign ministers of China, Japan and South Korea agreed to push for a leaders’ summit of their three nations in the near future, restoring a process that had been on hold since 2019 due to the ... ( read original story ...)
Woman admits stabbing herself at Yokohama music arena
A 48-year-old woman who said she was stabbed in the abdomen as she was leaving a music event in Yokohama on Thursday has admitted to police that she stabbed herself. According to police, the incident ... ( read original story ...)
Top diplomats of South Korea, Japan and China meet to restart trilateral summit, revive cooperation
The top diplomats from South Korea, Japan and China have met to discuss when to resume their leaders’ trilateral summit after a four-year hiatus ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Kishida Seeks Meeting with North Korea’s Kim: Kyodo
Japan’s Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said he’ll intensify efforts to realize a meeting with North Korean leader Kim Jong-un, according to Kyodo News Sunday. ( read original story ...)
South Korea, China, Japan Top Diplomats Seek to Boost Trilateral Cooperation
South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol and Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida have taken steps to mend ties frayed by history and trade feuds, and held a historic trilateral summit in August with ... ( read original story ...)
Vissel Kobe score first J.League title with win over Nagoya
Vissel Kobe won the J.League title for the first time in the club’s history on Saturday as two goals in three first half minutes earned Takayuki Yoshida’s side a 2-1 victory over Nagoya Grampus. ( read original story ...)
Jetstar Asia Returns Airbus A320 Service To Osaka Via Manila
Jetstar Asia has resumed its popular route from Singapore Changi to Osaka Kansai via Manila after a three-year gap due to the pandemic. ( read original story ...)
NCT, Aespa, Red Velvet, RIIZE and more unite for SMTOWN LIVE 2024 concert in Tokyo Dome
One of South Korea's leading entertainment labels, SM Entertainment announced the line-up for the upcoming Tokyo Dome as a part of the much awaited SMTOWN LIVE 2024 event. ( read original story ...)