OSAKA -- A whale that had strayed into the Port of Sakai-Semboku in Osaka Bay was confirmed dead by experts who examined the mammal, the Osaka Prefectural Government revealed on Feb. 19. While the ... ( read original story ...)
Shmyhal-led delegation arrives in Tokyo for Ukraine reconstruction conference
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Why is Japan hosting a conference for Ukraine reconstruction when it’s still at war?
Japan is hosting a conference for Japanese and Ukrainian officials to discuss reconstruction of Ukraine just ahead of the two-year anniversary of Russia’s invasion, while the US and other Western ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Carmakers Forge Ahead With EV Investments Despite Slowdown
Toyota, Honda and Panasonic Holdings Corp. — which supplies car batteries to Tesla and Toyota — were the only Japanese businesses in the top 20 companies pledging foreign direct investment in ... ( read original story ...)
University of Tokyo to launch new program with 50% foreign students
The University of Tokyo plans to launch a new five-year combined Bachelor's and Master's degree program in fall 2027, with half of the roughly 100-student capacity to comprise foreign students, a ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo stocks end mixed on weak tech shares, Nikkei record high hope
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Tokyo Steel to keep product prices unchanged in March
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Why is Japan hosting a conference for Ukraine reconstruction when it’s still at war? AP explains.
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Japan PM Kishida’s Disapproval Rate Hits Record as Scandals Drag On
The disapproval rate of Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida hit a record in a poll, as voters showed dissatisfaction with what many see as shortcomings in clearing up political scandals months ahead ... ( read original story ...)
Japan will host Ukraine reconstruction conference to showcase support for war-torn country
Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida on Monday pledged his country's long-term engagement in Ukraine's reconstruction, calling it a future investment, as Japan stressed its commitment to supporting ... ( read original story ...)
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Japan pledges support for Ukraine’s reconstruction at conference in Tokyo
Japan is hosting a conference to discuss how to support Ukraine's reconstruction efforts nearly two years after Russia's invasion started. ( read original story ...)
Japan hosts Ukraine reconstruction conference to showcase its support for the war-torn country
Japan has pledged long-term partnership in the reconstruction Ukraine at a conference held ahead of the two-year anniversary of Russia’s invasion as Tokyo seeks to showcase its commitment for the supp ... ( read original story ...)