Japanese Foreign Minister Yoko Kamikawa called on her Chinese counterpart Wang Yi to guarantee the safety of Japanese residents in China and combat hate speech on social media, following last week’s murder of a Japanese child in Shenzhen. ( read original story ...)
Who’s vying to be Japan’s next prime minister?
By Tim Kelly TOKYO (Reuters) - Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party on Thursday unveiled the nine candidates who will run in a Sept. 27 leadership election to replace Prime Minister Fumio Kishida. ( read original story ...)
Eli Lilly’s Alzheimer’s treatment Kisunla wins approval in Japan
Japan, with its rapidly aging population, is expected to have more than 5 million patients with dementia by 2030. Alzheimer’s is the most common form of dementia, accounting for more than 67% of cases ... ( read original story ...)
Cricket may be excluded from 2026 Asian Games: Here’s why
OCA deputy director general supports cricket's inclusion. Vinod Kumar Tiwari, the deputy director general of the OCA, has expressed support for cricket's inclusion in the 2026 Asi ... ( read original story ...)
NISMO at 40: Nissan displays iconic vehicles at Yokohama HQ
Nissan is celebrating the 40th anniversary of NISMO this year – the brand’s in-house tuning, motorsports, and performance division. And as part of its milestone, the brand has something in store to ... ( read original story ...)
Japan asks China to ensure the safety of Japanese citizens after a schoolboy was fatally stabbed
Japan’s Foreign Minister Yoko Kamikawa has asked her Chinese counterpart to ensure the safety of Japanese citizens there after a 10-year-old schoolboy was fatally stabbed ( read original story ...)
Jade Carey’s Bold Decision to Step Away from Elite Gymnastics Earns Gymnastics Community’s Support: “Non Stop Since Tokyo”
Jade Carey made a major announcement that has sparked a frenzy in the gymnastics community. The post Jade Carey's Bold Decision to Step Away from Elite Gymnastics Earns Gymnastics Community's Support: "Non Stop Since Tokyo" appeared first on EssentiallySports. ( read original story ...)
Some Japan PM hopefuls want to make hiring and firing workers easier
At least two candidates vying to become Japan's next prime minister are planning to tackle one of the country's most sacred political cows: labour market reforms that would make it easier for businesses to hire and fire workers. ( read original story ...)
University-Clinic Program Boosts GP Recruitment in Yokohama
The "Deep End Kawasaki/Yokohama" program in Japan addresses the critical challenge of recruiting and retaining general practitioners in ... ( read original story ...)
Nissan is marking the 40th anniversary of NISMO this month
Nissan is marking the 40th anniversary of NISMO this month. Established in September 1984 as Nissan Motorsport ... ( read original story ...)
Bronzetti vs. Osaka Prediction: China Open 2024
No. 77-ranked Lucia Bronzetti will take on No. 73 Naomi Osaka in the China Open Round of 128 on Tuesday, September 24. Watch tennis, other live sports and more on Fubo. Use our link to sign up for a ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Tells China to End Anti-Japan Hate After Fatal Attack
Senior Japanese officials are demanding a full explanation of the recent stabbing death of a Japanese boy in southern China, and are asking their Chinese counterparts to deal with "untruthful and malicious" internet posts targeting Japan. ( read original story ...)
Russian aircraft violates Japanese airspace, Tokyo protests strongly
Japanese government spokesperson Yoshimasa Hayashi said a Russian military patrol aircraft violated Japanese airspace three times on Monday near the northern prefecture of Hokkaido. Japan's armed forces fired flares in response, ( read original story ...)
Viral video of man kicking Japan’s ‘divine messenger’ deer prompts local crackdown
A viral video of what appears to be a male tourist kicking a deer in Nara, Japan, has sparked public outrage, prompting local authorities to implement measures promoting respect for the sacred animals. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Film Festival Announces Sho Miyake & Fu Tien-yu As Recipients Of Kurosawa Akira Award
The festival also announced that Japanese actor and director Takumi Saitoh will head the jury for this year’s TIFF Ethical Film Award. ( read original story ...)
Japan scrambles fighter jets that shoot flares to warn Russian spy plane to leave airspace
Japan's defense minister said the use of flares was a legitimate response to airspace violation and "we plan to use it without hesitation." ( read original story ...)