Japan’s much-needed intel debate could cost Takaichi political points
In what is widely considered one of the most consequential legislation over Japan’s security in a decade, parliament…
Trump aborts call for Japan and others to send warships to Strait of Hormuz
U.S. President Donald Trump on Tuesday abandoned his call for Japan, NATO, South Korea and others to send…
Japan’s Takaichi pushes to scrap food tax, ignoring economists’ warnings
When Sanae Takaichi strode into her first press conference as Japan’s reappointed prime minister on Wednesday, she delivered…
I tried Iceland’s Slimming World meals and 1 dish is inedible
Some of the new Slimming World frozen food range from Iceland (Image: Rebecca Koncienzcy) I was a Slimming…
James Cameron Says He Has ‘Tons Of Energy’ After Over 10 Years Of Plant-Based Diet
James Cameron has said he still has “tons of energy” after following a plant-based diet for more than…
LDP and JIP heads to deliver joint campaign speeches Tuesday
The leaders of the ruling Liberal Democratic Party and its coalition partner, the Japan Innovation Party, are expected…
In Japan, fears of China’s antibiotics dominance spur calls for self-sufficiency
Medical professionals in Japan are concerned that China could dramatically ramp up trade pressure on Tokyo by adding…
Vegetarian women show subtle changes in cellular health markers
A large study of Slovak university women finds subtle shifts in bioelectrical impedance markers among vegetarians, without clear…
Momentum grows for snap election as Takaichi’s views enter ‘new stage’
Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is believed to be considering dissolving the Lower House for a snap election as…
Japan’s new Upper House lawmakers have ¥30.82 million of assets on average
Assets held by the 125 lawmakers elected to the Upper House in July last year averaged ¥30.82 million…
China ‘likely celebrating’ as Japan, South Korea clash over islets
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s revival of Tokyo’s claim to islets whose symbolic weight far outweighs their size…
Japan’s proposal to ‘speedily draft’ anti-spy laws raises human rights concerns
The Japanese government’s plans to tighten espionage and secrecy legislation have been welcomed as a necessary bulwark at…