Japan asks U.S. to drop reciprocal tariffs, calls them regrettable
Japan has conveyed its “extreme regret” over the reciprocal tariffs imposed by U.S. President Donald Trump, urging Washington…
Israel struck Hezbollah weapons depot in Lebanon
The Israel Defense Forces struck a weapons warehouse belonging to Hezbollah’s air defense unit, according to the IDF…
Actor Ryoko Hirosue held over alleged assault at Japan hospital
Police said Tuesday they have arrested actor Ryoko Hirosue on suspicion of injuring a nurse at a hospital…
No more living recipients of Japan gov’t benefits for war trauma
The last retired military personnel or civilian employee who received Japanese government medical benefits for trauma or other…
U.S. auto tariffs to have extremely large impact on Japan economy: PM
The U.S. government’s plan to impose an additional 25 percent tariff on auto imports will have an “extremely…
Joint custody critics alarmed after Japanese woman killed in Hungary
Support groups and lawmakers in Japan concerned about domestic violence are sounding the alarm about a legislative change…
Court rejects suit requesting halt of western Japan nuclear reactor
A Japanese court on Wednesday rejected a request to halt the operation of a nuclear reactor run by…
Court rules against suspension of nuclear units in southwestern Japan
A Japanese court on Friday rejected the request of thousands of residents to suspend operations of two reactors…
Families of abductees slam Ishiba’s plan for North Korea liaison offices
The families and supporters of Japanese nationals abducted by North Korea decades ago reaffirmed Sunday their opposition to…
Hamas says two men killed in Tulkarem drone strike were members of its armed wing
Hamas claims two people were killed in an IDF drone strike near the West Bank town of Tulkarem…
Japan to join U.S.-led space telescope project in search for life
Japan’s government has been considering joining a U.S.-led space telescope initiative to search for Earth-like planets and extraterrestrial…
Japan top business lobby urges Trump to promote investment with U.S.
The head of Japan’s biggest business lobby on Tuesday urged the U.S. administration under the newly inaugurated President…