Japan’s former defense chief urges PM to challenge U.S. sanctions on ICC president
A former Japanese defense minister on Friday described a U.S. decision to sanction the International Criminal Court and…
Japan Dominates Korea’s Top Races
Japanese runners dominated Korea’s top international races Sept. 6, finishing 1-2 by wide margins in both with Diktaean …
Japan’s luxury ice revered by bars around the world
PAINSTAKING PROCESS: Ice makers freeze water for up to 72 hours, replace tainted water with a fresh batch…
Want To Learn Japanese? Retro Games Are Your Friend
Image: Vicky Lamburn / Time Extension Indulge me just a moment! Sometime around 2002, I’d just received my…
What Makes an Iron Lady Iron? — Thatcher and Takaichi
What makes an Iron Lady Iron? Sanae Takaichi, Japan’s first woman Prime Minister, has publicly embraced comparisons to…
From farmers to chefs, Japan’s culinary voices tell their tales
Hidaka, Hokkaido – The world of publishing is a fickle place where, without rhyme or reason, even internationally…
S. Korean man gets 20-year prison sentence in Japan for killing ex-girlfriend
Ruling comes under new no-labor prison system introduced in June 2025 Japanese police investigate the scene where a…
Japan weather agency warns of intense rain in Tokyo, 6 areas through Monday
Japan’s weather agency warned Sunday of intense rain in Tokyo and six other prefectures heading into Monday due…
Japan’s Prince Hisahito turns 20
Japan’s Prince Hisahito, the eldest son of Crown Prince and Princess Akishino, turned 20 years old on Sunday.…
Japan, South Korea and the U.S. Forge a New Nuclear Alliance
Northeast Asia is experiencing a rapid nuclear energy revival as Japan and South Korea move to prioritize the…
Japan is Fighting Bear Attacks with a Solar-Assisted Robot Wolf
Japan’s solar-assisted ‘Monster Wolf’ uses motion, flashing lights and unpredictable sounds to deter bears before they reach farms…
Japan Trade Minister, USTR reaffirm tariff cap arrangement
“Last year’s agreement remains unchanged, and the two sides confirmed once again that they will continue working on…