South Korea pulls out of joint search and rescue exercise with Japan’s Maritime Self-Defence Force
November 18, 2025 TOKYO – The South Korean Navy has informed Japan that it will not participate as…
Japan to strengthen cultural diplomacy with emerging nations by sending experts in Japanese music, language abroad
October 17, 2025 TOKYO – Japan will increase the dissemination of Japanese culture to emerging and developing nations…
Bear enters supermarket in Japan, attacks 2 customers
October 9, 2025 TOKYO – A bear entered a supermarket in Numata, Gunma Prefecture, where it proceeded to…
Outgoing Japan PM Ishiba achieved some success in diplomacy and security
October 6, 2025 TOKYO – The presidential election for the Liberal Democratic Party will be held today, and…
Japan’s schools build democratic citizens by giving kids responsibilities in ‘special activities’
October 2, 2025 TOKYO – Children begin developing the skills necessary to become members of society from an…
Japan, South Korea agree to advance reciprocal visits by leaders; nations seek to develop stable bilateral relations
October 2, 2025 BUSAN – Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba on Tuesday agreed with South Korean President Lee Jae…
Rice prices in Japan go up again, effects of releasing government-stockpiled rice wanes after 3 months
September 22, 2025 TOKYO – The retail price of rice is increasing once again, nearing the record high.…
Mcdonald’s Japan apologises for ‘Pokémon’ Happy Meal chaos which led to bulk purchases, wasted food
August 13, 2025 TOKYO – McDonald’s Company (Japan), Ltd. has apologized for bulk purchases and food waste that…
Japan’s ruling bloc divided on nuclear power use in new energy plan
December 19, 2024 TOKYO – The Economy, Trade and Industry Ministry announced its draft of the government’s Strategic…