North Korea fires ballistic missile toward Japan
North Korea fired a suspected ballistic missile toward water off its east coast on Thursday morning, prompting a warning in Japan for residents to take shelter from the threat. The missile was.
Japan’s Prime Minister heads to Ukraine
Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida traveled to Kyiv for talks with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Tuesday. The visit followed a trip to Moscow by Chinese President Xi Jinping. Japan’s Foreign Ministry.
Seoul to compensate Japan wartime forced labor victims
South Korea announced plans to compensate victims of Japan’s forced wartime labor, aiming to end a “vicious cycle” in the Asian powers’ relations. Japan and the United States immediately welcomed the.
Japan, India start joint fighter jet drill
Japan and India began their first joint fighter jet exercise on Monday near Tokyo as the countries upgrade defence and security ties with an eye on China’s growing military might. The 11-day.
Japan announces grant for Pakistan flood victims
On Wednesday, Japan announced its plan to provide a “grant assistance” of $38.9 million to Pakistan as part of the country’s supplementary budget to deliver life-saving aid to the flood victims. According.
Japan’s PM expresses ‘serious concerns’ to Xi on regional security
On Nov 17, Japan’s Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said that he had conveyed “serious concerns” over regional security issues to Chinese President Xi Jinping in Bangkok. Kishida stated that he had “expressed.
U.S., Japan, South Korea ‘aligned’ on North Korea: Biden
Phnom Penh: On Nov 13, U.S. President Joe Biden stated that the United States, Japan, and South Korea were “more aligned than ever” on North Korea’s “provocative behavior”. Speaking in Cambodia after.
North Korea fires ballistic missile over Japan
It emerged that North Korea fired a ballistic missile over Japan, the fifth launch in 10 days. South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol warned of a resolute response following the launch, according to.
Japan detects first monkeypox case
Tokyo: On July 25, Japan detected its first case of the monkeypox virus in Tokyo, the capital’s governor said on Monday. The infected person is a man in his 30s who returned.
Queen Elizabeth ‘deeply saddened’ by death of Japan’s Abe
London: On July 8, Britain’s Queen Elizabeth said that she was “deeply saddened” by the death of former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe on Friday. “My family and I were deeply saddened.
Japan to provide necessary aid for Afghanistan after Earthquake
A government official announced on Thursday that the Japanese government intends to help Afghanistan after an earthquake there claimed at least 1,000 lives.
Seiji Kihara, the deputy chief cabinet secretary, stated during a.
Biden visits Japan, South Korea carrying warning to China
On May 19, It emerged that Joe Biden would visit Japan and South Korea on his first Asian trip as U.S. president. Reportedly, he would be carrying a clear message to China.
World’s oldest person dies in Japan aged 119
Tokyo: On April 25, it was reported that a Japanese woman Kane Tanaka who was believed to be the world’s oldest person has died aged 119. Tanaka was confirmed by Guinness World.
Japan offers aid to Cambodia
Phnom Penh: On March 20, Japan vowed to offer Cambodia about $428 million in aid and 1.3 million doses of COVID-19 vaccines through the ‘COVAX global vaccine-sharing program’. The pledges were part.
Pakistan abstains from voting against Russia
It was reported that the UN General Assembly overwhelmingly approved a resolution that “demanded” Russia’s “immediate” withdrawal from Ukraine. However, Pakistan abstained from taking part in voting against the resolution. Japan and.
U.S., Japan, S. Korea to discuss N. Korea’s recent missile launches
Washington: On Feb 6, the U.S. State Department said that the U.S. special representative for North Korea would meet with Japanese and South Korean counterparts later this week. The sudden meeting was.
Russia deploys missile defense system in Kuril island
Moscow: The Ministry of Defence’s Zvezda TV channel reported on Thursday, Russia deployed its Bastion seaside missile defense system to a remote part of the Kuril island chain in the Pacific.
Japan’s former Princess, Mako arrives in New York with husband
After leaving the royal family, Japan’s former princess Mako Komuro and her husband landed in the United States on Sunday, swapping ancient imperial rites for the bright lights of New York.
After years.
Man with knife injures passengers on tokyo commuter train
On a Tokyo commuter train on Sunday, a man dressed as Batman’s Joker and brandishing a knife stabbed many passengers before sparking a fire, sending people running to escape and jumping from.
Fumio Kishida, Japan’s new PM struggling to find his footing
Tokyo: On Tuesday, Fumio Kishida, Japan’s new Prime Minister, is trying hard to strengthen his position with voters. Various local media outlets launched polls just two days after he took the top.
Princess Mako of Japan sacrifices throne for love
Despite royal family objections, Japanese Princess Mako will marry a common person this month. Their wedding is scheduled for October 26.
According to international media, Princess Mako, a member of the Japanese royal.
Japanese Royal, Princess Mako to marry a commoner boyfriend
After years of controversy, Japan’s Princess Mako will marry a commoner, a former classmate, this month, giving up her royal position.
According to the Imperial Household Agency, the date has been fixed for.
Japanese Vaccine Producers Under Cyber Attacks: Reports
ANKARA, Oct 19 (AA/APP): Japanese vaccine producers have been facing cyber attacks since early April, local media reported Monday.
However, no apparent information leaks has been made, Kyodo News Agency reported. According to.
Japan’s Virus Cases Surpass 90,000
ANKARA, Oct 12 (AA/APP): The total number of coronavirus cases crossed 90,000 in Japan, as infections continued to rise in capital Tokyo the worst-hit city in the country. The capital Tokyo, which.