Ageing Asia: In Japan, it’s never too old to start a boy band
Ji-Pop, consists of five senior citizens, aged 65 to 87, holding day jobs as farmers and fishermen.
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Head of 3-nation jet development body likely to be Japanese
Japan, UK and Italy, plan to conclude a treaty on the creation of the organization, which will specify the headquarters’ location and other information. However, it is expected…
Eisai CEO hails significant step in fight against dementia
The drug Lecanemab removes a protein called amyloid-beta, which is associated with the disease’s progression, thereby slowing the advancement of the disease.
Resumption of trilateral summit first step towards mending South Korea and China ties
The summit was last held in December 2019 in Chengdu, after which it was suspended following a dispute between South Korea and Japan over forced labour compensation rulings and…
Maker of Dassai Sake holds ceremony for completion of New York brewery
Asahi Shuzo Co. will begin selling Dassai Blue at retailers and restaurants on September 25. The company will also consider selling more expensive versions, and hold tours of the…
PM Kishida vows to return growth to the people
PM Kishida announced an outline of economic measures, which would "ensure that increased tax revenues are returned to the people," and "provide strong policy support to help…
Adventure travel in Japan expected as post-pandemic draw for foreign tourists
Adventure travel has been gaining popularity among wealthy people from Europe, North America and Australia as a sustainable form of tourism, with the aim of impacting…
Trilateral Korea-Japan-China meeting opens after four-year hiatus
The Korean presidential office is pushing for the tour, in hopes it would defuse worries over what some see as foreign policies that potentially alienate China.
True Crimes of Asia: Suicidal people still baited on social media in Japan despite ‘Twitter murders’
The growing use of the Internet also created a new breed of criminal of Takahiro Shiraishi’s ilk – murderers who prey on helpless victims by offering to die with them, but…
Japan PM Kishida leans closer to Taiwan with hawkish Cabinet picks
Tokyo has also reportedly elevated security ties with Taipei by appointing an active government official – instead of a retired officer as per tradition – as its de facto…