Event to foster Japan-China friendship canceled as tensions between 2 countries remain high
Nine Chinese officials, including a minister of the Chinese Embassy, were to attend this year’s event.
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Paper-eating insect spreading to museums, libraries across Japan, putting valuable cultural properties at risk
Their population can increase quickly, making extermination very challenging once the insect has a foothold in an area.
Taiwan lifts Japanese food import restrictions amid China’s suspension
Taiwan will no longer require certificates of origin for all Japanese food items or radiation inspection reports for products from the five Japanese prefectures of Fukushima,…
Japan PM Takaichi calls for maintaining international order during address at G20 Summit
PM Takaichi also called for realizing a free and open Indo-Pacific, which she considers part of her diplomatic strategy.
Japanese craftsman produces beautiful and durable bags made of wood
The bags made by 70-year-old Satoshi Kumano have an elegant yet playful spirit. Users will enjoy opening, closing and holding them.
Damages raised over death of Nepali man restrained by Tokyo police
The initial ruling in the case set damages at about ¥1 million, but a ruling Wednesday by an appellate court of the Tokyo High Court raised the amount to about ¥39 million.
From hip-hop song to satirical cartoons, China-Japan row ratchets up online
China leverages social media, even on platforms banned at home, to influence public opinion and delegitimise Ms Takaichi's stance on Taiwan, but its effectiveness remains to be…
Japan tourism faces US$1.2 billion hit as trip cancellations spike on China rift
While there has been a raft of cancellations, some travellers are choosing to re-route their holiday plans to countries such as Singapore, South Korea, Thailand, Malaysia, and…
Taiwan President Lai shows support for Japan in China dispute with sushi lunch
Taiwan’s government, which rejects Beijing’s sovereignty claims, has in recent years been subjected to similar food export bans by China, including Taiwanese pineapples and…
Princess Aiko visit highlights 70 years of Laos-Japan friendship
Lao President Thongloun Sisoulith said her visit would strengthen and expand the ties between the two countries.