Japan Foreign Minister Kamikawa, and US Secretary of State Blinken reaffirm views on Taiwan Strait
In the talks, the foreign ministers agreed that the two countries will closely work to address issues regarding China and North Korea.
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Sakura Cherry Blossoms forecast to bloom on March 17 in Tokyo
A weather information company announced that warmer-than-usual temperatures forecast nationwide between February and April will bring the sakura out earlier than average years.
Japan successfully launches Reconnaissance Satellite into orbit
An Information-Gathering Satellite is de facto a reconnaissance satellite which monitors military facilities in North Korea and elsewhere but is also used to assess…
Authorities labor to confirm status of unaccounted-for after Japan Noto Peninsula Earthquake
In past disasters, the number of people who were unaccounted for decreased over time, but this time, new names are still being added to the list a week after the earthquake.
Baby Born Shortly after Noto Peninsula Earthquake
Amid aftershocks immediately following the earthquake, a baby was born at Keiju Medical Center in Nanao, Ishikawa Prefecture. The baby’s parents hurried to the seaside hospital…
Expert group sets Japan population target of 80 Million in 2100
Specific measures such as improving youth employment, hiring more women and creating a comprehensive child-rearing support system could help meet the target.
Folding fan artwork controversy shows harm of ‘fanning’ narrow-mindedness
Narrow-mindedness is not patriotism. Some netizens pride themselves as patriots by passing disparaging remarks and posting hate "speeches" against Japan on social media platforms.…
Haneda collision may have resulted from multiple factors, including a misunderstanding
The JCG plane was not given permission to enter the runway, but the 39-year-old captain of the JCG aircraft stated during questioning on January 2, the day of the collision, “I…
JAL crew’s professionalism enabled miraculous escape from burning aircraft
As smoke reduced visibility inside, a flight attendant called out: “We will be OK. Please calm down!” The cabin crew then instructed the passengers to cover their noses and…
Miyazaki’s ‘The Boy and the Heron’ soars, winning Golden Globe for best animated feature film
This is the first time that an animated Japanese film has won a Golden Globe award.