Japan, US commanders stress readiness for Taiwan
Vice Adm. Akira Saito, commander in chief of the Self-Defence Fleet, and Vice Adm. Karl Thomas, commander of the US 7th Fleet, expressed concern over the Chinese military, which…
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‘Russia is infringing the rule of law’: PM Kishida at UN General Assembly
Against a background in which the U.N. Security Council has become dysfunctional due to the use of veto power by permanent members Russia and China, Kishida stressed the…
Negotiations for EPA with Japan to begin this year: Bangladesh commerce secretary
Bangladesh's main target for the EPA is to enjoy zero-duty benefits on shipments of garment items, leather and leather goods, electronics and other products.
Japan wants China’s buoy removed from EEZ near Senkaku Islands
The recently discovered buoy is thought to be used to collect data, including wave heights and currents, for the operations of China Coast Guard vessels navigating around the…
Japanese cosmetics brand unveils products for use in space
The facial cleanser can be wiped off without water, and the moisturizer is semi-solid, preventing it from dispersing when subject to microgravity.
Foreign ministry asks Japanese police for fair probe into ‘bleach water’ case
The request came after a South Korean national was hospitalized in Tokyo late last month after showing symptoms, such as vomiting, after drinking water served by the restaurant…
Japan’s foreign minister Yoko Kamikawa makes global debut, meets US, UK counterparts
Minister Kamikawa also chaired the G7 Foreign Ministers’ Meeting held the same day during the UN General Assembly’s High-Level Week.
Japan’s domestic manufacturers turn to making parts for semiconductor market
Although they are operating on a small scale, these companies hold high market shares and are increasing their investments in anticipation of growth in the semiconductor market.
Hearings in $1 billion lawsuit filed by auto tycoon Carlos Ghosn against Nissan start in Beirut
The former Nissan CEO filed the case against Nissan in May in Beirut, alleging he was detained in Japan in 2018 on false charges because of what he calls the automaker’s…
US Space Force plans to establish command post in Japan
The establishment of this new command post is part of the US military’s efforts to enhance cooperation with allied countries in the domain of space, and activities in Japan have…