Kishida, Xi to hold talks in Bangkok
The two leaders will hold bilateral talks on the sidelines of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) forum.
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Kishida, Biden, Yoon warn of firm response if North Korea conducts 7th nuclear test
A joint statement also said Washington would strengthen its extended deterrence policy for Tokyo and Seoul to prevent nuclear attacks on US allies with its nuclear capability.
Japan to agree to extend ISS operations until 2030
According to sources, it intends to emphasize the importance of Japan-US cooperation by being the first among the participating countries to agree to the US proposal.
Japan, South Korean leaders hold talks for 1st time in 3 years
The focus is whether the first summit talks between Japanese and South Korean leaders in about three years will lead to improvements in the chilly bilateral relations.
Philippine senators push for military pact with Japan
Earlier this year, the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force signed a training agreement with the Philippine Army and Philippine Marine Corps.
Colourful chrysanthemums give new life to former tobacco field in Fukushima
The garden has become Fukushima’s largest chrysanthemum-viewing spot, with daily visitors sometimes totaling 500.
Yoon to discuss North Korea nuclear threat with US, Japan leaders
Along with the trilateral summit, a Korea-US bilateral summit was also confirmed by the presidential office, without details on the time and place of the meeting.
Manufacturer of tinned candy featured in ‘Grave of the Fireflies’ to cease operations
Sakuma-shiki Drops first hit shelves in 1908, and saw a resurgence in popularity decades later after the canned candy appeared in the 1988 anime “Grave of the Fireflies.”
Return of labour shortage sees rise of unmanned convenience stores in Japan
Recently, an increase in economic activity and more visitors to Japan have made it difficult for convenience stores to secure enough workers.
Japan adopts ¥28.9 trillion draft extra budget
They plan to submit the draft extra budget to the current Diet session set to end on December 10.