Japan Prime Minister Fumio Kishida calls for UN reform in General Assembly speech
This is the first in-person speech by a Japanese prime minister at the assembly since former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe spoke in 2019.
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Yoon, Kishida agree to cooperate on North Korea, improve bilateral relations
The meeting was the first between the leaders of South Korea and Japan since Dec 2019.
Japan allocates $3.5 million for Rohingyas in Bangladesh
The support from Japan comes at a crucial moment, as the Rohingya response is one of the underfunded refugee situations in the world.
Japanese nationals abducted by North Korea embrace 20 years of freedom, fight for return of others
Of the 17 abductees recognized by the Japanese government, only five have returned to Japan.
Seoul, Tokyo not coming to terms on New York summit
Based on latest reports, Japan has still yet to confirm if the summit will take place in New York.
Dangerous to rely on imports for food supply
Japan is highly dependent on food imports, with its calorie-based self-sufficiency rate standing at 38 per cent in fiscal 2021.
Tomato tsukemen to revivify town hit by rain
The four restaurants in Nakadomari, Aomori Prefecture, serve the dish in the image of the Spanish flag, using yellow spoons and tomato-shaped chopstick rests.
Foreign ministers of South Korea, Japan vow ‘sincere efforts’ to resolve historic disputes
The two ministers exchanged opinions on the forced labor issue, which remains the key sticking point of discussions on repairing ties.
Japan, US aim for stronger economic cooperation with Asean nations
The two nations aim to counter China, which has increased its economic clout through the building of infrastructure in the region.
Local Japanese festivals work to decarbonise
The electricity needed for the Aomori Nebuta Festival this year was provided by solar panels on most days, establishing its role as an “environmentally friendly” event.