Japan-China meetings yield no breakthroughs on political issues
The Japanese and Chinese governments confirmed during the Japan-China High-Level Economic Dialogue that they would cooperate to resume China’s imports of Japanese seafood.…
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China, Japan, South Korea trilateral meet stresses key role of cooperation
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi called for promoting trilateral cooperation to achieve the effect of "1+1+1>3."
WWII Battle of Manila scars linger 80 years later; many hope atrocities will not be forgotten
It is believed that roughly 100,000 citizens were killed during the monthlong battle fought between Japanese and U.S. troops in the Philippine capital. Many died during the…
Detention of Japanese man in China may be prolonged; specific actions leading to detention not revealed by Beijing
The trial on espionage charges has begun without the Beijing side revealing what specific behaviors it deemed as problematic, hindering exchanges between those in the business…
Rice price for wholesalers in Japan climbs 73% in February; record high for sixth consecutive month
The average price stood at ¥26,485 for 60 kilograms, up 73% from a year before. It was also ¥558 higher, or 2%, from a month before.
Bank of Japan leaves interest rates unchanged at 0.5 percent
It is believed that the Bank of Japan considers it necessary to carefully assess the economic impact of the additional interest hike it decided on in January and the current U.S.…
Female entrepreneurs in Japan suffer from sexual harassment; petition government for legal protection
Investors make up a large proportion of the perpetrators, and as the victims are in need of investment, it is difficult for them to come forward.
Growing presence of Japanese astronauts: The Japan News
It is important for Japan to steadily send astronauts to the International Space station to gain experience in space before private sector leadership takes over.
Japanese nutritionist teaches people how to prep meals after a disaster using common ingredients
Akita hopes that making warm emergency meals that offer victims some comfort after a disaster will become more widespread.
Japan consortium sets targets for use of recycled plastic in new cars
The goal is to encourage the domestic recycling of plastics from the perspective of economic and resource security in response to new regulations to be introduced by the European…