Japanese brewery to make sake in space; if successful, limited-edition sake to be sold for US$657k
The attempt to brew sake in space will be made in the Japanese Experiment Module Kibo on the International Space Station.
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Japan seeks Indonesia’s help to solve labour crisis
The number of Indonesian workers in the Japanese construction sector is expected to surpass the number of Vietnamese workers in the coming years, a Japanese construction…
Foreign Ministers of Japan, South Korea confirm continuing cooperation in 1st phone talks since Martial Law debacle
They both agreed that the importance of the Japan-South Korea relationship would not change under any circumstances.
Risk of nuclear weapons being used greater than ever as support grows in Russia
Since the start of Russia’s aggression in Ukraine in February 2022, President Putin has repeatedly mentioned the use of nuclear weapons.
Japan PM Ishiba stresses importance of nuclear deterrence in comment on Nihon Hidankyo’s Nobel Prize
The government has taken a cautious approach to the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons, which comprehensively bans the development and use of nuclear weapons. Hidankyo…
Japan PM Ishiba, U.S. Defence Secretary Austin agree to work more closely on security
The two confirmed their countries will continue working to upgrade the command capabilities of the Self-Defence Forces and U.S. military and to promote cooperation on defense…
PH-US-Japan maritime talks flag ‘unlawful’ Chinese behavior in West Philippine Sea
The dialogue held on Tuesday, was chaired by Foreign Affairs Assistant Secretary Ma. Theresa Lazaro, US National Security Council Senior Director and Special Assistant to the…
Chinese journalist detained after meeting with Japanese diplomat appeals 7-year sentence for espionage
Mr. Dong Yuyu, 62, is a former deputy head of Guang Ming Daily’s editorial department. He was accused of espionage, but “there isn’t sufficient evidence to prove the…
Japan concerned about South Korea diplomacy amid prolonged political disarray
The Japanese government’s basic stance is to continue improving bilateral relations, which had progressed under President Yoon Suk Yeol’s administration.
Japan identifies manufacturing, renewable energy sectors for business ties with Rajasthan
Japan saw manufacturing and renewable energy sectors with a special focus on Rajasthan’s vast solar energy potential as probable area for the Japan-India and Japan-Rajasthan…