Japan defence ministry team to discuss drones, AI in combat
As part of efforts to fundamentally strengthen Japan’s defence capabilities, the team will examine lessons from the war in Ukraine and multinational defence cooperation. The…
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Japanese carmakers’ anxiety grows as Japan-US tariff talks stall
Japanese carmakers and companies in other industries may need to review their pricing strategies for the U.S. market.
Cabinet approves tougher penalties for infractions by bicycle riders in Japan
Among the infractions for which tougher penalties will apply are using a mobile phone while riding a bicycle, riding on the wrong side of the road and riding on the sidewalk.
Former Malaysian PM Mahathir urges ASEAN to create united front against U.S.
The better future for ASEAN is when there is no dominant country, not China, U.S., nor anyone, Mr. Mahathir added.
Construction site of planned tallest skyscraper in Japan opened to press
The Torch Tower is expected to be 385 metres upon completion in May 2028, and will house commercial facilities, a luxury hotel and offices.
70,000 rice-related businesses in Japan to be surveyed
The Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Ministry’s aim is to determine the causes of rice shortages and price hikes.
Japan PM Ishiba, US President Trump fail to reach deal on U.S. tariffs at G7 Summit; agree to keep negotiating
The two sides have been unable to agree on the structure for revising additional tariffs on automobiles, a situation believed to have been one of the reasons for the failure in…
Snowy hikes above 3,000 metres in spring add appeal to Japan’s Tateyama mountain range
Tateyama consists of a number of mountain peaks, and the area also includes marshlands and the Murodo-daira plateau, which was formed as a result of volcanic eruptions. Mt.…
Poll shows Japan’s LDP most popular in upcoming Tokyo assembly election
Regarding the issue of politics and money, the LDP did not give official endorsements to six former secretary generals of the assembly’s LDP faction who were involved in the…
Ichijodani Ruins: Uncovering Japan’s Sengoku period
Houses around where the residences of high-ranking samurai were located have been recreated, giving visitors a clearer idea of how the town looked. The valley is an active…