Japan Plans Military Aid for 4 Countries Under New Framework
As part of its new Official Security Assistance, Japan will help countries improve their deterrence capabilities through the provision of defence equipment and by other means.
The Japan News
Plastic Box from Tsunami-hit Town Found on Okinawa Prefecture Island, 2,200 km Away
The Miyakojima local government is considering exhibiting the box before returning it to Rikuzen-Takata.
Ryuichi Sakamoto transcended borders, genres with his music
The death of Japanese composer Ryuichi Sakamoto on March 28, which was announced on April 2, has reverberated across the globe.
China calls on Japan to not join US ‘encirclement’
Apparently with the US-China confrontation in mind, the Chinese Foreign Minister urged Tokyo not to follow suit in Washington’s efforts to encircle Beijing.
Tasty Titlist: Chilean abalone chosen as ‘mollusc of the year’
Popularity may have helped the Chilean abalone to its victory but the loco’s potential extends far beyond the dinner plate.
US, South Korea conduct first large-scale landing drills in 5 years
The exercises are designed to prepare for a contingency on the Korean Peninsula.
Japan sports bodies decide on guidelines to battle corruption
The guidelines call for a compilation of bidding rules as well as the education for officials and staff to avoid encouraging bid rigging.
Bank of Japan’s new deputy chief flags chance of change to yield control policy
If various conditions fall in place, some sort of change to yield curve control may become necessary, Deputy Governor Shinichi Uchida said.
Doburoku sake revival taps fruity flavours, new brewers
New brewers have joined long-established sake breweries, brewing the sweet rice wine, creating unique flavors using fruit and other ingredients.
China holding Japanese man in Beijing for spying
Including the man, 17 Japanese nationals are known to have been held in China, mainly on suspicion of violating the law.