Temperatures soar in Japan’s Kanto region, elsewhere
According to the Japan Meteorological Agency, temperatures reached 35 degrees Celsius or higher by 2 pm on June 27 in 60 locations in and around the region.
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SDF helmets used on front lines of combat in Ukraine
In March, Tokyo had provided Ukraine with bulletproof vests and other SDF equipment at the request of Kyiv.
Japanese PM cautions against countries drawing ‘wrong lessons’ from Ukraine invasion
He also emphasized that he would not tolerate Beijing’s development of gas fields in the East China Sea, referring to the ongoing construction work as “a unilateral attempt to…
Kishida raps China for ‘unfair, opaque’ aid to developing countries at G-7
He also stressed a determination to spread the importance of fair and transparent development finance for developing countries.
Japanese women writers gaining recognition in English-speaking world
A major factor behind the trend is a change in the English-speaking world that has seen more acceptance of translated literature.
G-7 to exert more pressure on Russia: US official
According to an official, Group of Seven leaders will discuss at their upcoming summit how to cut their dependence on Russian energy and Russia’s revenues from energy exports.
Service honors war victims on day Battle of Okinawa ended 77 years ago
Prime Minister Fumio Kishida, Okinawa Gov. Denny Tamaki and representatives of a bereaved families association were among the about 330 people attending the ceremony, far fewer…
Survivors dig by hand after Afghanistan quake killing 1,000
The quake was Afghanistan’s deadliest in two decades, and officials said the toll could rise. An estimated 1,500 others were reported injured, the state-run news agency said.
Japanese scientists devise robot finger with ‘human skin’
The skin can be regenerated if damaged. It is likely to lead to the development of robots whose skin has a similar texture to that of humans.
MSDF training vessel docks in London, marks 120th anniversary of Japan-UK alliance
It was the first time in six years for a Maritime Self-Defense Force training vessel to call at London. This latest visit echoes a stopover in Japan by the Royal Navy’s Carrier…