Japanese rescuers continue search for 7 missing crew of US Osprey
The Osprey crashed about 1 kilometre east of Yakushima island, where the water is thought to be about 30 metres deep.
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Japan-China foreign ministers make little headway on Fukushima discharge spat
Japan has repeatedly called for discussions among the two countries’ experts since the treated water discharge started in August, but China has not acted.
Japan Plans Ukraine Exhibition at 2025 Osaka-Kansai Expo; Ideas Include Displaying Messages Encouraging Ukraine
As Ukraine’s participation looks unlikely due to the prolonged aggression by Russia, the Japanese government has decided that alternative measures are necessary.
IPEF ministers vow to cooperate in decarbonisation, fair economy
Participating countries announced that they will establish a fund to help emerging countries’ efforts, with Japan contributing approximately $10 million to the fund.
PM Kishida heads to San Francisco to show diplomatic prowess amid domestic woes
Aides to the prime minister hope that this latest official overseas trip will serve as a catalyst for a similar transformation as the one Kishida enjoyed earlier this year.
Mao Zedong statue disappears from Chinese city; removal possibly directed by authorities
As the 130th anniversary of the birth of Mao is coming up in December, the authorities are likely wary that excessive worship of Mao may lead to dissatisfaction with the gap…
Member of Johnny’s sexual abuse victims group found dead, hanged in Osaka mountains
The man was said to have been slandered on social media, prompting Osaka prefectural police to investigate the circumstances of his death.
Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida to Attend APEC
PM Kishida is also expected to attend a summit meeting of the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework for Prosperity — a new economic-zone initiative led by Washington — to confirm…
Japan, South Korea to collaborate; leaders set to announce clean energy plans
The two countries are looking to deepen collaboration between the public and private sectors to promote the use of hydrogen and ammonia as next-generation energy sources.
Godzilla footprint appears in service area of Japan Expressway
The footprint at the Hamanako Service Area of the Tomei Expressway measures 15.2 meters long and 11.1 meters wide, based on the perceived dimensions of the creature.