Japan wants China’s buoy removed from EEZ near Senkaku Islands
The recently discovered buoy is thought to be used to collect data, including wave heights and currents, for the operations of China Coast Guard vessels navigating around the…
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Hearings in $1 billion lawsuit filed by auto tycoon Carlos Ghosn against Nissan start in Beirut
The former Nissan CEO filed the case against Nissan in May in Beirut, alleging he was detained in Japan in 2018 on false charges because of what he calls the automaker’s…
Japan protests China’s installation of a survey buoy in Japan’s EEZ near Senkaku Islands
According to a government source, a Japan Coast Guard patrol boat found a yellow buoy on July 11 in the waters about 80 kilometers northwest of the Senkakus’ Uotsuri Island.
US Space Force plans to establish command post in Japan
The establishment of this new command post is part of the US military’s efforts to enhance cooperation with allied countries in the domain of space, and activities in Japan have…
100-year-old world’s oldest female beauty advisor enjoys working
Centenarian Tomoko Horino, from Fukushima City, started working as a cosmetics saleswoman at the age of 37 after being recommended by an acquaintance.
US plans to expand scale of training of Taiwan military
According to sources close to US-Taiwan relations, it would be the first time for a Taiwan battalion, with a strength of 600 to 800 troops, to be trained by the US.
Tea leaves used as alternative material in new Gundam model
Used leaves make up more than 20% of the resin used in the head, arms and legs, giving the plastic model a faint aroma of tea.
Scandal pushes Johnny’s to give its entertainers 100％ of appearance fees for one year
The all-male talent agency also said it will appoint a person outside the company as chief compliance officer when it announces a new management structure on Oct 2, and will draw…
Kim Jong Un’s Russia visit meant to counter trilateral cooperation
Diplomatic sources in Japan, the US and South Korea suggested that their nations’ trilateral summit at Camp David in August made North Korea increasingly anxious.
Kishida cabinet reshuffle brings in 11 new members, with record share of women
This is the second time Kishida has reshuffled his Cabinet since the general election in November 2021.