Japan’s dispute with China set to drag on after meeting at G20 falls through
Japan PM Sanae Takaichi refuses to retract her remark in the Diet about a Taiwan contingency and a “survival-threatening situation,” which enraged China, and this has left…
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Event to foster Japan-China friendship canceled as tensions between 2 countries remain high
Nine Chinese officials, including a minister of the Chinese Embassy, were to attend this year’s event.
Paper-eating insect spreading to museums, libraries across Japan, putting valuable cultural properties at risk
Their population can increase quickly, making extermination very challenging once the insect has a foothold in an area.
Taiwan lifts Japanese food import restrictions amid China’s suspension
Taiwan will no longer require certificates of origin for all Japanese food items or radiation inspection reports for products from the five Japanese prefectures of Fukushima,…
Japan PM Takaichi calls for maintaining international order during address at G20 Summit
PM Takaichi also called for realizing a free and open Indo-Pacific, which she considers part of her diplomatic strategy.
Japanese craftsman produces beautiful and durable bags made of wood
The bags made by 70-year-old Satoshi Kumano have an elegant yet playful spirit. Users will enjoy opening, closing and holding them.
Damages raised over death of Nepali man restrained by Tokyo police
The initial ruling in the case set damages at about ¥1 million, but a ruling Wednesday by an appellate court of the Tokyo High Court raised the amount to about ¥39 million.
Taiwan President Lai shows support for Japan in China dispute with sushi lunch
Taiwan’s government, which rejects Beijing’s sovereignty claims, has in recent years been subjected to similar food export bans by China, including Taiwanese pineapples and…
Japan to charge foreigners more for residence permits, looking to align with Western countries
Residence permit fees were raised by ¥2,000 in April this year, setting them at ¥6,000 for changing residence status and renewing stays and ¥10,000 for those applying for…
New ‘Demon Slayer’ film tops ¥100 billion worldwide; said to be record high for any Japanese film
It began showing in Japan on July 18 and has opened in stages in 157 countries and regions worldwide since August.