Chinese authorities ‘preparing to down unidentified object’
Various Chinese media have reported that Chinese maritime authorities issued a cautionary notice regarding the planned downing of an “unidentified object” flying over nearby…
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Japanese oysters exported to EU for first time
The prefecture has primarily exported frozen oysters to Southeast Asia, but with the HACCP certification, the Hiroshima shellfish are expected to see increased sales in the EU.
New Japanese whaling ship capable of reaching Antarctic being built
Maintaining this method, in which a fleet of vessels centered on a mother ship hunts large whales, is expected to help maintain Japan’s whaling industry.
Organ transplant mediation non-profit claims to be ‘Japanese government authorised’
In reality, the organisation did not have the government’s permission to mediate under the Organ Transplant Law.
Kishida might call snap election in 2023 if ratings improve
The low approval rating for Kishida’s Cabinet recently has shown slight signs of recovering.
Alleged Japanese crime boss hid out at a luxurious hotel in Manila
Four Japanese men suspected of being behind a recent string of violent robberies in Japan were extradited from the Philippines this week.
Bipartisan support needed to implement US foreign policy
The administration must secure a budget for assistance to Ukraine, as well as strike a balance so that Biden’s policy toward China does not lean toward an excessively hard-line…
Japan, Philippines pledge closer security ties amid China tensions
The disaster relief deal with Tokyo is seen as a possible precursor to establishing an agreement that would allow Japan's Self-Defence Force to deploy to the Philippines more…
Zelenskyy visits UK for first time since Russia’s invasion
The UK is one of the biggest military backers of Ukraine and has sent the country more than 2 billion pounds ($2.5 billion) in weapons and equipment.
Japan’s LDP expected to struggle with LGBT bill
Prime Minister Fumio Kishida, who is also president of the LDP, has a positive stance on the bill following discriminatory comments made against sexual minorities by a former…