‘Kishida diplomacy’ takes off in earnest, aiming to link Asia and West
Kishida reportedly intends to draw on his more than four years as foreign minister and engage in face-to-face diplomacy, which has been halted due to the novel coronavirus…
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Digitally produced ‘yosegaki’ group message cards growing popular amid pandemic
With the Covid-19 crisis having made it difficult for people to hold in-person farewell parties in large groups, online versions of farewell messages have come into the spotlight.
Japan, India jointly touch on Ukraine war
The Japan-India summit meeting focused on how Tokyo could help bring New Delhi into the framework of the international community, which strives to act collectively to pressure…
Japan launches new cyber defense command to counter threat from neighboring countries
The 540-strong command is tasked with protecting the information and communications network that controls the operations of all SDF units.
Japan Coast Guard provides know-how to Asian countries to enhance sea security
Japan's Mobile Cooperation Team, which provides guidance in maritime rescue and policing, is now in its fifth year of operation and has been dispatched to 14 countries so far.
Fukushima No. 1 nuclear plant checked after strong quake
The situation involved a tank connected to spent fuel pools at the plant and was apparently triggered by the strong earthquake that struck off Fukushima.
Japan to boost monitoring of Russian military activities around country
Since the beginning of March, Russia’s military has conducted exercises around Japan on a number of occasions.
Japanese language schools, vocational schools pledge to help Ukrainian refugees
Participating organizations will provide basically free lessons and cover refugees’ travel costs to Japan.
Japanese sisters fret over fate of Ukrainian fiances
The women met their intended husbands in 2019 at a Ukrainian government facility that was holding an event to introduce Japanese language and culture to locals.
Japan’s ruling LDP stresses unity with coalition partner at party convention
Many LDP members said Kishida has displayed strong leadership amid the coronavirus pandemic and Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.