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BOAT WASHES ASHORE IN AKITA WITH EIGHT ABOARD CLAIMING TO BE NORTH KOREAN FISHERMEN
The discovery of apparent North Korean fishing boats is a fairly frequent occurrence in Japan and doesn't always rate as an urgent matter... READ MORE›
OSAKA MAYOR TO END SISTER CITY STATUS WITH SAN FRANCISCO OVER 'COMFORT WOMEN' STATUE
San Francisco 'comfort woman' statue angers Osaka mayor... READ MORE›
DONALD TRUMP TO PLAY GOLF WITH TIGER WOODS & DUSTIN JOHNSON
During the trip, Trump took time to praise the skill of South Korea's female golfers... READ MORE›
SOUTH KOREAN PRESIDENT MOON JAE-IN TELLS KOMEITO CHIEF NATSUO YAMAGUCHI OF WISH TO VISIT JAPAN 'AS SOON AS POSSIBLE'
South Korean President Moon Jae-in said Thursday he hopes to visit Japan soon for talks with Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, amid tensions over North Korea's nu... READ MORE›
BEIJING SENDS BOMBERS OVER DISPUTED SOUTH CHINA SEA AS PART OF TRAINING 'TO WIN A POTENTIAL WAR'
Taiwan also claims the tiny islets in the East China Sea... READ MORE›
'NORTH KOREANS' WASH ASHORE IN JAPAN
Eight 'North Korean fishermen' wash ashore in Japan... READ MORE›
8 THOUGHT TO BE NORTH KOREAN FISHERMEN WASH ASHORE IN JAPAN
Wreckage believed to be North Korean boats regularly washes ashore in northern Japan during winter due to seasonal winds... READ MORE›
SURVEY RANKS JAPANESE KIDS' GROUP PROBLEM-SOLVING SKILLS AT NO. 2, BEHIND SINGAPORE
Some 6,600 Japanese students participated in the wider 2015 survey, with around 2,000 taking part in the specific collaborative problem-solving skills study... READ MORE›
AUSTRALIA HANDS OVER JAPANESE COMPANY DOCUMENTS SEIZED DURING WORLD WAR II
His images, captured through a Japanese lens, of Australian life show important moments of intercultural encounters between Japanese and Australians in Sydney, Fricker said... READ MORE›
AXA CHINA REACHES DEAL WITH YUDO FOR GREEN CAR INSURANCE
Xia Liwu, the vice president of AXA Tianping, said that new energy cars will probably become the mainstream in 10 years... READ MORE›
U.S. MILITARY BANS TROOPS IN JAPAN FROM DRINKING AFTER OKINAWA ACCIDENT
U.S. military bans troops in Japan from drinking alcohol after fatal Okinawa accident... READ MORE›
DISASTER AGENCY TO DEPLOY GAS DETECTORS FOR RUGBY WORLD CUP AND OLYMPICS
The government plans to deploy gas detectors in major cities as part of counterterrorism measures for the 2019 Rugby World Cup and the 2020 Olympics... READ MORE›
TRUMP DISCUSSED FREE TRADE PACT WITH JAPAN'S ABE, U.S. ENVOY SAYS
Trump returned to Washington this week after his first official visit to Asia, a 12-day tour that started with a two-night stay in Japan... READ MORE›
QUAKE IN SOUTH KOREA LEAVES 1,500 HOMELESS AND DOZENS INJURED
SEOUL - A 5.4 magnitude earthquake that was South Korea's second-strongest in decades damaged infrastructure, injured dozens of people and left about 1,500 homeless, officials said Thursday... READ MORE›
QUAKE HALTS SOUTH KOREA'S BIG EXAM
South Korea has delayed its nationwide college entrance exam for the first time ever, after the country was struck by an earthquake on Wednesday... READ MORE›
QUAKE IN SOUTH KOREA LEFT 1,500 HOMELESS, DOZENS INJURED[1]
A 5.4 magnitude earthquake that was South Korea's second-strongest in decades damaged infrastructure, injured dozens of people and left about 1,500 homeless, officials said Thursday... READ MORE›
MILITARY-BACKED DIPLOMACY NEEDED TO DEAL WITH NORTH KOREA
US Pacific Commander Military-backed diplomacy needed to deal with North Korea... READ MORE›
DONALD TRUMP'S ASIA TRIP SHOWS AMERICA IS READY TO LEAD AGAIN, SAYS NIKKI HALEY
President Trump's recent trip to Asia showed that America is ready to lead again in this crucial region of the world... READ MORE›
ASTON MARTIN WARNS IT COULD HAVE TO STOP MAKING CARS IF BREXIT TALKS FAIL
Aston Martin has warned it could have to halt production of all its cars if Theresa May fails to secure a Brexit deal... READ MORE›
THE 'TAXI PRINCE' FIGHTING TO MAKE SURE UBER WON'T WIN IN JAPAN
Uber is also considering tie-ups with Japanese taxi companies, a person with knowledge of the matter said... READ MORE›
5.4 QUAKE IN SOUTHEAST SOUTH KOREA CAUSES SOME MINOR DAMAGE
South Korea's state-run Korea Meteorological Administration measured the quake at the same strength but said the epicenter was inside Pohang... READ MORE›
CHINESE PREMIER CALLS FOR ADVANCING CHINA-JAPAN-SOUTH KOREA FTA NEGOTIATIONS
China-Japan-South Korea FTA negotiations were launched in November 2012, with the 12th round of the negotiations being held in Tokyo this April... READ MORE›
DONALD TRUMP ENDS ASIA TRIP GAFFE-FREE, BUT WHAT DID HE REALLY ACHIEVE?
Donald Trump on Tuesday concluded a 12-day tour of Asia which saw him visit Japan, South Korea, China, Vietnam and the Philippines... READ MORE›
OSAKA GOV. ICHIRO MATSUI HEADS TO PARIS TO BOOST BID FOR 2025 WORLD EXPO
Yoshimura, who called the statue a form of Japan-bashing, has threatened to end the 60-year Osaka-San Francisco sister city relationship over the matter... READ MORE›
PUTIN LINKS JAPAN-U.S. SECURITY ALLIANCE TO WWII PEACE TREATY WITH RUSSIA
Russian President Vladimir Putin said over the weekend that Japan's security obligations to its allies must be assessed when discussing a pending post-Worl... READ MORE›
JAPAN TO TRY AGAIN WITH WORLD'S SMALLEST SATELLITE-CARRYING ROCKET
The three-stage rocket is scheduled to lift off from the Uchinoura Space Center in Kagoshima Prefecture between 10 a.m... READ MORE›
DONALD TRUMP ARRIVES IN PHILIPPINES FOR ASIAN LEADERS' SUMMIT
U.S. President Donald Trump arrives aboard Air Force One at Ninoy-Aquino International Airport in Manila, Philippines November 12, 2017... READ MORE›
ABE HAILS 'FRESH START' TO JAPAN-CHINA TIES AFTER XI MEETING
Japan's Prime Minister Shinzo Abe attends the APEC Economic Leaders' Meeting in Danang, Vietnam November 11, 2017... READ MORE›
ABE HAILS 'FRESH START' TO JAPAN-CHINA TIES AFTER XI MEETING
Japan's Prime Minister Shinzo Abe attends the APEC Economic Leaders' Meeting in Danang, Vietnam November 11, 2017... READ MORE›
PUTIN LINKS JAPAN PEACE TREATY TO TOKYO'S ALLIANCES
The disputed islands are known in Russia as the Kurile islands and in Japan as the Northern Territories... READ MORE›
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TRUMP TELLS JAPAN IT CAN PROTECT ITSELF BY BUYING U.S. ARMS
President Trump by turns generous and challenging as he pressed Japan on shooting down North Korean missiles and on trade imbalances with the United States... READ MORE›
TRUMP SAID 'SAMURAI' JAPAN SHOULD HAVE SHOT DOWN OVERFLYING NORTH KOREAN MISSILES
The revelation came ahead of Trump's arrival in Japan on Sunday at the start of his five-nation trip to Asia... READ MORE›
JAPAN WILL ENTERTAIN DONALD TRUMP WITH PEN-PINEAPPLE-APPLE-PEN SINGER
Trump is due to play golf with the Japanese leader and Hideki Matsuyama, the world No 4, next Sunday at the venue for the Tokyo 2020 Olympics tournament... READ MORE›
DONALD TRUMP DUMPS ENTIRE BOX OF FISH FOOD INTO KOI POND ON JAPAN VISIT A
Donald Trump provided a moment of light relief on his trip to Japan with his unsubtle fish feeding technique... READ MORE›
TRUMP STARTS ASIA TRIP, TO WORK WITH CHINA TO PROMOTE PEACE, PROSPERITY[1]
Trump will start his 12-day Asia trip on Friday to Japan, South Korea, China, Vietnam and the Philippines... READ MORE›
THE TROUBLING CASE OF THE YOUNG JAPANESE REPORTER WHO WORKED HERSELF TO DEATH
Journalist Miwa Sado was killed, at the age of 31, by karoshi -- the Japanese word for death due to overwork... READ MORE›
DPRK LAUNCHES BALLISTIC MISSILE, FLIES OVER N. JAPAN
Regarding the latest launch, Japan has condemned the DPRK's excessive provocation in the strongest terms, government spokesperson Yoshihide Suga said Friday... READ MORE›
TRUMP IN JAPAN FOR 1ST STOP OF ASIAN TOUR, SECURITY, TRADE IN FOCUS
Trump and Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe are slated to play golf Sunday afternoon at a country club outside Tokyo before having dinner together... READ MORE›
TOKYO STILL TOP 'GLOBAL POWER CITY' IN ASIA, AND TAKES THIRD SPOT IN THE RANKINGS WORLDWIDE
London has held the top spot for six straight years, followed by New York, Tokyo, Paris, Singapore, Seoul, Amsterdam, Berlin, Hong Kong and Sydney... READ MORE›
JAPAN IS ALL ABUZZ ABOUT THE ARRIVAL OF A TRUMP
TOKYO -- Trump is set to deliver a much-anticipated speech in Tokyo that the Japanese government hopes will make waves... READ MORE›
THIS GRITTY JAPANESE CITY IS ASIA'S NEW TOURIST HOT SPOT
While Japan as a whole has benefited from a massive increase in tourism recently, it's especially pronounced in Osaka... READ MORE›
KOBE STEEL FAKED DATA FOR METAL USED IN PLANES AND CARS
Kobe Steel, one of Japan's oldest industrial companies, was founded more than a century ago... READ MORE›
JAPAN CAN SHOOT N. KOREAN MISSILES 'OUT OF THE SKY' IF IT BUYS ENOUGH ARMS FROM US - TRUMP
Donald Trump has promised Tokyo will be able to shoot down North Korea's missiles out of the sky if it purchases enough arms from the US... READ MORE›
CHINA, JAPAN OFFICIALS EXCHANGE VIEWS ON SECURITY ISSUES AT 15TH DIALOGUE[1]
Senior diplomats from China and Japan have exchanged views on a number of security issues at the 15th China-Japan Security Dialogue held in Tokyo... READ MORE›
IVANKA TRUMP SAYS WORLD SHOULD BOOST WOMEN IN CUTTING-EDGE INDUSTRIES
Ivanka Trump, the daughter and assistant to President Donald Trump, delivers a speech at World Assembly for Women WAW!... READ MORE›
'ALL OPTIONS ON THE TABLE' WITH N KOREA
North Korea admitted in 2002 to kidnapping Japanese citizens in the 1970s and 80s to help train its spies in Japanese language and culture... READ MORE›
SPAIN EXPELS NORTH KOREAN AMBASSADOR OVER MISSILE AND NUKE PROGRAM
Spain has announced it is expelling the North Korean envoy in response to the reclusive nation's missile launches over Japan, and nuclear program... READ MORE›
TRUMP HEADS TO JAPAN WITH NORTH KOREA ON HIS MIND
Abe and Trump will meet families of Japanese citizens abducted by North Korea... READ MORE›
TRUMP, DOGGED AT HOME, BEGINS LONGEST PRESIDENTIAL ASIA TRIP IN YEARS
Bush became ill at a Japanese state dinner... READ MORE›
TRUMP SAYS JAPAN WOULD SHOOT NORTH KOREAN MISSILES 'OUT OF SKY' IF IT BOUGHT U.S. WEAPONRY
Trump says Japan would shoot North Korean missiles out of sky if it bought US weaponry... READ MORE›
WEAKENING TYPHOON LAN PASSES NEAR TOKYO, AT LEAST TWO KILLED
The centre of the storm was northeast of Tokyo on Monday morning and it was moving northeast at 65 km h 40 mph, the Japan Meteorological Agency said... READ MORE›
TRUMP WINGS HIS WAY TO ASIA TO TALK TRADE, NORTH KOREA NUKES
After a couple of days in Japan, Trump plans to emphasize trade and North Korea nukes during visits to Seoul and Beijing... READ MORE›
HOW JAPAN'S YOUTH SEE THE KAMIKAZE PILOTS OF WW2
For Japan's post-war generation, the experiences of former kamikaze pilots are unimaginable, even to their own family members... READ MORE›
JAPAN PM SHINZO ABE CALLS SNAP ELECTION
Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe has called an election a year early and will dissolve parliament on Thursday... READ MORE›
TWO DIE AS TYPHOON LAN HITS JAPAN
Typhoon Lan made landfall at Shizuoka, 175km 110 miles south-west of Tokyo, at about 03 00 local time on Monday 18 00 GMT Sunday ... READ MORE›
AMID SCANDALS, JAPAN CARMAKERS LOOK TO FUTURE AT TOKYO AUTO SHOW
Nissan declined 0.4 percent to close at 1,093 yen in Tokyo trading Tuesday, while Toyota rose 0.7 percent to 7,028 yen... READ MORE›
THE DETERRENCE FORCE CRASHES LIBYA'S COMIC CON, SEIZES ORGANIZERS FOR ALLEGED 'ATTACK ON MORALS'
The event has since grown in size and spread around the world, including to ultra-conservative Saudi Arabia... READ MORE›
HOW A 16-YEAR-OLD MASAYOSHI SON SCORED A MEETING WITH A FAMOUS EXECUTIVE
As a teenager, Masayoshi Son dreamed of meeting one of Japan's most famous entrepreneurs at the time... READ MORE›
JAPAN PM SHINZO ABE PROMISES TO DEAL WITH NORTH KOREA THREAT
Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe has promised to deal firmly with North Korea after exit polls suggested he won a clear victory in Sunday's election... READ MORE›
JAPAN TO RESTORE NEGLECTED GARDENS ABROAD
Further Japanese gardens were created abroad as part of diplomatic initiatives after World War Two... READ MORE›