Lifestyle
Japan’s first female leader faces a taboo over entering the male-only sumo ring
[ad_1] TOKYO (AP) — Sanae Takaichi made history by becoming Japan’s first female prime minister in October. She must now decide whether she’ll break…
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Business
Japan’s economy contracts as exports get hit by US tariffs
[ad_1] TOKYO (AP) — Japan’s economy sank at an annualized rate of 1.8% in the July-September period, government data showed Monday, as President Donald…
Travel
Japan protests China’s travel advisory over Taiwan remarks
[ad_1] BEIJING (AP) — Japan raised objections Saturday after China advised its citizens to avoid visiting Japan, as a feud over the new Japanese…
Lifestyle
Japan’s sushi legend Jiro Ono turns 100 and is not ready for retirement
[ad_1] TOKYO (AP) — Japanese sushi legend Jiro Ono won three Michelin stars for more than a decade, the world’s oldest head chef to…
Technology
Japan plans automated cargo transport system to relieve shortage of drivers and cut emissions
[ad_1] TOKYO (AP) — Japan is planning to build an automated cargo transport corridor between Tokyo and Osaka, dubbed a “conveyor belt road” by…
Technology
For many investors and intellectuals leaving China, it’s Japan — not the US — that’s the bigger draw
[ad_1] TOKYO (AP) — One by one, the students, lawyers and others filed into a classroom in a central Tokyo university for a lecture…
World News
Japan and Australia agree to increase joint military training
[ad_1] MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Japan and Australia agreed on Thursday to increase joint military training exercises as their government ministers shared concerns over…
Business
Japan quake toll hits 30 as rescuers race to find survivors
[ad_1] Firefighters extinguish a fire in Nanao, Ishikawa Prefecture, Japan, early on Tuesday, Jan. 2, 2024. Soichiro Koriyama | Bloomberg | Getty Images At…
Lifestyle
High times in Thailand: New weed laws draw tourists from across Asia
[ad_1] BANGKOK (AP) — A Japanese tourist reaches into a baggie of cannabis he’s just bought in a central Bangkok weed shop, pulling out…
Politics
UN nuclear agency endorses Japan’s plan to release treated radioactive water into the Pacific Ocean
[ad_1] TOKYO (AP) — The U.N. nuclear agency gave its endorsement on Tuesday to Japan’s planned release of treated radioactive wastewater into the sea…
Politics
Japan’s PM offers Ukraine support as China’s Xi backs Russia
[ad_1] KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Prime Minister Fumio Kishida made a surprise visit Tuesday to Kyiv, engaging in dueling diplomacy with Asian rival President…
Finance
Biden to host Japan’s Kishida for talks on NKorea, economy
[ad_1] WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden will host Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida at the White House later this month for economic and security…
Breaking News
Today in History MON JAN 02
[ad_1] Today in History Today is Monday, Jan. 2, the second day of 2023. There are 363 days left in the year. Today’s Highlight…
Finance
Asian shares mixed after tech-led decline on Wall Street
[ad_1] BANGKOK — Shares were mixed in Asia on Wednesday after a post-holiday retreat on Wall Street, as markets count down to the end…
Finance
World shares mostly lower after tech-led fall on Wall Street
[ad_1] BANGKOK — Shares were mostly lower in Europe and Asia on Wednesday as markets were counting down to the end of a painful…
Breaking News
Japan PM sacks 4th minister to patch up scandal-hit Cabinet
[ad_1] TOKYO — Japan’s Prime Minister Fumio Kishida on Tuesday dismissed his fourth minister in two months to patch a scandal-tainted Cabinet that has…
US News
Today in History: December 27, Soviets take Afghanistan
[ad_1] Today in History Today is Tuesday, Dec. 27, the 361st day of 2022. There are four days left in the year. Today’s Highlight…
Breaking News
Today in History: December 23, Japanese war leaders executed
[ad_1] Today in History Today is Friday, Dec. 23, the 357th day of 2022. There are eight days left in the year. Today’s Highlight…
World News
North Korea says rocket launch was test of 1st spy satellite
[ad_1] SEOUL, South Korea — North Korea said Monday it fired a test satellite in an important final-stage test for the development of its…
World News
New Japan law aims at Unification Church fundraising abuses
[ad_1] TOKYO — Japan’s parliament on Saturday enacted a law to restrict malicious donation solicitations by religious and other groups, which mainly targets the…