Japan

Japan’s ex-PM Abe showing ‘no vital signs’ after shooting – reports

Japan’s ex-Prime Minister Shinzo Abe has been rushed to the hospital after apparently being shot while giving an address, local…

2 years ago

Russia responds to Japan’s threat

Tokyo’s proposal to place a cap on Russian oil prices would lead to significantly less oil on the market and…

2 years ago

Japan toughens penalties for ‘online insults’

Japan’s parliament passed a new bill on Monday, toughening penalties for those found guilty of making “online insults.” The amendment to…

2 years ago

Protesters oppose Japan 2030 Winter Olympics bid

Protesters gathered in Tokyo and Sapporo on Sunday to voice their opposition to Japan's ambitions to host the 2030 Winter…

2 years ago

Japan won’t quit Russian LNG project even if told to – minister

Japan will not withdraw from Russia’s Sakhalin-2 liquefied natural gas project even if it’s told to do so, the country’s…

2 years ago

Japan faces ‘summer of price hikes’

Major producers of food and beverages in Japan are planning to raise prices for 3,615 items from June, while the…

2 years ago

Japan warns Ukrainian refugees against adult entertainment jobs

Ukrainian refugees who have fled to Japan from the conflict with Russia have been warned that their visas don’t allow…

2 years ago

Japan imposes new sanctions on Russia

The Japanese government has imposed a new round of sanctions on Russia over its continued military action in Ukraine. The…

2 years ago

Japan warns of Ukraine-like conflict

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida has warned that a Ukraine-style armed conflict could break out in East Asia. He said…

2 years ago

North Korea fires ‘projectile’ into Sea of Japan – Seoul

North Korea has fired an unidentified projectile into the Sea of Japan, the South Korean Joint Chiefs of Staff (JCS)…

2 years ago