Japan

Japan issues tsunami warning after major volcanic eruption

A tsunami warning has been issued for Japan's entire east coast, as well as the southern Amami island and the…

2 years ago

Australia & Japan sign ‘landmark’ defense pact amid China tensions

A “landmark” defense deal has been signed by the governments of Australia and Japan, amid increased tensions with China in…

2 years ago

Japan to assist Bill Gates in building experimental nuclear reactor

Two Japanese industrial majors are reportedly planning to team up with Bill Gates’ venture company to provide technical support for…

2 years ago

China & Japan move toward diffusing tensions

Tokyo and Beijing are set to establish a communications line in a bid to improve ties, as the two countries…

2 years ago

Japan holds drills in case ‘foreign forces’ invade disputed islands

The two-day military exercise involving Japan’s self-defense forces, coast guard, and police was conducted in late November on a remote…

2 years ago

Japan joins US boycott of Beijing Olympics

Top government officials will not attend the Olympic Games, with the exception of Seiko Hashimoto – a member of the…

2 years ago

Japan angry at US troops in Okinawa

“We have asked the US side to thoroughly implement the maximum measures to prevent the spread of infections,” Chief Cabinet…

2 years ago

Japan resumes executions

The three convicts, all men found guilty of murder, were executed by hanging on Tuesday, according to the Kyoto news…

2 years ago

Japan agrees to pay more for hosting US troops

The deal would see Japan pay 1.05 trillion yen (around $9.3 billion) to the US over a five-year period, Japanese…

2 years ago

Scholars explain mysterious disappearance of Delta variant in Japan

In mid-August, Japan experienced a peak in Covid-19 infections, recording over 23,000 new cases per day. Now the metric is…

2 years ago