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Published
November 18, 2022

North Korea test-fires intercontinental ballistic missile with range to strike entire U.S.

The United States quickly condemned the launch and vowed to take “all necessary measures” to guarantee the safety of its territory and its allies South Korea and Japan.
Published
October 28, 2022

Japan’s Cabinet OKs $200 billion spending plan

The stimulus package is largely seen as an attempt to boost the premier's sagging popularity.
Published
October 14, 2022

Japan to end restrictions on women remarrying after divorce

Paternity rules are particularly important in Japan, where birth out of wedlock is rare and widely frowned-upon.
Published
October 9, 2022

Japanese government to push sewage sludge as fertilizer

By promoting the domestic production of fertilizers, the government aims to keep prices down to prevent higher food bills and protect agricultural businesses from negative impacts.
Published
October 7, 2022

Japan’s social media connects volunteers, helps keep neighborhoods clean

Social media apps and online networks are connecting like-minded folks who are keen to keep their local areas clean, with users posting photos of collected litter while helping inspire and motivate others.
Published
October 3, 2022

North Korea sends missile soaring over Japan in escalation

Japan issued alerts to residents in the northeastern regions to evacuate buildings nearby.
Published
October 3, 2022

Taiwan warns against China disruption over chip exports

Taiwan makes around 33 percent of the semiconductors used in Japan, many of which are used in automobile parts and mobile phones.
Published
September 26, 2022

Japan holding state funeral for ex-leader Abe amid tensions

Tokyo was under maximum security, with angry protests opposing the funeral planned around the capital and nation for assassinated former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe.
Published
September 24, 2022

Toyota to end production in Russia

With global condemnation of Russia growing, it is possible the company took its corporate image into consideration when making the decision.
Published
September 23, 2022

Buddha statue commemorates Hiroshima victims

After World War II the statue was erected but the statue then went missing around 1955.