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Back to SearchPutin Visits Japan-Claimed Western Pacific Island for 1st Time
Russian President Vladimir Putin made his first visit to one of four Russian-held western Pacific islands that Japan calls its Northern Territories o…
14 hours ago
Japan Fills Leader Vacancy at Mission in China's Chongqing
Japan has filled the leadership vacancy at its consulate-general in China's Chongqing, Japanese government sources said.
14 hours ago
Japan Producer Prices Up 7.2 Pct in July
Japan's producer prices in July rose 7.2pctfrom a year earlier, driven by elevated prices across a wide range of products, especially nonferrous meta…
15 hours ago
Japan Moving Fast to Tighten Regulations on Foreigners
The administration of Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is moving fast to tighten regulations on foreign residents in the country, as it seeks t…
15 hours ago
Japan Testing New Tech to Prevent Heatstroke among Elderly
Japan's Environment Ministry has launched a demonstration experiment to help protect elderly people from heatstroke by utilizing artificial intellige…
19 hours ago
Japan's Law against National Flag Vandalism Takes Effect
A law to criminalize acts of damaging Japan's national flag came into effect Thursday, amid unresolved concerns about its impact on expressive activi…
1 day, 3 hours ago
Okinawa Gov. Tamaki Announces Policies for 3rd Term
Okinawa Governor Denny Tamaki on Wednesday announced basic policies for his bid for a third term, in which he pledges to uphold locals' opposition to…
1 day, 6 hours ago
Putin Claims Russian Sovereignty over Kuril Islands Confirmed
Russian President Vladimir Putin claimed on Wednesday that international documents confirm the Kuril Islands, including the four islands that Japan c…
1 day, 6 hours ago
Takaichi Opposes Hormuz Fees in Phone Talks with Iran President
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi told Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian on Wednesday that it is important to ensure free and safe navigation …
1 day, 7 hours ago
Canberra Says No Ill Intent in PM's Remark on Takaichi's Gift
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese had no ill intent when he made a remark regarding a gift from his Japanese counterpart Sanae Takaichi that…
1 day, 8 hours ago