Japan, South Korea face 25% tariffs as Trump ramps up trade war in letters to 14 nations
US President Donald Trump on Monday began telling trade partners - from powerhouse suppliers like Japan and South Korea to minor players - that sharply higher US tariffs will start August 1, marking a new phase in the trade war he launched earlier this year.
Matcha: the Japanese tea taking over the world
Matcha is the new drink of choice at hip cafes worldwide, but Japanese producers are struggling to keep up with soaring demand for the powdered green tea.
World’s oldest Person Tomiko Itooka dies at 116
Tomiko Itooka, recognized as the world's oldest person, passes away at 116 in Japan, leaving behind a legacy of resilience and history.
Central Japan hit by powerful earthquake and tsunami
The resultant tremors activated a tsunami warning, prompting urgent evacuations and readiness for potential aftershocks.
World’s biggest nuclear plant in Japan to resume path towards restart
Tepco has been eager to restart the world’s biggest atomic power plant to minimise running costs, but doing so requires local clearance in Niigata prefecture on the Sea of Japan coast.
US military aircraft suffers fatal crash in Japan
Authorities on the Island of Okinawa want the US’ V-22 Osprey fleet grounded after the incident
Heartfelt gesture in Japanese hotels for visiting Muslims
Hotels in Japan place carefully curated package in rooms of visiting Muslims, package includes the Holy Quran, a prayer rug and much more!
No damage or injuries reported as strong 6.2 magnitude earthquake hits Northern Japan
Powerful 6.2 magnitude earthquake strikes northern Japan's Hokkaido island near Urakawa-cho town; no immediate damage or injuries reported.
Shinto and Islam in the changing religious tapestry of Japan
Challenges increase in Japan due to the growing Muslim population over the past two decades, sparked debates about peaceful coexistence.
Japan PM Kishida to meet Zelensky in surprise Kyiv visit
Kishida is the last G7 leader to visit the war-torn country and has come under increasing pressure to make the trip, as Japan hosts the grouping's summit this May.
Japan could ‘disappear’: PM Kishida’s aide
The aide to Prime Minister Fumio Kishida issued a grim warning due to the declining birth rate in Japan.
Japan FM to skip G20 foreign ministers meeting in India
According to a Japanese government official, Yoshimasa Hayashi, the foreign minister of Japan, will not attend the G20 foreign ministers' meeting scheduled for this week in New Delhi, India.