2 Best Foreign Loan Options in Japan
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Myanmar. Army uses scorched earth tactics
Thousands of homes have been torched in Myanmar as the military junta burns down entire…
Japan and NATO agree to intensify cooperation
The head of the NATO military committee and the senior officer of the Japan Self-Defense…
Travel rules in Japan: wearing a mask and compulsory medical insurance
According to the latest developments, foreign travelers visiting Japan will be required to have private…
UN: 124 cases of sexual violence reported in Ukraine
A senior UN official said on Monday that 124 alleged acts of conflict-related sexual violence…
Experts present proposals on outsourcing school sports activities
A panel of experts convened by the government’s Sports Agency has put forward proposals on…
Video: ‘Old Heartbeat’ dance becomes a TikTok sensation in Japan – News
The slang word mixes “ojisan”, which means “old men” in Japanese, and “kyun”, which means…
China’s ban on Japanese food used as ‘bargaining currency’
At the end of February, Taiwan lifted its ban on food products from Fukushima and…
South Korea: North Korea launched 8 missiles
South Korea’s Joint Chiefs of Staff announced that North Korea launched 8 short-range ballistic missiles…
Zelensky calls for Russia’s expulsion from UNESCO
The President of Ukraine has condemned Russia for destroying a historic monastery in the eastern…
Japan’s travel industry prepares to reopen borders to tourists | Travel
More than two years after Japan went into isolation to keep the coronavirus at bay,…
France: No more doggies in the window
A pet-loving nation faces a shake-up in how cats and dogs can join households. From…
Japanese government develops rural digitalization plan
The Japanese government has developed a rural digitization plan as part of its initiative to…
Japan’s travel industry prepares to reopen borders to tourists | Taiwan News
After more than two years of effectively banning foreign tourists in a bid to keep…
Five to six tours ready to visit Japan: travel agency
Picture file Five to six group tours are confirmed and ready to visit…
Construction of Sagamihara maglev station underway
Excavation work for a subway station for a magnetic levitation train between Nagoya and Tokyo…
Gun lobby meeting sparks protests
America’s largest gun lobby held its annual meeting a few hours’ drive from Uvalde, Texas,…
Seven people from the United States visit Japan
Published on: Thursday May 26, 2022 Seven people from the United States came to Japan…
North Korea launches ballistic missiles
North Korea fired at least two ballistic missiles on Wednesday just hours after the US…
North Korea launches ballistic missiles | NHK WORLD-JAPAN News
The Japanese government says North Korea launched at least two ballistic missiles on Wednesday. He…
ASEAN member countries assess new IPEF economic framework
Seven members of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations have said they will participate in…
World Gas Conference underway in South Korea
Energy companies around the world are discussing a stable natural gas supply and other issues…
Indo-Pacific Economic Framework Explained | NHK WORLD-JAPAN News
US President Joe Biden officially launched the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework, or IPEF, during his first…
Zelenskyy: Ukraine needs more weapons to save lives
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy reiterated his call for the international community to provide more weapons…
Kishida and Biden reaffirm strong Japanese-American alliance
Japanese Prime Minister Kishida Fumio and US President Joe Biden reaffirmed the alliance of the…
Opening the “black box” of Japan’s immigration system
Japan’s immigration agency has been accused of operating in a non-transparent manner, largely because there’s…
Leaders agree to strengthen Japan-US alliance
The leaders of Japan and the United States concluded a bilateral summit. The meeting comes…
Kishida and Biden agree to strengthen their alliance
The leaders of Japan and the United States have pledged to strengthen regional defense. Prime…
“Tchaikovsky’s Wife” by the Russian director presented at Cannes
A film by a Russian director who criticized President Vladimir Putin was screened at the…
The Cannes Film Festival opens with an anti-war message
The Cannes Film Festival has just opened in France. Films about Russia and Ukraine are…
Answers to your questions about the reopening of travel in Japan!
If the prime minister says so, must be at least somewhat likely, right? During a…
The trip from Japan to Hawaii is set to return this summer
HONOLULU (KHON2) — Some airlines have announced an increase in flights between Japan and Hawaii…
Local residents harness digital art for regional revitalization
Some groups in Japan are harnessing the power of digital art to revitalize their local…
Japan and Great Britain agree on the principle of a defense pact
Japanese Prime Minister Kishida Fumio and his British counterpart Boris Johnson have agreed in principle…
Foreign intern appeals to Supreme Court
Le Thi Thuy Linh was found guilty of abandoning the bodies of her two stillborn…
breaking news as PM finally signals tourism will restart
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Kishida calls for more investment in Japan
Japanese Prime Minister Kishida Fumio called for increased investment in Japan in a speech in…
Kishida announces new sanctions against Russia
Japanese Prime Minister Kishida Fumio announced additional sanctions against Russia. He said Japan would freeze…
Small tour groups soon allowed
In the latest development, Japan will start experimenting with a new standard of travel. For…
COVID-hit Japanese travel agency seeks agriculture growth
Major Japanese travel agency HIS Co. has decided to venture into agriculture to diversify its…
Foreign ministers of Japan and Kazakhstan discuss Russian invasion
The foreign ministers of Japan and Kazakhstan discussed how to react to the Russian invasion…
Tourist boat missing with 26 people overseas in Japan
Published on: Friday, April 29, 2022 A tourist boat that went missing six days ago…
Tokyo rapper arrested for tagging Yamanote Line while intoxicated
Public not at all shocked by the news. The four pillars of hip hop culture…
Kishida and Scholz hold summit talks in Tokyo
Japanese Prime Minister Kishida Fumio and visiting German Chancellor Olaf Scholz held summit talks on…
Launch of an international group to fight manga and anime piracy
An international organization has been launched to fight manga and anime piracy. The Japan Overseas…
Cinematic Reflections Featuring Films by Oshima and Marker
To commemorate the 50th anniversary of Okinawa’s return from America to Japan, our friends at…
Indonesia to ban palm oil exports
The world’s largest palm oil producer, Indonesia, is to ban palm oil exports amid rising…
North Korea may hold a military parade on its birthday
North Korea celebrates the 90th anniversary of the founding of its military on Monday. Speculation…
Japanese companies clean the eyes of the mineral industry
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French media: President Macron on the verge of being re-elected
A French public broadcaster said centrist incumbent President Emmanuel Macron was assured victory over far-right…
Opening of the Asia-Pacific Water Summit in Japan
High-level delegations from Asia-Pacific countries and international organizations gathered in Japan to discuss water-related issues.…
Top regional official chosen by China, not the people: Japan News
TOKYO (THE JAPAN NEWS/ ASIA NEWS NETWORK) – If only people recommended by China are…
Diplomatic Blue Book: Russia ‘Illegally Occupies’ Japan’s Northern Territories
Japan’s annual diplomatic report criticized Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. It also mentions for the first…
Could China Cross the Line in Taiwan?
Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has served as a wake-up call for Taiwan, which some observers…
Timor-Leste organizes a presidential run-off | NHK WORLD-JAPAN News
In Timor-Leste, formerly known as East Timor, voters vote in a presidential runoff on Tuesday.…
Ukrainian evacuee takes her first Japanese lesson
A Ukrainian woman evacuated to Japan took her first language course thanks to a group…
Winemaker uncovers post-disaster potential of Minamisanriku
Sasaki Michihiko is a newcomer to the city of Minamisanriku in northeastern Japan, but he…
Japanese travel agents resume Hawaii tours after two-year hiatus
Japanese travel agency JTB Corp. announced on Wednesday that it will begin selling a package…
Japan applies additional sanctions against Russia
The Japanese government has formalized additional sanctions against Russia, including freezing the assets of President…
Matsuno: North Korea’s recent moves are ‘unacceptable’
The Japanese government spokesman said recent actions taken by North Korea, including ballistic missile testing,…
Russia must accept the weight of being ‘expelled’ from international body: Japan News
TOKYO (THE JAPAN NEWS/ ASIA NEWS NETWORK) – It is clear that Russia has become…
Amateur musicians organize a charity concert for Ukraine
Amateur musicians in Japan called for support for Ukraine at a charity concert in Ibaraki…
Centara celebrates a milestone in the construction of its first hotel in Japan
Published on: Friday April 8th, 2022 Centara Hotels & Resorts has confirmed an opening date…
Japan plans 4th dose of COVID-19 vaccines
This is our series on key information related to the coronavirus. Click here to read…
Podcast alert! ‘The Week’ brings news from Japan to busy people
There’s a lot going on in the world, and many don’t have time to read…
Making Putin realize that Russia’s invasion of Ukraine is a mistake: Japan News
TOKYO (THE JAPAN NEWS/ ASIA NEWS NETWORK) – The atrocities committed by the Russian military…
An international group to fight manga and anime piracy
An international organization to prevent manga and anime piracy is expected to launch this month.…
The war in Ukraine could trigger a global food crisis
The World Food Program warns that the fighting in Ukraine could cause the world’s worst…
UN demonstrates urgency to meet climate target: Japan News
TOKYO (THE JAPAN NEWS/ ASIA NEWS NETWORK) – The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC),…
Toyama Bay specialty season opener
A fishing port facing Toyama Bay on the Sea of Japan coast is buzzing this…
Ukraine accuses Russia of ‘genocide’ in Bucha
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has accused Russian forces of committing “genocide” near kyiv. World leaders…
Myanmar military steps up attacks on ethnic groups
Videos and images from northwest Myanmar paint a devastating picture of the relentless crackdown on…
A new sumo hero flourishes
March is known as the month of surprises in the sumo world, and the last…
Japan’s legal age of majority lowered to 18
Japan has lowered the legal age of adulthood from 20 to 18. This change means…
Ukrainian Deputy PM remains skeptical of Russian measures
Ukrainian Deputy Prime Minister Olha Stefanishyna said there have been changes in Russia’s attitude in…
Mayor of Mariupol calls for safe evacuation routes
The mayor of the city of Mariupol in eastern Ukraine stressed the need for safe…
Russia and China agree to expand cooperation
Russia and China have agreed to expand cooperation as the rift between Moscow and Western…
North Korea’s new missile shocks Japan
Japanese defense officials say North Korea’s latest intercontinental ballistic missile test is a next-level threat.The…
Shanghai begins strict COVID restrictions
The eastern part of Shanghai is under strict restrictions on exits as authorities try to…
List of municipal counseling centers for Ukrainians
Some Japanese municipalities have started providing counseling services to Ukrainians fleeing the Russian invasion of…