Japan

Japanese army trainee kills fellow soldiers at military firing range

An army trainee in Japan has opened fire on his fellow soldiers at firing range, killing two of them

14/06/2023

Japan

North Korea notifies Japan of plans to launch satellite into orbit

North Korea notified Japan that it is planning to launch a satellite in the coming days. The action is being seen by many as a possible attempt to put Pyongyang’s first military reconnaissance satellite into orbit.

29/05/2023

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Watch: Spouses of G7 leaders enjoy tea ceremony in Hiroshima

Yuko Kishida hosted German politician Britta Ernst, US First Lady Jill Biden, Indian heiress and businesswoman Akshata Murthy, and German physician Heiko von der Leyen.

19/05/2023

Japan

President Zelenskyy to attend G7 in person, as Hiroshima summit begins

The Ukrainian president had initially been expected to participate by videoconference but will now be attending Sunday's session.

19/05/2023

World News

Ukraine and Beijing high on agenda at G7 summit

Leaders of the G7 nations are gathering in Japan for their latest summit at which the war in Ukraine and China's increasingly assertive foreign policy are expected to be high on the agenda

18/05/2023

Global Japan

How nutritional assistance from Japan helps Ethiopia's most vulnerable

In partnership with the Government of Japan

What's the global community doing to ease the impact of today's food crisis? With our world hungrier than ever, we're in Ethiopia to see how lifesaving, nutritional assistance from Japan is helping some of the most vulnerable.

18/05/2023

Japan

Ukraine war high on agenda as G7 leaders land in Hiroshima for meeting

World leaders landed Thursday for a Group of Seven meeting in Hiroshima, the site of the world’s first atomic bomb attack, with Russia’s war in Ukraine expected to be high on the agenda.

18/05/2023

Spotlight

Japan opts for wind and hydrogen to help achieve its green future

In partnership with The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan

Japan is seeking to develop alternative energies such as offshore wind and hydrogen, which can adapt to the country's geography, but also to the climate events it experiences.

15/05/2023

Sport

Abe siblings strike double gold for Japan on day two in Doha

Abe Hifumi and Abe Uta ensured that Japan picked up both the gold medals on offer on day two of the World Judo Championships in Doha, Qatar

08/05/2023

Travel News

Japan has just made it easier for skilled workers to apply for a visa

High-flying graduates are also targeted by Japan's simplified visa rules.

03/05/2023

Mobility

Japan's ispace aiming to be first company to land on the Moon

If the landing on Tuesday is successful, Japanese company ispace will become the first private business to have a presence on the Moon.

25/04/2023

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Sumo Showdown: Tears and triumphs in Japan's Baby Crying Contest!

Traditionally, the babies have been held aloft by genuine sumo wrestlers, but due to concerns over COVID-19, this year they were carried by their parents.

22/04/2023

Japan

'Ukraine today could be East Asia tomorrow,' warns Japan FM

G7 countries reaffirmed their support for Ukraine and issued warnings to Russia, China and Sudan on the final day of meetings between the group's top diplomats in Japan.

18/04/2023

Japan

G7 FMs vow tough stance on Chinese, Russian aggression

The world is at a “turning point” on the fighting in Ukraine and must “firmly reject unilateral attempts to change the status quo by force, and Russia’s aggression against Ukraine," Japanese Foreign Minister Yoshimasa Hayashi told his colleagues on Sunday.

17/04/2023

World News

G7 energy, environment leaders haggle over climate strategy

The talks in Sapporo will also focus on biodiversity loss and other global challenges. But climate change tops the agenda of the closed-door meetings.

15/04/2023

Culture news

Film of the Week: 'Suzume'

Our film of the week is 'Suzume', one of the best animated films you’re likely to see all year.

14/04/2023

Culture news

Murakami has a new book out: Here's why you should care

Haruki Murakami's new book ‘The City and Its Uncertain Walls’ has been released in Japan. We look back at what makes the writer so unique.

13/04/2023

North Korea

Japan outraged by North Korea missile launch

Japan was outraged by North Korea's missile launch on Thursday after the government ordered the citizens of Hokkaido island to take shelter.

13/04/2023

Culture news

Former J-pop teen idol alleges sex abuse by Japanese music mogul

Former member of Johnny's Jr. backup boys' group, Kauan Okamoto, has accused late entertainment mogul Johnny Kitagawa of sexually assaulting him multiple times between 2012 and 2016, while staying at Kitagawa's luxury house.

12/04/2023

Culture news

Everything you wanted to know about Japan’s Penis Festival

Every spring, thousands of tourists flock to Kawasaki, Japan, to celebrate one thing – the penis.

03/04/2023