Tag: Japan
Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba resigns
TOKYO — Japan’s Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba announced Sunday he will step down following growing calls from his…
Japan’s trade negotiator cancels US visit over tariff deal snag
By Mariko Katsumura and Yoshifumi TakemotoTOKYO (Reuters) -Japan's top trade negotiator cancelled a visit to the United States…
Japan hails ‘unprecedented’ security ties as British aircraft carrier visits Tokyo
TOKYO (Reuters) -Security cooperation between Japan and Britain has reached an "unprecedented" level, Japan's defence minister said on…
Japan confident on wind power after Mitsubishi blow
Japan remains optimistic about the adoption of renewable energy despite Mitsubishi pulling out of three big offshore wind…
Tokyo logs record 10 days of 35C or more
Tokyo experienced a record 10 consecutive days of temperatures 35C or above, the weather office said Wednesday, after…
Bones found at Japanese site where Korean forced laborers died in WWII
TOKYO (AP) — Suspected human bones have been recovered at a wartime mine in Japan where about 180…
Japan plans stricter terms for visas to foreign entrepreneurs
TOKYO (Reuters) -Japan plans tougher requirements for visas to foreign entrepreneurs, with a six-fold increase in minimum capital…
China lodges complaint over Japan urging countries not to attend parade
BEIJING (Reuters) -China's foreign ministry said on Tuesday that China had lodged solemn representations to Japan over the…
Warming seas worsen Japan’s price shock with $120 urchin rice bowls
By Yuka Obayashi and Katya GolubkovaRISHIRI, Japan (Reuters) -As Japan faces its hottest summer in history, a sharp…
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South Korea's Lee in Tokyo to highlight friendly ties with Japan before key summit with TrumpTOKYO (AP) —…
History, triumph and trauma to take centre stage at China’s WW2 military parade
By Laurie ChenBEIJING (Reuters) -Airport scanners at office entrances, road closures for large-scale midnight rehearsals, drones banned, guards…
Africa could become ‘renewable superpower’, says Guterres
Africa has everything it takes to become a "renewable superpower", UN head Antonio Guterres said Thursday, as he…