Tag: Japan
Catch ’em all but dump the fries. Pokémon fans leave McDonald’s Japan in massive food waste drama
Piles of untouched Happy Meals littered sidewalks outside McDonald’s restaurants in Japan as frenzied customers scrambled to buy…
Japan’s deepening political woes cloud budget, rate hike timing
By Takaya Yamaguchi and Leika KiharaTOKYO (Reuters) -Japan's deepening political uncertainty risks prolonging policy paralysis that could affect…
Nagasaki mayor warns of nuclear war as city marks 80 years since A-bomb
By Irene Wang and Issei KatoNAGASAKI (Reuters) -Thousands bowed their heads in prayer in Nagasaki on Saturday to…
Restored Nagasaki bell rings in 80 years since A-bomb
Twin cathedral bells rang in unison Saturday in Japan's Nagasaki for the first time since the atomic bombing…
Powerful AP photos show the scars of a survivor of the Nagasaki atomic bombing
NAGASAKI, Japan (AP) — On the 80th anniversary of the atomic bombing of Nagasaki, Japan, The Associated Press…
Japanese warships visit New Zealand’s capital for the first time in almost 90 years
WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — Japanese warships docked in New Zealand ’s capital Friday for the first time…
Japan deploys its first F-35B fighter jets to bolster defenses in the south
TOKYO (AP) — Japan's first three F-35B stealth fighter jets arrived Thursday at an air base in the…
Japanese population sees record drop in 2024
The population of Japanese nationals fell by a record amount -- more than 900,000 people -- in 2024,…
Japan’s precipitous population decline shows no sign of slowing
Japan’s precipitous population decline shows no sign of slowing, with the nation shrinking by more than 900,000 people…
Hiroshima marks 80 years since atomic bombing as aging survivors frustrated by growing nuke threat
HIROSHIMA, Japan (AP) — Hiroshima on Wednesday marked the 80th anniversary of the U.S. atomic bombing of the…
Japan sets new record high temperature of 41.8C
Japan logged a new heat record on Tuesday, with the mercury hitting 41.8C, the weather office said, warning…
Australia to buy 11 advanced warships from Japan
Australia will upgrade its navy with 11 Mogami-class frigates built by Japan's Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Defence Minister Richard…