Tag: Japan
Fire burns for 12 hours on US Navy warship off Okinawa
A fire burned aboard a US Navy warship anchored off Okinawa for 12 hours, injuring two sailors, a…
Japan proposes ‘economic zone’ linking Indian Ocean to Africa, seeks greater role in the region
YOKOHAMA, Japan (AP) — Japan’s Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba on Wednesday proposed an economic zone connecting the Indian…
Japan pro board game player retires at 98
Japan's oldest professional player of the board game Go retired on Wednesday aged 98, saying that she can…
Hiker’s friend watches in horror as brown bear drags man into bushes on mountain: report
A hiker in Japan was found dead on Friday after a brown bear reportedly attacked and dragged him…
Japan minister joins crowds at controversial shrine to mark 80 years since world war defeat
(Corrects paragraph 2 spelling of Koizumi's first name)TOKYO (Reuters) -Japan marked the 80th anniversary of its World War…
Japan marks end of WWII as survivors remember wartime emperor’s surrender speech 80 years ago
TOKYO (AP) — Friday is the 80th anniversary of then-Emperor Hirohito's announcement of Japan's World War II surrender,…
King Charles to lead commemorations to mark 80th anniversary of VJ Day
LONDON (Reuters) -King Charles will lead British commemorations on Friday for the 80th anniversary of VJ Day, which…
South Korean President Lee to visit Japan for summit with Ishiba, Seoul says
By Heejin KimSEOUL (Reuters) -South Korean President Lee Jae Myung will visit Japan between August 23-24 and hold…
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…