Aso, asked about Japan’s stance on the cross-strait issue at a news conference on Tuesday, said any contingency over Taiwan should be resolved through dialogue. “We are closely monitoring the …
How this Ipoh business found its start in making an uncommon, luxury Japanese dessert
Amai Kitchen is an Ipoh-based business that handmakes and sells the Japanese dessert nerikiri wagashi, and hosts classes to teach the craft. To the untrained eye, this would look like fancy mochi to …
As Tokyo Olympics approach, virus worries rise in Japan
The pressure of hosting an Olympics during a still-active pandemic is beginning to show in Japan. The games begin July 23, with organizers determined they will go on, even with a reduced number of …
With an eye on elections, Japan’s ruling party considers cash payouts in stimulus plan
Japan will consider a one-off cash payout of 100,000 yen ($901.55) to its low-income citizens to ease growing social disparity caused by the coronavirus pandemic, public broadcaster NHK quoted the …
Rescuers resume search for 24 missing in Japan landslides
Rescuers in Japan waded through mud, rock and splintered wood in search of 24 people still missing on Tuesday after heavy rain triggered massive landslides in the seaside city of Atami three days ago, …
Japan says to ship 1.1 million more AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccines to Taiwan
Japan will ship about 1.1 million more doses of AstraZeneca Plc’s COVID-19 vaccine to Taiwan, Japanese Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi said on Tuesday, after previously delivering 1.24 million …
Japan must defend Taiwan if China invades: Deputy Prime Minister Aso
He is the highest level Japanese official to explicitly make such a commitment to Taiwan’s defence.. Read more at straitstimes.com.
80 people feared missing in deadly ‘tsunami’ mudslide in central japan
Japanese rescue workers continued to search for survivors Monday, two days after a devastating “tsunami” of mud swept through a coastal city, killing at least three and leaving more than 80 feared …
Japan searches for dozens missing in mudslide; 4 dead
Rescue workers are digging through sludge and debris looking for dozens of people who may be trapped after a a torrent of mud, trees and rocks ripped with a roar through a Japanese seaside resort town …
Left with record unused money from FY2020/21, Japan eyes extra budget
Japan has logged a record amount of leftover money from the previous year’s budget due to greater than expected tax revenue, the finance ministry said on Monday, a windfall likely to fuel politicians’ …