Scuffles between China and Japan over the Senkaku/Diaoyu Islands have been occurring since 1895. The latest back and forth was a complaint by China over Japanese fishing boats that they say were …
Japan’s Export Slump Drags on Even as Markets Reopen
Japanese exports fell by more than 20% for a third straight month even as key markets started to reopen from virus shutdowns.The value of Japan’s overall shipments overseas slid 26.2% from a year …
UAE celebrates launch of first Arab interplanetary mission
The long-anticipated blast-off of the unmanned spacecraft at 6:58 am local time (2158 GMT Sunday) from Japan’s Tanegashima Space Center was met with rapturous applause in the Emirates. Meanwhile, the …
Muji says Singapore, Malaysia business not affected by US bankruptcy protection filing
SINGAPORE: Japanese home-goods chain Muji said that its business in Singapore and Malaysia “will be as usual” despite the United States arm filing …
Human Rights Watch criticises Japan after report reveals abuse of athletes
A damning new study of sport in Japan has found child athletes have routinely suffered physical, sexual and verbal abuse from their coaches that led several take their own lives …
Athletes in Japan suffer widespread abuse, Human Rights Watch says
Hundreds of current and former athletes in 50 sports reported mistreatment, raising serious questions ahead of next year’s Tokyo Olympics.
First Arab space mission to Mars launches from Japan
The first Arab space mission to Mars blasted off Monday aboard a rocket from Japan, after weather delays set back the launch of the probe dubbed “Hope.” A live feed of the launch showed the rocket …
UAE’s historic first Mars mission launches from Japan
The United Arab Emirates’ launched the Arab world’s historic first interplanetary mission to Mars from Japan on Sunday evening.
Sumo resumes in front of fans despite rise in Japan virus infections
Sumo began a new tournament in front of a live audience Sunday, despite a steady rise in coronavirus infections, with fans voicing both joy and caution about watching the Japanese spectacle during the …
G20 finance chiefs hold teleconference on coronavirus pandemic
Finance Minister Taro Aso and Bank of Japan Gov. Haruhiko Kuroda participated with the aim of revisiting the issue of debt relief for developing countries.