For centuries, hemp was grown across Japan and used in cuisine, clothing and traditional rites. It suffered an image problem during the post-war years and has not fully recovered.
Pakistan opposes new permanent seats in UNSC
Pakistan has warned that attempts by aspirants of permanent seats on the UN Security Council — India, Brazil, Germany and Japan, known as G-4 — to railroad efforts to reform the 15-member body would …
Azerbaijan, Japan eye cooperation in mining industry [PHOTO]
Azerbaijan and Japan have discussed cooperation in the mining industry during the meeting held between the representative of Azerbaijan’s AzerGold mining company Zakir Ibrahimov and Japanese …
Afghanistan: Postage stamp honours slain aid worker Tetsu Nakamura
Afghanistan government created a postal stamp in honour of Japanese doctor Tetsu Nakamura, who was shot and killed in the country in 2019.
Here’s what Japan needs to do to prepare for Tokyo Olympics, prime minister’s advisor says
Curbing Japan’s current coronavirus spread and ensuring its vaccine rollout stays on schedule will be important, for instance, says Takeshi Niinami, Suntory Holdings CEO, who is also an economic …
Why Biden’s Japan agenda matters
Quick wins with Japan are possible and could be necessary to ensure the alliance begins on a positive footing so it can tackle more difficult challenges in the years ahead.
Advisor to Japanese prime minister names 4 conditions for the Tokyo Olympics to go on
Speculation was reignited after U.K. newspaper the Times reported the Japanese government had privately concluded that the Games would have to be cancelled.
McDonald’s Tatsuta Chicken Burgers in Japan Use Rice for Buns
Shortly after launching its Tatsuta Chicken Burger range, McDonald’s Japan has returned with a pair of variations that use rice for buns. The Rice Chicken Tatsuta and Rice Chicken Tatsuta Setouchi …
Investor known as the ‘Warren Buffett of Japan’: The No. 1 secret to success, wealth and happiness in life
Often called the “Warren Buffet of Japan,” Takeda was one of the country’s most successful and well-known investors. Another thing he was famous for was his philosophy of ‘maro.’ …
Buffett Investments in Japan Struggle to Keep Up With the Market
Holdings in fossil-fuel businesses pressure companies that Berkshire Hathaway took a 5% stake in.