Under-fire Japanese industry minister Yasutoshi Nishimura said he would continue in his cabinet duties and will fully disclose his finances at an appropriate time, local media reported on Sunday, amid …
Ohtani cashes in as fans in Japan wait for him to deliver more goods and play in a World Series
Now that Shohei Ohtani has his money — a record $700 million, 10-year contact with the Los Angeles Dodgers — some fans in Japan are waiting for one more thing to complete the deal.
China, Japan trade blame over confrontation near disputed islands
China and Japan accused each other of maritime incursions after a confrontation between their coast guards in waters around disputed islands in the East China Sea.
South Korea plans to ‘significantly boost’ semiconductor cooperation: president Yoon Suk Yeol
South Korea plans “to significantly boost semiconductor cooperation with such major countries as the Netherlands, the United States and Japan going forward”, said South Korea’s President Yoon Suk Yeol …
Death of last surviving Alaskan taken by Japan during WWII rekindles memories of forgotten battle
Gregory Golodoff, the last survivor among 41 residents imprisoned in Japan after Japanese troops captured the remote Alaska island of Attu during World War II, has died.
US, South Korea and Japan urge a stronger international push to curb North Korea’s nuclear program
The national security advisers of the United States, South Korea and Japan are calling for a stronger international push to suppress North Korea’s development of nuclear weapons and missiles.
U.S., South Korea, Japan to step up actions on North Korea cyber threats
The United States, South Korea and Japan agreed new initiatives on Saturday to respond to North Korea’s threats in cyberspace, including cryptocurrency abuses and space launches, White House National …
Sour grapes: Japan battles to protect premium fruits
The variety of juicy grape that Yuki Nakamura is harvesting as the sun rises over his farm took scientists 33 years to develop and can sell for $100 a bunch in Tokyo department stores.Takehiko Shimada,
South Korea says Japan’s inaction means ‘comfort women’ court ruling upheld
SEOUL: A South Korean court’s ruling in favour of a group of 16 women who were forced to work in Japanese wartime brothels was confirmed on Saturday (Dec 9) by Japan’s decision not to appeal the verdict,
All U.S. Osprey aircraft grounded after fatal crash, AP Explains
The U.S. military announced on Wednesday it is grounding all of its Osprey V-22 helicopters, one week after eight Air Force Special Operations Command service members died in a crash off the coast of Japan.