The term – kokushobi – translates to “cruelly hot”, “brutally hot” or “severely hot”, and comes after Japan’s hottest summer on record.
Australia and Japan seal $6.5B warship deal with 3 Mogami frigates ordered first
Australia and Japan have signed contracts for the first three of a $6.5 billion fleet of Japanese-designed warships.
‘No such thing as absolute safety’: Japan embraces nuclear post-Fukushima
The country is rapidly moving to restart reactors as artificial intelligence increases electricity demand and foreign wars choke gas supplies.
‘The Culmination Of Everything’ – Takeru Segawa On Retirement, Revenge, And Japan’s New Martial Arts Era At ONE SAMURAI 1
The curtain falls on one of the sport’s most iconic names in a massive World Title rematch in Tokyo on April 29.
USWNT beats Japan 3-0, displaying dominance after Tuesday’s loss
From the opening whistle, the USWNT’s tempo was relentless, and defenders took center stage in the team’s scoring.
USWNT beats Japan to clinch series with big second half: Highlights
USWNT scores three second-half goals to win rubber match of series vs. rival Japan.
China Accuses US Ally of Deploying Warship Near Coast
Chinese officials on Friday accused Japan of provoking “trouble” after a Japanese warship transited the Taiwan Strait, as heightened naval activity in the region coincides with growing scrutiny of …
11 finance ministers, stung by Iran war’s economic damage, call for full ceasefire
UK leads statement signed by EU countries, Australia, Japan and New Zealand; British minister says ‘avoiding knee-jerk responses is key to limiting costs for households’ The post 11 finance ministers, …
Japan vows market vigilance in G7 meeting, finance minister says
WASHINGTON, April 15 (Reuters) – Japanese Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama said on Wednesday she told her Group of Seven counterparts that Tokyo was closely watching market moves, including currency …
Japan business mood slumps, bankruptcies seen rising as Iran war lifts costs
By Leika Kihara TOKYO, April 8 (Reuters) – The Japanese business mood worsened in March to levels not seen since the start of the Ukraine war in 2022, a government survey showed, a sign surging oil …