Japan’s countryside is scattered with over eight million abandoned homes, or akiya, often marketed as a dream for those looking for affordable housing. Yet, behind their charming facade, these …
US Stages ‘Historic’ Island Defense Drills Amid Growing China Threat
Military forces from the U.S., Japan and Australia are conducting joint training in outlying island defense scenarios.
Japan’s Economy Grew Faster Than Initially Estimated Last Quarter
TOKYO—The Japanese economy grew at a faster pace than initially estimated in the July-September quarter, reflecting milder falls in capital investment and external demand, revised government data …
Japan’s A-bomb survivors: from discrimination to a Nobel
Tokyo (AFP) – Survivors of the US atomic bombings of Japan will receive the Nobel Peace Prize on Tuesday but, after years of anti-nuclear campaigning and showing the world their scars, they still …
Fake subtitles on Indonesia-Japan World Cup qualifier added to Ronaldo interview
“Cristiano Ronaldo came directly to the GBK Stadium,” read Indonesian text overlaid on a SnackVideo post. “Watching Indonesia v Japan match live.” Gelora Bung Karno (GBK) Stadium is Indonesia’s venue …
Japan’s revises up Q3 GDP to annualised 1.2% growth
TOKYO (Reuters) – Japan’s economy expanded an annualised 1.2% in the July-September period from the previous quarter, a faster pace than the preliminary reading, government data showed on Monday. The …
Australian woman raped by US serviceman in Japan demands ‘SOFA’ be amended immediately
An Australian woman who was raped by a U.S. serviceman in Japan in 2002 recently spoke to Mainichi Shimbun. In the interview, she stated that
Cruise Ship Engine Trouble Strands Passengers in Japan
Although Japanese passengers have been able to disembark, local media reports approximately 1,880 Taiwanese guests remain aboard the ship. MSC Cruises is working with Japanese authorities to allow guests to go ashore on December 9.
Conveyor belt sushi faces decline in Japan amid hygiene concerns
Many sushi restaurants have shifted away from the iconic conveyor belt sushi experience due to concerns over food waste and hygiene.
Tokyo is turning to a 4-day work week in a desperate attempt to help Japan shed its unwanted title of ‘world’s oldest population’
Japan is facing a population crisis—so Tokyo, its largest city, will try to solve the problem with something new: a four-day work week. Starting in April, the Tokyo Metropolitan government, one of …