Plans for the co-development of a GPI were originally announced in August 2023 during a Japan-US summit. The US Missile Defense Agency will lead the development of the GPI, while Japan will contribute …
Japan Scrambled Jets 41 Times Against Chinese and Russian Planes
The Japan Air Self-Defense Force’s 41 scrambles in April were down from 70 in March, the final month of the fiscal year 2023, in which Japanese air force jets were dispatched 669 times to monitor …
Japan Visitors Exceed 3 Million for 2nd Straight Month, Tourism Agency Says
TOKYO (Reuters) – Japan welcomed more than 3 million visitors for a second straight month in April, official data showed on Wednesday, setting the stage for a potential record year for tourism.
Japan’s Mizuho posts big jump in Q4 profit, forecasts growth ahead
opens new tab reported a big jump in fourth-quarter profit on Wednesday that beat expectations, helped by its overseas business and demand for loans … Mizuho is the second of Japan’s three megabanks …
[INTERVIEW] Mom’s Touch set to soar as nationwide burger brand in Japan
The head of the Korean chicken burger chain Mom’s Touch said the company aims to become a nationwide brand in Japan, leveraging its successful franchise business in Korea and benefiting from the …
UNICEF: $6.9 million Japanese donation for Afghanistan vaccinations
According to the UNICEF announcement, with the new financial aid from Japan, 4.1 million children and women will be vaccinated against various diseases, including measles, tuberculosis, polio, yellow …
UNICEF: $6.9 million Japanese donation for Afghanistan vaccinations
According to the UNICEF announcement, with the new financial aid from Japan, 4.1 million children and women will be vaccinated against various diseases, including measles, tuberculosis, polio, yellow …
GOP senator suggests Israel follow US’ ‘right decision’ to nuke Japan to defeat Hamas
U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) recently compared Israel’s war on Gaza to the U.S. bombing of Japan in World War II, suggesting Israel “do whatever you have to do” to win. Graham likened …
Japan has much to teach Britain – its lessons could make this island a happier place
I would encourage anyone who can afford it to visit Japan as soon as possible. The pound is at a roughly fifteen year high against the yen, and the country is an absolute bargain for many foreign …
South Korea and China seek to defrost ties ahead of trilateral summit with Japan
To mend ties, S. Korean Foreign Minister Cho Tae-yul visited Beijing on May 13-14. Read more at straitstimes.com.