Harris, known for his Tony-nominated “Slave Play,” was freed from police custody Monday, according to the Tomishiro police department.
Russian and Chinese bombers fly joint patrol close to Japan
TOKYO—Russian and Chinese bombers flew near Japan and South Korea in a joint patrol Tuesday that Tokyo described as a show of force, adding further strain to the worst diplomatic crisis in years …
Can Japan get more female business leaders?
“Japan actually has done a really good job increasing female labour market participation,” says Yumiko Murakami, co-founder of MPower Partners, Japan’s first female-led venture capital (VC) company.
How Japan Built a Rare-Earth Supply Chain Without China
The 15-year effort by Japan is a model for countries now scrambling to reduce their dependence on Beijing’s critical metals.
Japanese Pharmas Looking Beyond Borders for M&A to US, EU
Long a quieter, locally focused industry, Japanese pharma giants are increasingly looking to the rest of the world for deals.
South Korea, Japan protest over China, Russia aircraft incursions
SEOUL: South Korea and Japan reacted furiously on Wednesday (Dec 10) after Chinese and Russian military aircraft conducted joint patrols around the two countries, with both Seoul and Tokyo scrambling …
China sharpens confrontation with Japan following reported radar run-in
China and Japan clash over ‘dangerous’ radar incident as Chinese jets target Japanese aircraft near Okinawa, escalating military tensions between the nations.
75% of Myanmar people reject army’s political involvement, according to survey by aid organisation
TOKYO – Seventy-five percent of respondents to a survey of Myanmar people say that the military should not be involved in governing the country, a Japanese aid organization revealed during a press …
Japan rattled by 7.5-magnitude earthquake, authorities warn of aftershocks
A magnitude-7.5 earthquake struck off Japan’s northeastern coast on Monday, injuring more than two dozen people and prompting authorities to issue evacuation orders for more than 100,000 people.
Japan Issues ‘Megaquake’ Warning: What to Know
After a 7.5-magnitude earthquake on Monday, Japanese officials issued a rare warning for a potentially even larger follow-up.