Kenta Suzuki in an Instagram post last month. It’s a national problem, fueled by the climate crisis and habitat change. Across Japan, at least 13 people have been killed and more than 100 …
Japan, US consider rare earth mining near Minamitori in Pacific, PM Takaichi says
Japan and the United States will jointly study developing rare earth mining in the waters around Minamitori Island in the Pacific, Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi said on Thursday. Co-development of rare earth minerals was a key topic in her meeting with U.
World Series Game 7 averaged 51 million in U.S., Canada and Japan
The Los Angeles Dodgers 5-4 victory over the Toronto Blue Jays in 11 innings in Game 7 of the World Series averaged 51 million viewers combined across the United States, Canada and Japan. Major League Baseball said it is the most-watched game since Game 7 of the 1991 World Series between the Minnesota Twins and Atlanta Braves.
Carrier USS George Washington Makes Port Visit to South Korea After Training with Japan
The George Washington Carrier Strike Group (CSG) made its first port visit, arriving Wednesday at Busan Naval Base, South Korea, after training alongside Japanese forces. Aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN-73),
Japan deploys army to fight bears
The threats from bears aren’t only physical. Japan’s NHK news outlet reported that in one recent instance, bears devoured over 200 apples from a local orchard. “My heart is broken,” the farm’s operator told NHK.
Why Nepal grows Japan’s cash
Farmers in Nepal, one of Asia’s poorest countries, harvest the shrub for Japan’s money supply.
Unusual Boom in Property Market: What’s Driving Housing Price Surge in Japan
For years, property prices and rents in Japan’s urban areas barely changed. Then in 2023, the market exploded to life as investment money started pouring into new condos. In many cases, buyers are …
Top NC leaders travel to Taiwan, Japan to bolster business ties
Japan is already North Carolina’s top international business partner. State leaders believe there’s still more to be done to convince Asian companies to build factories in the Tar Heel state.
Toyota, Honda turn India into car production hub in pivot away from China
Toyota, Honda and Suzuki are spending billions of dollars to build new cars and factories in India, a sign of the country’s growing importance as a manufacturing hub as Japanese automakers redraw …
Japan deploys troops in bid to stem surge in deadly bear attacks
The governor of a northern region of Japan says authorities were getting “desperate” due to a lack of manpower amid daily reports of bear attacks.