China is facing some economic challenges that Japan didn’t after its 1980s bubble.
Big in Japan: how an Englishman abroad turned his blunders into a bestseller
The video “12 things NOT to do in Japan” begins with an Englishman explaining that he did most of his reading about the country’s etiquette “on the horrific 12-hour flight between London and Tokyo, and I’ve pretty much just winged it ever since”.
Ukrainian tennis champion Kichenok shuns post-match handshake with Russian player after triumph in Japan
Ukrainian doubles tennis player Nadiya Kichenok refused to shake hands with Russian Anna Kalinskaya after winning the WTA 250 doubles tournament in Osaka, Japan on Sept. 16.
Defence Minister calls for cementing defence collaboration b/w Pakistan, Japan
Caretaker Minister for Defence, Lieutenant General (R) Anwar Ali Hyder has called for strengthening the existing level of defence collaboration between Pakistan and Japan. He was talking to Japan’s …
Lt. Governor positive about business, trade after leading delegation in Japan
A delegation led by Lt. Governor Juliana Stratton is back from Japan, and she believes the trade mission met its goal.“We are home to more Japanese businesses than any other Midwestern state, and our …
Rahm Emanuel takes the spotlight with snarky China tweets
When a Reuters reporter asked a U.S. State Department spokesperson this week about a sarcastic social media post by the U.S. ambassador to Japan concerning China’s missing defense minister, the reply was appropriately diplomatic.
Japan Hits Back At Russia’s Concern Over Fukushima Water: ‘It’s Political’
Russia and China’s uproar over harmless radiation that their own nuclear plants regularly release is part of a disinformation campaign, the Japanese government told HuffPost.
Japan has more centenarians than ever before, with women making up most of the total
The number of centenarians in Japan has reached a record high of 92,139, with women making up 88.5% of this total, according to data from the country’s Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare. Record …
2 Marine Corps Ospreys Diverted After ‘Cockpit Caution’ Warnings Force Landing in Japan
Within two hours of each other, two Marine V-22 Ospreys diverted Thursday due to “cockpit caution indications” in the aircraft while flying near Japan’s southwestern island chain.
Japan in mood to write new chapter of sporting romance against England
A significant shock is brewing at this tournament and Japan have a rich history of providing huge World Cup upsets with England awaiting them on Sunday …