Tokyo returned a painting to Poland that was stolen in 1940 by the Nazis, while South Korea and China are also requesting the return of many works of cultural heritage.
Despite all its efforts and billions spent, Japan just can’t seem to convince its citizens to have more children
Only 770,747 babies were born in Japan last year. That’s half of the country’s death rate, which last year increased to 9% — or 1.57 million people. That increase was driven in
GaaSyy: Japan YouTuber arrested over celebrity threats
Police in Japan have arrested a YouTuber and former MP over threats he allegedly made to celebrities. Yoshikazu Higashitani, known on YouTube as GaaSyy, is famous for his celebrity gossip videos. Local media said he returned to Japan from the UAE, two months after Tokyo police issued his arrest warrant.
Japan, South Korea to speed up talks over pending military issues
Japan and South Korea have agreed to quickly resolve disputes over past military encounters that stand in the way of closer security cooperation, Japan’s defence minister said on Sunday at the Shangri …
Japan inflation will drive savers back to the stock market, says exchange chief
Hiromi Yamaji, president of the JPX group that controls the Tokyo and Osaka exchanges, said he expected many Japanese to stop sitting on so much cash — the country’s households have amassed ¥1 quadrillion ($7tn) in bank savings — and look to stock markets for better returns in response to rising living costs.
Mida: Japanese firms’ RM23b investment plans reflect confidence in Malaysia’s business ecosystem
The RM23.07 billion worth of potential Japanese investments clinched during the recent trade and investment mission (TIM) reflect the confidence …
US, Japan, S.Korea aim to share N.Korea missile warning data
The United States, Japan and South Korea aim to share North Korean missile warning data before the end of 2023, the three countries said in a statement following a Saturday meeting of their defence chiefs in Singapore.
Japan’s birth rate hits record low
The birth rate in Japan has declined for a seventh consecutive year. The country’s current population of 125 million is projected to fall to 87 million by 2070.
House lawmakers urge US to rally allies over China Micron ban
The Republican chairmen of two House of Representatives panels on Friday urged President Joe Biden’s administration to rally U.S. allies including Japan and South Korea to defeat Chinese “economic …
US looking to Japan to buy TNT for Ukraine artillery: report
The U.S. is reportedly looking to buy TNT from Japan in an effort to boost the production of artillery shells for Ukraine ahead of an expected counteroffensive against Russian forces. Tokyo has a policy not to provide lethal weapons overseas,