Russia’s war in Ukraine will consume much of the agenda Monday as the envoys gather in this Japanese hot spring resort town for Day Two of talks meant to pave the way for action by G-7 leaders …
G7 Foreign Ministers vow tough stance on China, North Korea and Russia at Japan meeting
The world is at a “turning point” on the fighting in Ukraine and must “firmly reject unilateral attempts to change the status quo by force, and Russia’s aggression against Ukraine,” Japanese Foreign …
South Korea and Japan resume intel sharing agreement, but not all problems are solved
“The restoration of the bilateral GSOMIA and the desire now to expand intelligence and other types of security cooperation are made possible by President Yoon’s determination to improve relations and Japan’s growing anxiety about an assertive China,
WTO panel rules against India in IT tariffs dispute with EU, others
A World Trade Organization panel said on Monday that India had violated global trading rules in a dispute with the European Union, Japan and Taiwan over import duties on IT products.
U.S., South Korea, Japan hold missile defense drills in response to N. Korea
The United States, South Korea and Japan held a trilateral naval missile defense exercise on Monday, the South Korean navy announced, days after North Korea launched its newest intercontinental ballistic missile.
Japan’s Matsuno: Tokyo lodged protest with Russia over military drills near disputed islands
Japan’s Chief Cabinet Secretary Hirokazu Matsuno said on Monday that Tokyo had lodged a protest with Russia over its military exercises around disputed islands near Japan’s Hokkaido. Matsuno also said that Russia informed Tokyo that it would conduct missile exercises around the disputed islands between April 18 and 22.
Crypto Lender Amber Group Weighs Selling Japan Unit: Bloomberg
Managing partner Annabelle Huang said that despite Japan being a “high quality market … regulations are strict.” …
A Japanese Island Where the Wild Things Are
In the pantheon of yokai, spooky beings of Japanese folklore embody anxieties ancient and modern. On Shodoshima, an art contest helps bring new ones to life.
Police raid home of Japanese prime minister attack suspect as Kishida vows G7 meeting will be secure
Police have raided the home of a man suspected of throwing an explosive near Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida, as the leader vowed to ensure maximum security to keep global dignitaries safe …
Angry Birds maker Rovio agrees £625m takeover by Japan’s Sega
apanese gaming giant Sega Sammy has agreed to buy Angry Birds maker Rovio Entertainment. The groups confirmed in a joint statement on Monday that Sega, the firm behind franchises such as Sonic the …