Despite constitutional limits, Japan has one of the world’s most technologically advanced armed forces (around 261,000 troops, fifth in global ranking) and one of the world’s …
Japan firm opens whale meat vending machines to push sales
A Japanese whaling operator, after struggling for years to promote its products amid protests from conservationists, has found a new way to cultivate clientele: whale meat vending machines.
Japan firm opens whale meat vending machines to push sales
A Japanese whaling operator, after struggling for years to promote its products amid protests from conservationists, has found a new way to cultivate clientele: whale meat vending machines.
Britain’s Japanese knotweed hot spots revealed – here’s how to find out if the invasive plant is growing near you
BRITAIN’S Japanese Knotweed hot spots have been revealed in a handy map showing where the invasive plant is growing the most. Knotweed was introduced from Japan as an ornamental plant in 1825 but …
NATO’s Stoltenberg Arrives in South Korea to Deepen Alliance’s Ties in Asia
NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg arrived in Seoul on Sunday, the first stop on a trip aimed at strengthening the alliance’s ties with U.S. allies in South Korea and Japan in the face of the war …
China says it resumes issuing ordinary visas for Japanese citizens
China has resumed the issuance of ordinary visas for Japanese citizens travelling to the country, the Chinese embassy in Japan said on Sunday, in a move that could ease a diplomatic row.
Russia rules out talks with Japan on fishing near disputed islands
A general view shows the Island of Kunashir, one of four islands known as the Southern Kuriles in Russia and the Northern Territories in Japan, December 20, 2016. REUTERS/Yuri Maltsev/File
In Japan, pet fish playing Nintendo Switch run up bill on owner’s credit card
Pet fish playing a video game in Japan managed to log on to the Nintendo Switch store, change their owner’s avatar, set up a Pay Pal account and rack up a credit card bill.
Japanese companies step up intelligence gathering as US-China tensions mount
A growing number of Japanese businesses are strengthening their intelligence gathering as the country finds itself increasingly exposed to the mounting tensions between the US and China. Companies in …
Whale meat vending machine business continues boom in Japan
Kyodo Senpaku launched three machines that peddle delicacies like whale sashimi, whale bacon, whale skin and whale steak.