The country wanted robots to help care for the elderly. What happened? It’s a picture you may have seen before: a large white robot with a cute teddy bear face cradling a smiling woman in its arms. Images of Robear,
Macron to Take Japan’s Kishida to Notre-Dame as Allies Deepen Ties
French President Emmanuel Macron will take Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida to visit the construction site of the Notre-Dame cathedral on Monday as he looks to boost bilateral relations ahead of Tokyo taking over the G7 presidency.
Japan’s Defense Ministry plans new Self-Defense Force supply base on Okinawa
CAMP FOSTER, Okinawa — Japan plans to build a new supply base for its Ground Self-Defense Forces in a training area near Kadena Air Base on Okinawa, a defense spokesman said on Monday. The base is tentatively planned for the Self-Defense Force’s Okinawa training facility in the Ikehara area of Okinawa city,
Alibaba founder Jack Ma leaves Japan for Thailand as billionaire extends his study of farming technologies, people say
Pictures of billionaire Alibaba founder Jack Ma in Bangkok have surfaced on social media, following a trip to Japan late last year to study fish farms and related technology.
Honda’s JV with GAC ends production of Acura brand in China
Chinese carmaker Guangzhou Automobile Group (GAC) said on Monday its joint venture with Honda Motor is no longer producing or selling products under the Japanese firm’s premium Acura brand. GAC will …
A guide to all things new in Japan in 2023
Japan’s cities are experiencing a rejuvenation, from creative quarters in lesser-known areas to worldwide recognised exhibitions opening in its capital.
Japanese Woman Spends S$2/Day On Food For 16 Years, Owns 3 Houses By Age 34
A Japanese woman fulfils her dream of owning 3 houses by age 34 by living extremely frugally for years, including spending S$2/day on meals.
FOCUS: Japan to build up defense from 2023 with China, N. Korea in mind
Japan will start strengthening its defense posture from this year based on three key documents that the government revised last December to better adapt to the deteriorating security environment in …
US military deepens ties with Japan and Philippines to prepare for China threat
Top Marine Corps general James Bierman outlines sweeping reform to adapt force for possible conflict over Taiwan …
Japan’s Kishida: Govt, BOJ must discuss relations when new central bank head is chosen
Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said on Sunday the government and the central bank must discuss their relationship with each other in guiding economic policy, when a new Bank of Japan (BOJ) …