Imperial couple postpone Tohoku visit due to cold symptoms
The couple, along with Princess Aiko, were slated to inspect recovery efforts in areas affected by the March 2011 powerful …
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Japan again denies U.S. official’s claim Takaichi pledged to send MSDF to Mideast
Japan's defense minister denied the claim by U.S. Ambassador to the U.N. Mike Waltz that Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi had …
Spring reawakens concerns over bear encounters in Japan
Experts say that a good harvest of bear staple foods such as acorns and nuts could determine whether the number …
Ever oil release from national reserves as Middle East energy crisis bites
PM Sanae Takaichi says about 80m barrels of stockpiled oil to be provided to refiners – equivalent to 45 days …
Cherry blossom haiku and art by Japanese and U.S. children on show in Washington
The exhibition marks Japan's gifting of 250 cherry blossom trees to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the United States' founding …
Fly zones for drones in Japan
While the designated no-fly zones have not changed since the law entered into force in 2016, drones' maximum speeds, ranges …
Patients with urgent, high-risk conditions to get heart transplant priority
The policy shift aims to reduce deaths of patients waiting for transplants, particularly those at high risk of dying from …
Quake recovery exhibition opens in Kumamoto with ‘One Piece’ tie-in
The exhibition showcasing reconstruction efforts after the April 2016 earthquakes runs from Friday through May 24.
Wife's acquittal in ‘Don Juan of Kishu’ case
The wealthy businessperson's wife was indicted in May 2021 on suspicion of murdering him by making him take a lethal …
Japanese national detained in Iran last year released
Another Japanese national who was arrested earlier this year is still in custody
Maher was amused by Trump’s Pearl Harbor joke to Japanese leader, says ‘if Shane Gillis said it, you’d laugh’
Bill Maher defended Trump's Pearl Harbor joke to Japan's PM Takaichi, saying it wasn't appropriate but was funny, while criticizing …
Trump confirms he will ask Congress for $200bn to fund war on Iran, calling it ‘a small price to pay’ – US politics live
President says there are a ‘lot of reasons’ for extra funding without going into details about those reasonsSign up for …
Trump mocks Japan about Pearl Harbor in response to question about Iran war
US president was meeting with Japanese PM when he said: ‘Who knows better about surprise than Japan?’Sign up for the …
Trump quips about Pearl Harbor when asked if Japan given advanced notice on Iran attacks: 'Wanted surprise'
During White House meeting with Japan PM Sanae Takaichi, President Donald Trump quips about Pearl Harbor while speaking about the …
How you walk reveals to others how you are feeling, researchers say
Study highlights the movements in people’s gait that give away most about their emotional stateA long face is not the …
Multiple allies decline US calls for Strait of Hormuz support amid rising Middle East tensions
Several U.S. allies are refusing military involvement in securing the Strait of Hormuz, citing diplomacy, legal limits or strategic caution.
Trump steps up pressure on European allies to help protect strait of Hormuz
US president says it is ‘only appropriate’ for Europe to help, and warns failure to do so would be ‘very …
Chinese fishing 'militia' formations signal rising gray
China's maritime militia allegedly deployed over 2,000 fishing boats in coordinated formations near Taiwan, raising significant security concerns among analysts.
Japan suffers shocking collapse to Venezuela in World Baseball Classic
Japan's World Baseball Classic title defense ends with 8-5 quarterfinal loss to Venezuela as Shohei Ohtani and defending champions fall …
What’s behind Japan’s ‘bumping’ trend?
Viral video of girl being shoved by fellow pedestrian has reignited debate over butsukari – with experts blaming stress and …