Okinawa Murder Case Triggers New Concerns Over U.S. Military Presence in Japan
Okinawa, Japan: A murder case involving a U.S. Marine in Okinawa has triggered fresh concern over the presence of American...
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North Korea Criticizes Japan and Defends Nuclear Policy at UN General Assembly
New York: North Korea used the United Nations General Assembly on September 28 to criticize Japan's expanding security capabilities and...
North Korea Rejects International Pressure to Halt Nuclear Tests
Pyongyang: North Korea has rejected international calls to halt nuclear testing, describing the pressure as a political provocation and reaffirming...
United States Remains Largest Contributor to UN Regular Budget in 2026
The United Nations' financing system continues to depend heavily on contributions from a relatively small group of major economies, with...
ASEAN-Plus Three Trade Surges as Asian Economies Deepen Regional Economic Cooperation
Economic cooperation between Southeast Asia and the region's three major Northeast Asian partners is gaining momentum, with new figures showing...
Rubio, Motegi and Cho Hyun Set for Trilateral Talks in New York as Security and Economic Issues Take Center Stage
NEW YORK, September 21, 2026: U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Japanese Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi and South Korean Foreign...
Japan’s Yen Comes Under Fresh Pressure as Bank of Japan Prepares for Key Rate Decision
Tokyo, September 17, 2026: Japan’s yen has weakened sharply against the U.S. dollar following the Federal Reserve’s latest interest-rate increase,...
Taiwan Becomes Key Concern Ahead of Upcoming Trump-Xi Summit
Washington, September 17, 2026: Taiwan has emerged as one of the most sensitive issues ahead of an expected meeting between...
Localised Rain and Thunderstorms Sweep Across Parts of Japan
Several parts of Japan are experiencing unsettled weather today, with localised rain affecting areas stretching from southern Tohoku through to...
IAEA Experts Conduct Independent Sampling of ALPS-Treated Water at Fukushima Daiichi
Tokyo, September 12, 2026: The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) is leading a team of international experts in Japan this...
U.S. Pacific Command Says North Korean Missile Launch Poses No Immediate Threat
Washington, September 12, 2026: U.S. Pacific Command has acknowledged a recent missile launch by North Korea and said American authorities...
U.S. Pacific Command Says North Korean Missile Launch Poses No Immediate Threat
Washington, September 12, 2026: U.S. Pacific Command has acknowledged a recent missile launch by North Korea and said American authorities...
Japan Grants Special Entry Exception to North Korean Football Team for Asian Games
Japan has granted a special entry exception allowing North Korea’s men’s football team to enter the country for the Asian...
Japan Says Personal Data in About 246,000 Records May Have Been Exposed in Government Network Breach
Tokyo, September 12, 2026: Japan is investigating a cybersecurity breach involving a government network in which personal information contained in...
Japan: Wholesale Inflation Keeps Pressure on Bank of Japan to Raise Rates
Japan’s wholesale inflation remained elevated in August, strengthening expectations that the Bank of Japan (BOJ) could raise interest rates at...
Japan Warns of Faster Rate Hikes as Inflation Pressures Intensify
TOKYO — Japan may need to accelerate interest-rate increases if inflationary pressures continue to build, a senior Bank of Japan...
Powerful Typhoon Forces Widespread Evacuations in Japan
A powerful typhoon has prompted evacuation advisories and disrupted daily life across parts of Japan as authorities prepare for strong...
India and Japan Launch Veer Guardian 2026 Air Exercise in Jodhpur
JODHPUR, India — India and Japan are strengthening their defence partnership through a new bilateral air exercise that brings their...
What Japan’s Super-Ageing Society Can Teach the World About Growing Older
Tokyo, September 8, 2026: Japan's experience with an exceptionally old population is offering an important lesson for countries preparing for...
Japan’s Foreign Reserves Suffer Record Drop After Massive Yen Intervention
TOKYO — Japan’s foreign-exchange reserves recorded their largest monthly decline ever in August after authorities launched an unprecedented campaign to...
Japan Rate Hike Bets Rise as PM Adviser Predicts Bank of Japan Move in September
Expectations of a Bank of Japan interest-rate increase this month have strengthened after an economic adviser to Prime Minister Sanae...
North Korea Commissions Second Nuclear-Capable Destroyer Amid New U.S.-South Korea-Japan Drills
North Korea has commissioned a second naval destroyer equipped with nuclear-capable missile systems, signaling a further expansion of the country's...
Japan Police Intensify Efforts to Track Wanted Suspects as Crime Investigations Continue
Tokyo, Japan — September 4, 2026: Japanese law-enforcement authorities are continuing efforts to locate wanted suspects as police across the...
Japan and Cambodia Strengthen Cooperation Against Online Scams and Expand Strategic Partnership
TOKYO, September 4, 2026 — Japan and Cambodia have agreed to deepen cooperation on online scam prevention and strengthen their...
Japan Announces $2 Million Emergency Grant for Colombia After Major Earthquake
TOKYO, September 4, 2026 — Japan has announced an emergency grant of US$2 million to support humanitarian relief efforts following...
Russian and Chinese Navy Ships Pass Through Japanese Strait, Tokyo Releases New Details
Japan has reported that Russian and Chinese naval vessels sailed through a strait in Japan on September 3, prompting renewed...
Japan Unveils New Measures to Strengthen Economic Growth and Energy Security
Japan has announced a fresh set of government measures aimed at supporting economic growth, strengthening energy security and preparing the...
Asia-Pacific Tax Revenues Rise in 2024, but Huge Differences Persist Across Economies
Tax revenues increased as a share of economic output across the Asia-Pacific region in 2024, although the latest OECD data...
China, US and Russia Top Viral List of Countries Facing Strong Global Dislike
New Delhi, August 23, 2026: A ranking circulating widely on social media has drawn attention to countries that are portrayed...
Which Countries Has Russia Fought the Most Throughout History? A Look at Centuries of Conflict
Al Generated Photo Which Countries Has Russia Fought the Most Throughout History? A Look at Centuries of Conflict Global History,...
North Korea Warns Japan of “Additional Military Options” After Tomahawk Missile Test
Pyongyang/Tokyo, August 8, 2026: Tensions in East Asia have intensified after North Korea warned Japan that it could take further...
Typhoon Dolphin Triggers Mass Evacuations and Flight Disruptions Across Southwestern Japan
Tokyo, Japan — Hundreds of thousands of residents across southwestern Japan have been instructed to evacuate as Typhoon Dolphin approaches...
A Single Lotus Bloom Brings Quiet Joy to a Japanese Community Garden
A peaceful community garden in Nagizumi, Japan, welcomed a special sight as a single lotus flower opened its petals, delighting...
NATO and Japan Strengthen Defence Partnership Amid Evolving Global Security Challenges
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte held a high-level meeting with Japan's Defence Minister Shinjiro Koizumi, reaffirming the growing strategic partnership...
ASEAN Plus Three Nations Renew Commitment to Stronger Regional Cooperation at Manila Foreign Ministers’ Meeting
By HIT AND HOT NEWS | World NewsManila, Philippines: Asia's leading regional powers reaffirmed their commitment to closer cooperation and...
Where Nature Becomes the Classroom: MORIUMIUS and the Rebirth of Learning in Ogatsu
In the coastal region of Ogatsu in Miyagi Prefecture, an abandoned school has found a second life as a powerful...
Japan’s Industrial Production Shows Mixed Signals as Global Demand Uncertainty Continues
Japan’s latest industrial production and retail activity data present a mixed economic picture, highlighting both recovery signs and ongoing weakness...
In the Age of AI, Can You Trust What You See? Global Coalition Takes on Digital Misinformation
June 2026 — Imagine watching a video of a world leader making a shocking announcement, a celebrity endorsing a controversial...
Japan and Philippines Launch Major Joint Naval Exercise in the South China Sea
Manila / Tokyo — In a significant demonstration of expanding maritime cooperation, Japan’s Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) and the Philippine...
Four Pillars Powering Japan’s Digital Transformation and Lessons for the World
As nations race to modernize their economies, Japan’s digital transformation journey offers valuable insights. Facing demographic shifts, global competition, and...
