Japanese Emperor Naruhito to pay state visit to UK, Buckingham Palace says: Japanese Emperor Naruhito and his wife Empress Masako will pay a state visit to ...
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Foreigners take advantage of weak yen to feast on pricey dishesForeigners take advantage of weak yen to feast on pricey dishes | The Asahi Shimbun: Breaking News, Japan News and Analysis
Japanese Astronaut Furukawa Wishes to ‘Pass the Baton’; Furukawa Also Expressed Desire to Help Other Japanese Astronauts Still on ISS
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No limit to how low the yen will go: TOKYO - Who needs Las Vegas or Macau when betting on how low the yen can go is the best game anywhere? It’s not where ...
asiatimes.com/2024/04/no-limit-to-how-low-the-yen-will-go/
Shohei Ohtani signs deal with sports technology company Rapsodo: Los Angeles Dodgers superstar Shohei Ohtani has signed a deal to become the technology ...
japantimes.co.jp/sports/2024/04/22/baseball/mlb/ohtani-signs-rapdodo-deal/
Body parts of Japanese man found in Thailand: Police believe that the man was a member of a fraud organization.
japantimes.co.jp/news/2024/04/25/japan/crime-legal/japanese-man-body-parts-found-in-thailand/
Space exploration entered a new era as JAXA achieved the first high-precision landing upon the lunar surface. Embark on new frontiers with some celestial ... Show more
Lunar Probe Lands Within 100 Meters of Target - Learn Japanese from the News | NHK WORLD-JAPAN
Lunar Probe Lands Within 100 Meters of Target - Learn Japanese from the News | NHK WORLD-JAPAN
Japan and North Korea Need to Start a New Chapter: Can the leaders of the two countries part ways with their respective predecessors?
thediplomat.com/2024/04/japan-and-north-korea-need-to-start-a-new-chapter/
Quick Glance: Kim Leads Rocket Drills for Nuclear Counterattacks
- North Korean leader Kim Jong Un supervised rocket launches simulating nuclear counterattacks.
- The drills showcased the strength of the country's nuclear forces.
- The rockets were described as highly accurate and capable of carrying tactical nuclear warheads.
- The US and South Korea are responding with enhanced military exercises and nuclear deterrence strategies.
2 Japanese Navy Helicopters Crash In the Pacific Ocean: One Dead and Seven Missing
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Quick Glance: 8 crew missing after 2 Japanese navy helicopters crash
- Two Japanese navy helicopters with eight crew members are believed to have crashed in the Pacific south of Tokyo, according to the Defence Minister.
- The cause of the crash is unknown, but the focus is on the rescue operation.
- The Navy deployed ships and aircraft to search and rescue the missing crew members.
- The training on Saturday was solely for the Japanese navy and not part of a multinational exercise.
Nigerian nabbed in Japan for drug smuggling through romance scam: Police say similar cases of romance scam victims being tricked into helping smuggle illegal ...
japantimes.co.jp/news/2024/04/26/japan/crime-legal/drug-smuggling-romance-scam/
Japan gov't inspects IHI subsidiary's plants over data-rigging - The Mainichi: TOKYO (Kyodo) -- The Japanese government on Thursday conducted on-site inspections ...
mainichi.jp/english/articles/20240425/p2g/00m/0bu/024000c
Number of young women to halve in 40% of Japan localities by 2050: More than 40 percent of Japanese municipalities are likely to see the number of their young ...
japantoday.com/category/national/number-of-young-women-to-halve-in-40-of-japan-localities-by-2050
Yen hits 34-year low against dollar ahead of BOJ meeting: The yen hit a fresh 34-year low versus the dollar and a 16-year low against the euro on Thursday (Apr ...
channelnewsasia.com/business/yen-multi-decade-low-against-dollar-bank-japan-intervention-euro-sterling-aussie-4290496
A Yomiuri Shimbun Proposal: All Hands on Deck to Address Declining Population
japannews.yomiuri.co.jp/society/general-news/20240426-182617/
No sign of aircraft issues in MSDF chopper crash, defense officials say: As the search for survivors continues, officials acknowledge the difficulty of salvaging ...
japantimes.co.jp/news/2024/04/22/japan/msdf-helicopter-crash-search/
Japanese “Sugar Baby” Sentenced to 9 Years in Prison
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Japanese 'sugar baby' gets 9 years for scamming men out of ¥155 mil: A 25-year-old Japanese woman was given a nine-year prison sentence on Monday for ...
japantoday.com/category/crime/japanese-sugar-baby-gets-9-yrs-for-scamming-men-out-of-155-mil.-yen
2 Japanese gangster suspects in Thailand murder flee to Laos: police: Two Japanese gang members suspected of killing a Japanese man and dismembering his body in ...
japantoday.com/category/crime/2-japanese-gangster-suspects-in-thailand-murder-flee-to-laos-police
JPY USD: Japan Ready to Intervene With Yen Even as BOJ Meets, History Shows - Bloomberg
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Osaka staying with her power as does homework on clay ahead of French Open - News | Khaleej Times
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Japan, Saudi Arabia invite public to design 70th anniversary celebratory logo: The Japanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs has called for applications to design a ...
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Japan: Nintendo death threats suspect charged by police: Japanese police have charged the man responsible for sending death threats to Nintendo ...
mynintendonews.com/2024/04/24/japan-nintendo-death-threats-suspect-charged-by-police/
(JPY/USD) Japanese Yen Weakens Past Key 155 Level, Adding to Intervention Risk: The yen weakened beyond 155 per dollar for the first time in more than three ...
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Shōgun: What the Hit Series Gets Wrong About Japan: Shōgun is determined to foreground Japanese perspectives, but it doesn’t quite know what to make of Japan’s ...
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Gladbach news: All professionals have a contract in the event of relegation: With Borussia Mönchengladbach only four points ahead of the relegation places ...
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Families of late 'comfort women' sues Japanese gov't; 1st case in China
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Japan’s planning its first lunar steps with the Artemis program: The United States and Japan have entered into an agreement that will change the course of space ...
thehill.com/opinion/technology/4604750-japans-planning-its-first-lunar-steps-with-the-artemis-program/
Pakistan police kill bomber, militant to thwart attack on Japanese nationals: Police in Pakistan's southern city of Karachi shot down a suicide bomber and a ...
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Japanese Emperor Sows Rice at Imperial Palace in Annual Tradition
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Japan court denies fishing rights to Ainu people: It was the first court decision on Indigenous rights related to Ainu people.
japantimes.co.jp/news/2024/04/19/japan/ainu-fishing-deny/
In Photos: Five Japanese nationals escaped a suicide bomb attack on their vehicle in Karachi on April 19 as police shot down a gunman accompanying the bomber ... Show more
Japanese Nationals Escape Suicide Attack In Pakistan
Japanese Nationals Escape Suicide Attack In Pakistan
Japan’s ‘Grave Concern’ Over New Hong Kong Legislation: Tokyo is worried about the Safeguarding National Security Bill.
thediplomat.com/2024/04/japans-grave-concern-over-new-hong-kong-legislation/
Japanese nationals were unhurt after their vehicle was targeted by a suicide bomber in Karachi’s Landhi area on Friday. Police also said that two terrorists ... Show more
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Japan’s native population declines at record rate as births plunge: Latest data shows number of Japanese nationals falling by almost 100 an hour on average ...
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Quick Glance: Japan’s Native Population Declines: Record Birth Plunge
- Japan sees the largest decline in its native population since 1950, despite government efforts.
- The total population of Japan decreased to 124.3 million in October, with 595,000 fewer residents compared to the previous year.
- The country experienced a historic low in birth rates in 2023 and a high number of foreign residents.
- The demographic crisis in Japan is leading to a significant imbalance in the population pyramid, raising questions about the country's social functions.
The Story of Shohei Ohtani’s Translator Betraying Him Just Got Darker and Sadder: It wasn’t just his friend who failed him.
slate.com/culture/2024/04/shohei-ohtani-translator-indictment-gambling-theft-ippei-mizuhara.html
Quick Glance: Ippei Mizuhara Remains Free Despite Bank Fraud Charges on $25,000 Bond
- Former interpreter for baseball star Shohei Ohtani from the Los Angeles Dodgers surrendered to authorities and later appeared before the U.S. District Court.
- Ippei Mizuhara turned himself in on Friday and was subsequently released on an unsecured $25,000 bond, commonly referred to as a signature bond. This arrangement allowed Mizuhara to secure his release without needing to provide any cash or collateral.
- United States Magistrate Judge Maria A. Audero also stipulated that Mizuhara must undergo treatment for his gambling addiction related to the sports betting scandal. Prosecutors alleged that he exploited his personal and professional connection with Ohtani to steal over $16 million from the player's bank account by occasionally posing as Ohtani to bankers to cover his gambling expenses.
- On Friday, Mizuhara only responded to the judge's inquiries by answering 'yes' when Audero asked him if he comprehended various aspects of the case and his bond conditions.
Arrest proves a common Japanese saying about apologies and police: Last Monday night, at about 7:40 in the evening, a man walked into the Kamori branch of ...
japantoday.com/category/crime/arrest-proves-a-common-japanese-saying-about-apologies-and-police
Kishida, U.S. envoy to U.N. vow continued cooperation over N Korea: Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida and the U.S. ambassador to the United Nations agreed ...
japantoday.com/category/politics/japan-pm-u.s.-envoy-to-u.n.-vow-continued-cooperation-over-n.-korea
Testimony begins in lawsuit accusing Japanese police of racial profiling: A civil lawsuit accusing Japanese police of racial profiling opened Monday with ...
japantoday.com/category/national/testimony-begins-in-lawsuit-accusing-japanese-police-of-racial-profiling
Tokyo is taking historic steps toward acquiring long-range missiles capable of conducting counterstrikes against potential threats from China or North Korea ... Show more
Kishida: Japan ready to step up as U.S. 'global partner' at Biden summit - Nikkei Asia
Kishida: Japan ready to step up as U.S. 'global partner' at Biden summit - Nikkei Asia
Japanese Astronauts Landed Tickets to Moon in Win-win Deal; U.S. to Get Lunar Cruiser, Ally against China
japannews.yomiuri.co.jp/science-nature/science/20240420-181501/
Manga piracy website operator ordered to pay ¥1.7 billion to publishers: Kadokawa, Shueisha and Shogakukan said they hoped the lawsuit would help deter other ...
japantimes.co.jp/news/2024/04/18/japan/crime-legal/manga-mura-copyright-ruling/
Kishida delights Washington with promise of 250 cherry trees as independence gift
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Quick Glance: Kishida's Promise of 250 Cherry Trees as Gift to Washington
- Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida announced a plan to donate 250 cherry trees to the U.S. capital to celebrate the 250th anniversary of U.S. independence.
- The announcement was met with cheers and applause from U.S. lawmakers, highlighting the close ties between the United States and Japan.
- The relationship between the U.S. and Japan, which spiraled into a catastrophic war between 1941 and 1945, has evolved into a strong alliance, with Kishida being only the second Japanese prime minister to address the U.S. Congress.
- The donation of cherry trees from Japan in 1912 has become a beloved annual event in Washington, symbolizing the friendship between the two countries.
How Likely Is a Japan-North Korea Summit?: Unless Japan can truly offer progress on Pyongyang’s vital concerns, a bilateral summit is unlikely to materialize.
thediplomat.com/2024/04/how-likely-is-a-japan-north-korea-summit/
South Korea foreign ministry summons Japan diplomat over disputed islands
reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/south-korea-foreign-ministry-summons-japan-diplomat-over-disputed-islands-2024-04-16/
Elderly living alone to make up a fifth of Japanese households by 2025, study finds
japantimes.co.jp/news/2024/04/13/japan/society/japan-elderly-living-alone-study/
Imperial couple make second visit to the stricken Noto PeninsulaImperial couple make second visit to the stricken Noto Peninsula | The Asahi Shimbun: Breaking News, Japan News and Analysis
Police report surge in moped and powered bicycle violations: When questioned, many riders claim to be unaware of the requirement for a license to operate such ...
japantimes.co.jp/news/2024/04/17/japan/crime-legal/illegal-moped-riding-increasing/
Police warn against investment scams on social media: Scammers are posing as prominent businesspeople to increase credibility and to lure victims into 'get rich ...
japantimes.co.jp/news/2024/04/17/japan/crime-legal/investment-scams/
At White House, Japanese prime minister will trumpet strength of U.S. alliance: Fumio Kishida told The Post his visit would underline the importance and strength ...
washingtonpost.com/world/2024/04/09/japanese-prime-minister-visit-biden-kishida/
Quick Glance: U.S., Japan to Announce Military Cooperation and Joint NASA Lunar Mission
- The United States and Japan will commit to modernizing their military alliance this week to establish an operational hub for their defense partnership in the Pacific.
- They will outline a vision for an integrated air defense network linking Japanese, Australian, and U.S. sensors to enhance regional threat detection.
- An announcement is expected that a Japanese astronaut will participate in a NASA moon mission, marking a significant milestone in space exploration collaboration.
- The deepened relationship between the two countries will also focus on expanding cooperation in space exploration, defense equipment production, and economic investments, particularly in the electric-vehicle battery manufacturing sector.
‘Little Red Dot’ dreams big at Singapore Pavilion for Osaka World Expo 2025: At the Pavilion, the STB will showcase the best that Singapore has to offer in food ...
straitstimes.com/asia/east-asia/little-red-dot-dreams-big-at-singapore-pavilion-for-osaka-world-expo-2025
US, Japan signal support for Texas high-speed rail plan: The governments of the United States and Japan signalled support for a plan to build the first ...
reuters.com/world/us/us-japan-signal-support-texas-high-speed-rail-plan-2024-04-11/
Plaintiffs make impassioned pleas in Tokyo court as police racial profiling case opens - The Mainichi
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The US Justice Department said it charged a Japanese language interpreter with bank fraud after allegations he had illegally transferred more than $16 million ...
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China summons Japanese, Philippine diplomats over negative comments: China summoned Japanese and Philippine diplomats on Friday to express dissatisfaction over ...
japantoday.com/category/politics/china-summons-japanese-philippine-diplomats-over-negative-comments
M6.4 quake jolts Ehime, Kochi prefectures: An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 6.4 hit southern Japan late on Wednesday, said the Japan Meteorological ...
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Japan's Fumio Kashida stresses Ukraine aid, US world role in speech to Congress: "You are not alone. We are with you," the prime minister said.
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Quick Glance: Biden criticizes Netanyahu's Gaza war approach
- President Joe Biden criticizes Netanyahu for inadequate humanitarian aid in Gaza.
- The U.S. increases pressure on Israel to achieve a ceasefire, straining the long-standing alliance.
- Disagreements over humanitarian aid and offensive plans in Rafah deepen the divide between the two countries.
- Israel slowly ramps up aid, but logistical issues and security concerns complicate deliveries.
Osaka, Swiatek and Raducanu pick up victories in Billie Jean King Cup: Grand Slam title winners Naomi Osaka, Iga Swiatek and Emma Raducanu all earned victories ...
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At state dinner for Japan, blossoms and bonhomie on the menu: White House guests included actor Robert De Niro, former figure skater Kristi Yamaguchi ...
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Quick Glance: Kishida and Biden Celebrate US-Japan Alliance with 'Star Trek' Toast
- Kishida quotes 'Star Trek' and jokes at state dinner in White House
- Biden and Kishida emphasize friendship and alliance between USA and Japan
- Prominent guests from politics and business attend lavish dinner
- Simon sings hits at night performance, serving spring cuisine from Japan and the USA
Osaka says 'no excuses' after defeat on clay return: The former world No. 1 was making her first appearance on clay since the 2022 French Open.
japantimes.co.jp/sports/2024/04/18/tennis/naomi-osaka-no-excuses/
Japanese astronaut to be first non-American to set foot on moon: The offer to Japan came as part of Prime Minister Fumio Kishida's state visit ...
japantimes.co.jp/news/2024/04/10/japan/kishida-biden-japanese-astronaut/
Japanese doctors demand damages from Google over 'groundless' reviews: TOKYO (AP) -- A group of Japanese doctors has filed a civil lawsuit against U.S ...
asia.nikkei.com/Business/Technology/Japanese-doctors-demand-damages-from-Google-over-groundless-reviews
Quick Glance: Google restructuring operations and relocating roles to 'hubs' to fund AI investments
- Google is implementing staff layoffs and transferring certain roles to 'hubs' to secure funds for artificial intelligence investments.
- The finance and real estate teams are being affected by the downsizing, with some roles being moved overseas.
- Through the consolidation of finance teams in Bangalore, Mexico City, Dublin, Chicago, and Atlanta, Google aims to enhance efficiency and operate around the clock.
- The restructuring is driven by the substantial shift towards artificial intelligence in the tech industry, prompting Google to allocate more resources to this domain.
A family’s heartbreak after a man was shot multiple times and killed in Yellow Elder Gardens this afternoon. Police say the victim ... Show more
Japan real wages fall for 23rd straight month in Feb: Japanese workers' real wages fell in February for a 23rd consecutive month, data showed on Monday ...
reuters.com/markets/asia/japan-real-wages-fall-23rd-straight-month-feb-2024-04-07/
Japanese version of ride-hailing arrives amid taxi shortage: TOKYO -- Tokyo's fleet of taxis was bolstered by gig workers using their own vehicles to carry ...
asia.nikkei.com/Spotlight/Sharing-Economy/Japanese-version-of-ride-hailing-arrives-amid-taxi-shortage
Paid articlePaid Editorial: Kishida-Biden summit shows Japan's diplomatic strategy in doubtEditorial: Kishida-Biden summit shows Japan's diplomatic strategy in doubt - The Mainichi
Japan astronaut Koichi Wakata joins US space station developer Axiom - The Mainichi
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Yen feels the heat as US Treasury yields rise: The dollar was tentative on Tuesday as it failed to get a meaningful boost from a rise in U.S. Treasury yields ...
reuters.com/markets/currencies/yen-feels-heat-us-treasury-yields-climb-2024-04-09/
Quick Glance: Dollar Stagnates Despite Rising US Treasury Yields
- The dollar displayed hesitation on Tuesday as it did not receive significant support from the increase in U.S. Treasury yields, maintaining pressure on the yen near multi-decade lows and keeping traders vigilant for potential interventions.
- The greenback rose by 0.03% to 151.87 yen, near a 34-year high of 151.975 yen from the previous month, while Japanese officials intensified efforts to defend the currency.
- Despite the uptick in U.S. Treasury yields, the dollar failed to garner substantial backing as traders reevaluate their outlook on the pace and extent of Federal Reserve interest rate cuts anticipated in the latter part of this year.
- The robustness observed in commodity prices appears indicative of - one could almost label it as - a global reflation trade. In other developments, the Aussie declined by 0.01% to $0.6604, and the Chinese yuan was positioned at 7.2437 per dollar in the offshore market.
Japanese Police Arrest 36-Year-Old Man on Suspicion of Tampering With Pokémon Violet Save Data - IGN
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The blooms on the 3,000 cherry trees Japan gave to the United States more than a century ago have become a quintessential marker of spring in the nation’s ... Show more
Japan to gift 250 new cherry blossom trees to plant at Tidal Basin - The Washington Post
Japan to gift 250 new cherry blossom trees to plant at Tidal Basin - The Washington Post
Taiwan's Strongest Earthquake In Nearly 25 Years Damages Buildings, Kills At Least 9
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Quick Glance: Taiwan Rejects China's Aid Offer After Earthquake
- Taiwanese authorities have not yet estimated the cost of recovering from the massive, deadly earthquake that hit the island on Wednesday.
- China offered aid, but Taiwan swiftly turned it down due to their conflict-ridden relationship.
- Taiwan's quick rejection likely stems from lingering bitterness over how the 1999 earthquake was handled.
- China's aid always comes with conditions, leading to Taiwan's resistance based on distrust and military threats.
Former U.S. Pacific Command Head Touts Alliance;Harrs Sees Chian, World Through ‘Dark Lens’
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Indian ambassador seeks more investment from Japanese SMEs: TOKYO -- Indian Ambassador to Japan Sibi George will contact more small and medium-size Japanese ...
asia.nikkei.com/Politics/International-relations/Indian-ambassador-seeks-more-investment-from-Japanese-SMEs
Khawla Art and Culture hosts calligraphy exhibition in cooperation with Japanese Embassy in Abu Dhabi
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Controversial history textbooks finally pass Japan education ministry screening - The Mainichi
mainichi.jp/english/articles/20240420/p2a/00m/0na/009000c
Caution urged for Japanese in Israel amid growing Mideast tensions: The warning was issued after Iran claimed that an airstrike on its embassy in Syria earlier ...
japantimes.co.jp/news/2024/04/13/japan/foreign-ministry-israel-caution/
What can foreign residents do if stopped for questioning by Japanese police? - The Mainichi
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