Japanese novelist Haruki Murakami to publish first new book in three years
Shameeka Voyiya A new book by Japanese author Haruki Murakami set to be released in early July will mark his…
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Japanese lawmaker hit with China sanctions after visits to Taiwan
Angelica N. Hall The Chinese government has imposed sanctions on a Japanese lawmaker over his visits to Taiwan, escalating diplomatic tensions…
Japan unveils ‘world’s first’ diaper recycling initiative
Maybelene Marcelino Japan has once again proved that it is living in the future by pioneering a groundbreaking initiative to…
Nadeshiko one-ups Matildas to win Women’s Asian Cup title
Geoffrey H. Latayan The Japanese national women's football team clinched the Women's Asian Cup title with a 1-0 win over Australia…
US-Japan strikes multi-billion-dollar energy deal amid Pearl Harbor joke
Eugene Nicklaus S. Laqui A monumental meeting between United States President Donald Trump and Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi unfolded at the…
Sanrio announces Hello Kitty designer’s retirement
Ciara Mina Sanrio, the firm that created Hello Kitty, has announced that the character's designer, Yuko Yamaguchi, has "passed the…
Japan crowns winner of ‘Capybara Long Bath Showdown’
Adam Peaker A capybara from Nagasaki – aptly named Prune – has won Japan’s annual ‘Capybara Long Bath Showdown’, where…
Japan climate report flags urgent risks to food security, disaster resilience
Kamille Q. Cabreza A warning has surfaced from a new government climate impact assessment that disaster preparedness and food supply in…
Japan actively boosting Indo-Pacific region stability under maritime programme
Mary Mae Balasanos Over the past eight years, the Japan Coast Guard (JCG) has been actively boosting the maritime stability of…
Japan to restart the world’s biggest nuclear plant
Lucia Caporalini The Niigata Prefecture, located in central Japan, voted on Monday for the world’s biggest nuclear power plant to…
‘Merii Kurisumasu!’: How Japan celebrates Christmas
As the Christmas holidays draw near, Western traditions as we know them may take different shapes and forms…
Japan introduces kindergarten sex education to protect children from abuse
A bold shift has taken place in Japan after it made an effort to broaden the minds of…
China issues travel warning amid row with Japan over Sanae Takaichi’s Taiwan remarks
The Chinese government has issued a travel warning, telling their citizens not to visit Japan due to security…
Autumn Nations Series: England, Ireland win as Springboks outplay France, Italy upset Australia
Michael Davey England battled past a spirited Fiji side while world champions South Africa reaffirmed their pedigree with a commanding…
Japan to launch advanced satellite-based maritime communication system
Japan is preparing its advanced maritime digital communication system, which is set to be powered by multiple satellites.
Autumn Nations Series news: England host Wallabies, Ireland meet All Blacks in first round
Rugby fans have a thrilling November to look forward to as the 2025 Autumn Nations Series arrives, promising…
17 SAJ member companies to join hands in Japan’s most ambitious modernisation plan yet
KC Maderia Together, the 17 members of the Shipbuilders' Association of Japan (SAJ) are launching the nation's most comprehensive modernisation…
Volleyball news: Osaka Blueteon defeat Suntory Sunbirds in SV.League opening
Ren Azrack Escosio Osaka Blueteon kicked off the 2025-2026 men's Daido Life SV.League opening on Friday with a huge win against…
Japan reconsiders allowing female succession as youngest prince reaches adulthood
With its male-only succession policy in place, which is being questioned by the nation, Japan is once again…
Australia strikes deal for new Navy fleet
Wendellyn Mateo Australia is setting its sights on a new navy fleet under a contract with Japan’s Mitsubishi Heavy Industries…
Manila, Tokyo strengthen defence alliance with new military access pact
Elan Castanares The Philippines and Japan have taken a historic step in strengthening their strategic partnership with the ratification of…
Former Princess Mako of Japan becomes a mother: Imperial Family confirms
Jacinth Banite The Imperial Family of Japan has confirmed that former Princess Mako Komuro, who renounced her royal status for…
Japan turns to advanced preservation in time for sakura season
A season where outdoor picnics and picture taking under trees with light pink, white, yellow or green blossoms…