Russia May 7, 2024 Russia defends veto of UN resolution prohibiting nuclear weapons in outer space Russia has defended its veto of a U.N. resolution urging prevention of a space-based nuclear arms race, proposing their own resolution for a ban on space weapons.
Japan May 4, 2024 Japanese government responds to Biden claim that Japan is 'xenophobic': 'Unfortunate' Japanese officials at the embassy in Washington, DC told Ó£ÌÒÊÓÆµ Digital that President Biden's comments were "unfortunate" and "not based on an accurate understanding of Japan's policies."
Airlines May 3, 2024 Dallas to Tokyo flight canceled after Japan Airlines pilot's booze-fueled 2 am hotel rager Japan Airlines was unable to find a replacement pilot after a captain scheduled to fly from Dallas to Tokyo on April 23 had a night of raucous drinking with his flight crew.
US May 3, 2024 US, Australia, Japan and Philippines vow to deepen defense cooperation amid South China Sea tensions Defense chiefs from the U.S., Australia, Japan and the Philippines met in Hawaii to deepen cooperation amid concerns over China's activities in the South China Sea.
Joe Biden May 2, 2024 Biden calls Japan 'xenophobic' for not accepting many immigrants, compares to China, Russia President Biden called the allied nation of Japan "xenophobic" during a speech on Wednesday, comparing the island country to rival powers China and Russia.
Food-Drink May 2, 2024 Mochi donuts are colorful, whimsical, Instagrammable: Japanese-American sweet treat trending in US Mochi donuts, a fusion of Japanese and American culinary traditions, are colorful, whimsical, Instagrammable and surging in popularity in the United States.
Japan April 30, 2024 Japanese town to build screen blocking Mount Fuji view in bid to fend off tourists Fujikawaguchiko, Japan, known for its photo spots, began constructing a screen to block the view of Mount Fuji; foreign tourists have triggered complaints from residents.
Japan April 30, 2024 Japan PM Kishida says he will not step down after his party's loss in special elections amid scandal Japanese PM Fumio Kishida said he would win back the people's trust by addressing corruption after his party lost the country's special election.
FOOD April 25, 2024 Ramen revolution: How Japan's iconic noodle dish has conquered hearts and bowls worldwide Ramen, a beloved Japanese dish, entices locals and foreigners alike with its spicy, steaming bowls of noodles. In Tokyo, lines winding around corners are common.
AIR AND SPACE April 24, 2024 Japan's moon lander has survived longer than the space agency expected after reaching 3 months on the moon The Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency did not anticipate its moon lander, SLIM, to survive 1 weekslong lunar night on the moon and it has now lasted 3 after reaching the moon's surface on Jan. 20.
Japan April 24, 2024 IAEA experts review treated radioactive wastewater from Fukushima nuclear power plant in Japan Experts from the United Nations nuclear agency have inspected the treated radioactive wastewater that has been discharged into the Pacific from Japan's Fukushima nuclear plant.