North Carolina April 12, 2024 Japanese PM Kishida to visit North Carolina governor's mansion in historic first Japanese PM Kishida is scheduled to visit two Japanese companies, the governor's mansion, and a university in NC. Japan is North Carolina's biggest foreign investor.
Japan April 12, 2024 US, Japan and South Korea run military drills in disputed East China Sea While President Biden met with the leaders of Japan and the Philippines, the U.S. navy led drills with Japan and South Korea amid tensions between the allies and China and North Korea
LIFESTYLE April 11, 2024 250 new cherry trees coming to Washington, D.C., from Japan Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida announced on Wednesday that the country of Japan will be giving an additional 250 cherry trees to the United States.
SPORTS April 11, 2024 Legendary sumo wrestler Akebono Taro dead at 54 from heart failure U.S.-born sumo wrestler Akebono Taro, an 11-time grand champion, has died from heart failure, his family confirmed Thursday. He was 54.
Japan April 11, 2024 Japanese PM Kishida to address Congress, discuss Asia-Pacific tension Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida will address U.S. lawmakers in the face of rising tension in the Asia-Pacific region and highlight the close alliance between the two countries.
Asia April 9, 2024 Chinese ambitions for US allies prompts Washington security summit with Japan, Philippines China continues to press claims over waterways and fishing shoals around the Philippines, prompting increased military and security focus on the country.
Japan April 5, 2024 In upcoming meeting with Biden, Japan's Kishida looks to bolster US defense ties Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said he wants to increase security and defense cooperation with the U.S. as his meeting with President Biden nears.
Japan April 5, 2024 Crowds flock to Tokyo to see cherry blossoms after delayed bloom Crowds have been flocking to Tokyo to revel in Japan's renowned cherry blossoms, known as "sakura," despite their delayed bloom caused by chilly weather.
Media April 4, 2024 Jimmy Kimmel trashes 'filthy and disgusting' US after trip to Japan Liberal late night host Jimmy Kimmel spoke favorably of Japan, noting the cleanliness of its cities and bathrooms in comparison to those in the U.S.
HEALTHY LIVING April 3, 2024 Principles to live to 100, based on data from the 5 healthiest places around the world Dan Buettner, the author who first studied "Blue Zones," locations with high concentrations of centenarians, found nine common denominators that explain how the inhabitants' longevity.
Asia April 3, 2024 Indonesian president-elect meets with Japan's prime minister, commits to strengthening relations Indonesian President-elect Prabowo Subianto met with Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida. Subianto wants to strengthen relations between both nations as China's military presence grows.