Trump’s Win Sends Japanese Stocks Soaring, While China Feels the SqueezeTrump's election as the 47th U.S. President caused Japanese stocks to surge while Chinese markets declined, hinting at economic shifts.
No Women on the Throne: Japan Says ‘No’ to UN’s Call for Gender Equality in Royal SuccessionThe Japanese government has rejected the UN's recommendation to permit women in the imperial line of succession.
North Korea's Missile Count Hits 13 in 2024, Japan Boosts SurveillanceNorth Korea launched a suspected ballistic missile, its 13th of the year, falling outside Japan's Exclusive Economic Zone.
North Korea’s Missile Launch Prompts Unified Response from U.S., South Korea, JapanROK, U.S., and Japan condemn North Korea's ICBM launch, urging an end to provocations and reaffirming commitment to denuclearization efforts.
Mount Fuji’s Snow Delay Breaks 130-Year Record – Is Winter on Hold?With snowfall delayed in Mount Fuji, Japan, reports confirm that this will be the latest first snowfall in 130 years.
North Korea’s Big Ask: Could Troops in Ukraine Mean New Missile Tech from Russia?South Korea, the U.S., and Japan are concerned about North Korea's troop deployment and potential military tech exchanges with Russia.
THIS Man with Four Wives, Two Girlfriends, and Sex 28 Times a Week—Aiming for 54 KidsA Japanese man has four wives and two girlfriends, seeking to father 54 children despite polygamy being illegal.
Fukushima Plant to Release Another 7,800 Tons of Treated Water Into Ocean This WeekTokyo Electric Power Company will start its 10th discharge of treated water from Fukushima into the Pacific Ocean on October 17.
Japan’s Atomic Bomb Survivors Win Nobel Peace Prize for Nuclear Disarmament FightThe Japan Confederation of A-Bomb Victims Organizations received the 2024 Nobel Peace Prize for promoting nuclear disarmament efforts.
South Korea’s Yoon and Japan’s Ishiba Push for Closer Relations in Laos MeetingSouth Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol met with Japan's new Prime Minister, Shigeru Ishiba, on Thursday during the ASEAN summit in Laos.
Military Alliances and Budgets: How Much is South Korea Paying for U.S. Troops?In the joint U.S.-South Korea military exercise held in Yeoncheon County, Gyeonggi Province, soldiers from both countries connect a floating ...
U.S. YouTuber Sparks Outrage in Seoul with Statue Kissing and Explicit VideosA YouTuber from the U.S. has stirred controversy by kissing the "Statue of Peace" and playing explicit videos on public transportation.
38 South Koreans Killed in the Philippines Over the Last Decade—What’s Going On?Over the last decade, the Philippines has reported the highest number of murder cases involving South Koreans in Asia.
WWII Bomb Explodes at Japanese Airport, Halts Over 60 FlightsAn unexploded bomb detonated at Miyazaki Airport in Kyushu, Japan, leading to the suspension of flight operations.
No More Late-Night Drinking Near the Station in ShibuyaShibuya Ward has enacted an ordinance prohibiting nighttime street drinking in the popular tourist area and around the station.
New Japan PM Ishiba Chats with Biden: Focus on Strengthening U.S.-Japan RelationsDuring his first call with Biden, Japan's PM Ishiba emphasizes Japan-South Korea relations and plans to revise U.S. agreements.
Buffett Goes All-In on Japan with New Samurai Bond IssuanceWarren Buffett leads Berkshire Hathaway in a second Samurai bond issuance, emphasizing a strategic focus on Japan's market.
Airi Hirase's $170,000 Transformation: 25 Surgeries and CountingJapanese influencer Airi Hirase, 27, transformed her life after 25 plastic surgeries, investing $170,000 to overcome childhood bullying.
Japan Sends Warship Through Taiwan Strait for the First Time, Defying China’s ClaimsIn a historic naval maneuver, the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force's destroyer Sazanami traversed the Taiwan Strait on Thursday.
SpaceX's Starlink on the Verge of Telecommunications Breakthrough in South KoreaSpaceX is close to launching its Starlink satellite internet service in South Korea, nearing agreement on essential technical standards.
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