Hiker Alert: Mt. Fuji Admission Fees Triple to Tackle Tourist TideStarting in July, tourists visiting Japan’s iconic Mount Fuji will have to pay an increased toll of 3,000 yen ($18.55). This adjustment is seen as a response to the over-tourism caused by the weak yen effect. According to a report by Yomiuri Shimbun on the 30th, Yamanashi Prefecture announced that they will impose an additional […]
Best Countries in the World Ranking: #3 Sweden, #2 Canada, and #1 Goes to...U.S. News & World Report recently surveyed various countries and announced the ranking of the best countries in the world.
Anxiety Arises as Japan Begins 7th Round of Radioactive Wastewater Release Into Pacific OceanAccording to reports by Japan’s Kyodo News on Friday, Tokyo Electric Power Company (TEPCO) commenced the seventh release of nuclear-contaminated wastewater from the crippled Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant into the Pacific Ocean. Same as the previous round, the seventh discharge will release about 7,800 tons of wastewater until July 16th. “After collecting samples and […]
Revealed: Smartest Nations in 2024 - Is America on the List?The Finnish intelligence testing agency Wiqtcom announced the 2024 World's Most Intelligent Country Ranking.
From Japan to Mozambique: Ranking the World's IQsA recent study found that Japan has the highest intelligence quotient (IQ) in the world. On June 25, the Finnish intelligence testing organization Wiqtcom released the 2024 World’s Most Intelligent Countries Rankings based on IQ test results from 109 countries. This test was organized by the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) and evaluates the educational level […]
Toxic Tap Water Shock: Japan's Nationwide Hunt for Deadly PFASAccording to Sankei Shimbun, the Japanese government requested water providers to assess the level of contamination last month.
North Korea's Missile Launch Prompts Strong U.S. and Japan ResponseAmid North Korea's missile provocation towards the East Sea, Japan and the United States immediately expressed strong opposition.
EU to Collaborate with Japan and South Korea Amid Global Security ShiftsOn the 24th, Nikkei reported that the European Union (EU) is considering new partnerships in the security and defense industries with South Korea and Japan. According to the report, the EU is aiming to reach an agreement with Japan within the year, focusing on joint research and development (R&D) of defense equipment. The EU appears […]
U.S. Treasury Excludes South Korea on Currency Watch ListSouth Korea has been excluded from the U.S. Treasury Department’s currency watch list due to its transparent foreign exchange policy for the second consecutive time. In contrast, Japan has been included again after a year. On the 20th local time, the U.S. Treasury Department announced its semi-annual currency report, which includes seven countries: China, Japan, […]
Japan's Defense Nightmare: Budget Slashed by 30% Due to Yen DepreciationJapan has secured a defense budget of 43 trillion yen over five years but lost 30% of its value due to a historic yen depreciation.
North Korea Warns of Disastrous Consequences Over Military ExercisesNorth Korea has criticized the U.S. Valiant Shield 22 exercise in which the Japanese Self-Defense Forces participated, claiming it could provoke a physical clash. The Rodong Sinmun, the organ of the Workers’ Party, said on the 16th, “The U.S. military has caused a commotion with large-scale military exercises in the Asia-Pacific region with the Japanese […]
Doraemon Takes Over Hong Kong: A Summer of Fun and Film!The famous Japanese character Doraemon will land in Hong Kong from July 13 to August 4. According to Timeout, Hong Kong’s creative brand AllRightsReserved (ARR) is collaborating with Fujiko Pro to host a large-scale Doraemon exhibition in Hong Kong. The exhibition, named 100% Doraemon & Friends, celebrates the 90th anniversary of the birth of Doraemon’s […]
Japan and Ukraine to Accelerate Security Pact Negotiations at G7Japan’s Prime Minister Fumio Kishida is expected to hold a bilateral meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy at the G7 summit. According to Yonhap News on the 8th, it was revealed Kishida is coordinating a plan to hold a bilateral meeting with Zelenskyy during his participation in the G7 summit to be held in Italy […]
South Korea's Historic Oil Discovery Sparks Heated Debate in JapanThe Korean government’s announcement about the potential existence of up to 14 billion barrels of oil and gas off the coast of Pohang has sparked a heated debate in Japan. Some Japanese citizens have made absurd claims online, suggesting that Korea might try to seize resources like Dokdo Island. According to official sources on the […]
China vs. The World: Race for Naval Supremacy Intensifies China's expansion of aircraft carrier operations is stoking anxiety among neighboring South East Asian countries.
North Korea Fires Short-Range Missiles, U.S.-Japan-South Korea Respond with Strong CondemnationThe defense ministers of South Korea, the U.S., and Japan strongly condemned North Korea's continuous reckless acts.
Japan Rejects China's Industrial Network Proposal Amidst Trilateral TalksDuring the negotiation process for the joint declaration of the Korea-Japan-China Summit held in Seoul on the 27th, it was reported that China strongly demanded the inclusion of ‘industrial network’ cooperation in addition to the supply chain, but was rejected. The Yomiuri Shimbun reported on the 29th, citing multiple diplomatic sources, that Japan turned down […]
U.S. Allies Caught in the Crossfire of Trade and Security ConcernsMajor U.S. media outlets quickly reported on the trilateral summit between Korea, Japan, and China, while expressing caution about China’s attempts to improve relations with key U.S. allies. On the 27th (local time), the New York Times (NYT) evaluated the trilateral summit, stating, “The trilateral dialogue has lost its shine due to tension between the […]
China Reaffirms Commitment to Denuclearization at East Asian SummitYoon Suk Yeol, President of South Korea, Fumio Kishida, Prime Minister of Japan, and Li Qiang, Premi ...
Trilateral Triumph: South Korea, Japan, and China to Boost Trade and Cultural ExchangesSouth Korea has decided to deepen its economic, trade, and digital cooperation with Japan and China. This marks the first trilateral meeting in four years and five months. On the 26th, President Yoon Suk Yeol agreed to strengthen cooperation with both China and Japan during separate bilateral meetings with Chinese Premier Li Qiang and Japanese […]
Hiker Alert: Mt. Fuji Admission Fees Triple to Tackle Tourist Tide Starting in July, tourists visiting Japan’s iconic Mount Fuji will have to pay an increased toll of 3,000 yen ($18.55). This adjustment is seen as a response to the over-tourism caused by the weak yen effect. According to a report by Yomiuri Shimbun on the 30th, Yamanashi Prefecture announced that they will impose an additional […]
Best Countries in the World Ranking: #3 Sweden, #2 Canada, and #1 Goes to... U.S. News & World Report recently surveyed various countries and announced the ranking of the best countries in the world.
Anxiety Arises as Japan Begins 7th Round of Radioactive Wastewater Release Into Pacific Ocean According to reports by Japan’s Kyodo News on Friday, Tokyo Electric Power Company (TEPCO) commenced the seventh release of nuclear-contaminated wastewater from the crippled Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant into the Pacific Ocean. Same as the previous round, the seventh discharge will release about 7,800 tons of wastewater until July 16th. “After collecting samples and […]
Revealed: Smartest Nations in 2024 - Is America on the List? The Finnish intelligence testing agency Wiqtcom announced the 2024 World's Most Intelligent Country Ranking.
From Japan to Mozambique: Ranking the World's IQs A recent study found that Japan has the highest intelligence quotient (IQ) in the world. On June 25, the Finnish intelligence testing organization Wiqtcom released the 2024 World’s Most Intelligent Countries Rankings based on IQ test results from 109 countries. This test was organized by the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) and evaluates the educational level […]
Toxic Tap Water Shock: Japan's Nationwide Hunt for Deadly PFAS According to Sankei Shimbun, the Japanese government requested water providers to assess the level of contamination last month.
North Korea's Missile Launch Prompts Strong U.S. and Japan Response Amid North Korea's missile provocation towards the East Sea, Japan and the United States immediately expressed strong opposition.
EU to Collaborate with Japan and South Korea Amid Global Security Shifts On the 24th, Nikkei reported that the European Union (EU) is considering new partnerships in the security and defense industries with South Korea and Japan. According to the report, the EU is aiming to reach an agreement with Japan within the year, focusing on joint research and development (R&D) of defense equipment. The EU appears […]
U.S. Treasury Excludes South Korea on Currency Watch List South Korea has been excluded from the U.S. Treasury Department’s currency watch list due to its transparent foreign exchange policy for the second consecutive time. In contrast, Japan has been included again after a year. On the 20th local time, the U.S. Treasury Department announced its semi-annual currency report, which includes seven countries: China, Japan, […]
Japan's Defense Nightmare: Budget Slashed by 30% Due to Yen Depreciation Japan has secured a defense budget of 43 trillion yen over five years but lost 30% of its value due to a historic yen depreciation.
North Korea Warns of Disastrous Consequences Over Military Exercises North Korea has criticized the U.S. Valiant Shield 22 exercise in which the Japanese Self-Defense Forces participated, claiming it could provoke a physical clash. The Rodong Sinmun, the organ of the Workers’ Party, said on the 16th, “The U.S. military has caused a commotion with large-scale military exercises in the Asia-Pacific region with the Japanese […]
Doraemon Takes Over Hong Kong: A Summer of Fun and Film! The famous Japanese character Doraemon will land in Hong Kong from July 13 to August 4. According to Timeout, Hong Kong’s creative brand AllRightsReserved (ARR) is collaborating with Fujiko Pro to host a large-scale Doraemon exhibition in Hong Kong. The exhibition, named 100% Doraemon & Friends, celebrates the 90th anniversary of the birth of Doraemon’s […]
Japan and Ukraine to Accelerate Security Pact Negotiations at G7 Japan’s Prime Minister Fumio Kishida is expected to hold a bilateral meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy at the G7 summit. According to Yonhap News on the 8th, it was revealed Kishida is coordinating a plan to hold a bilateral meeting with Zelenskyy during his participation in the G7 summit to be held in Italy […]
South Korea's Historic Oil Discovery Sparks Heated Debate in Japan The Korean government’s announcement about the potential existence of up to 14 billion barrels of oil and gas off the coast of Pohang has sparked a heated debate in Japan. Some Japanese citizens have made absurd claims online, suggesting that Korea might try to seize resources like Dokdo Island. According to official sources on the […]
China vs. The World: Race for Naval Supremacy Intensifies China's expansion of aircraft carrier operations is stoking anxiety among neighboring South East Asian countries.
North Korea Fires Short-Range Missiles, U.S.-Japan-South Korea Respond with Strong Condemnation The defense ministers of South Korea, the U.S., and Japan strongly condemned North Korea's continuous reckless acts.
Japan Rejects China's Industrial Network Proposal Amidst Trilateral Talks During the negotiation process for the joint declaration of the Korea-Japan-China Summit held in Seoul on the 27th, it was reported that China strongly demanded the inclusion of ‘industrial network’ cooperation in addition to the supply chain, but was rejected. The Yomiuri Shimbun reported on the 29th, citing multiple diplomatic sources, that Japan turned down […]
U.S. Allies Caught in the Crossfire of Trade and Security Concerns Major U.S. media outlets quickly reported on the trilateral summit between Korea, Japan, and China, while expressing caution about China’s attempts to improve relations with key U.S. allies. On the 27th (local time), the New York Times (NYT) evaluated the trilateral summit, stating, “The trilateral dialogue has lost its shine due to tension between the […]
China Reaffirms Commitment to Denuclearization at East Asian Summit Yoon Suk Yeol, President of South Korea, Fumio Kishida, Prime Minister of Japan, and Li Qiang, Premi ...
Trilateral Triumph: South Korea, Japan, and China to Boost Trade and Cultural Exchanges South Korea has decided to deepen its economic, trade, and digital cooperation with Japan and China. This marks the first trilateral meeting in four years and five months. On the 26th, President Yoon Suk Yeol agreed to strengthen cooperation with both China and Japan during separate bilateral meetings with Chinese Premier Li Qiang and Japanese […]
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