Japan

Japan’s 2015 foreign policy report expresses deep remorse over World War II

Japan's Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida said on Tuesday (April 7) Japan had added references in its annual foreign policy Diplomatic…

Asian stocks sag, dollar falls vs yen as Nikkei recoils

(Reuters) - Asian stocks were mostly lower on Wednesday, taking their lead from weaker U.S. shares, while the dollar slid…

Indonesian President makes a pitch for yen investment

Indonesian President Joko Widodo called for more yen investments on Tuesday (March 24) in a speech before Japanese business leaders…

Japan Supports Six Projects for Peace and Development in Mindanao

Japanese Ambassador Kazuhide Ishikawa has signed 6 grant contracts with respective recipient organizations for various social development projects in conflict…

Japan unveils latest bullet train

Japan unveiled its latest bullet train, the Hokuriku Shinkansen, on Saturday (March 14) to run on a newly extended line…

Philippines assessing discovery of Japanese sunken ship

The Philippines on Thursday (March 5) said it was verifying reports that a sunken World war II Japanese warship was…

The world’s oldest living person celebrates her 117th birthday

The world's officially recognized oldest person, Misao Ohkawa was feted her 117th birthday one day early in the western Japanese…

Robot dogs in Japan

In Japan, robot dogs have gained widespread popularity, with owners treating them as real pets, to the extent of giving…

Eggs with the aroma of citrus fruits

In Japan, there are eggs called "yuzu tama"  which have the taste and aroma of citrus fruits. They were named…

Japan allows Filipino nurse and caregivers to train in their country

Following the terms of the bilateral trade agreement between Japan and the Philippines, Japan allowed trainee Filipino nurses and caregivers…

Family of Jordan pilot held by Islamic State hopeful he is alive

Friends and family members of a Jordanian pilot being held by Islamic State said on Friday (January 30) they believe…

Jordan, Japan seek news of Islamic State prisoners

Japan and Jordan scramble to find out what has happened to two of their nationals being held by Islamic State,…

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