Browsing Category
Japan
Young Indonesians training to care for Japan’s elderly
Looking after the elderly, which is part of Indonesian tradition, was not something new for Rizka Putri Yulianti, but when she decided to become a caregiver, it came with unfamiliar territory that she had to learn to navigate: Japanese…
North Korea spy satellite launch fails as rocket falls into the sea
North Korea’s attempt to put the country’s first spy satellite into space failed Wednesday in a setback to leader Kim Jong Un’s push to boost his military capabilities as tensions with the United States and South Korea rise.
After an…
Typhoon Mawar lashes eastern Taiwan, northern Philippines as it heads for southern Japan
Typhoon Mawar lashed Taiwan’s eastern coast with wind, rain and large waves Tuesday but largely skirted the island after giving a glancing blow to the northern Philippines. The storm was moving slowly toward southern Japan.
With waves…
North Korea announces ‘satellite’ launch: Japan
Japan said Monday it is preparing for North Korea to launch in the coming weeks what Pyongyang has described as a satellite, but Tokyo believes may be a ballistic missile.
Pyongyang has informed Japan’s coast guard that a rocket will be…
Japan unveils new sanctions on Russia over Ukraine invasion
Japan announced fresh sanctions against Russia on Friday over its invasion of Ukraine, targeting its military as well as the construction and engineering sectors.
Russia was hit with a wave of sanctions after it sent forces into Ukraine…
Japan, UAE sign agreement to transfer defense equipment and technology
Japan and the UAE signed an agreement in Abu Dhabi on Saturday to transfer defense equipment and technology.
This marks the first time such an agreement with a country in the Middle East region has been made, the Foreign Ministry said in…
Joe Biden to consult with Japan’s Kishida ahead of G7 summit
President Joe Biden arrived in Japan Thursday with plans to meet privately with Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida ahead of the larger Group of Seven summit — a sign of how the economic and national security alliance between the two…
As Scholz visits Tokyo, Japan and Germany vow to enhance their relationship
Chancellor Olaf Scholz and Prime Minister Fumio Kishida met in Tokyo on Saturday and pledged to strengthen their defense ties, as well as cooperate on diversifying supply chains. Scholz brought six ministers along for the…
Japan to tighten border controls for travelers from China: PM
Japan will further tighten quarantine measures for travelers from China early next week amid a recent surge in novel coronavirus cases in the neighboring country, Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said Wednesday.
Starting Sunday, visitors…
Japan vows to work for unity of Security Council over North Korea
Japan's top envoy to the United Nations pledged to do his utmost Tuesday so the Security Council can reach a consensus over North Korea's weapons programs and other contentious issues as its rotating president this month.
"What I wish to…