Japan

Japan will pay close attention to the COVID-19 situation in China, in addition to risks from a global economic slowdown, price hikes and supply constraints, according to its monthly report for December. The economic report from the Cabinet…
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Although “Hai” in Japanese means “Yes” in English, but in Nihongo this does not mean that the person agrees with you. It only indicates that you are listening. The Japanese policy towards China was also as ambivalent as a “Hai” till Tokyo…
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North Korea fired a suspected intercontinental ballistic missile Friday, Seoul's military said, the second launch in two days as Pyongyang continues a record-breaking blitz that has sent fears of a nuclear test soaring. Japanese Prime…
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For centuries, holy men, pilgrims and nobles journeyed the sacred paths that crossed Japan in search of knowledge and enlightenment. At the end of a long day tramping the mountain paths, they invariably sought out an "otera," or temple,…
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Tokyo’s metropolitan government began issuing partnership certificates to same-sex couples who live and work in the capital. The move has been long-awaited in the country which still does not allow equal marriage. Tokyo governor Yuriko…
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With tourism coming to a standstill during the pandemic, Japan's tourism industry was no exception. After a four-year hiatus, the "Tourism Expo Japan 2022" was held in Tokyo with the motive of reviving tourism in the country. At the expo,…
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Global warming is one of the major concerns in today's time. The rising temperatures of the planet and their adverse effects on life on Earth have triggered to slow down or reverse climate change. Now, climate change has doubled the…
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The Japanese government warned citizens to take cover after its coast guard reported on a suspected missile launch by North Korea. North Korea fired a ballistic missile over Japan for the first time in five years on Tuesday, prompting a…
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After almost three years of Covid-induced border closures, Japan is finally opening up to vaccinated tourists from most countries, with no need for quarantine, PCR tests or visas. And with the yen making hotels, restaurants and shopping…
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The defense ministers of the United States, Australia and Japan agreed Saturday to boost military cooperation in the face of China's growing ambitions. "We are deeply concerned by China's increasingly aggressive and bullying behavior in…
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