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In a Gallup poll released on Monday, 41 per cent of respondents said China when asked to name one country they considered to be their nation’s ‘greatest enemy today’.
Film extra Riko Shibata is living the dream after being swept off her feet by Nicolas Cage during the pandemic – now she attends premieres and the Oscars with her beau
Biden, Kishida and Marcos Jnr are set to meet next month in a landmark summit over the issue deemed by Manila to be the top ‘flashpoint’.
Farmers in Yamagata prefecture have complained their herds are vulnerable to bloodsucking insects, elevating the stress levels of cattle.
The ‘Thinking About Monet’ exhibition marks the first time Daniel Brush’s work is presented as a body of work in Japan, thanks to Van Cleef & Arpels’ L’École School of Jewelry Arts
Over the past two years, Japanese businesses have been the most active among foreign firms in terms of leasing retail spaces in Hong Kong, according to data compiled by JLL.
Simon Siu, chairman of Estate Agents Authority, says decision to scrap extra stamp duties last month was ‘shot in the arm’ for ailing property market.
With the revision, the LDP can urge a lawmaker to leave the party following prosecution for violating the political funds control law.
Some 900,000 Japanese educators have signed petitions calling for the government to address long hours of unpaid work and poor pay.
The promotion quickly fell apart after social media users resurfaced his past comments that senior people are a drain on Japan’s society and should ‘kill themselves’.
A 2017 government report showing more than half of South Korean men had paid for sex at least once in their lives, despite the nation’s anti-prostitution law.
Fast food giant blames a computer system failure, adds that services were gradually restored at about 4pm.
The news about the Somei-Yoshino variety from Japan’s weather agency comes as it releases its forecasts for the annual cherry blossoms.
Umio Otsuka’s appointment marks the first time since 1978 for a former military official to assume the post.
The court said that disallowing the marriages deprived people of their personal interests.
Consumer disenchantment over ‘manufactured’ occasions designed to encourage spending and rising cost of chocolates and treats are putting people off gift-buying.
The US president is expected to issue a statement about the proposed US$14.9 billion purchase before a state visit by Japanese PM Fumio Kishida in April.
Discovery of JP Dragon and the group led by Luffy stemmed from arrest of over 30 Japanese nationals in November 2019 for running a telecoms fraud scheme.
The destination of fighter jet exports will be limited to countries that have signed a deal with Japan on defence equipment and technology transfers, about 15 countries currently.
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The decontamination of the nuclear plant is expected to take around 30 to 40 years, based on past estimates.
There was no immediate indication of what caused the explosion, or whether there were any injuries.
Talks on March 19 are expected to involve Japan’s Self-Defence Forces and police taking part in local and regional responses as well as training.
Director of a research institute under the China State Shipbuilding Corporation has reiterated calls in state media for more technological advancements in the strategic shipbuilding sector.
Residents take orders, cook food and serve customers, with the occupational therapist behind programme saying she was inspired by Japan’s memory cafes.