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In 2018, Japan’s agricultural exports reached a record US$8.4 billion, with Hong Kong the largest buyer of Japanese produce, followed by China and US.
In 2018, Japan’s agricultural exports reached a record US$8.4 billion, with Hong Kong the largest buyer of Japanese produce, followed by China and US.
The South Korean government says its use at the Olympics goes against the event’s spirit of ‘peace and harmony’.
The South Korean government says its use at the Olympics goes against the event’s spirit of ‘peace and harmony’.
Most of the dead were workers who were sleeping on various floors of the six-storey building.
Most of the dead were workers who were sleeping on various floors of the six-storey building.
China’s purported crimes happened outside Philippine territory, the International Criminal Court found, meaning it does not have jurisdiction.
China’s purported crimes happened outside Philippine territory, the International Criminal Court found, meaning it does not have jurisdiction.
The two countries affirmed their cooperation toward achieving a free and open Indo-Pacific, taking aim at China’s claims in the South China Sea and rising military presence in the Indian Ocean.
The two countries affirmed their cooperation toward achieving a free and open Indo-Pacific, taking aim at China’s claims in the South China Sea and rising military presence in the Indian Ocean.
Since 2015, at least 15 Japanese citizens have been detained in China on such charges as espionage.
Since 2015, at least 15 Japanese citizens have been detained in China on such charges as espionage.
Foreign minister Toshimitsu Motegi confirms that man was sentenced by a court in Guangzhou.
Foreign minister Toshimitsu Motegi confirms that man was sentenced by a court in Guangzhou.
Ng Kheng Wah supplied the items worth US$4.4 million to a department store chain in the hermit kingdom in breach of UN sanctions.
Ng Kheng Wah supplied the items worth US$4.4 million to a department store chain in the hermit kingdom in breach of UN sanctions.
Though such bombs have been found in the city state before, this time caused more disruption as it was within a residential area.
Though such bombs have been found in the city state before, this time caused more disruption as it was within a residential area.
Former Prime Minister Najib Razak ordered the removal of ‘material information’ from an audit report on the scandal-plagued fund, a court was told.
Former Prime Minister Najib Razak ordered the removal of ‘material information’ from an audit report on the scandal-plagued fund, a court was told.
A declining population and changing tastes have hit sales of sake in Japan, but China’s growing middle class and booming restaurant industry offers sellers of the traditional drink new opportunities.
A declining population and changing tastes have hit sales of sake in Japan, but China’s growing middle class and booming restaurant industry offers sellers of the traditional drink new opportunities.
The exam, held twice a year, evaluates the Japanese language proficiency and the basic academic abilities of international students.
The exam, held twice a year, evaluates the Japanese language proficiency and the basic academic abilities of international students.
The Japanese and South Korean leaders have meet for the first time since September 2018, raising hopes for a breakthrough in a dispute that has raged since a court demanded Tokyo compensate victims of forced wartime labour
The Japanese and South Korean leaders have meet for the first time since September 2018, raising hopes for a breakthrough in a dispute that has raged since a court demanded Tokyo compensate victims of forced wartime labour
Xi Jinping invited to Japan ‘when cherry blossoms bloom’ next year; Japanese leader expected to visit China in December for summit that will involve South Korea.
Xi Jinping invited to Japan ‘when cherry blossoms bloom’ next year; Japanese leader expected to visit China in December for summit that will involve South Korea.
Kindai University manages to grow about 30 Japanese eels, a sought-after delicacy.
Kindai University manages to grow about 30 Japanese eels, a sought-after delicacy.
A non-partisan group of Japanese politicians met with South Korean parliamentarians in Tokyo to work toward easing tensions, amid disputes over wartime compensation and trade.
A non-partisan group of Japanese politicians met with South Korean parliamentarians in Tokyo to work toward easing tensions, amid disputes over wartime compensation and trade.
Rescuers are racing to find survivors as severe storms cause additional chaos just weeks after Typhoons Hagibis and Faxai lashed parts of the country.
Rescuers are racing to find survivors as severe storms cause additional chaos just weeks after Typhoons Hagibis and Faxai lashed parts of the country.
Many of the country’s municipalities do not offer alerts in different languages, meaning non-Japanese living in those areas are unlikely to be informed about impending disasters.
Many of the country’s municipalities do not offer alerts in different languages, meaning non-Japanese living in those areas are unlikely to be informed about impending disasters.
Abe stresses importance of ‘one country, two systems’ framework as pair also lay groundwork for Xi Jinping’s state visit next spring.
Abe stresses importance of ‘one country, two systems’ framework as pair also lay groundwork for Xi Jinping’s state visit next spring.
The figure more than doubled from 2013, reflecting growth in the number of overseas students and surging demand from companies for foreign workers.
The figure more than doubled from 2013, reflecting growth in the number of overseas students and surging demand from companies for foreign workers.
Japan is still reeling from Typhoon Hagibis, which claimed the lives of at least 79 people, but heavy rain forecast for the weekend could cause more flooding and landslides.
Japan is still reeling from Typhoon Hagibis, which claimed the lives of at least 79 people, but heavy rain forecast for the weekend could cause more flooding and landslides.
The Hokkaido University academic was taken into custody in Beijing, with the authorities saying he ‘violated domestic laws’.
The Hokkaido University academic was taken into custody in Beijing, with the authorities saying he ‘violated domestic laws’.
Vogel, a Japan and China expert, has known Masako – a Harvard graduate and former diplomat – for a long time due to his friendship with her father. His comments came ahead of next week’s enthronement ceremony for Emperor Naruhito.
Vogel, a Japan and China expert, has known Masako – a Harvard graduate and former diplomat – for a long time due to his friendship with her father. His comments came ahead of next week’s enthronement ceremony for Emperor Naruhito.
The legislation will require online media platforms, including social media sites like Facebook and Twitter, to carry corrections or remove content the government considers to be false.
The legislation will require online media platforms, including social media sites like Facebook and Twitter, to carry corrections or remove content the government considers to be false.
Poor air quality has forced Indonesia and Malaysia to close thousands of schools, with hundreds of Malaysian flights also cancelled.
Poor air quality has forced Indonesia and Malaysia to close thousands of schools, with hundreds of Malaysian flights also cancelled.
As stability in the Middle East is critical for Japan, which relies heavily on energy imports from the region, Abe is also expected to call for dialogue with Iran.
As stability in the Middle East is critical for Japan, which relies heavily on energy imports from the region, Abe is also expected to call for dialogue with Iran.
The US presented its new surveillance plan to allies and partner countries in a meeting aboard a British naval ship in Bahrain on Monday, a source revealed.
The US presented its new surveillance plan to allies and partner countries in a meeting aboard a British naval ship in Bahrain on Monday, a source revealed.
A survey has found that there are 3,810 war-displaced descendants in the Philippines, of whom 1,069 are still alive and considered stateless.
A survey has found that there are 3,810 war-displaced descendants in the Philippines, of whom 1,069 are still alive and considered stateless.
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe broached the idea of extending the country’s militaristic reach to outer space at an annual gathering of top brass in Tokyo.
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe broached the idea of extending the country’s militaristic reach to outer space at an annual gathering of top brass in Tokyo.
Lower house legislator Hodaka Maruyama was previously expelled from a political party for broaching the subject of war in relation to another set of islands controlled by Russia.
Lower house legislator Hodaka Maruyama was previously expelled from a political party for broaching the subject of war in relation to another set of islands controlled by Russia.