Japan

Japan 18 hours ago

'Oppenheimer' premieres in Japan months after US release, sparking emotional reactions

"Oppenheimer," a film focusing on American scientist J. Robert Oppenheimer and his role in the development of the atomic bomb, premiered on Friday in Japan.

Japan 1 day ago

Japan's PM requests meeting with Kim Jong Un to fix 'various bilateral problems' with North Korea

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida wants to meet with North Korea's Kim Jong Un to have the nation recognize the return of Japanese people abducted during the 1970s and 80s.

LIFESTYLE 3 days ago

On this day in history, March 27, 1912, Washington, D.C., cherry trees planted, gift from people of Tokyo

The cherry trees of Washington, D.C. — which blossom beautifully each spring — were a gift from the people of Tokyo and were planted on this day in history, March 27, 1912.

Japan 3 days ago

Why is Japan changing its ban on exporting lethal weapons, and why is it so controversial?

Japan's cabinet approved a plan on Tuesday to sell 'next-generation fighter jets' to other countries; the decision comes as Japan works with the UK and Italy to develop an 'advanced fighter jet.'

Japan 3 days ago

Japan's Cabinet approves plan to develop, sell next-generation fighter

Japan's Cabinet has approved a plan to sell future next-generation fighters that will be developed alongside Britain and Italy.

Japan 4 days ago

Japan's PM offered to meet with Kim Jong Un 'as soon as possible,' North Korea says

North Korea said that Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida offered to meet with Kim Jong Un, but called North Korea's preconditions for a summit "unacceptable."

Japan March 22

Japan's emperor and empress visit towns hit by fatal New Year’s Day earthquake

Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako of Japan visited the Noto region to pay respects to victims of an earthquake that struck on New Year's Day, killing 241 people.

LIFESTYLE March 22

Spam is sizzling: Global favorite since World War II is at center of sushi craze

Spam has enjoyed eight straight years of record growth, according to parent company Hormel. Spam musubi, a form of sushi made with the canned meat, is fueling the trend.

Los Angeles Dodgers March 21

Dodgers' Yoshinobu Yamamoto lasts just one inning in highly anticipated MLB debut

Japanese pitching sensation Yoshinobu Yamamoto's highly anticipated MLB debut got off to a rough start. His first regular-season game with the Dodgers lasted just one inning.

DISASTERS March 20

Seven dead, 2 missing after South Korean tanker capsizes off Japan

Japan's Coast Guard is conducting a rescue operation after the South Korean tanker Keoyoung Sun capsized off Mutsure Island, killing seven of its crew.