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POLITICS5h agoUkraine ready to create conditions for joint reconstruction projects with Japan – KoretskyiUkrainian Prime Minister Sergii Koretskyi discussed further cooperation on Ukraine's reconstruction with Eisuke Mori, Speaker of the House of Representatives of the Japanese parliament.Ukrinform [en]
POLITICS2d agoJapanese PM-backed candidate wins Okinawa gubernatorial electionGenta Koja beat two-term incumbent Denny Tamaki, who wants a major US military base to be moved out of Okinawa.Al Jazeera [en]
SCI & TECH5d agoWhat Ukraine has that Japan and Taiwan lackOn September 1, former Ukrainian defence minister Mykhailo Fedorov announced that Alex Karp, CEO of artificial intelligence and data analytics firm Palantir Technologies, would become the lead investor in a new defence technology company he is building. This confirmed what Fedorov had only gestured at two days earlier in an interview with the Financial Times: that what he was selling investors was never really drones. In that interview, he also suggested he was ready to trade drone-warfare...South China Morning Post
POLITICSSep 7Japan’s Shinjuku to ban more than half of holiday rentalsJapan’s tourist hotspot Shinjuku will impose a ban on more than half of its holiday rentals, including homes on Airbnb, after a surge in complaints about visitors, an official has said. Known for its buzzing commercial and entertainment district in the Japanese capital Tokyo, Shinjuku has about 4,000 short-term rentals, according to the ward’s official website. That is nearly 10 per cent of the country’s total. But its large residential population has become increasingly exasperated with...South China Morning Post
POLITICSSep 4Criticism of "discriminatory" SNS post by University of Tokyo professor; Japan Society of Educational Research considering responseAsahi Shimbun
WORLDSep 2The reflection of Haruki Murakami, Japanese writer: "When hopes sprout, the heart takes advantage and begins to act on its own"The phrase corresponds to the acclaimed novel "1Q84" by the Asian bestseller. What is the implicit risk of illusion, the prisoner effect of rational protection, and vulnerability as an exit.Clarín
WORLDSep 1VOX POPULI : Timely reprint of Tezuka manga sums up anxiety of discrimination | The Asahi Shimbun : Breaking News , Japan News and AnalysisA timely reprint of a Tezuka manga explores the anxiety of discrimination. This is discussed by The Asahi Shimbun.asahi.com · Japan
WORLDAug 31Lille sign Japan striker Ueda from FeyenoordDays after selling wonderkid Ayyoub Bouaddi to Manchester City, French side Lille announced Monday they have recruited Japan international Ayase Ueda from Feyenoord. The 28-year-old Ueda finished top…Japan Today
DISASTERBREAKINGAug 29Level 5 heavy rain special warning issued for Fukui Prefecture, for Fukui, Ono, and Katsuyama cities - Japan Meteorological AgencyAsahi Shimbun
WORLDAug 28Haruki Murakami, Japanese writer, 77 years old: "We cannot simply sit and stare at our wounds forever. We must get up and move on"La frase pertenece a su monumental obra "1Q84", donde aborda la crisis de soledad de la era moderna.Cuáles son las heridas del corazón que menciona, el quiebre de la voluntad y el gran antídoto del sufrimiento.Clarín
BUSINESSAug 26'Dragon Ball' theme park project near Paris still lacks approval from Japanese rights holdersThe ambitious project centered on the hero created by Akira Toriyama has not yet secured the necessary licensing, a process that is far from a mere formality.Le Monde [en]
DISASTERAug 26Japan expands Fukushima soil recycling project to Sendai, SaitamaJapan’s Environment Ministry says it plans to reuse soil collected in decontamination work near the disaster-stricken Fukushima Daiichi nuclear complex at national government branch offices in Miyagi and Saitama prefectures. The government has already reused the soil at 12 sites in Tokyo since July last year, including the prime minister’s office and other buildings in the Kasumigaseki district. Excluding demonstration projects in Fukushima prefecture, the expansion to the cities of Sendai and...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSAug 25United expands international itinerary with 10 new cities across Europe, JapanUnited Airlines is expanding its international routes by adding service to 10 new cities in Europe and Japan. This signifies growth in the airline's global network and offerings.Seeking Alpha Tech
POLITICSAug 24 War criminals shrine : China replacement name for Yasukuni sharpens rhetoric against Japan – Asia News NetworkChina's use of a replacement name for the Yasukuni Shrine is intensifying rhetoric against Japan, focusing on a historical dispute. This indicates rising diplomatic tensions between the two nations over historical memory.asianews.network · China
WORLDAug 22Japanese American National Museum Will Reopen Renovated Pavilion in 2027The Japanese American National Museum is scheduled to reopen its renovated pavilion in 2027.mynewsla.com · United States
WORLDAug 19Explainer : Yasukuni is a shrine for Japanese war criminals . Here whyAn explainer article provides details on why Yasukuni is considered a shrine for Japanese war criminals, offering context on a controversial historical site.southeastasiapost.com · Pakistan
POLITICSAug 19Will Putin’s Kuril Islands visit push Japan closer to Ukraine?Japan is weighing how far to push back after Russian President Vladimir Putin visited a disputed island last week, as analysts debate whether tougher measures would have much impact on Moscow. Some observers urged Japan to recall its ambassador, impose additional sanctions and deepen cooperation with Ukraine to show it would not be “bullied”, while others said Tokyo had little economic leverage left given already weak bilateral ties and its reliance on Russian natural gas. Putin made his...South China Morning Post