Japan

Korea-Japan: History is not present in the past

Nov 01, 2019 10:54

South Korea-Japan bilateral relations are now at probably their lowest point since diplomatic ties were established between the two Northeast Asian countries in 1965. The latest dispute revolves around the two countries’ different interpretations of their 1965 “Agreement on the Settlement of Problems Concerning Property and Claims and on Economic Cooperation.”
Japan’s quiet embrace of Myanmar’s top rights abuser

Oct 31, 2019 19:39

Drowned out by the noise of the Rugby World Cup and overshadowed by the deadly devastation wrought by Typhoon Hagibis was a meeting between Japan’s leaders and war criminal, which went largely unreported by the media and unnoticed by the public.
South Korean PM meets Japan's Abe, seeks mended fences

Oct 25, 2019 04:53

Japanese President Abe Shinzo met South Korean Prime Minister Lee Nak-yeon in the first high-level diplomatic engagement between the two states since a recent trade spat saw Seoul –Tokyo relations plummet.
Traditional foes Japan and South Korea agree to mend ties amid rows

Oct 24, 2019 06:04

Leaders of Japan and South Korea have agreed to mend ties amid a bitter feud over history and trade that has dragged bilateral relations to their worst in decades.
Japanese emperor publicly proclaims enthronement in centuries-old ceremony

Oct 22, 2019 03:58

Japanese Emperor Naruhito formally proclaimed his ascendancy to the throne on Tuesday in a centuries-old ceremony attended by dignitaries from more than 180 countries, pledging to fulfill his duty as a symbol of the state.
Japan says will not join US anti-Iran 'coalition' in Mideast

Oct 18, 2019 09:11

Japan says it will not join any US coalition in the Middle East, but is considering sending its own forces in a bid to ensure oil shipments from the region.
Japan’s PM visits disaster zone; government may postpone emperor’s parade

Oct 17, 2019 04:56

Japan's prime minister on Thursday visited communities flooded by a typhoon and promised help, while media reported the government is considering postponing a parade for Emperor Naruhito's formal enthronement to focus on the disaster.
Death toll from typhoon in Japan climbs to 66

Oct 15, 2019 04:23

The death toll from Typhoon Hagibis in Japan, the worst to hit the country in decades, has risen to 66, amid diminishing hopes of finding any survivors.
Japan rescuers seek survivors as Typhoon Hagibis kills 40

Oct 14, 2019 06:52

Rescue workers waded through muddy, waist-high waters on Monday searching for missing people after one of the worst typhoons to hit Japan in recent history, as officials warned of more rain later in the day.
2019 Volleyball World Cup: Japan 3-1 Iran

Oct 14, 2019 03:06

To volleyball news, Iran’s National Team (Team Melli) have suffered another loss in the 2019 Volleyball World Cup after going down 3-1 at the hands of Asian Rivals, Japan.