N. Korean Leader's Sister Warns Against S. Korea, US, Japan Drills

Photo : YONHAP News Kim Yo-jong, the influential sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong-un, has condemned upcoming joint military exercises involving South Korea, the United States and Japan, describing them as reckless displays of force. In a...

Demon Slayer Infinity Castle Film Breaks Records as Japan’s Fastest 30 Billion Yen Box Office Hit

The first film in the highly anticipated Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle trilogy, Akaza Sairai, continues to dominate the Japanese box office. In its eighth weekend, the film ranked at number one, selling 501,000 tickets and earning...

Portugal and Japan elevate bilateral relationship to “strategic partnership”

“This is not just a vague designation or an expression; it is a commitment that allows us to advance further in our cooperation on cultural, economic, and developmental fronts,” stated Montenegro at the conclusion of his meeting with the outgoing...

'Demon Slayer - Infinity Castle' box office collection day 2: Japanese anime continues to shine, mints Rs 26 crore in India

‘Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – The Movie: Infinity Castle’ knows how to win hearts with breathtaking visuals and poignant stories – and the box office collection screams the success as well. Even with a limited fan base in India, the...

Retro Japan: With mythical statue, Nagoya City Hall design inspired by famous local castle

NAGOYA -- With a tiled roof and a statue of "shachihoko" (a creature in Japanese folklore with the head of a tiger and the body of a carp), the design of Nagoya City Hall's main building was inspired by the famed local Nagoya Castle. A statue of...

Edging Toward Japan: Even 'homogenous' societies like Japan have always been multicultural

A dogu figurine of the Jomon period. (Public domain) By Damian Flanagan Over the summer there was a major exhibition of the artworks of Taro Okamoto (1911-1996) on in Paris and I read with interest that Okamato was regarded as a central figure of...

Gina heads to Japan to advance relations on hydrogen, sustainable fuels

The Deputy Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation, Nomalungelo Gina, will embark on an official visit to Japan from 15 to 18 September 2025, to strengthen cooperation in hydrogen energy and sustainable fuels. The Deputy Minister will...

Sanseito local assembly member in Japan's Okinawa says transgender identities 'contagious'

Sanseito's headquarters is seen in Tokyo's Minato Ward. (Mainichi/Shota Harumashi) NAHA (Kyodo) -- A local assembly member from the populist Sanseito party said transgender identities are "contagious" during a city council session in Naha, Okinawa...

Are any supplements with cannabis-derived components legal in Japan?

This image from the Fukuoka Prefectural Government website shows a product containing cannabis constituents above the regulatory standard whose sale was suspended with a call for caution. The Mainichi Shimbun answers common questions readers may...

Trump Forces Europe, Korea, Japan To Subsidize And Move Industry To US

Forcing them to subsidize and move key industries to the USA. U.S. cold warriors have failed to prevent Russia, China, Iran, and other members of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) from obtaining their economic independence. That means...

Retro Japan in Photos: Nagoya City Hall's imposing main building topped with folklore statue

The VIP room, used to welcome distinguished guests from overseas among others, retains much of its original decor, preserving the atmosphere of the past, as seen at Nagoya City Hall's main building in the city's Naka Ward, Aug. 6, 2025. While...

Philippines, Japan, US hold Navy exercises in South China Sea

The Philippines, Japan and the U.S. deployed vessels and aircraft during a joint exercise in the South China Sea, the Philippine military said. “These continuous engagements underscore the sustained commitment of the three nations to enhancing...

Week Ahead for FX, Bonds: Fed Set to Cut Rates; Policy Decisions Due in Japan, Canada, U.K.

Clare trad is turning Japanese

Stalwarts of the Clare trad scene Siobhán Peoples and Áine Hensey, took to the stage in Japan on Monday night for a very special concert with a number of traditional Japanese performers. The pair joined the five other recipients of this year’s...

Japan's emperor visits atomic bomb survivors in Nagasaki

Japanese Emperor Naruhito, Empress Masako and their daughter Princess Akito met atomic bomb survivors at a nursing care facility in Nagasaki on Saturday. Upon their arrival at the facility at about 10.30 am local time (0130GMT), the Imperial...

North Korea warns of ‘bad results’ in US-Japan-S. Korea drills

Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Threads WhatsApp Telegram This combination of images taken on Sept 12, 2025 and released from North Korea’s official Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) via KNS on Sept 13, 2025 shows North Korea’s leader Kim Jong Un...

Behind the Counter at a #1 Japanese Pizza Restaurant

Sep 14 (Paolo fromTOKYO) - Behind the counter at the Best Japanese Pizza Restaurant. This is Siciliya, a top-rated pizza shop, known for serving authentic Neapolitan pizza. In this video, we step inside the kitchen to watch master pizzaiolo...

Japan holds Sado mine memorial without S Korea amid forced labor rift

Japan failed to secure South Korea's participation in a memorial Saturday for laborers who worked at the gold and silver mine complex on Japan's Sado Island during World War II, amid disagreements over whether the labor was forced, the government...

Japan to aid Papua's disaster preparedness, countering China influence

International relations Tokyo hopes to strengthening ties by providing heavy machinery Japan's Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba, far right, meets with Papua New Guinea Prime Minister James Marape, far left, at the Prime Minister's Office in July....

Designing a Realistic Japan Itinerary | Japan Travel Tip #2

Sep 14 (Tokyo Kenchan) - Planning the trip across Japan isn't easy before you know the maps and transportations. In this video, I explain the tips upon planning a trip and some sample itineraries of Japan trip. This is the second video of our "30...