Japan reopens to tourists with shuttered souvenir shops, hotel staff shortage
TOKYO: As Japan throws open its doors to visitors this week after more than two… Read More
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Japan’s COVID herd immunity near 90% after Omicron wave
Japan's population level immunity to COVID-19 has reached about 90% in major population areas after… Read More
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Meet Japan’s cyborg cockroach, coming to disaster area near you
If an earthquake strikes in the not-too-distant future and survivors are trapped under tonnes of… Read More
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Typhoon Nanmadol snarls air, land traffic in Japan, more rain expected
TOKYO: Typhoon Nanmadol pounded western Japan with heavy rain and strong winds on Monday, forcing… Read More
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France sends latest nuclear shipment to Japan
Two ships carrying reprocessed nuclear fuel destined for Japan set sail Saturday morning from northern… Read More
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Japan braces for ‘very dangerous’ Typhoon Nanmadol
TOKYO: Japan's weather agency on Saturday warned of a "very dangerous" typhoon heading towards the… Read More
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Japan warns powerful typhoon to hit southern region on Sunday
TOKYO: The Japan Meteorological Agency warned on Saturday of a large and powerful typhoon expected… Read More
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Japan announces $7mn emergency grant for Pakistan flood victims
Minister for Foreign Affairs of Japan HAYASHI Yoshimasa on Tuesday announced that the government of… Read More
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Japan sends humanitarian assistance for Pakistan’s flood affectees
KARACHI: Japan on Sunday handed over emergency relief goods comprising tents and plastic sheets to… Read More
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Japan warns against volatility as yen slumps to 24-year low
The yen's fall to a 24-year low against the dollar on Thursday prompted policymakers to… Read More
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Tunis hosts Japan-Africa investment conference
TUNIS: Japan opens an African investment conference in Tunisia on Saturday, seeking to counter the… Read More
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Japan national police chief resigns over Abe assassination
TOKYO: The head of Japan's National Police Agency announced his resignation on Thursday after an… Read More
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Japan eyes nuclear power push to combat energy crunch
TOKYO: Japan's prime minister on Wednesday called for a push to revive the country's nuclear… Read More
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Japan mulls long-range missile upgrade due to China threat: report
TOKYO: Japan is considering the deployment of more than 1,000 long-range cruise missiles to increase… Read More
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US House Speaker Pelosi lands in Japan, final stop on Asia trip
US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi arrived in Japan on Thursday for the final stop on… Read More
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Japan protests after Chinese missiles land in its exclusive economic zone
Five ballistic missiles fired by China appear to have landed in Japan's exclusive economic zone… Read More
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Japan to provide Pakistan $9 million aid, agreement signed
Japan will provide Pakistan with $9 million financial to be used to build a better… Read More
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Japan warns of COVID surge, Tokyo raises alert level
TOKYO: Japan warned on Thursday that a new wave of COVID infections appeared to be… Read More
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Japan set to expand energy transition support to India
Japan plans to provide support to India to drive the transition to clean energy, expanding… Read More
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Shinzo Abe’s assassin used a handmade firearm
Former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, the longest-serving leader of modern Japan, was gunned down on… Read More
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