TOKYO (Kyodo) : Former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe is set to visit Malaysia as a special envoy, a source … More
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How to eat sushi: Tips for ordering and eating like a Tokyo local
Tokyo (CNN) : In theory, sushi is a simple thing to be enjoyed in almost any way you like.Eat it standing … More
Inquiry report backs major Asia trade deal
A major regional trade deal involving Australia and China has taken another step forward with a bipartisan parliamentary committee endorsing … More
Japanese giant Kikkoman wants soy sauce to be the ‘ketchup of India’
Company hopes to persuade Indians to use it in curries, sweets and everything in between MUMBAI (AFP) : Every dish … More
Japan’s Kaji, the ‘godfather of Sudoku,’ dies at 69
TOKYO : Maki Kaji, a puzzle enthusiast and publisher who was known as the “Godfather of Sudoku” — the number … More
German, Japanese commerce chambers urge PM to re-evaluate approach to Covid-19 pandemic
The groups urge for some sectors to be reopened along with their supply chains in a limited capacity. The Malaysian-German … More
Japan plans to supply vaccines to Vietnam, Malaysia, says Yomiuri
HANOI/TOKYO (Bloomberg) : Japan is planning to provide Covid-19 vaccines to Vietnam and Malaysia, the Yomiuri newspaper reported Saturday, without … More
Japan premium melons go for US$24,800 after virus slump
TOKYO, May 24 : In what might be the unlikeliest indicator of a post-pandemic recovery, a pair of premium Japanese … More
Japan artisans showcase Olympic collection under virus cloud
TOKYO – Craftsman Kimiaki Kono was hoping the Tokyo Olympics would be a chance to win new fans for Japan’s lute-like … More
Indonesia Ventures Cautiously Into a Defense Pact
With its own security increasingly at stake in ‘China’s Lake,” Jakarta aligns with Tokyo The announcement was thin, to put … More
Japan’s famous cherry blossoms see early bloom amid warming
TOKYO (AP) : Japan’s famous cherry blossoms have reached their flowery peak in many places earlier this year than at … More
Japan’s Toyota, Isuzu, Hino join in truck technology tie up
TOKYO (AP) : Japanese automakers Toyota, Isuzu and Hino said Wednesday they are setting up a partnership in commercial vehicles … More
Revel in the sun, sand and sea!
THE Movement Control Order (MCO) has left most of us longing to be somewhere — anywhere else than stuck at … More
In Pictures: Tsunami scars linger a decade later in Japan
A decade after triple disasters, Japan faces immense challenges in returning to what was previously considered normal. Dazed survivors walk … More
Japan assesses damage after earthquake struck near Fukushima
TOKYO (BLOOMBERG) : Japan began assessing damage and restoring power after a magnitude-7.3 earthquake struck off Fukushima late Saturday (Feb 13), leaving … More
Hernan Corporation Hopes The Musang King Durian Wins Over Japanese Taste Buds
A presumably conservative Japan to the king of fruits who have not taken to durians like the Chinese or Singaporeans, … More
Snatched from a beach to train North Korea’s spies
15 November 1977, Niigata, Japan: It was after sunset on a crisp November evening when Megumi Yokota left her last … More
Old but gold: Tokyo’s retro car owners revel in modern classics
TOKYO, Feb 5 — Fast and furious they aren’t, but for a group of Japanese retro car enthusiasts the sleek … More
Myanmar coup could increase China’s influence in region, warns Japan defence official
TOKYO (REUTERS) : The world’s democracies would risk pushing Myanmar into the arms of China if their response to the … More
Japan PM Suga declares COVID-19 state of emergency in Tokyo area
TOKYO : Japan’s Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga declared a state of emergency for Tokyo and three adjacent prefectures on Thursday (Jan 7) … More
What are the top manga titles of all time according to 150,000 Japanese fans?
One Piece, Demon Slayer, Slam Dunk, Detective Conan and Dragon Ball came out on top. Sorry, Doraemon. The Japanese take … More
Time for Japanese anime
The new creations perfectly capture the central characters namely Naruto and Sasuke, as well as Boruto and Sarada, among others … More
Melted fuel removal at Fukushima delayed by pandemic
TOKYO: Japan’s government and the operator of the wrecked Fukushima nuclear plant said Thursday (Dec 24) that the removal of … More
Twenty years ago Nissan squeezed suppliers, now it needs their help
When Carlos Ghosn arrived at Nissan in 1999, suppliers took the brunt of cost-cutting that helped revive the automaker. Two … More
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