Fukushima schools hesitate to resume overseas trips
WEB DESK: The historic weakening of the yen and prolonged inflation are affecting high schools and junior high schools in...
Thursday, December 26, 2024
Japan
Japan and Central Asia to vow to uphold rule of law
WNAM REPORT: Leaders from Japan and five Central Asian countries are expected to emphasize the importance of rule of law...
Bank of Japan raises rates in a surprise move
WEB DESK: The Bank of Japan on Wednesday raised rates and introduced a plan to reduce its purchases of Japanese...
Japan unveils plan to improve access to foreign drugs
WEB DESK: Japan on Tuesday released a road map seeking to address the unavailability of foreign drugs in the country...
U.S. panel recommends four-star general as military commander in Japan
WNAM REPORT: A high-powered U.S. commission reviewing the Pentagon’s National Defense Strategy has urged the military to upgrade its command...
Japan to draw up plan to tackle discrimination against disabled people
WNAM REPORT: The government will draw up a new action plan to combat discrimination and prejudice against people with disabilities,...
Japan’s gymnastics team puts in solid performance despite missing captain
WEB DESK: Team Japan's gymnasts may have been missing their captain and ace at their Olympics debut in Paris on...
Japan and South Korea top diplomats pledge even stronger cooperation
WEB DESK: Foreign Minister Yoko Kamikawa and her South Korean counterpart, Cho Tae-yul, have reaffirmed the importance of cooperation...
Japan and Germany elevate ties with first joint fighter exercise
WNAM REPORT: Germany and Japan wrapped up their first-ever bilateral fighter aircraft exercise on Thursday as the two strategic partners...
Japan appoints economic specialists at ASEAN diplomatic missions
WNAM REPORT: Japanese Foreign Minister Kamikawa Yoko on July 23 announced the appointment of economic specialists at six diplomatic missions...