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Japan calls Russia’s denial of alleged airspace breach ‘extremely regrettable’
Moscow also rejected Tokyo’s protest over the incident, which was made through diplomatic channels.
Moscow also rejected Tokyo’s protest over the incident, which was made through diplomatic channels
3 Oct 2024 - 1:54PM
Beyond Goodbye: love after death in fantastical romance drama on Netflix
3 Oct 2024 - 1:00PM
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Historic funding round values OpenAI at US$157 billion
3 Oct 2024 - 12:09PM
Japan shuts regional airport after likely WW2-era bomb explodes near runway
The cause of the explosion was an American bomb that had been buried beneath the land surface, probably dating to a wartime air raid.
2 Oct 2024 - 4:47PM
Japan wants ‘China to behave responsibly’, new foreign minister says
Takeshi Iwaya said on Wednesday he hoped to meet his Chinese counterpart Wang Yi ‘as soon as possible’ for ‘frank exchanges and dialogue’.
2 Oct 2024 - 3:48PM
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Hong Kong stocks hit 20-month high as China frenzy continues
Stocks jumped for a sixth straight day as gains snowballed to US$3 trillion since Beijing unveiled its biggest stimulus package in this cycle.
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Japan braces for dual typhoons as study reveals 1 in 5 face flooding risk
Japan needs to improve flood defences and early-warning systems to give residents more time to evacuate when danger threatens, experts say.
2 Oct 2024 - 10:03AM
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India rejects Japan’s call for ‘Asian Nato’, despite growing China tensions
Foreign Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar said unlike Japan, India had never been a treaty ally of another country.
2 Oct 2024 - 11:48AM
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Russia gets high marks in China opinion survey; US, Japan seen as ‘unfavourable’
Annual Tsinghua poll shows most expect significant declines in America’s global influence within 10 years, but optimism about China’s growing global standing.
1 Oct 2024 - 8:00PM
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Japan sees ‘backslide’ for female representation in new PM Ishiba’s cabinet
Shigeru Ishiba appointed only 2 women to his cabinet, down from 5 previously, highlighting a setback in gender equality efforts.
1 Oct 2024 - 5:21PM
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Japan has a problem with ‘lone-wolf’ attacks. Can a new police unit stop them?
Experts warn that the isolated nature of such attackers makes them difficult to prevent, raising questions about the unit’s effectiveness.
1 Oct 2024 - 9:30AM
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China, Russia coastguards on Arctic mission, with new shipping routes on horizon
Maritime personnel put through their paces in the Sea of Japan as melting ice opens up potential for sea lanes.
30 Sep 2024 - 9:29PM
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A look at Singapore’s MRT disruption and other train delays in Asia
Singapore’s recent MRT disruption, the worst in its history, highlights the challenges of managing train delays in modern Asian cities.
30 Sep 2024 - 10:55PM
Hong Kong among top destinations for mainland Chinese tourists this ‘golden week’
State media says Osaka, Seoul and Kuala Lumpur also popular, while tourism insiders highlight Hong Kong’s ease of access as an advantage.
30 Sep 2024 - 11:12PM
Japan’s Ishiba picks continuity for cabinet, eyes October 27 snap election
Ishiba’s choices for finance, defence, and foreign minister, as well as the pivotal post of chief cabinet secretary, draw on party veterans.
30 Sep 2024 - 2:31PM
Japan’s ‘rising horse’ festival struggles to surmount animal abuse controversy
The historic Ageuma Shinji festival, known for its perilous race, faces mounting pressure to ensure the safety and well-being of its horses.
29 Sep 2024 - 3:30PM
A short history of Asia’s fascination with cults and their dark secrets
Delve into chilling tales of followers lured by false promises of salvation – and the cult leaders who preyed on their vulnerabilities.
29 Sep 2024 - 12:30PM
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Japan Airlines woos North American, Chinese tourists with free domestic flights
The offer is also available for visitors from select countries including Thailand, Vietnam, Australia and New Zealand.
29 Sep 2024 - 11:50AM
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Knives out for Japan PM Ishiba even before taking office as chaos awaits
The ruling LDP ‘using’ him to retain power in a snap election expected by the end of the year, observers say.
28 Sep 2024 - 6:00PM
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‘They bring comfort and smiles to me’: fans say goodbye to Tokyo zoo pandas
‘Just like pandas, I hope Japan and China can be friends,’ said a visitor, who came to admire Ri Ri and Shin Shin at Ueno zoo.
28 Sep 2024 - 3:12PM
Japan is about to get a new prime minister. What will it mean for China?
Advocate of ‘Asian Nato’ to counter China who also seeks more balanced US ties could ruffle feathers on either side of Pacific, analysts say.
28 Sep 2024 - 3:00PM
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Japanese families still seek lost loved ones 80 years after US invasion of Peleliu
Eighty years after the brutal Battle of Peleliu, Toshiko Kido searches for her grandfather’s remains, part of Japan’s effort to repatriate war dead.
28 Sep 2024 - 2:37PM
Japan’s LDP picks Shigeru Ishiba to succeed PM Fumio Kishida
27 Sep 2024 - 6:47PM
South China Sea tensions, missile test push Japan closer to Philippines
Japanese official urges regional cooperation to deter further conflict, as analysts warn China may use developments to justify military build-up.
27 Sep 2024 - 6:55PM
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Japan temple sells ramen to fund maintenance of 60,000 wooden printing planks
Temple abbot says selling vegetarian ramen boosted revenue, generated buzz, attracted more visitors.
27 Sep 2024 - 6:00PM
Japan’s ruling party picks Shigeru Ishiba as PM Fumio Kishida’s successor
The former defence minister pledged to make the country ‘a safe and secure place where everyone can live with a smile on their face once again’.
27 Sep 2024 - 4:09PM
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Why China should do more to curb ultranationalism
Readers discuss the stabbing of a Japanese school pupil in China, and the treatment of indigenous people in Canada and Australia.
27 Sep 2024 - 11:30AM
US wants ‘regular’ missile launch notification process after China’s ICBM test
Washington and France say Beijing gave advance notice of this week’s test, which Pentagon says was a ‘step in the right direction’.
27 Sep 2024 - 12:11AM
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Latest news, in-depth features and opinion on Japan, covering politics, economy, society, the country's relationships with China, North Korea and South Korea and the legacy of World War Two in Asia.
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Capital
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Head of State
Emperor Naruhito
Head of Government
Prime Minister Fumio Kishida
last updated:
2 October, 2024
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