Google Alums Go Big in Japan With Months-Old Startup Sakana AI
Breadcrumb Trail LinksPMN BusinessSakana AI, a Tokyo-based startup founded by former Google researchers, is capitalizing on a surge in interest among Japanese firms seeking to…
US Ramps Up Ties With Japan, Philippines to Counter China at Sea
Breadcrumb Trail LinksPMN BusinessUS President Joe Biden is set to unveil joint military patrols and training with the Philippines and Japan as the allies seek…
Biden praises Japan prime minister’s leadership, nation’s rising clout
WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden praised Prime Minister Fumio Kishida’s “bold leadership” on a series of global crises as he welcomed the Japanese leader to the…
Biden, Japan leader Kishida announce stronger defence ties in state visit | South China Sea News
United States President Joe Biden has welcomed Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida to the White House, with an upgrade in defence ties topping the agenda.…
Japan set to finally allow joint custody but some parents hold little hope of seeing their children
Desperate for some communication from her three abducted children, Izumi quickly opened an envelope that had arrived in the mail.Inside were a series of photos…
Australia, US and UK confirm Japan could be brought into AUKUS fold on eve of Kishida’s Washington visit
In short: Japan's future involvement in the trilateral defence partnership between Australia, the US and the UK is being considered.China is "gravely concerned" about Japan becoming…
Stronghold gets trainer D’Amato and jockey Fresu in Kentucky Derby
The field for the Kentucky Derby firmed up Saturday on the last day of major prep races and, despite some doubts, California will have a…
F1 five quick hits — Carlos Sainz meets with Red Bull consultant, Japan celebrates Yuki Tsunoda’s success
Carlos Sainz is the hottest commodity who is off contract at the end of 2024, with speculation rife about where he will drive next season.Meanwhile,…
Philippines flags ‘harassment’ by Chinese vessels ahead of Japan, US drills | South China Sea News
Recent clashes between the Philippines and China in the South China Sea have raised concerns of a maritime escalation. The Philippines has said that two…
Nuclear energy cannot lead the global energy transition | Climate Crisis
On March 11, 2011, a magnitude 9 earthquake and a subsequent 15-metre tsunami struck Japan, which triggered a nuclear disaster at TEPCO’s Fukushima Daiichi nuclear…
How Japanese media cover the Shohei Ohtani gambling scandal
Japanese citizens recognize that baseball players betting on baseball — even if the wagers aren’t made on a bettor’s team — is taboo. Most support…
Japan, Taiwan, Philippines issue tsunami alerts after major earthquake | Weather News
DEVELOPING STORYDEVELOPING STORY, Japan Meteorological Agency warns of 3 metre waves (9.8 ft)after 7.7-magnitude quake. Taiwan has been jolted by its biggest earthquake in a…
Earthquake hits Japan: Urgent warning over possible three-metre Tsunami after 7.5 magnitude quake – as millions flee
A MASSIVE earthquake has left millions fleeing their homes as a three-metre-high Tsunami is expected. The Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA) issued the warning for the…
Japan says it will restart support to UNRWA
Israeli right-wing protesters look at a banner hung on the entrance to the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees, headquarters in Jerusalem…
Japan’s low-key royal family takes to Instagram | Social Media News
More than 450,000 people are already following the account, which went public on Monday. Japan’s publicity-shy royal family has joined Instagram, releasing a flurry of…
Japan lifts pause in funding for UNRWA, following Canada, Australia | Israel War on Gaza News
Japanese foreign minister makes the announcement after holding talks last week with UNRWA chief. Japan has announced it will lift its pause on funding to…
North Korea fires suspected intermediate-range ballistic missile | Weapons News
Pyongyang’s latest move comes days after Russia used its veto to disband a UN panel monitoring sanctions compliance. North Korea has fired a suspected intermediate-range…
Japan raids factory making health supplements linked to deaths | Health News
Government orders review of approval system for health products in response to supplement-related illnesses. Health officials in Japan have raided a factory belonging to Kobayashi…
Oppenheimer finally opens in Japan, eight months after global release
In short: Eight months after its global release, Oppenheimer opened in Japan on Friday.The film's initial marketing campaign had drawn criticism in Japan, the only country…
Oppenheimer has just been released in Japan – so what do people in Hiroshima think?
Audiences in Japan have finally been able to watch the blockbuster biopic Oppenheimer. The story about the creator of the nuclear bomb was always going…