The ex-defence minister has won the leadership election of Liberal Democratic Party which holds a majority in parliament.Shigeru Ishiba has won the leadership election of…
Japan’s governing party will choose a new leader on Friday to replace Fumio Kishida who announced his resignation in August. The winner of the contest…
In his first policy address after taking office in October 2021, Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida pledged to “faithfully rebuild” the economy after three decades…
Japanese aged 65 or older now account for nearly 30 percent of the population, government data shows.Japan’s elderly population has hit a record high of…
Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida (2-L) and his wife, Yuko Kishida (C-R), are welcomed by a South Korean official upon arrival at Seoul Airport in…
NewsFeedVideo shows how strong winds brought by Typhoon Shanshan forced several airplanes to abort landings at Japan’s Fukuoka Airport. Several people have died as a…
When Fumio Kishida declared earlier this month that he would not seek re-election as leader of Japan’s ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) and was stepping…
The winner of the Liberal Democratic Party’s leadership election in September will also become the next prime minister.Japan’s governing Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) is set…
Nanmoku, Japan – Like all bakers, their day starts before dawn. Hours later, as the mid-afternoon light streams through the windows of their kitchen, Masayuki…
Kishida will not seek re-election as the leader of the ruling LDP in party elections next month.Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida has announced he will…
Japanese B-Girl Ami beats Lithuania’s Nicka in the gold medal competition as breaking makes a cameo at the Olympics.The urban sport of breaking spun its…
Fears about the health of the US economy are hitting Japan’s stock market and share indices around Asia.Japanese stocks have recorded their biggest losses since…
Benchmark Nikkei 225 index closes 5.81 percent lower after tumble in Wall Street shares.Japanese stocks have taken a dramatic plunge after Wall Street shares tumbled…
Olympics day three: Gold for Japan in men’s skateboarding and gymnastics, Canada achieves a judo first, and Great Britain wins a mountain bike thriller.Yuto Horigome…
Tokyo, Japan – How much are visitors to Japan willing to pay for a bowl of noodles or a helping of sushi? With restaurant prices…
Teenager Coco Yoshizawa took the skateboarding Olympic gold medal at the historic Place de la Concorde in Paris.Japanese 14-year-old Coco Yoshizawa has won women’s street…
Environmentalist Paul Watson has been detained until August 15, authorities and his foundation said.Veteran environmental activist and anti-whaling campaigner Paul Watson has been apprehended by…
Prime Minister Fumio Kishida of Japan (R) on Wednesday apologized to victims of the country's now defunct eugenics law. Photo courtesy of Japan's Prime Minister's…
Han Hak-Ja, wife of late Unification Church founder Sun Myung Moon dedicate flower for late Unification Church founder Sun Myung Moon during the commemorating 6th…
Breadcrumb Trail LinksPMN BusinessAuthor of the article:The Associated PressYuri KageyamaPublished Jul 09, 2024 • 3 minute read You can save this article by registering for…