- Your Monday Briefing: Russia Seizes Lysychansk
Plus a heat wave engulfs Japan and transgender activists in Pakistan debate protections.
Amelia Nierenberg. New York Times. Sun, 03 Jul 2022 21:01:07 +0000.
- Will There Be War Over Taiwan - The Next Spy Thriller
There has apparently been a rise in spying activity - a manifestation of a more contested and complex world. Where will this focus - Asia? and in particular on Indonesia, Japan and Taiwan?
By Mike O'sullivan, Senior Contributor. Forbes. Sat, 02 Jul 2022 11:37:04 -0400.
- In uncommon move, Apple hikes iPhone, iPad prices in Japan after yen tanks
Other makers of consumer electronics may follow soon.
Straits Times. Fri, 01 Jul 2022 09:48:08 +0800.
- WATCH: Camper finds crab stealing his knife
A camper on Komaka Island in Japan was awoken by the scratching sounds outside his tent and found a coconut crab making a sweet getaway with his knife.
ABC News. Thu, 30 Jun 2022 18:49:36 -0400.
- Elon Musk is 'banging the baby drum' and warns Japan could 'disappear' after 600,000 population drop
Elon Musk warns that America could end up like Japan, which lost 600,000 people last year due to a steep drop in fertility and an aging population
Daily Mail. Thu, 30 Jun 2022 15:53:07 GMT.
- Hyatt (H) Boosts Its Lifestyle Brand Line-up With New Hotel
Hyatt (H) unveils lifestyle brand with the opening of Caption by Hyatt Beale Street Memphis. The company intends to expand the brand's presence in Shanghai, Osaka, Tokyo and Saigon.
Zacks Equity Research. Zacks. Thu, 30 Jun 2022 15:41:00 GMT.
- Hello Kitty firm strikes China deal after viral hit
Shares of Japanese company Sanrio rose by almost 14% in Tokyo after the agreement was announced.
BBC News. Thu, 30 Jun 2022 06:14:33 GMT.
- How Sweden went from underdogs to Euro 2022 favourites
After winning silver in a dominant Tokyo Olympics campaign, former underdogs Sweden now look confident as one of the Euro 2022 favourites.
ESPN. Wed, 29 Jun 2022 11:53:40 EST.
- Japanese minesweepers collide in waters off Iwo Jima
Two Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) mine countermeasure vessels (MCMVs) have collided in waters around Iwo Jima island in the North Pacific Ocean.
Janes 360. Wed, 29 Jun 2022 05:05:22 Z.
- Japan: Tokyo swelters amid worst June heatwave since 1875
Hundreds of people seek treatment for heatstroke as temperatures in Tokyo break nearly 150-year records for June.
Al Jazeera. Tue, 28 Jun 2022 08:03:53 +0000.
- Record 40C heatwave hits Japan with millions in Tokyo urged to turn their lights off to save power
Millions of people in Tokyo are being urged to turn their lights off to save electricity as an "unusually intense" heatwave sees power supplies dwindle.
Sky News. Mon, 27 Jun 2022 09:31:00 +0100.
- Japan urges 37 million people to switch off lights
Officials have asked people in Tokyo and its surrounding area to turn off lights amid a heatwave.
BBC News. Mon, 27 Jun 2022 05:34:36 GMT.
- Japan tracks passage of Russian, Chinese ships off its coast
According to the Japanese side, a group of five Russian ships sailed eastward via the Tsushima Strait and entered the Sea of Japan late on June 21
Tass. Wed, 22 Jun 2022 07:48:27 +0300.
- Cancer patients seek damages from Fukushima nuclear plant
A Tokyo court began hearings Thursday in a lawsuit seeking nearly $5 million in damages for six people who were children in Fukushima at the time of its 2011 nuclear power plant disaster and later developed thyroid cancer.
Mari Yamaguchi. Washington Times. Thu, 26 May 2022 08:01:24 -0400.
- Australia election: Anthony Albanese sworn in as PM even as results hang in balance
New prime minister leaves for Tokyo to attend Quad security meeting even as votes are counted
Namita Singh. The Independent. Mon, 23 May 2022 11:25:35 GMT.
- Australian election: Anthony Albanese heads to rushed swearing in ceremony ahead of Tokyo trip
Anthony Albanese has been sworn in as Australia's 31st Prime Minister with a "Gang of Four" ministers to take control of the entire government until the ALP caucus finalises the front bench.The Labor leader was filmed leaving ...
New Zealand Herald. Mon, 23 May 2022 12:16:06 +1200.
- Anthony Albanese to be sworn in as Australia's 31st Prime Minister
Anthony Albanese to be sworn in as Australia's 31st Prime Minister the rapid transition will allow new PM to fly to Tokyo for Quad security summit.
Sydney Morning Herald. Mon, 23 May 2022 06:17:00 +1000.
- Joe Biden to travel to South Korea, Japan next month
President Biden will make his first trip to Asia as president when he travels to South Korea and Japan from May 20-24, the White House announced Wednesday night.
Dave Boyer. Washington Times. Wed, 27 Apr 2022 19:43:51 -0400.
- Russia Breaks Off WWII Peace Talks Over Japan's Stance On Ukraine Invasion
Russia said it was withdrawing from negotiations with Japan aimed at signing a formal World War II peace treaty because of Tokyo's tough stance against Moscow's invasion of Ukraine.
Radio Liberty. Mon, 21 Mar 2022 18:06:22 +0000.
- VOA Asia - Asking China to help stop Russia's attack on Ukraine
Convincing China to side with peace. Japan boosts help for Ukraine. Global business leaves Russia. Malaysian commerce reawakens. A space telescope opens its eyes. Vietnamese coffee sisters. Jim Stevenson hosts VOA Asia.
Voice of America. Sun, 20 Mar 2022 18:05:00 -0400.
Japan, an island state off the east coast of Asia, is governed as a
constitutional monarchy. Its capital city is Tokyo; its second
largest city is Osaka. Japan's national currency is the Yen.
In 2020, Japan's estimated population was 126,476,461, and Japanese is
the primary language spoken in Japan.
For more news and information about Japan, visit this official
Japanese government website. For detailed maps of Japan, visit
this Japan map website.
Click on the small Japan map shown at right to display a full-size
map of Japan.