Why Japan’s Leader Won’t Enter the Male-Dominated Sumo Ring

Sanae Takaichi, the first woman to lead Japan as prime minister, skipped a sumo awards ceremony, reflecting her cautious ...

Japan PM Takaichi's administration sees approval rating fall to 67%, poll shows

TOKYO, Jan 26 (Reuters) - Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's administration saw its approval rating fall to 67% from 75 ...

Japan's Finance Minister Watching FX Closely, No Comment on Rate Checks

TOKYO, Jan 23 (Reuters) - ‌Japanese ​Finance Minister Satsuki ‌Katayama said on Friday she ​was watching currency markets ...

Japan Wanderlust Launches Fully Private, Family-Friendly Tours Across Japan

New Japan-based travel brand offers fully private, custom tours for families, couples, and first-time visitors seeking ...

Crowds flock to Tokyo zoo to see pandas before they leave for China

By Joseph Campbell TOKYO, Jan 25 (Reuters) - Panda fans flocked to the Ueno Zoo in Tokyo on Sunday to say goodbye to its star ...

Japan scrambles jets to intercept Russian nuclear bombers

Japan regularly intercepts Russian forces near its territorial waters and airspace.
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Voice of Ukraine in Japan: How Poetry Keeps Hope Alive During War

In Shibuya, Tokyo, there is a Ukrainian support center called Himawari. Here, on the 8th floor, is one of the two public Ukrainian mini-libraries in Tokyo, which is also part of the Ukrainian book ...