Japan
North Korea declares to develop navy into nuclear force
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North Korea is committed to developing its navy into a nuclear-powered force, in the context of the US, South Korea and Japan preparing for sea exercises.
Assets of the 5 richest billionaires in Japan increase sharply
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Masayoshi Son's assets increased by 9.4 billion USD, helping him consolidate his position as the richest person in Japan, while the total assets of the group of 5 billionaires increased sharply.
Japan's 200 Yen high-end ice cubes conquer the world market
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From crystal-like clear ice, Japanese artisans have created high-end products for export to many markets around the world.
Assets of 5 Japanese billionaires plummet, Uniqlo owner loses No. 1 position
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The total assets of the 5 richest billionaires in Japan decreased to 158.9 billion USD. Masayoshi Son surpassed Tadashi Yanai and his family to maintain the leading position.
German Boeing plane encounters incident, makes emergency landing in Japan
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A German cargo plane made an emergency landing at Narita airport near Tokyo on the morning of August 27 due to a hydraulic system problem.
Russia says Japan could possess nuclear weapons in just 1 year
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Russian officials believe that Japan may possess nuclear weapons for about 1 year, while warning about the country's militarization trend.
Japanese billionaire's assets fluctuate, Uniqlo owner regains leadership
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The total net worth of the 5 richest billionaires in Japan reached about 160.3 billion USD, of which Tadashi Yanai continues to top the ranking with 62.8 billion USD.
Strong earthquake causes shooking in Tokyo, at least 7 people injured in Japan
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A 5.9 magnitude earthquake occurred in Ibaraki Prefecture, northeast of Tokyo (Japan), injuring at least 7 people and temporarily disrupting railway operations.
The assets of many Japanese billionaires increased sharply, Masayoshi Son caught up with Tadashi Yanai
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The total assets of the 5 richest billionaires in Japan reached 161.8 billion USD, as Masayoshi Son increased sharply, catching up with Tadashi Yanai in the leading position.
Japanese father leaves his son for hours on Mount Fuji to continue climbing
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A careless decision in the midst of the Japanese father's mountain climbing journey put the child in a dangerous situation.
Japanese YouTuber criticized for imitating Choi San of ATEEZ
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Japanese YouTuber Gamix faced much criticism after performing eye-pulling moves in a video imitating ATEEZ's "BAD" dance.
Chinese Ambassador assesses Japan has enough materials to make 5,500 nuclear warheads
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Japan is holding enough materials to manufacture about 5,500 nuclear warheads, said Chinese Ambassador to Russia Zhang Hanhui.
Japan will test hypersonic missiles in Australia
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Japan will conduct hypersonic missile tests and many other types of ammunition on Australian territory.
Entering the world of geiko and maiko
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In Kyoto (Japan), traditional performers are not called "geisha" but "geiko". Before becoming geiko, they go through about 5 years of vocational training under the title "maiko". Therefore, the image of young girls in bright kimonos, seasonal flowers on their hair and wearing Okobo wooden clogs that tourists often encounter on the streets of Gion are actually maiko - artists who are on the journey to preserve and continue a cultural tradition that has existed for hundreds of years.
Japan lowers emergency alert after record heavy rain, more than 400,000 people ordered to evacuate
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Record heavy rain in Chiba Prefecture, Japan has killed 4 people, 1 missing and more than 400,000 people have been asked to evacuate.
