In a dramatic turn of events, Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba is facing significant challenges following his ruling coalition’s underwhelming performance in the recent upper house elections, held on 21…
In a pivotal phone conversation on 13 June 2024, Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba and US President Donald Trump tackled pressing issues of trade and geopolitical tensions. The discussion comes…
In a disappointing turn of events, Japanese startup ispace‘s uncrewed lunar lander, Resilience, has failed to establish communication following its touchdown attempt on 6 June 2024. This mission marked ispace’s…
The inauguration of Donald Trump on 20 January 2024 is bringing fresh momentum to global diplomatic dynamics, particularly in relation to China and its ties with various nations. As Joe…
In a move that underscores the delicate relations between South Korea and Japan, Seoul has boycotted a memorial ceremony to honour wartime forced labour victims held in Japan, opting instead…
An American tourist’s recent arrest for vandalising a shrine in Tokyo highlights the growing issue of bad behaviour among tourists as Japan experiences a surge in inbound travel. With nearly…
In a dramatic turn of events, the aftermath of tropical storm Kong-rey has led to severe flooding and landslides in Japan, while Indonesia grapples with the fallout from the eruption…