Moon urges focus on future

Moon urges focus on future

South Korean President Moon Jae-in says he hopes that bilateral relations with Japan can focus on the future and overcom...

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US base reclamation to start

US base reclamation to start

The government plans to start landfill work for a new US base against fervent opposition by Okinawa Prefecture.

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Japan slams S.Korean court's reparation orders

Japan slams S.Korean court's reparation orders

Japan criticizes South Korea's top court ruling requiring Mitsubishi Heavy Industries to compensate former forced labore...

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Opposition highlights foreign worker abuse

Opposition highlights foreign worker abuse

The opposition slams a contentious immigration reform bill to boost the number of foreign workers in Japan's upper house...

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Japan looks to add F-35B stealth fighters

Japan looks to add F-35B stealth fighters

Japan's defense program proposal is to call for adding U.S.-made F-35B stealth fighters to its arsenal and modifying a h...

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Persimmons fetch record price

Persimmons fetch record price

A box of Noto-shika Korogaki dried persimmons sells for more than 1,320 dollars at the first auction of the season.

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IN-FLIGHT FOOD SPICED UP

IN-FLIGHT FOOD SPICED UP

Japanese airline giant ANA is promoting local curries to assist in regional revitalization.

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French hit Ghosn arrest

French hit Ghosn arrest

Criticism is growing in France over Japan's arrest of Nissan Chairman Carlos Ghosn.

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S. Korea shuts comfort women foundation

S. Korea shuts comfort women foundation

South Korea abolishes a foundation to support former comfort women established on an agreement with Japan.

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Nissan rethinks Renault affiliation

Nissan rethinks Renault affiliation

Nissan is reconsidering its relationship with French automaker Renault following the arrest of Carlos Ghosn.

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