Japanese manicurist takes on plastic pollution, one nail at a time
Before global leaders address plastic pollution, a Japanese manicurist highlights the issue by incorporating it into her nail designs.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Japan sets monthly record 3.31 mln visitors in October
Tourism spending, classified as an export in national accounts, is poised to become Japan's second-biggest export sector after autos.
Thu Nov 21 2024
Japan's Mount Fuji eyes China-made tram to transport hikers, source says
Japanese authorities seeks to reduce the carbon footprint and overcrowding at Mount Fuji will propose a trackless, rubber-tyred tram system.
Mon Nov 18 2024
Japan's latest tourism headache is American arrested for damaging Tokyo shrine
Japan struggles to cope with misbehaving visitors amid a boom in inbound tourism.
Fri Nov 15 2024
Masters Jepun: Kebangkitan bergaya pacu Lee Zi Jia ke suku akhir tewaskan ranking 34 dunia
Lee Zi Jia melangkah ke suku akhir Masters Jepun selepas berhempas-pulas menewaskan Su Li Yang dalam pertembungan rubber set.
Thu Nov 14 2024
Why are countries fighting over climate finance at COP29?
At COP29, nearly 200 countries aim to secure a deal for trillions in climate financing for global projects.
Thu Nov 14 2024
Cold medicine to blame for Japan PM's parliament nap, gov't spokesman says
Japan Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba apparently fall asleep during a parliamentary session.
Tue Nov 12 2024
Japan PM Ishiba survives parliament vote as Trump looms large
Japanese lawmakers voted for Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba to stay on as leader
Mon Nov 11 2024
Head of key Japan opposition party admits to extra-marital affair
Yuichiro Tamaki says, a tabloid report about his extra-marital affair with a model was "basically true".
Mon Nov 11 2024
Japan PM battles for survival in parliament vote as Trump looms large
Japanese lawmakers to decide if PM Shigeru Ishiba stays in office after his scandal-hit coalition lost its lower house majority last month.
Mon Nov 11 2024
Traditional Japanese diet associated with less brain shrinkage in women compared to western diet, says research
Cognitive decline and dementia already affect more than 55 million people worldwide.
Sun Nov 10 2024
34 jatuh sakit dalam penerbangan dari Guam ke Jepun, disyaki akibat keracunan makanan
Seramai 34 penumpang dalam dua penerbangan yang membawa sekumpulan pelajar sekolah menengah dari Guam ke Jepun mengalami gejala disyaki akibat keracunan makanan, lapor Agensi Berita Kyodo.
Fri Nov 08 2024
World's first wooden satellite, developed in Japan, heads to space
The palm-sized LignoSat is tasked to demonstrate the cosmic potential of the renewable material as humans explore living in space.
Wed Nov 06 2024
Korea Utara lancar peluru berpandu ke laut timur
Korea Utara melancarkan beberapa peluru berpandu balistik jarak dekat ke arah Laut Timur pada Selasa, menurut tentera Korea Selatan.
Ketua Turus Bersama (J-C-S) Korea Selatan mengesan pelancaran tersebut pada sekitar jam 7:30 pagi dari kawasan Sariwon di Wilayah Hwanghae Utara, di bahagian barat negara itu.
Ketua Turus Bersama (J-C-S) Korea Selatan mengesan pelancaran tersebut pada sekitar jam 7:30 pagi dari kawasan Sariwon di Wilayah Hwanghae Utara, di bahagian barat negara itu.
Tue Nov 05 2024
Suicides among youth in Japan remain high in 2023
While the total number of suicides in the country is decreasing, suicides among schoolkids are increasing.
Wed Oct 30 2024