![Japanese runner freezes her eggs to keep dreams of motherhood alive Japanese runner freezes her eggs to keep dreams of motherhood alive](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-06/71717751507_TomomiBitoh.jpg)
Japanese runner freezes her eggs to keep dreams of motherhood alive
Authorities in the world's most advanced ageing society hopes to stem further declines in the birthrate.
Sat Jun 08 2024
![New Taiwan president to take office facing angry China New Taiwan president to take office facing angry China](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-05/71716172416_tbPresidentialoffic.jpg)
New Taiwan president to take office facing angry China
Lai Ching-te was sworn in at the Japanese-colonial-era presidential office in central Taipei, taking over from Tsai Ing-wen.
Mon May 20 2024
![Pakistan police kill bomber, militant to thwart attack on Japanese nationals Pakistan police kill bomber, militant to thwart attack on Japanese nationals](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-04/41713506239_Suicidejpg.jpg)
Pakistan police kill bomber, militant to thwart attack on Japanese nationals
The Japanese survivors have been moved to a safe place in police custody, the police spokesperson said.
Fri Apr 19 2024
![Earthquake jolts southern Japan's Ehime, Kochi prefectures Earthquake jolts southern Japan's Ehime, Kochi prefectures](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-04/41713413514_ShikokuElectricPow.jpg)
Earthquake jolts southern Japan's Ehime, Kochi prefectures
The epicentre was the Bungo Channel, a strait separating the Japanese islands of Kyushu and Shikoku.
Thu Apr 18 2024
![[COLUMNIST] Some brief comments on the RM with reference to Japan [COLUMNIST] Some brief comments on the RM with reference to Japan](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-04/51713244734_TBringgitandjapa.jpg)
[COLUMNIST] Some brief comments on the RM with reference to Japan
The underlying fundamentals of the Japanese financial system and the economy remain strong, stable and robust.
Tue Apr 16 2024
![Biden to host Japan's Kishida, Philippines' Marcos as security fears mount Biden to host Japan's Kishida, Philippines' Marcos as security fears mount](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-04/81712635439_JapaneseUSjpg.jpg)
Biden to host Japan's Kishida, Philippines' Marcos as security fears mount
Joe Biden's bilateral summit with Japanese PM Fumio Kishida will bring an upgrade in defense ties with Japan.
Tue Apr 09 2024
![‘The Boy and the Heron’ wins best animated feature film Oscar ‘The Boy and the Heron’ wins best animated feature film Oscar](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-03/51710115234_AnyaTaylorJoy.jpg)
‘The Boy and the Heron’ wins best animated feature film Oscar
Hayao Miyazaki won his second Oscar for his semi-autobiographical Japanese animated feature film.
Mon Mar 11 2024
![Japanese man confirmed as 1970s bombing fugitive - Media Japanese man confirmed as 1970s bombing fugitive - Media](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-02/51709026964_TBjapanjpg.jpg)
Japanese man confirmed as 1970s bombing fugitive - Media
Results from DNA tests run by Japanese law enforcement identified the dead man as the alleged bomber Satoshi Kirishima.
Tue Feb 27 2024
![Tokyo to host Pacific Islands Leaders Meeting in July - Japanese cabinet Tokyo to host Pacific Islands Leaders Meeting in July - Japanese cabinet](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-03/51678095706_TBYoshimasaHayashi.jpg)
Tokyo to host Pacific Islands Leaders Meeting in July - Japanese cabinet
Japan will host the 10th Pacific Islands Leaders Meeting (PALM) in Tokyo from July 16-18.
Fri Feb 02 2024
![The female marines Japan is training for war The female marines Japan is training for war](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-01/41706249270_TBfemalemarinesJ.jpg)
The female marines Japan is training for war
Although the number of Japanese female soldiers has doubled during the past decade, it is still far behind Tokyo's ally, the United States.
Sat Jan 27 2024
![HSR: Government to study impact of Japanese firms' decision to opt out HSR: Government to study impact of Japanese firms' decision to opt out](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-01/41705051245_TBAnwarIbrahim.jpg)
HSR: Government to study impact of Japanese firms' decision to opt out
The Japanese firms have decided to drop their plans to get involved in a high-speed rail project.
Fri Jan 12 2024
![Nahas JAL516: Pesawat Pengawal Pantai Jepun tiada kebenaran berada di landasan Nahas JAL516: Pesawat Pengawal Pantai Jepun tiada kebenaran berada di landasan](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-01/51704348718_JapanCoastGuardai.jpg)
Nahas JAL516: Pesawat Pengawal Pantai Jepun tiada kebenaran berada di landasan
Pengawal trafik udara tidak menyedari bahawa pesawat pengawal pantai telah memasuki landasan dalam kejadian pada Selasa itu.
Thu Jan 04 2024
![Japan PM Kishida replaces 2 top executives in scandal-hit ruling LDP Japan PM Kishida replaces 2 top executives in scandal-hit ruling LDP](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-12/71702526392_FumioKishida.jpg)
Japan PM Kishida replaces 2 top executives in scandal-hit ruling LDP
Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida replaced two LDP executives in a bid to restore public trust amid a funding scandal.
Fri Dec 22 2023
![Japan issues alert for heavy snow Japan issues alert for heavy snow](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-01/61674629281_TBJAPANSNOW.jpg)
Japan issues alert for heavy snow
The Japanese weather agency on Friday issued a heavy snow alert for northern Japanese prefectures, as heavy snow continued to hit parts of the country.
Fri Dec 22 2023
![Japanese ex-soldier wins battle for justice in landmark sexual assault case Japanese ex-soldier wins battle for justice in landmark sexual assault case](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-12/61702370678_TBRinaGonoijpg.jpg)
Japanese ex-soldier wins battle for justice in landmark sexual assault case
Three former soldiers were found guilty of sexually assaulting Rina Gonoi during her time in the army.
Tue Dec 12 2023