South Korea pres. hopes to move forward with Japan, not focus on past

Tokyo, 15 March, /AJMEDIA/ South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol said Wednesday he hopes to cooperate with Japan and look “toward the future” after his government proposed a solution aimed… Read more

FEATURE: Japan’s konnyaku touted as diet-friendly superfood

Tokyo, 15 March, /AJMEDIA/ Konnyaku, a foodstuff made from yam that is known for being ultralow in calories, is shaking off its humble image in Japan and getting a culinary… Read more

Japan, South Korea eye resumption of security talks between officials

Tokyo, 15 March, /AJMEDIA/ Japan and South Korea are considering resuming security talks between their foreign and defense ministry officials, a Japanese government source said Wednesday, in another sign of… Read more

Nara deer have unique genotype owing to 1,000 years at shrine sanctuary

Tokyo, 15 March, /AJMEDIA/ FUKUSHIMA – Wild deer at Nara Park, a popular tourist attraction in western Japan, have a unique genotype different from those of other herds on the… Read more

Child suicides in Japan hit record high of 514 in 2022

Tokyo, 15 March, /AJMEDIA/ TOKYO – A record 514 children attending elementary, junior high and high schools in Japan died by suicide in 2022, topping the previous high of 499… Read more

Hot spring baths block Japan’s geothermal potential

Tokyo, 15 March, /AJMEDIA/ TSUCHIYU ONSEN, Fukushima – With over 100 active volcanos, Japan has the world’s third largest geothermal resources, but also a powerful industry that has steadfastly opposed… Read more

A 2nd wave of layoffs at Meta; 10,000 jobs are cut

Tokyo, 15 March, /AJMEDIA/ Facebook parent Meta is slashing 10,000 jobs, about as many as the social media company announced late last year in its first round of cuts, as… Read more

Japan’s 1st piloted flying taxi test held ahead of 2025 World Expo

Tokyo, 15 March, /AJMEDIA/ An air taxi service set to feature at the 2025 World Exposition in Osaka was tested in Osaka Castle Park on Tuesday, in what the prefectural… Read more

Japan, Britain, Italy defense ministers to meet in Tokyo this week

Tokyo, 15 March, /AJMEDIA/ Britain and Italy’s defense chiefs will visit Japan this week to hold meetings with their local counterpart, Defense Minister Yasukazu Hamada, Japan said on Tuesday. The… Read more

Japan, S Korea summit must overcome history to renew ties

Tokyo, 15 March, /AJMEDIA/ South Korean and Japanese leaders will meet in Tokyo this week, hoping to resume regular visits after a gap of over a decade and overcome resentments… Read more