China hits back with tariffs on U.S. goods

Tokyo, 4 February, /AJMEDIA/ China on Tuesday slapped tariffs on U.S. imports in a swift response to new U.S. duties on Chinese goods, renewing a trade war between the world’s… Read more

South Korea seeks to rebuild aviation safety system after crash, fire incidents

Tokyo, 4 February, /AJMEDIA/ South Korea aims to rebuild its aviation safety system from scratch, the transport ministry said on Tuesday, launching a new committee to improve air travel in… Read more

Judge extends pause on Trump’s plan to freeze federal grants, loans

Tokyo, 4 February, /AJMEDIA/ A U.S. judge on Monday extended a pause on the Trump administration’s plan to freeze federal loans, grants and other financial assistance, saying it may have… Read more

Trump agrees to pause tariffs on Mexico, Canada after they pledge to boost border enforcement

Tokyo, 4 February, /AJMEDIA/ U.S. President Donald Trump on Monday agreed to a 30-day pause on his tariff threats against Mexico and Canada as America’s two largest trading partners took… Read more

Ishiba to ask Trump to visit Japan this year

Tokyo, 4 February, /AJMEDIA/ Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba is planning to ask U.S. President Donald Trump to visit Japan this year when they hold a summit in Washington later this… Read more

Japan considers accepting Gaza people for medical aid: PM Ishiba

Tokyo, 4 February, /AJMEDIA/ Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba said Monday his government is considering offering medical support in Japan for residents of the conflict-torn Gaza Strip. “We’re making efforts to… Read more

North Korea abductee’s mother vows not to give up as she turns 89

Tokyo, 4 February, /AJMEDIA/ The mother of Megumi Yokota, a symbolic victim of North Korea’s abduction of Japanese nationals decades ago, feels her strength faltering but vowed not to give… Read more

Japan’s farm exports up 3.7% to 1.5 tril. yen in 2024, new record

Tokyo, 4 February, /AJMEDIA/ The value of Japan’s agricultural, fisheries and forestry product exports rose 3.7 percent in 2024 from a year earlier to 1.5 trillion yen ($9.6 billion), setting… Read more

Tokyo appeals court upholds suspended term for ex-Nissan exec Kelly

Tokyo, 4 February, /AJMEDIA/ The Tokyo High Court on Tuesday upheld a lower court ruling that gave former Nissan Motor Co. executive Greg Kelly a suspended sentence for his role… Read more

Former Diamond Princess passengers mark 5 years since COVID outbreak

Tokyo, 4 February, /AJMEDIA/ Former passengers of the Diamond Princess liner laid flowers Monday at Yokohama port in remembrance of the 13 people who died following the mass COVID-19 outbreak… Read more