Page 31 - Japan

Japan asks Myanmar to release journalist arrested by security forces

Japan's government said on Monday it is asking Myanmar to release a Japanese journalist who was arrested by security forces in its largest city of Yangon the previous day

Japan firms brace for further hit amid fears of new wave of Covid-19

Japan has so far seen far fewer Covid-19 cases than many Western countries, but concerns about a new wave of infections are rising fast

US, Japan pledge to strengthen Quad to build free, open Indo-Pacific region

Biden and Japanese Prime Minister Suga pledged to work with India and Australia to strengthen the Quad to build a free, open, accessible, diverse and thriving Indo-Pacific

Japan Prime Minister Suga says ready to meet with North Korea's Kim Jong Un

Suga said that he is ready to meet with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un without preconditions to establish a fruitful relationship between the two countries

Had serious talks about China's influence in Indo-Pacific: Japan PM

Japan and the United States had serious talks about China's influence in the Indo-Pacific region, and both countries agreed to oppose any attempt to change the status quo by force

US, Japan to work together to handle 'challenges' posed by China: Biden

Affirming his "ironclad" support for the US-Japanese alliance, President Joe Biden on Friday said that both the countries are committed to work together to take on the challenges posed by China

Scandal-hit Toshiba bid to test Japan's corporate governance rules

Toshiba has been hit by a succession of accounting and other scandals

Japan expands virus alert in Tokyo area as Covid-19 cases surge spreads

Japan is set to raise the coronavirus alert level in Tokyo's three neighbouring prefectures and a forth area in central Japan to allow tougher measures as a more contagious coronavirus variant spreads

Japan's PM Suga arrives in US for talks with Biden, China top agenda

The talks are meant to show the strength of the two nations' security alliance at a time when both are concerned with China's growing economic and military clout

Officials say Tokyo Olympics cancellation, no fans still an option

Two officials in Japan's ruling LDP party on Thursday said changes could be coming to the Tokyo Olympics

Toshiba CEO resigns, shares surge on bidding war expectations: Details here

Toshiba Chairman Satoshi Tsunakawa will become chief executive, the company said in a statement.

South Korea regrets Japan's decision on dumping radioactive water into sea

South Korea expressed strong regret on Tuesday over Japan's decision to dump radioactive wastewater from the crippled Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant into the Pacific Ocean

Japan to dump over 1 mn tonnes of treated Fukushima water into sea

Some scientists say the long-term impact on marine life from low-dose exposure to such large volumes of water is unknown.

Rejuvenated Gangjee returns to Japan Golf Tour after encouraging India trip

A rejuvenated Rahil Gangjee will look forward to good results at the Token Homemate Cup here this week after his encouraging trip back home as the Indian golfer returns to play in Japan

Japan to start releasing contaminated Fukushima water into sea in 2 years

Japan's government decided Tuesday to start releasing massive amounts of treated radioactive water from the wrecked Fukushima nuclear plant into the Pacific Ocean in two years

US backs Japan over release of contaminated nuclear plant water into sea

The United States on Monday extended support to Japan, stating that Tokyo appears to have adopted an approach in accordance with globally accepted nuclear safety standards

Japan's Matsuyama makes Masters history for Asia by winning at Augusta

Hideki Matsuyama scripted a new chapter in Japanese golf history as he became the first player from the country to win the Masters Tournament, which is much revered there

Google Pixel 5a 5G to launch in United States, Japan later this year

The company said the upcoming smartphone will be released in the US and Japan later this year

India, Japan to hold 2+2 talks amid aggressive China in Indo-Pacific

India and Japan are planning to hold a '2+2' format meeting of foreign and defence ministers in Tokyo later this month, Japanese media reported

Japan imposes new coronavirus measures in Tokyo ahead of Olympics

Japan announced Friday that it will raise the coronavirus alert level in Tokyo to allow tougher measures to curb the rapid spread of a more contagious variant ahead of the Summer Olympics