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Japanese fans snap up first Murakami novel in six years

I want to read it as soon as I get home

Published 13 Apr, 2023 03:02pm

World

North Korea fires missile; South condemns ‘grave provocation’

The missile flew about 1,000 km (620 miles), South Korea’s military said

Published 13 Apr, 2023 11:39am

Life & Style

Karaage kings: judges hunt for Japan’s best fried chicken

While a global buzz has grown around Korean fried chicken

Published 13 Apr, 2023 11:14am

Business & Economy

Japan to add $2.3 billion subsidy to Rapidus for Chitose chip plant, media report

Rapidus, which in February picked Chitose

Published 10 Apr, 2023 02:20pm

Technology

Japan eyes AI adoption as OpenAI CEO visits PM Kishida, talks up local expansion

The remarks from Matsuno, the top government spokesperson

Published 10 Apr, 2023 11:58am

World

US, S Korea, Japan concerned over N Korea’s ‘malicious’ cyber activities

North Korea has denied allegations of hacking or other cyberattacks

Updated 07 Apr, 2023 09:00pm

Technology

Japan, land of the hybrid car, takes slowly to EVs

Last year, 59,000 new EVs were sold in Japan

Published 06 Apr, 2023 11:49am

Business & Economy

Stocks falter as economic worries nag, big rate hike lifts kiwi dollar

Weak U.S. economic data this week has exacerbated recession worries

Published 05 Apr, 2023 03:00pm

Business & Economy

Japan changes aid rules; to fund defence projects of friendly nations

Japan’s Overseas Security Assistance (OSA) will be operated separately

Published 05 Apr, 2023 12:28pm

Technology

China calls for WTO review of US-led chip export restrictions

Washington has in recent years attempted to cut Chinese

Published 05 Apr, 2023 11:54am

World

Japan govt survey finds 1.5m living as recluses

The poll is Japan’s first official comprehensive probe

Published 05 Apr, 2023 11:48am

Technology

China dissatisfied with Japan’s chip export restrictions -spokesperson

Japan said on Friday it would restrict exports of 23 types

Published 03 Apr, 2023 02:41pm

Life & Style

‘My Neighbour Totoro,’ Paul Mescal, Jodie Comer win at Olivier awards

A stage adaptation of Studio Ghibli’s 1988 animated film

Published 03 Apr, 2023 10:37am

Business & Economy

Britain agrees to join trans-Pacific trade pact

Britain has been looking to build global trade ties

Published 31 Mar, 2023 11:31am

Technology

Japan to restrict chipmaking equipment exports as it aligns with US China curbs

home to major global chip equipment makers such as Nikon Corp

Published 31 Mar, 2023 10:49am

Business & Economy

Toyota’s global sales notch up a February record as parts shortage eases

Its global sales jumped 10.3% to 773,271 vehicles

Published 30 Mar, 2023 12:49pm

Business & Economy

US, Japan strike trade deal on electric vehicle battery minerals

The deal also aims to reduce US-Japanese dependence on China

Published 28 Mar, 2023 02:46pm

Business & Economy

Japan yields rise in line with global markets as demand ebbs; Fed decision in focus

Japanese markets were closed on Tuesday for a public holiday

Published 22 Mar, 2023 01:20pm

World

Japan PM Kishida to meet Zelensky in surprise Kyiv visit

Kishida is the last G7 leader to visit the war-torn country

Published 21 Mar, 2023 11:15am

Pakistan

Japan awards MEXT scholarships to 11 Pakistani students

Ito Takeshi advises students to pursue their studies with 'utmost dedication during'

Published 18 Mar, 2023 09:41am

Technology

Machine magic or art menace? Japan’s first AI manga

All the futuristic contraptions and creatures in "Cyberpunk: Peach John" intricately rendered by Midjourney

Published 06 Mar, 2023 10:27am

World

Seven missing as boat capsizes off disputed Japan islands

Overturned boat was spotted on Sunday afternoon

Published 06 Mar, 2023 08:37am

World

North Korea fires ‘long-range’ ballistic missile, Seoul says

Japan also confirmed the launch

Published 18 Feb, 2023 03:47pm

Technology

Japan rolls out ‘humble and lovable’ delivery robots

The robots won't be operating entirely alone, with humans monitoring remotely and able to intervene

Published 08 Feb, 2023 09:06am

Business & Economy

Toyota supplier Denso cuts profit forecast on car production risks

The company has also faced production difficulties in China

Published 03 Feb, 2023 10:09am

World

Asia’s mosquitos are getting super strong: study

Even a dose 10 times stronger killed just 30 percent of the super-resistant mosquitoes

Published 11 Jan, 2023 11:09am

World

Japan emperor makes first public new year’s appearance since 2020

Only about 1,500 well-wishers at a time were allowed to enter palace in Tokyo

Published 02 Jan, 2023 03:27pm

Life & Style

Chinese hospitals ‘extremely busy’ as Covid spreads unchecked

Covid measures should not affect the normal flow of individuals, says Foreign Ministry spokesperson

Published 28 Dec, 2022 08:54am

Life & Style

Pikachu to depart after 25 years of Pokemon

The series is now moving towards new characters with new adventures

Published 17 Dec, 2022 10:49am

Technology

Japanese startup launches historic Moon mission

So far only the United States, Russia and China have managed to put a robot on the lunar surface.

Published 11 Dec, 2022 03:59pm