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In the heart of Tokyo, bathed in crisp sunshine after a stormy evening, Tadashi Yanai, Japan’s richest man and the visionary founder of the $73 billion apparel empire Uniqlo, stood in his wood-paneled office. His surroundings offered a panoramic view of the Sumida River, while art books lined the shelves. Among them, he singled out a historical photo book curated …

Japan and Laos, Chair of ASEAN (Association of Southeast Asian Nations) 2024, have agreed to cooperate and work together in dealing with regional and international problems. Saleumxay Kommasith, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Laos, and Fumio Kishida, the Prime Minister of Japan, held a meeting in Tokyo, the capital of Japan, on Friday. During a meeting, the two countries …

In the vast expanse of the Pacific, Japan has welcomed a new addition to its storied archipelago—a newborn island born from the depths of a mesmerizing undersea volcanic eruption. This captivating spectacle unfolded 1,200 kilometers south of Tokyo, near Iwoto island in the Ogasawara chain. The saga began in October with a series of eruptions, transforming the underwater canvas into …

In a surprising turn of events, South Korean Defense Minister, Shin Won-sik, has nixed the plan for BTS member J-Hope to host an upcoming international military cooking competition. The decision is grounded in the principle of equality in fulfilling military duties. BTS J-Hope’s Hosting Role Canceled in Military Cooking Event The intention to have J-Hope from BTS host an upcoming …

In a discreet maneuver that might have gone unnoticed by many, the US quietly allocated an $80 million grant to Taiwan for the acquisition of military equipment, eliciting an expected wave of disapproval from China. On the surface, $80 million may not seem like a staggering amount, considering Taiwan’s existing multibillion-dollar portfolio of US military acquisitions. However, beneath the surface, …

The Korea Tourism Organization (KTO) is taking swift action to address entry challenges faced by Thai travelers, as they increasingly encounter stricter immigration screening when visiting Korea. After numerous reports of Thai nationals being deported by Korean immigration, Thai Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin has instructed relevant authorities to investigate the situation, reflecting growing concerns. In recent days, many Thai travelers …

In a hushed enclave nestled near the heart of Tokyo, the rhythms of daily life flowed uneventfully until an enigmatic 86-year-old orchestrator unleashed a meticulously concealed symphony of pandemonium. Japan, celebrated for its unwavering devotion to safety and the stringent confines of firearm regulation, stood poised on the precipice of an unprecedented anomaly. The sunlit morning cast an illusion of …

In a plot twist as astonishing as it is otherworldly, Japan and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have embarked on an extraordinary journey of bilateral cooperation that transcends the boundaries of reality itself. This fantastical partnership defies the laws of physics, blending feudal Japan with Arabian mystique, and pushing the limits of possibility in our interconnected, parallel world. Economic Symphony …

In the heart of the mysterious and fiercely contested South China Sea, a hidden sentinel stands guard – the BRP Sierra Madre. This World War II-era shipwreck, marooned intentionally on Second Thomas Shoal since 1999, has become a symbol of resilience, its existence shrouded in secrecy as it continues to thwart Chinese expansion efforts. For decades, this enigmatic vessel has …

Japan’s legal landscape underwent a subtle yet profound transformation as the nation’s apex court delivered a groundbreaking verdict, pronouncing a contentious legal clause – one that mandated sterilization as a prerequisite for gender change – as unconstitutional.  In the hushed corridors of jurisprudence, this decision reverberates with the hopes and aspirations of transgender individuals in Japan. Yet, beneath the surface, …