Last Soldiers of an Imperial Army Have a Warning for Young Generations
As the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II approaches, only a few veterans of Japan’s brutal war remain. “Never die for Emperor or country,” one advised.
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‘The sorest my legs have ever been’: hordes to descend on Hackney for litter-picking world cup
The public-spirited sport of spogomi is catching on across Britain, which boasts its world champion teamArmed with gloves, metal tongs and plastic rubbish sacks, hordes of determined litter-pickers will descend on Hackney Marshes in east London this we…
Shunsaku Tamiya, Who Brought Perfection to Plastic Replica Models, Dies at 90
He turned his family’s lumber business into a manufacturer of model kits that won global popularity for their quality and historical accuracy.
Boeing Emerges as a Winner in Trump’s Trade Wars
Countries striking agreements with the United States have pledged to buy more Boeing planes, but it’s not clear whether those orders were the result of President Trump’s tactics.
‘Japanese First’: breakthrough by right-wing populists sparks fears of anti-foreigner backlash in Japan
Analysts say the Japanese are suffering a crisis of confidence that is feeding xenophobia amid economic insecurity and a record number of foreign residents The emergence of a right-wing populist party in Japan’s upper house election on Sunday running o…
The Latest Casualty of Social Media Hype Is Your Matcha Supply
The powdered Japanese green tea is increasingly hard to find. Experts say its popularity on the internet is straining Japan’s tea industry.
South Korea Jockeys for a Deal With Trump at Least as Good as Japan’s
The agreement that Japan secured has added pressure on South Korea to defuse the threat of high tariffs on its exports to the United States.
Trump’s Tariffs Are the Highest in a Century. But After His Threats, They Seem Like a Relief.
The president imposed tariffs on Japan, one of America’s closest allies, that would have been alarming just months ago. And markets went up.
India, Japan Discuss Boosting Maritime Connectivity
India and Japan have recently intensified their cooperation to boost maritime connectivity and regional cooperation in the Indo-Pacific region. This initiative was spotlighted during the seminar "IPOI: India-Japan Partnership in Maritime Connectivity" held at the Indian Embassy in Tokyo on July 22, 2025. The seminar included key addresses from officials such as India’s Ambassador to Japan
Markets rally after Trump announces tariff deal with Japan
US president says Japanese imports will face 15% levy instead of threatened 25%, prompting reports of a similar deal with the EUBusiness live – latest updatesFinancial markets around the world have rallied after Donald Trump announced a trade deal wit…