Japan, S. Korea hold summit
South Korean President Lee Jae-myung and Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi have agreed to step up cooperation between the neighbours, whose relations are occasionally strained, as they both face growing uncertainty and regional challenges.
Research vessel on test cruise to dig deep-sea rare earths
A Japanese research vessel began a historic voyage to attempt to dig deep-sea rare earths at a depth of 6,000m to curb dependence on China.
Takaichi mulls snap polls in coming weeks
PRIME Minister Sanae Takaichi is considering calling a general election in the coming weeks to capitalise on strong public support for her government, media reports said.
Man held under 1889 law after deadly duel
Authorities applied an 1889 anti-duelling law to arrest a man over a fight that resulted in his opponent's death in Tokyo's red light and entertainment district, police said.
‘Girl with a Pearl Earring’ to be shown in Japan in rare trip abroad
Johannes Vermeer's painting "Girl with a Pearl Earring" will be displayed in Japan later this year, the Dutch Mauritshuis museum said, a rare outing abroad for one of the world's most famous artworks.
Wild monkeys take on Japan’s Northern Alps
In the foothills of Japan's Northern Alps, people are chasing monkeys.
Nuclear official loses phone with confidential data during China trip
An employee of the nation's nuclear regulator lost a smartphone, possibly in China, containing a confidential list of contacts, an official and local media reports said.
Nostalgia and new fans as iconic Tamagotchi turns 30
Tamagotchi toys were a 1990s playground craze and the virtual pets that demand food and attention are still a hit among retro-loving Gen Z and nostalgic parents.
There and back again in Kanagawa
A horse escaped a university campus in Japan's Kanagawa prefecture and reportedly returned on its own after a 20-minute city tour.
Magnitude 6.4 quake strikes west
A strong earthquake shook the country's west, but no major damage or life-threatening injuries were reported.
