Kishida, Biden and Yoon to showcase unity on North Korea — and China — at G7
For Kishida, the meeting will be a chance to highlight Japan’s commitment to its alliance with the U.S. as well as mending ties with South Korea.
Japan visitors surge to nearly 2 million in April after China eases travel curbs
Despite the rise, arrivals are still down 33% from April 2019, before pandemic travel curbs were adopted the next year.
Japan’s better-than-expected growth keeps early poll on table
The stronger-than-forecast reading may keep speculation simmering of a possible early election and changes to central bank policy.
Biden cancels stops in Australia and Papua New Guinea after G7 Hiroshima summit
The decision was seen as a self-inflicted blow to hopes of a more visible U.S. presence in the Indo-Pacific amid its competition with China in the region.
China slaps comedy firm with $2 million fine over military joke
The second life of Hiroshima's origami cranes
A billion new air conditioners will save lives but cook the planet
Foreign media spotlight brought Johnny’s sexual abuse claims to the fore
Who is Li Hui, China’s peace envoy to Ukraine and Russia?
Japan approves up to 42% increase in household electricity prices
High vegetable intake during pregnancy may reduce risk of atopic dermatitis in infants
Two Nepalese students and bus driver die in Kurihara highway crash
The second life of Hiroshima's origami cranes
U.N. chief urges no-use nuclear weapons policy ahead of G7 summit
At Hiroshima G7, bomb survivors grapple with a disarmament dream deferred
Japan and China start defense hotline operation as ties remain tense
Online search giants take rivalry to new arena with integrated AI
Toyota falls in 'future readiness' ranking amid global shift to EVs
Japan approves up to 42% increase in household electricity prices
On busy G7 agenda, generative AI still looms large
Struggling hot spring resorts get boost from Chinese investors
Tesla’s new car-making process stokes debate among industry experts
North Korea is about to launch its first spy satellite
Taiwan's Kuomintang picks New Taipei mayor as 2024 presidential candidate
China slaps comedy firm with $2 million fine over military joke
In Taiwan, U.K.'s shortest serving PM urges West to confront China
Icy northern U.S. city becomes haven for climate migrants
A billion new air conditioners will save lives but cook the planet
Seizing the moment to build better Japan-South Korea ties
An enduring Japan-South Korea relationship demands buy-in and support from the public of each country, which is easier said than done.
After tour, Kishida now needs to deliver for Africans
Japan's prime minister took a week-long tour of Africa in an attempt to raise his country's profile and that of the developed world more generally on the continent.
A breakthrough on Alzheimer's is closer than ever
Promising data could open the door to insurance coverage for expensive new Alzheimer's drugs, bringing them closer to patients.
Delivering on nuclear disarmament in Hiroshima
With nuclear tensions rising, the G7 summit’s participants must recognize the catastrophic consequences of nuclear arms and take steps to strengthen the global resolve against their use.
Thai FA apologizes for SEA Games final brawls
Former Japan volleyball star Tadayoshi Yokota dies at 75
Opening days of Summer Basho offer some insight but few conclusions
Rui Hachimura drops 17 but Lakers lose West finals opener
Spurs win NBA draft lottery, poised for Victor Wembanyama pick
Former Cy Young Award winner Trevor Bauer hammered again
Manga artists preserve drawings on washi for generations to come
'Honeybees and Distant Thunder' is an ode to nature informing art and life
KG+ photo awards highlight sumo, Hindu festivals and coexistence between humans and nature
The 'Black Ships' of anime: Streaming giants are in a battle for supremacy
An egg-cellent odyssey through Tokyo’s best 'omurice'
In the world of tatami, one Kyushu variety is a cut above
The fur is flying — for top dollar on private airlines
‘Zelda holiday’: Tears of the Kingdom is a blitz of merch and exploration
Beau the cat has someone to catch the game with
Anger, joy and feelings of pride: Tokyo's biggest LGBTQ event returns in full form
Black people of Japan, we need to talk.
What does it take to make a long-term relationship great in Japan?
