
National Apr 22, 2022
Japan joins scramble to respond to Solomon Islands' pact with China
The deal reportedly allows China to dock military ships in the island nation, representing a significant strategic advance in the region for Beijing.
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The deal reportedly allows China to dock military ships in the island nation, representing a significant strategic advance in the region for Beijing.
Japan Times editor Chris Russell joins to discuss the story of Nakagin and why he thinks it has captivated so many people over the years.
Fans gathered for a last look at the building, an iconic representation of Japan’s metabolist architectural movement.
Following the easing of Japan’s strict border controls, at least some foreign students have been able to arrive in time for Friday’s start of the academic year.
With the door to Japan set to be opened somewhat, the key for the government will be setting out the specifics of the policy, of which there are presently few details.
Restrictions on new entries have seen projects disrupted, scholarships lost, international exchange undermined, career plans left in tatters and much more.
I had settled back into the pandemic lifestyle at home after getting back from the U.K., only to be asked to again head to a quarantine hotel due to an omicron case on my flight.
Stefan Riekeles’ book puts a spotlight on the background work that informs the ambience of anime's intricate worlds.
When a bottle of Karuizawa 52-year-old Zodiac Rat sold for a record price at auction in March 2020, the sale proved Japan’s whisky is serious business.
Which Japanese convenience store is best and why? That's the question Newspick's Yuzuha Oka and The Japan Times' Chris Russell, Joel Tansey and Oscar Boyd attempt to answer.