Thirteen same-sex couples are filing Japan’s first lawsuits challenging the constitutionality of the country’s rejection of same-sex marriage.
{FD} Japan shows video of alleged radar lock-on by SKorea warship
Japan released video footage on Friday to prove that a South Korean warship allegedly locked its fire-control radar onto a Japanese warplane off the country’s northern coast, the latest move in an escalating row between the two Asian neighbors. Continue reading →
{FD} Japan emperor marks last birthday on throne, prays for peace
Japan’s Emperor Akihito, marking his 85th birthday — his last before his upcoming abdication — said he feels relieved that his reign is coming to an end without having seen his country at war and that it is important to keep telling younger people abou… Continue reading →
{FD} AP Explains: Nissan’s ex-chair spending Christmas in custody
Nissan Motor Co. former chairman Carlos Ghosn, charged with financial improprieties and detained in Tokyo for more than a month, has also been accused of a breach of trust that caused a multi-million-dollar financial loss for Nissan. Continue reading →
{FD} Japan wants Seoul’s political decision on forced labor row
Japan’s top diplomat said Wednesday that South Korea’s government taking action to resolve a legal dispute stemming from South Korean court rulings on forced labor during Japanese colonial rule is emerging as a key diplomatic priority. Continue reading →
{FD} Japan begins reclamation at disputed US base despite protest
Japan’s central government started main reclamation work Friday at a disputed U.S. military base relocation site on the southern island of Okinawa despite fierce local opposition. Continue reading →
{FD} Photos from Japan space rovers show rocky asteroid surface
Japan’s space agency says more than 200 photos taken by two small rovers on an asteroid show no signs of a smooth area for the planned touchdown of a spacecraft early next year. Continue reading →
{FD} Japan seeks 1st aircraft carrier to deploy stealth fighters
Japan is seeking to possess its first aircraft carrier to allow for the deployment of U.S.-made stealth fighters as it seeks to bolster its arms capability under a new 10-year defense plan. Continue reading →
{FD} US Marines ID dead crew member in Japan warplanes crash
The U.S. Marines have identified a fighter pilot who died after his jet collided with a refueling aircraft during training off Japan’s coast, leaving five other Marines missing and one rescued. Continue reading →
{FD} Japanese prince wants royals to fund Shinto rite, not public
Japan’s Prince Akishino said that a highly religious ritual that is part of next year’s succession ceremonies should be covered privately by the imperial family, questioning the government’s decision to use public money. Continue reading →
{FD} Spat over WWII brothels shows Japan’s trouble in facing past
A journalist close to Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe has defended her view that Korean women who were sent to Japanese wartime military brothels were not sex slaves, and accused a liberal-leaning newspaper of fabrication. Continue reading →
{FD} Pence, Abe agree on Nkorea sanction, Indo-Pacific projects
U.S. Vice President Mike Pence and Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe on Tuesday reaffirmed the need to keep sanctions on North Korea to achieve its denuclearization as they showcased their bilateral alliance, while Pence also urged Japan to do more to… Continue reading →
{FD} Pence in Japan to discuss trade, N. Korea before summits
U.S. Vice President Mike Pence arrived in Tokyo on Monday to discuss North Korea and other issues with Japanese officials before heading to two regional summits. Continue reading →
{FD} Okinawa governor wants US to know burden of hosting bases
The bicultural governor of Japan’s Okinawa island says he will meet with Americans next week to convey to them residents’ frustration from hosting U.S. military bases on the southern island. Continue reading →
{FD} Japan med school to admit dozens of unfairly rejected women
A Japanese medical university that acknowledged systematically discriminating against female applicants announced Wednesday plans to accept more than 60 who were unfairly rejected over the past two years. Continue reading →
{FD} Turkish envoy calls US sanctions on Iran unwise, dangerous
Turkey’s top diplomat on Tuesday criticized the U.S. resumption of sanctions on Iran as unilateral, not wise and dangerous, calling for a dialogue and engagement instead. Continue reading →
{FD} Japan reporter freed in Syria says he made ‘silly’ mistake
A Japanese journalist who returned from more than three years of captivity in Syria apologized Friday to his government and said he was kidnapped as soon as he crossed the border because of a “silly mistake” before he even started reporting. Continue reading →
{FD} Japan reporter freed from Syria happy to go home from ‘hell’
A Japanese journalist freed from captivity in Syria said he is happy to be going home after living in “hell” for more than three years, but is worried about how he will catch up with a changed world. Continue reading →
{FD} Japan awaits ID confirmation of reporter freed from Syria
Japan was anxiously awaiting confirmation Wednesday that a man freed from Syria is a freelance journalist kidnapped three years ago. Continue reading →
{FD} Japan: Man believed to be missing journalist in Syria freed
Japan’s government said Tuesday that a man believed to be a Japanese freelance journalist who went missing three years ago while in Syria has been released and is now in Turkey. Continue reading →
