Sakura cherry park inaugurated in Kambos (with video)
The Sakura Japanese Cherry Park in of Kambos was inaugurated on Saturday as part of celebrations to mark 60 years of diplomatic ties between Cyprus...
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S.Korea, US, Japan lambast N.Korea missile tests, urge return to talks
North Korea’s recent missile tests were “serious, unlawful” provocations, senior officials from South Korea, the United States and Japan said on Wednesday, urging Pyongyang to...
Japan to open to tourists after two years but only with masks, insurance, guides
Foreign tourists visiting Japan will be required to wear masks, take out private medical insurance and be chaperoned throughout their stay, the government said on Tuesday, as...
Quad leaders vow free and open Indo-Pacific, action on climate
The four leaders of the “Quad” group of countries vowed on Tuesday to work together for a free and open Indo-Pacific region and to fight...
Japan MOF official arrested for suspected assault
Japanese police on Friday arrested a senior finance ministry official involved in coordinating policies with the central bank for possible assault charges, public broadcaster NHK...
G7 to phase out Russian oil, U.S. sanctions Gazprombank execs over Ukraine war
Group of Seven (G7) nations committed on Sunday to ban or phase out imports of Russian oil and the United States unveiled sanctions against Gazprombank...
How is Japan’s government connected with Russia’s biggest cigarette maker?
Japan’s government has severed banking and trade ties with Russia over Moscow’s invasion of Ukraine, but a tobacco company in which it owns a one-third...
Japan’s Kishida sees growing chance of Russia using nuclear weapons
Japan’s Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said on Saturday the prospect of Russia using nuclear weapons was “increasingly real”, welcoming a visit by the U.S. ambassador...
Russia conducts military drills on isles disputed with Japan
Russia was conducting drills on islands claimed by Tokyo, Japanese media said on Saturday, days after Moscow halted peace talks with Japan because of its...
Japan warns of blackouts, issues dire plea to save energy as temperatures drop
Japan on Tuesday issued an emergency plea for citizens, businesses and local authorities to conserve energy, warning of potential blackouts after a massive earthquake idled...
