On islands key to Taiwan’s defense, troops prepare for a Chinese first strike
PENGHU, TAIWAN – In the predawn darkness on an island in the Taiwan Strait, Taiwanese…
Let’s talk about ‘S&X,’ baby: Netflix drama on sexuality falls flat
[Editor’s note: This review contains spoilers for “S&X.”]Netflix’s “S&X” may have a title that’s confusing…
Foreign travelers arrested in Japan following smash-and-grab robbery in Tokyo shopping mall
Robbery took place at luxury wristwatch shopping hotspot for foreign tourists. When international travelers come…
Sanctioning the International Criminal Court: The view from Tokyo
In response to the Trump administration’s Aug. 18 announcement that it would impose sanctions on International…
Japan enters an unusually early flu season
Japan has officially entered the flu season — marking the second-earliest start since record-keeping began…
Nepal says dam burst in Tibet, warns rescuers to head to safety
Kathmandu, Nepal – Nepal issued a warning on Friday to move to higher ground after…
Lake formed by landslide on Nepal-Tibet border overflows, halting rescue work
A lake formed by a landslide on the Nepal-China border started to overflow on Friday,…
Toyota sales fall for six straight months on weak China demand
Toyota Motor’s car sales fell for a sixth straight month as rising gasoline prices weighed…
Japan’s nursery school waiting lists grow for first time in nine years
The number of children on nursery school waiting lists in the nation as of April…