ICC president seeks Japan’s aid to counter Trump push for Asian members’ exit
OSAKA – International Criminal Court President Tomoko Akane has asked Japan for cooperation to counter…
Starbucks Japan unveils exclusive new Frappuccinos limited to three regional areas
New “Jimoto” series celebrates the unique flavours and charms of different parts of Japan. To…
Starbucks Japan brings back the Caramel Waffle, but is it as good as it used to be?
The price has gone up, so we find out if the taste has gone down,…
PM stands firm on LDP-JIP ties, comments on stricter rules on foreign nationals
Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi said Monday that the trusting relationship between her Liberal Democratic Party…
China makes new U.S. warship target for missile tests
China has built a new U.S. destroyer replica at a remote missile-testing site in its…
Why Iran’s hardline regime won’t change
CHICAGO – As the funeral of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, killed in the opening…
After a legislative sweep, Takaichi faces public confidence test
Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi closed out the 158-day parliamentary session Saturday with all 64 Cabinet-sponsored…
Nicaragua’s dictatorship should be Marco Rubio’s next problem
It’s rare these days to hear a dictator openly admit he won’t bother holding elections.…
Portable air conditioner sales surge in Japan amid intense heat
Japanese electronics makers and retailers are enjoying strong demand for portable air conditioners, with some…