Japan’s 2-year food tax cut risks becoming political football
Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi has decided to cut the consumption tax on food and beverages for two years starting next April, but the measure she described as "temporary" could become…
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South Korea’s president orders all-out response to heatwave
South Korea's heatwave is expected to peak over Seoul on Thursday, with the capital forecast to hit 39 degrees Celsius in a spell of extreme weather already blamed for more…
U.K. mansion where ‘listeners’ spied on Nazi generals becomes museum
ENFIELD, UNITED KINGDOM – Upstairs, Nazi generals enjoyed wine and lounged in elegant rooms. Downstairs in the basement, a team of covert listeners followed their chatter, gleaning vital insights into…
Takaichi emphasizes Japan’s commitment to nonnuclear principles on Hiroshima anniversary
Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi emphasized Japan’s commitment to its long-held nonnuclear principles in a speech Thursday in Hiroshima, paying tribute to those killed and injured 81 years after the city…
Senior LDP official points to Abe-era lessons for Takaichi
Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is facing fresh doubts over whether she can maintain control of her governing agenda, with one of the late Shinzo Abe’s closest allies saying her administration…
Kochia calling: Right now is a great off-season season to visit this beautiful Japanese park
Before Hitachi Seaside Park turns red for autumn, it’s got a beautiful summer color to show you too. Japan is a country with strong swings between its seasons, often resulting…
Falcons RB Bijan Robinson: A ‘dream’ to stay with one team
Bijan Robinson is thrilled to remain with the Atlanta Falcons.The star running back achieved one of his goals on Wednesday morning by signing a contract extension that spans through the…
Resident Evil’s terrifying Licker becomes a bag in Japan that wants to feed you
After years of this video game horror trying to eat us, it’s finally going to help us with our hunger instead. The first foes that spring to mind when thinking…
Japan and U.S. begin working-level talks on host nation support
Washington – Japan and the United States last week started working-level talks on Tokyo’s host nation support for U.S. forces in Japan, people familiar with the matter said Wednesday.The U.S.…
Final Fantasy plushie shoulder bags are fuzzy and functional [Photos]
Chocobo, Moogle, and two more Final Fantasy mascot creatures want to go with you on your outside-the-house adventures. Final Fantasy’s Chocobo and Moogle are always welcome presences, so any fan…
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