Vehement nationalists in South Korea believe their country should have a new national anthem. This is not because they dislike the stirring tune or words of...
The U.K. has secured a free trade agreement with Japan, its first major deal as an independent trading nation. It’s a welcome success for Britain’s Prime...
Within the world of global finance, there is a high degree of interest in who becomes the next prime minister of Japan. Above all, investors need...
The President of South Korea Moon Jae In made some striking promises during his big televised speech to mark Liberation Day on August 15. ...
Britain, the United States and Japan are warning of a worrying upsurge in cyberattacks from China. Many institutions seem to be the target of...
All of us like to receive compliments. The Japanese, I have noticed, particularly enjoy hearing praise from foreigners. Compliments in newspaper articles are especially...
Global companies cannot exit China. Nor can people suddenly stop buying goods which are made in China, or which contain critical components manufactured there. ...
Few countries in the world have decided to press ahead with elections despite the coronavirus crisis. More than 40 national polls have been postponed. Even in...
There’s never been a better time to give up cigarettes. I gave up smoking about eight years ago, and I often encourage other people...
A major new exhibition at London’s Victoria and Albert Museum celebrates the kimono’s elegant history. It also displays its dynamic renaissance, through works by modern...
Since the COVID-19 outbreak was declared a global health emergency by the World Health Organization, the International Olympic Committee has been faced with the arduous task...
One of the passengers aboard a luxury liner being held in Yokohama Bay says the ship feels like a jail. David Abel, from the United...
