Factors such as disaster resilience, wage hikes, growth investing, and a cautious exit from monetary easing are essential to reboot the Japanese economy.
Coming of Age Day is officially meant to celebrate young people who now realize that they have become adults and are committed to surviving on their...
Operations to rescue victims are ongoing in the devastated areas. The dissemination of false information that toys with other people's lives is unforgivable.
To safeguard Asia's peace and security in 2024, the free world must bolster alliances to push back China's expansionist agenda and forced sphere of influence.
Social anxiety is spreading in the wake of the double tragedies on the first two days of 2024, punctuating the importance of disseminating correct information.
PM Kishida gave initial statements on his hopes and plans for the year, then questions focused on the situation in earthquake-devastated Ishikawa Prefecture.
After releasing their New Year message, Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako expressed their deep concern and sympathy to those affected by the earthquakes.
There are now 206 confirmed deaths in the ongoing New Year earthquakes off the Noto Peninsula. We share updates on rescue and recovery operations.
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Climate change is the single greatest existential threat facing the Blue Pacific and the Indian Ocean, putting people and entire regional ecosystems at risk.
A government move is underway to ensure a continued stable supply of safe and delicious tap water, even during disasters, from Japan's aging water supply pipes.