Health
Japan’s Crested Ibises Soar Again After Near Extinction
Japan's crested ibis, once near extinction, is soaring again thanks to dedicated conservation efforts.
Tag: Japan
Disasters
Sacred Buddhist Flame Salvaged After Historic Japanese Hall Engulfed in Flames
Sacred 'eternal flame' salvaged after fire destroys historic Buddhist hall in Japan.
International
South Korean and Japanese Leaders Deepen Ties with Hometown Summit Exchange
South Korean and Japanese leaders deepen ties with hometown summit, addressing economic and geopolitical challenges.
Legal
Americans Arrested in Japan for Zoo Prank Linked to Cryptocurrency
Two Americans detained in Japan for entering a zoo's chimpanzee enclosure, allegedly as a cryptocurrency stunt.
International
Seoul and Tokyo Leaders Chart New Course Beyond Historical Tensions
South Korean President Lee Jae Myung and Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi are set to meet, aiming to move past historical disputes and foster cooperation.
Business
Global Tensions Dim Japan’s Iconic Snack Packaging to Monochrome
Global conflicts, particularly the war in Iran, are causing shortages of naphtha, forcing Japanese snack giant Calbee to use black-and-white packaging.
Politics
Japan’s Pacifist Identity Under Threat as Protests Mount Over Military Buildup
Thousands protest Japan's military buildup, fearing a departure from its pacifist constitution and identity.
Profile
Japan’s Viral Baby Macaque Continues to Captivate Zoo Visitors
A nine-month-old macaque named Punch is drawing tens of thousands to a small Japanese zoo, becoming an unlikely star.
Culture
Japanese Embrace South Korea’s Cherry Blossoms Amid Cultural Exchange
Japanese cherry blossom enthusiasts are increasingly traveling to South Korea to experience hanami, fostering cultural exchange and boosting tourism.
Business
Japanese Tanker Navigates Hormuz Strait After Securing Iran’s Transit Clearance
A Japanese supertanker carrying two million barrels of crude oil passed through the Strait of Hormuz after receiving authorization from Iran.