Japan

Aantu yatatu oya hulitha sho edhagadhaga lyopaunamiti lya gwile mefuta komunkulofuta guutokelo uumbangalantu wa Japan

Aagameni yokomunkulofuta oyati medhagadhaga omwali aafalelwa yahamano yuuka koshipangelo moshilando Fukushima okuza kokatuntu komatango gohela. Onzonkundana yo AFP oya lopota kutya konima yoowili oonshona oya kanitha omakwatathano,naafalelwa ya hamano oyiitsuwa koskepa yoku patolola opamwe nedhagadhaga. Omuvu gomimvo 86,nomupambele gwe gomimvo 68,nondohotola yomimvo 34 oya hulithila moshiponga. Omanga yalwe yeli yatatu yaadhika yiikwatelela kedhagadhaga .

7 April, 2025 13

World

Challenges persist to rescue man trapped in sinkhole near Tokyo

Hopes are fading of rescuing a truck driver who has been trapped in a sinkhole near Tokyo for days. Worsening ground conditions have complicated rescue operations. Rebecca Bundhun reports from Tokyo.

31 January, 2025 41

World

Japan’s foreign minister tells Trump Tokyo has no choice but to strengthen defence

Japan plans to continue to boost its defence capabilities amid the security challenges in East Asia, the country's foreign minister told his US counterpart. Donald Trump's return as president has triggered expectations that the US could put pressure on allies to increase defence spending. Rebecca Bundhun reports.

22 January, 2025 45

Business / Economics

Nippon Steel and US Steel sue Biden Administration over blocked merger

Nippon Steel and US Steel are suing the Biden administration over the president's decision to block the Japanese company's proposed takeover of the American firm. This comes as US secretary of state Antony Blinken is visiting Japan. Rebecca Bundhun is our reporter from Tokyo.

7 January, 2025 46

Business / Economics

BOJ keeps rates unchanged

Japan’s central bank is leaving interest rates unchanged in a move widely expected by the market. Its chief, Kazuo Ueda, says a lack of clarity over wage trends and uncertainty over the U.S. economy is behind the decision. Chris Gilbert reports from Tokyo:

20 December, 2024 39

World

Japan to provide defense equipment to Asia partners

Japan is planning to provide defense equipment to partners in Asia under its Official Security Assistance scheme. The program provides grants to the armed forces of like minded countries. Chris Gilbert has more from Tokyo.

2 December, 2024 26

World

Japan’s Ishiba criticized for behavior at APEC.

Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba is receiving backlash in Japan for "bad manners" at the APEC forum summit in Peru. Posters are criticizing Ishiba online after footage showed him greeting other leaders while remaining seated. Chris Gilbert reports from Japan.

20 November, 2024 67

World

US, Korea, Japan military drills kick off near Jeju

Japan, the US, and South Korea are holding the second joint "Freedom Edge" war games. The US military says the drills, held off the Korean island of Jeju, are to strengthen trilateral cooperation between the countries. Chris Gilbert reports from Tokyo.

13 November, 2024 43

World

North Korea long-range ballistic missile test splashes down between Japan and Russia

North Korea fired a long-range ballistic missile into the sea off its east coast on Thursday, South Korea and Japan said. It comes a day after Seoul reported the North was making preparations to test-launch an intercontinental ballistic missile. Laura Westbrook has more from Hong Kong.

31 October, 2024 83