Japan town blocks view of Mt Fuji

Japan town blocks view of Mt Fuji

A small town near Japan’s iconic Mount Fuji is erecting a screen to block tourists from viewing the mountain. The move is in response to what the town calls unruly behavior from visitors after a particular photo-spot went viral online. Chris Gilbert reports for us from Tokyo.

May 22, 2024 21

World

China jails Hokkaido University professor for espionage

The family of a Chinese national being held on espionage charges says a received a jail sentenced from a court in Jilin province. Yuan Keqin was detained in 2019 when he returned to China while holding a post at Japan’s University of Education in Hokkaido. Chris Gilbert has the report for us.

May 17, 2024 36

World

Japan and US to build missile interceptors

Japan and the US are building interceptors for hypersonic missiles under a new contract. The deal, signed on Wednesday, follows an agreement between the countries to work together against the threat of hypersonic missiles at a Camp David summit in August. Reporting for us is Chris Gilbert from Tokyo.

May 16, 2024 31

Oshiwambo

Ehangano lya America nolya France taga pangele okuyapo notuntila yo COVID 19 ,yina wo otuntila yeshikisha

Ehangano lyo Aputeka lya France lyo Sanofi nolya America ndyoka tali nyenywa,lyo Novavax nena oya tseyitha taya imanga kumwe okulanditha otuntila yo COVID 19 nokuyapo nayimwe ndjoka yina otuntila yeshikisha. Kohi yompangela yolisinisa yoodola oobilion dha America sigo 1.2,omahangano gopaali otaga ka longela kumwe okulanditha otuntila yo COVID 19 yo Novavax muuyuni auhe,kakele miilongo yimwe ngaashi India,Japan na South Korea moka ehangano lya America linamo nale uukumwe. O Novavax otayi […]

May 10, 2024 15

World

Japan’s SDF searches for survivors of helicopter crash

Japan’s self defense force is searching for survivors after two of its helicopters crashed on Sunday killing at least one person. Seven others remain missing. Chris Gilbert reports.

April 22, 2024 19

World

South Korea is strongly protesting Japan’s renewed claim over a disputed island group

South Korea is strongly protesting Japan’s renewed claim over a disputed island group. Tokyo has asserted ownership of the Dokdo islands, which it calls Takeshima, in a recently published foreign policy document. Chris Gilbert reports.

April 17, 2024 22

Namibia

Japan invests millions in nutrition and resilience projects in Namibia

Japan's government has allocated N$23.5 million for collaborative projects with the World Health Organisation and the Food and Agriculture Organisation in Namibia to enhance access to nutrition and protection services for vulnerable groups in the Omaheke, Khomas, and Kunene Regions. Another initiative, ‘Emergency response to enhance resilience and mitigate climate-induced impacts on livelihoods, food and nutrition security of the most vulnerable household in Namibia in the Kavango East, Kavango West […]

April 16, 2024 32

World

Leaders of U.S. and Japan announce new defence, space and tech deals

U.S. President Joseph Biden and Japanese Prime Minister Kishida Fumio said the alliance between their countries is critical for the Indo-Pacific and the world after meetings at the White House. Japan is gifting 250 cherry blossom trees to the US ahead of the 250th anniversary of the U.S. - at a time at which US-Japan relations are as strong as ever. Caroline Malone reports.

April 11, 2024 19

World

Students hospitalized after lightening strike at Japan football match

One person is in a serious condition after lightening hit a football game in Japan. Seventeen others have also been hospitalized after being struck during a practice match in the country’s southwest. Chris Gilbert reports from Tokyo.

April 4, 2024 15