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Tag: Japan
Russia and North Korea’s Defense Pact Is a New Headache for China
The treaty raises the risk of confrontation in the region and could prompt the United States and its allies to bolster their military presence on China’s periphery.
Russia and North Korea’s Defense Pact Is a Told-You-So Moment in Asia
While the agreement rattled officials in South Korea and Japan, the two U.S. allies in recent years have been expecting growing security challenges from North Korea.
Japan Commits $4.5 Billion for Ukraine, Zelensky Says
The agreement underscores Japan’s efforts to strengthen its security and diplomatic ties with Europe after the full-scale conflict began in 2022.
Akira Endo, Scholar of Statins That Reduce Heart Disease, Dies at 90
The Japanese biochemist found in the 1970s that cholesterol-lowering drugs lowered the LDL, or “bad” cholesterol, level in the blood.
Japan’s Tourism Surge Leaves Some Residents Frustrated
The country has politely handled travelers for years, but as international visitors spill into previously untouristed spots, some residents are frustrated.
Japan Runs on Vending Machines. It’s About to Break Millions of Them.
New yen notes set to be introduced this summer won’t be compatible with many machines that businesses like ramen shops rely on.
A Show That Makes Young Japanese Pine for the ‘Inappropriate’ 1980s
A surprise television hit, now on Netflix, has people talking about what Japan has lost with today’s changed sensibilities.
China, Japan and South Korea Hold Talks Overshadowed by U.S.
In the first trilateral meeting since 2019, the neighbors sought common ground in trade and cultural exchange while tiptoeing around thorny security issues.
Kabosu, Shiba Inu Dog Who Helped Define the Doge Meme, Dies at 18
The dog, whose face helped spread the popular doge meme and later became the logo of the Dogecoin cryptocurrency, died on Friday.