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Japan warns against 'escalation' on Korean peninsula

The North blew up the roads and railways on Tuesday, Seoul's military said, adding it had conducted a "counter-fire" operation in response.

Seeking thrills? These 7 Halloween destinations will haunt your dreams!

If you are ready to spice up your spooky seasons, here is a guide to some of the best Halloween experiences around the world. No matter your Halloween style, each destination mentioned offers a unique way to celebrate the spooky season, combining tradition, thrill, and festivity. Pick your adventure and be prepared for a Halloween like no other!

Japan's incoming PM Ishiba fills cabinet posts ahead of likely election

That poll, which will decide which party controls parliament's powerful lower house, will come on Oct 27, Kyodo reported.

Japan warship asserts right to sail through Taiwan Strait: media

Japan's top government spokesman Yoshimasa Hayashi declined to comment on the reports at a regular briefing because they concern military operations.

Back to death row? Retrial verdict due in Japan murder saga

Iwao Hakamada, 88, was jailed under the death penalty for 46 years until he was freed in 2014 pending a retrial.

More than 95,000 Japanese aged over 100, most of them women

Japan is currently home to the world's oldest living person Tomiko Itooka, who was born on May 23, 1908 and is 116 years old, according to the US-based Gerontology Research Group.

5 places in Asia to experience autumn like never before (No, really)

With the scorching summer heat behind and the chill of winter yet to arrive, autumn in Asia is the perfect season for delving into the tranquillity of nature.

Japan shows first commercial fin whale catch in 48 years

Fin whales are the world's second-biggest animal after the blue whale.

October 16, 2024
October 16, 2024

Japan warns against 'escalation' on Korean peninsula

The North blew up the roads and railways on Tuesday, Seoul's military said, adding it had conducted a "counter-fire" operation in response.

October 3, 2024
October 3, 2024

Seeking thrills? These 7 Halloween destinations will haunt your dreams!

If you are ready to spice up your spooky seasons, here is a guide to some of the best Halloween experiences around the world. No matter your Halloween style, each destination mentioned offers a unique way to celebrate the spooky season, combining tradition, thrill, and festivity. Pick your adventure and be prepared for a Halloween like no other!

September 30, 2024
September 30, 2024

Japan's incoming PM Ishiba fills cabinet posts ahead of likely election

That poll, which will decide which party controls parliament's powerful lower house, will come on Oct 27, Kyodo reported.

September 26, 2024
September 26, 2024

Japan warship asserts right to sail through Taiwan Strait: media

Japan's top government spokesman Yoshimasa Hayashi declined to comment on the reports at a regular briefing because they concern military operations.

September 24, 2024
September 24, 2024

Back to death row? Retrial verdict due in Japan murder saga

Iwao Hakamada, 88, was jailed under the death penalty for 46 years until he was freed in 2014 pending a retrial.

September 17, 2024
September 17, 2024

More than 95,000 Japanese aged over 100, most of them women

Japan is currently home to the world's oldest living person Tomiko Itooka, who was born on May 23, 1908 and is 116 years old, according to the US-based Gerontology Research Group.

September 12, 2024
September 12, 2024

5 places in Asia to experience autumn like never before (No, really)

With the scorching summer heat behind and the chill of winter yet to arrive, autumn in Asia is the perfect season for delving into the tranquillity of nature.

September 12, 2024
September 12, 2024

How will Japan's ruling party pick the next prime minister?

Here is a rundown of the leading contenders.

September 11, 2024
September 11, 2024

Japan shows first commercial fin whale catch in 48 years

Fin whales are the world's second-biggest animal after the blue whale.

September 11, 2024
September 11, 2024

Japan plans driverless bullet trains

The main drive behind the plan, however, "is the need to constantly innovate railway technology, and that could in turn help address labour shortage and other issues", a JR East spokesman told AFP on Wednesday.