What to do? ...Perry (1794-1858) of the U.S ... And to be frank, I was somewhat relieved ... --The Asahi Shimbun, March 21 ... Written by veteran Asahi Shimbun writers, the column provides useful perspectives on and insights into contemporary Japan and its culture.
The performance at GwanghwamunSquare launches a monthslong global tour spanning dozens of shows across the United States, Europe and Asia... It will be streamed live on Netflix ... “It’s been a while — I’m very excited,” she said.
Many people may have been shocked to see their national leader praising as the one creating peace and prosperity throughout the world the individual who has brought confusion to the international community through a first strike on another nation ... .
The defeat on the 14th day of the SpringGrandSumoTournament being held at Edion ArenaOsaka left Kirishima with a 12-2 record, but his two closest challengers—yokozuna Hoshoryu and maegashira no ... .
Seemingly harmless phrases such as “act like a man” or “that’s not ladylike” may exert a heavier toll than once believed, particularly for Japan’s older adults ... ASSESSING EACH COMMUNITY ... Participants lived in 61 municipalities across the country.
A new species of jellyfish that uses its long tentacles as “fishing lures” has been discovered off Kumejima island in Okinawa Prefecture, researchers said ...Multiple jellyfish of the same species were later found in the surrounding waters.
“Vivarium... and released on Feb ... In an interview with The Asahi Shimbun before the book’s release, Ado said she chose “Vivarium” as the title of the novel because it refers to an ecosystem similar to a miniature garden re-creating a natural habitat.
investments favored by Trump. But Trump defended an Iran operation that took U.S. allies by surprise and also used the meeting to renew pressure on U.S. allies from Asia to Europe... doesn't need any help ... "We don't need much. We don't need anything ... .
WASHINGTON--The United States and Japan announced expanded cooperation at a summit on Thursday, including Japanese investment of up to $73 billion in U.S ... Here are some details of the projects based on joint fact sheets issued from the summit. ... .
Tourists lined up along a main street in Tokyo’s famed Jinbocho book town on a chilly night, raising their smartphones toward a nondescript phone booth. A single pale pink flower sat atop the familiar green public telephone inside ...Reze Arc.” ... .