Japan has conveyed hope to N. Korea to hold summit: PM Takaichi

Japan Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi. (Mainichi) TOKYO (Kyodo) -- Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi said Monday that Japan has already conveyed to North Korea its wish to hold a summit with leader Kim Jong Un to resolve the decades-old issue of...

Japan MICE EXPO 2025 places Japan’s meetings-events industry centre stage in Osaka

Japan MICE EXPO 2025 brings Japan’s best MICE brands to the global stage at INTEX Osaka, supporting business-events growth, innovation and international collaboration within the context of Expo 2025. The Japan MICE EXPO 2025 will take place from...

The Samurai Detectives by Shōtarō Ikenami: a tale of honour, desire and mystery in Edo Japan

An upright young samurai, a cross-dressing sword-wielding maiden, a retired warrior, honour killings, killings not-so-honourable, and lovers of all kinds. Welcome to The Samurai Detectives, the first part of a series of popular historical mystery...

Japan town's foreigner surge and 'rock star' PM act: Our 5 most-read stories from last week

We've listed our five most read stories on The Mainichi news site, from top to bottom, that were published between October 25 and November 2. The first story was viewed by 23.2 % of our regular readers. (The Mainichi) From bicycles to BMWs:...

Japan Conveys Wish to Hold Summit with N. Korea: Takaichi

Newsfrom Japan Politics Nov 3, 2025 16:08 (JST) Tokyo, Nov. 3 (Jiji Press)--Japan has conveyed its wish to hold a summit with North Korea to address the issue of Japanese nationals kidnapped to the country, Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi said...

Japan Confers Order of Culture on 8 People

Newsfrom Japan Society Culture Nov 3, 2025 15:32 (JST) Tokyo, Nov. 3 (Jiji Press)--Japan conferred the Order of Culture on eight people including Sadaharu Oh, 85, head of the Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks professional baseball team, on Monday as the...

Taiwan defies China’s bullying, reasserts sovereignty after Beijing protests meeting with Japan PM

Taipei [Taiwan] November 3 (ANI): In a firm stand against China's growing diplomatic aggression, Taiwan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) on Sunday reaffirmed that Taiwan is a sovereign and independent nation, not subordinate to China. The...

Japan's Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi seeks a summit with North Korea on return of abducted Japanese nationals

Japan's Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi sent a message to the North Korean government regarding her proposal to hold a summit, Kyodo News reported on Monday. Takaichi made the comments at an assembly concerning the return of Japanese nationals,...

'Grave Threat to Democracy': Shashi Tharoor's Anti-Dynasty Jibe Gives BJP Ammo Against 'Nepo Kids'

Showtime Outfits Supernova International Ska Festival with Telefunken Tech

Local Production Company Provides Full Event Production Services for International Ska Festival FREDERICK, Md., Nov. 3, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Ska music has captivated the world for generations. The expressive and energetic nature of the genre makes...

Japanese artist leads mural project celebrating PNG’s 50th anniversary in Goroka

Japanese ambassador to Papua New Guinea, Hisanobu Mochizuki Eastern Highlands Governor Simon Sia and Ela Motors CEO Masaru Mikmi unveiling the PNG Mural Project designed by Japanese artist Miyazaki Kensuke (NBC News) Renowned Japanese artist...

UPSC Key: US-China open military channels, Scarcity of urea, and N-power sector

Preliminary Examination: Current events of national and international importance Mains Examination: General Studies-II: Effect of policies and politics of developed and developing countries on India’s interests, Indian diaspora Story continues...

Takaichi says Japan has conveyed hope to North Korea to hold summit

TOKYO (Kyodo) -- Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi said Monday that Japan has already conveyed to North Korea its wish to hold a summit with leader Kim Jong Un to resolve the decades-old issue of Japanese nationals abducted by Pyongyang. At a...

Tokyo’s Chiyoda Ward to Survey Vacant Apartments, Condos to Subsidize Renovation, Increase Reasonably Priced Rental Properties

Yomiuri Shimbun file photo The Chiyoda Ward Office The Yomiuri Shimbun 14:42 JST, November 3, 2025 Tokyo’s Chiyoda Ward government has decided to conduct a survey on apartment and condominium vacancies in the ward next fiscal year. The ward plans...

Secret Japanese Missile System Accidentally Revealed During Training

Japan accidentally revealed its new secret missile system, the MPMS Kai, during military exercises – even though it isn’t officially set to enter service until 2026. The Military Japan Telegram channel, which focuses on Japan’s military history,...

Cinefrance Studios on Bridging France and Japan, From Orelsan to Ryusuke Hamaguchi, Kiyoshi Kurosawa and Naomi Kawase (EXCLUSIVE)

“Yoroï,” a fantasy tale starring famed rapper-turned-actor Aurélien Cotentin aka Orelsan, is the latest example of the cultural bridges that Cinefrance Studios has built between France and Japan. Under the impulse of its co-founder David Gauquié,...

GLOBALink | Scholars explore global perspective on China's war of resistance against Japanese aggression

An international academic symposium opened in Beijing on Sunday, bringing together nearly 100 experts and scholars to examine the history of the Chinese People's War of Resistance against Japanese Aggression and Taiwan's restoration to China from...

World News | Taiwan Defies China's Bullying, Reasserts Sovereignty After Beijing Protests Meeting with Japan PM

Taipei [Taiwan] November 3 (ANI): In a firm stand against China's growing diplomatic aggression, Taiwan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) on Sunday reaffirmed that Taiwan is a sovereign and independent nation, not subordinate to China. The...

Takaichi says Japan is requesting summit with North Korea on abductees

Japanese Prime Minister Takaichi Sanae has disclosed that the government is requesting a summit with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un to resolve the abductions of Japanese citizens. Takaichi was speaking at a rally in Tokyo on Monday organized by...

Could it be Moore out, Moreira in for the International Jockeys’ Championship?

Could we see one big-name Longines International Jockeys’ Championship (IJC) winner replace another for December 10’s showpiece event at Happy Valley? With Ryan Moore a very real chance to miss next month’s event for the first time since 2008 as...