South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol's remarks in context with Japan went viral on social media when he said that he could not accept the idea that Tokyo "must kneel because of our history 100 years ago" if ties between the two countries were to be improved.

South Korean president says he can't accept Japan 'must kneel because of our history 100 years ago'

In Ashiya, Japan, voters have made national history by electing a 26-year-old and making him the youngest-ever mayor in the nation. With more than 46 per cent votes, Ryosuke Takashima defeated three rivals including the incumbent in the Ashiya mayoral election on April 23.

26-year-old Ryosuke Takashima becomes Japan's youngest mayor

United State's proposal for the Group of Seven (G7) countries to ban all exports to Russia was met with resistance, ahead of a summit of the bloc. As per a report, the European Union (EU) and Japan pushed back against the proposal during negotiations ahead of a summit of the world's most advanced economies.

US' plan to ban all G7 exports to Russia hindered, EU and Japan says 'move not feasible'

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said on Wednesday (April 26) that 2023 summit of leaders of the Quad countries will take place in Sydney on May 24. This will be the third in-person meeting of the leaders of Australia, the US, India and Japan.

Quad leaders' summit to take place in Sydney on May 24: Aus PM

Since the war broke out between Russia and Ukraine, scores of nations have put sanctions on Russia in a bid to weaken its economy and to put an end to the war against Ukraine. In a latest, a plan made by US to end all G7 exports to Russia has been met with a roadblock. Watch the video to know more.

EU, Japan resist US plan to to ban all G7 exports to Russia

The just-released Australia's Defense Strategic Review 2023 under the Albanese Government has highlighted the importance of expanding relationships and practical cooperation with key powers, including India and Japan, as part of its efforts to strengthen regional architecture.

Australia's defence review prioritises India and Japan amidst China's military build-up

Japan ordered its military Saturday to prepare to shoot down a North Korean ballistic missile after Pyongyang said this week it was ready to launch its first military spy satellite.

Japan puts military on alert fearing North Korean missile

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has announced a visit to Japan, South Korea, Israel, and the UK. This comes shortly before he announces his candidature for U.S. Presidential elections 2024 later this year.

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis announces foreign tour; will visit Japan, S Korea, Israel & UK | WION

Flag waving crowds gathered in Tokyo today for the first full pride parade in four years, people demanded Japan to join other advanced nations in legally recognising same-sex marriage. Ten thousand people marched in Sunday's parade in downtown Shibuya district.

Japan LGBTQ rights: 10,000 people march in Shibuya ahead of G7 summit

Tensions are running high in East Asia as Japan is fearing the worst as North Korea continues its missile launches unfettered. Japanese military has been put on high alert, it has been asked to prepare to shoot down a North Korean ballistic missile.

Tensions on rise in East Asia: Japan fears North Korea could strike | World News | WION

Japan is all set to develop an industrial hub in Bangladesh with supply chains to the landlocked northeastern states of India, and to Nepal and Bhutan beyond by developing a port and transport in the region. The envisaged Matarbari project would be Bangladesh's first deep-sea port capable of hosting large vessels.

Can Japan counter china's influence in South Asia?

Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Wang Wenbin stated on Friday that China was unhappy with Japan about Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida's ritual offering to the Yasukuni Shrine. With reference to the start of a spring celebration on Friday, according to The Japan Times, Kishida sent a ceremonial offering to the shrine. In a daily briefing in Beijing, Wang stated, "China is firmly opposed to the negative moves by Japan."

South Korea, China condemn Kishida's ritual offering to war-linked Yasukuni Shrine

Deep-sea explorers have found the long-lost shipwreck from World War II Japanese transport ship, the SS Montevideo Maru which was involved in Australia’s most deadly maritime disaster, said the team on Saturday (April 22).

Explorers find WWII shipwreck of SS Montevideo Maru on which nearly 1,000 Australians died

Japan on Friday approved an abortion pill — its first ever. The pill comes amid calls for progress in women's reproductive rights and gender equality and would serve as an alternative to surgery.

30 years after the world started using it, Japan approves its first ever abortion pill

Lucky travelers scooped up heavily discounted plane tickets after a Japanese airline encountered a currency conversion blunder this week — with some passengers scoring 10,000 dollars tickets for a mere 300 dollars.

Japan: $10,000 business class tickets sold for $300

Japan’s average lifespan is increasing. About one-third of the country’s population is aged 65 or above. 80-year-olds are taking to football pitches, proving that age is just a number. Molly Gambhir reports.

Gravitas |  80-year-olds in Japan play football | Is 80 the new 50 in Japan?

Pacific Island nations are pushing back against Japan’s request to release into the ocean treated radioactive wastewater from the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant, which was disabled in an accident 12 years ago. During the Group of Seven environment ministers meeting this month, the Islanders' effort gained momentum. VOA’s Jessica Stone reports.

WION-VOA Co-Production: Pacific Island nations slam Japan

Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Wang Wenbin stated on Friday that China was unhappy with Japan about Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida's ritual offering to the Yasukuni Shrine.

China, S Korea condemn Kishida's ritual offering to war-linked Yasukuni Shrine

Mutsuhiko Nomura's soccer career has spanned 18 World Cups, or 70 years, to be exact. Now the silver-maned former Japanese national team player is a member of the brand new over-80 division of Tokyo's "Soccer For Life" (SFL) league, which played its first match this month.

Football: Japanese seniors get a kick out of over-80s soccer league

An Australian nonprofit called Action for Dolphins (AFD) has lodged a police complaint demanding that “toxic” dolphin meat be removed from sale in Japan, said a report by the British daily newspaper, the Guardian.

Australian non-profit files police complaint over ‘toxic’ dolphin meat sold in Japan

Murakami books are addictive, at least for the people who love them. That can translate into a lot of sleepless nights when you start reading him, as each book is unputdownable.

How I fell for the Haruki Murakami magic: My eternal love story

A United States diplomatic convoy came under fire as the power struggle between the Sudanese army and its paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) continues in Khartoum; the incident has since been confirmed by Washington’s top diplomat.

US convoy attacked in Sudan, Blinken calls incident ‘reckless’, issues warning

The leaders of the group of seven countries are gathering in Japan today with their foreign ministers to address a variety of global concerns, including a united front against China.

Foreign Ministers from G7 nations meeting in Karuizawa, Japan

Environment ministers of G7 nations held talks on Sunday. Setting some big and new collective targets for solar power and offshore wind capacity. While agreeing to speed up renewable energy development as well.

Two-day G7 climate talks conclude in Japan's Sapporo | WION Climate Tracker

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