Japan seeks trade deal with U.S.

Japan and the U.S. have held another round of trade talks in Washington, D.C., as officials try to reach an agreement ahead of a Group of Seven summit in Canada and a meeting between U.S. President Donald Trump and Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba. …

Anime study started quest of Russian-born lawyer in Japan

Anna Mironova developed a desire to learn about Japan when she was a young girl, but there were no Japanese language teachers in the western Russian town where she was born and raised. So, she turned to self-study, using “Neon Genesis Evangelion,” “ …

Meisho Tarabu Scores Front-Running Victory In Japan's Takarazuka Kinen

Meisho Tarabu Scores Front-Running Victory In Japan's Takarazuka Kinen originally appeared on Paulick Report. Yoshio Matsumoto’s 4-year-old Meisho Tarabu (JPN) scored a gate-to-wire three-length victory over favored Bellagio Opera (JPN) Sunday to …

Keio U. Professor Yuichi Hosoya Says Japan Showing Good Example by Not Rushing to Conclude Trade Deal over U.S. Tariffs

The Yomiuri Shimbun Keio University Prof. Yuichi Hosoya speaks during an interview with The Yomiuri Shimbun. The Yomiuri Shimbun 6:01 JST, June 16, 2025 Yuichi Hosoya, a professor at Keio University, said that Japan’s negotiating stance with the United …

Letter from Japan ("time out" from the socio-political stuff)

By Curtis Dahlgren April 2, 2011 "Then those who feared the Lord spoke often one to another, and the Lord hearkened and heard it, and a book of remembrance was written before Him [for/of] those who feared the Lord and thought upon His name." …

Japan’s host clubs face reform as new law targeting predatory practices bites

In Japan’s shadowy nightlife districts, affection can come at a steep price. For thousands of women, a night of flirtation with a well-dressed host has turned into financial ruin and, in some cases, coerced sex work. Now, the Japanese government is …

PLA patrols in the South China Sea as Philippines, Japan hold joint drills

The Chinese military carried out patrols in the South China Sea on Saturday, as the Philippines and Japan held a joint drill in the disputed waters. China’s People’s Liberation Army joint sea and air patrols were conducted by the Southern Theatre Command, …

Satono Reve Carries Hopes for Japan at Royal Ascot

Heavyweight Brit teen, 15, heading to Japan to become SUMO wrestler & reveals huge sacrifices he’s making

A HEAVYWEIGHT teenager is heading to Japan — to become a sumo wrestler. Nineteen-stone Nicholas Tarasenko, 15, will become only the second Briton to do so. 4 19st Nicholas Tarasenko, 15, is heading to Japan to become a sumo wrestler 4 Nicholas will become …

Japan and EU plan major upgrade to defense-sector cooperation

BANFF, Canada -- Japan and the European Union plan to step up cooperation between their defense industries, with government officials and private-sector representatives set to hold initial talks Monday. The two sides face shared challenges, such as …