The Latest Breaking News from Japan

Love Life review – tangled and tragic human drama about chaotic life twists

Venice film festival: Japanese director Kôji Fukada has crafted a richly painful and quietly comic human drama

The Guardian - UK · Sep 7, 2022

Japan, US, S Korea reaffirm joint response to N Korea threat

Diplomats from the United States, Japan and South Korea have reaffirmed their commitment to working together in response to any threat from North Korea, including a possible new nuclear test

The Independent UK · Sep 7, 2022

IEEFA says record high coal prices will accelerate demise of coal industry

High coal prices a 'two-edged sword' say industry critics

Newcastle Herald · Sep 7, 2022

Philli Armitage-Mattin: ‘I fell in love with the science of food’

The chef speaks to Prudence Wade about her obsession with the science of food, buying a one-way ticket to Japan, and suffering from imposter syndrome

The Independent UK · Sep 7, 2022

East Timor sees Indonesia, S.Korea, Japan, China as potential investors in Sunrise gas

Indonesia, South Korea, Japan and China could all be interested in investing in the Greater Sunrise gas project, which lies in waters between East Timor and Australia, East Timor President Jose Ramos-Horta said on Wednesday.

Reuters · Sep 7, 2022

Why Japan is turning against a state funeral for assassinated former leader Shinzo Abe

TOKYO — The upcoming state funeral for former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe was billed as an opportunity to stand up for democracy after his assassination on the campaign trail. It has ended up dividing the public and threatening his successor’s agenda.

Tribune News Service · Sep 7, 2022

Japan military opens probe after sex harassment complaints

Japan’s defense minister says he has ordered a ministry-wide special investigation into growing reports of sexual assault after allegations of harassment were brought by a former soldier

The Independent UK · Sep 7, 2022

Japan probes possible involvement of pro-Russian group in cyberattacks

Japan said on Wednesday it is investigating the possible involvement of a pro-Russian group after multiple government websites suffered disruptions a day earlier.

Reuters · Sep 6, 2022

Qld tax could deter Japan investors: envoy

Japan's ambassador to Australia has warned Queensland coal tax hikes could impact plans to invest in joint venture hydrogen projects around the country.

AAP · Sep 6, 2022

An up and coming industry

Organised by happening, Decembell and What If, Bangkok Illustration Fair 2022 (BKKIF) returns for its second year at the Bangkok Art and Culture Centre tomorrow and runs until Sunday. Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, last year BKKIF presented illustrations online at bangkokillustrationfair.com.

Bangkok Post · Sep 6, 2022