Aristotle’s golden mean applied to modern economies — why Japan’s balance of assets and debt sustains trust
During his Asia tour, U.S. President Donald Trump expressed confidence that talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping this Thursday will lead to a major trade deal, as Washington and Beijing move closer to ending years of economic tension
Sanae Takaichi wants more spending and has floated reopening trade agreement struck with Trump
Ceremonies at Tokyo’s controversial Yasukuni Shrine and a solemn address by Emperor Naruhito highlighted the nation’s remembrance of its wartime past
On August 6 and 9, 1945, the first nuclear weapons were unleashed on Japan’s cities—shattering lives instantly and reshaping history. Seventy-eight years later, we revisit their devastation, the scientific motives, and lingering moral questions.
In response to the US-Japan alignment, China and Russia launched their own joint exercise, Joint Sea 2025, near Vladivostok—just across the sea from Japan—highlighting the increasing polarization and militarization of the region
A powerful 8.8 magnitude earthquake off Kamchatka triggered tsunami waves across the Pacific, damaging ports, prompting mass evacuations, and disrupting airports, with impacts felt as far as California and Canada
While the U.S. has recently concluded trade discussions with the UK, Indonesia, and other Asian nations like Vietnam and the Philippines, most of these agreements have yet to be formalized in writing
The demand for high-end Japanese produce has led to a new crop of startups. Ikigai Fruits is among the most ambitious
Japan, one of the world’s most earthquake-prone nations, faces about an 80% chance of experiencing a magnitude 8 to 9 earthquake along the Nankai Trough
While no major agreements were reached, the talks signal a willingness among the three nations to navigate their differences and maintain dialogue in a rapidly evolving geopolitical landscape
Its group worldwide sales dropped 3.7% to 10.8 million vehicles in 2024
Seismologists have cautioned that while the probability of another powerful earthquake has increased, it does not guarantee that one will occur.
The quake, which struck less than 20 miles from Miyazaki's coast, was initially estimated at 6.9 by the Meteorological Agency but was later updated to 7.1.
The festival will showcase four films, produced by Japanese contemporary filmmakers, screened for the first time in Greece with Greek and English subtitles
Flying is very safe. But recent scares involving Alaska and JAL flights raise basic questions about where to sit and how to behave in case of an emergency
Vacationer on Japan Airlines plane in Tokyo airport collision recalls a ‘big boom’ and a dash for survival
If the signal manages to arrive first and we perceive it, then we can take basic protection measures
Tsunami warnings have been downgraded to a tsunami advisory, however people were warned they should remain alert
Authorities issued Tsunami warnings and advised residents of the affected areas to evacuate their homes