Japan and China agree to hold talks ‘at all levels’ to improve ties Keith Preston 3 years ago Top News Stories Japan and China agree to hold talks ‘at all levels’ to improve ties Foreign Minister Yoshimasa Hayashi aired “serious concern” over intensifying military activities near Japan during talks with his Chinese counterpart. Japan’s fourth quarter economic growth likely rebounded on tourism reopening Signs of stronger momentum heading into 2023 could influence major companies and workers in Japan as they head into annual labor talks. KDDI and SoftBank to provide new dual-SIM service to ensure connectivity during emergencies The announcement is a response to KDDI’s massive mobile network outage last summer that affected more than 30 million users. U.N. urges Japan to improve treatment of migrants after death of Sri Lankan detainee Recommendations by a working group under the world body’s Human Rights Council also included improving working conditions for those on the country’s Technical Intern Training … Japanese government panel calls for raising age of consent to 16 A government panel proposed Friday that the age of consent for sexual intercourse be raised from 13 to 16. The risks and safety measures to take for backcountry skiers in Japan The deaths of two men in Nagano Prefecture, including an American champion skier, was a tragic reminder of the risks involved in backcountry ski trips, … Other Stories News Soaring death toll gives grim insight into Russian tactics The slaughter from fighting in and around the eastern Ukrainian city of Bakhmut and the town of Soledar has ballooned what was already a heavy … Opinion ‘Blood batteries’ drive America’s frantic EV ambitions In its quest to secure the raw materials needed to make electric vehicles, the U.S. is turning to some questionable places. Life One of Asia’s top chefs brings flavors to Tokyo The Hilton Tokyo’s Metropolitan Grill welcomes the owner-chef of Michelin-starred Burnt Ends in Singapore Dave Pynt, who is having his first pop-up appearance in Japan … Culture Lizzo, Foo Fighters and The Strokes top Fuji Rock’s 2023 lineup The premier summer festival will also feature names such as Weezer, Yo La Tengo and Denzel Curry, underlining the event’s return to showcasing non-Japanese acts. Sports Government considers honoring wheelchair tennis great Shingo Kunieda with People’s Honor Award In January, Kunieda, a winner of 28 Grand Slam titles and three Paralympic gold medals in the men’s singles, retired while at the top of … News Two years on, Myanmar coup takes a ‘catastrophic toll’ The Feb. 1, 2021, coup, which unseated Nobel laureate Aung San Suu Kyi’s elected government, has left a trail of upended lives in its wake. Attack the System Print (Opens in new window) Print Share on Tumblr Share on Reddit (Opens in new window) Reddit
