Japan rolls out ‘humble and lovable’ delivery robots
"Excuse me, coming through," a four-wheeled robot chirps as it dodges pedestrians on a street… Read More
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NATO chief hails Japan plans to expand defence spending
TOKYO: NATO's chief on Wednesday applauded Japan's plan to double its defence spending, saying that… Read More
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NATO to strengthen partnership with Japan, says Stoltenberg
TOKYO: NATO will continue to strengthen its partnership with Japan amid the ongoing Ukraine war,… Read More
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Japan, Netherlands to join US in China chip controls -Bloomberg
TOKYO: Japan and the Netherlands will join the United States in implementing export controls on… Read More
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One dead as heavy snow and record cold hit Japan
NAGANO, Japan: Tourists revelled in wintry scenes across Japan on Wednesday, as much of the… Read More
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Japan PM says tackling birth rate crisis ‘cannot wait’
TOKYO: Japan's low birth rate and ageing population pose an urgent risk to society, Prime… Read More
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It’s ‘now or never’ to stop Japan’s shrinking population, PM says
Japanese Prime minister Fumio Kishida pledged on Monday to take urgent steps to tackle the… Read More
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UK signs landmark defence pact with Japan in ‘Indo-Pacific tilt’
LONDON: The UK and Japanese prime ministers signed what Downing Street called a "hugely significant"… Read More
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UK, Japan to sign major defence deal allowing troop deployments
The British and Japanese prime ministers will sign a "hugely significant" new defence deal allowing… Read More
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Biden, Japan’s Kishida to meet at White House on Jan. 13
U.S. President Joe Biden will hold talks with Japan Prime Minister Fumio Kishida at the… Read More
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17 dead in days of heavy snowfall in Japan
TOKYO: Heavy snowfall across large parts of Japan has killed 17 people over the last… Read More
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Japan’s heavy snow caused 13 deaths, many injuries
Recent heavy snow in Japan's north and elsewhere have killed 13 people injured more than… Read More
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Japan unveils biggest military build-up since World War Two
Japan on Friday unveiled its biggest military build-up since World War Two with a $320… Read More
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Japan to radically overhaul defence policy on China threats
TOKYO: Japan is expected to announce its biggest defence overhaul in decades this week, hiking… Read More
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Croatia reach FIFA World Cup quarters with shoot-out victory over Japan
Croatia now faces either Brazil or South Korea in the FIFA World Cup 2022 quarter-finals. Read More
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Japan: Consumer inflation in Tokyo rises at fastest pace in 40 years
TOKYO: Core consumer prices in Japan's capital, a leading indicator of nationwide trends, rose at… Read More
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Japan stun Germany with late strikes at FIFA World Cup
Goals from substitutes Ritsu Doan and Takuma Asano in the last 15 minutes gave Japan… Read More
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Japan extends participation in International Space Station to 2030
Japan will extend its participation in the International Space Station (ISS) programme to 2030, education… Read More
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North Korea fires suspected intercontinental ballistic missile, lands near Japan
North Korea fired a suspected intercontinental ballistic missile on Friday that landed just 200 kilometres… Read More
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Japan’s inflation hits 40-year high
TOKYO: Japan's core consumer inflation accelerated to a 40-year high in October as a weak… Read More
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