投稿者: Justin McCurry in Osaka
Kim Jong-un’s grandfather founded North Korea with the backing of the Soviet Union, and was heavily reliant on its aid for decadesAfter years of backing UN sanctions targeting North Korea’s nuclear weapons programme, Russia is now reaching out to its n…
Japanese media report the courts may be asked to disband the Unification church amid criticism of ruling party’s ties to organisationJapan’s government may ask courts to order the dissolution of the Unification church following the assassination in Jul…
The traditional staple is losing the battle with more convenient and cheaper alternative foods The Dojima branch of Yoshinoya in Osaka is doing a roaring lunchtime trade. As soon as one diner vacates their counter seat, another takes their place, while…
Ukraine and China’s Taiwan ambitions are expected to dominate summit discussions, but Fumio Kishida will have a powerful backdrop The war in Ukraine and Chinese aggression towards Taiwan will dominate G7 discussions this week, but host Fumio Kishida is…
Fumio Kishida, the prime minister, reportedly intervened to ensure ingredients from Hiroshima are properly representedG7 leaders will need gargantuan appetites when they meet in Hiroshima, where they will be treated to multi-course menus featuring regi…
‘Smile education’ coach Keiko Kawano says more and more people have developed a ‘complex’ about smilingAfter three years of concealing their mouths behind masks, some Japanese people are turning to specialist smile tutors to relearn the art of breaking…
Security tightened ahead of summit in Hiroshima next month after incident on SaturdayJapan’s prime minister, Fumio Kishida, has vowed to ensure the safety of politicians and officials attending this year’s round of G7 meetings, days after he escaped un…
Cutting-edge technology is helping food chains reach the holy grail of flawless, contactless, low-budget diningThe secret behind the hi-tech future of sushi lies in an unremarkable building in the backstreets of Osaka.Inside, empty plastic cups and pl…
Reconstruction minister quits amid accusations of election law violations and ties to Unification churchJapan’s prime minister, Fumio Kishida, has ended the year facing fierce political headwinds after his reconstruction minister became the fourth memb…
Visitors from select countries will be allowed to return to Japan from Friday but will only be allowed to travel under strict conditionsSee all our coronavirus coverageForeign tourists visiting Japan will be required to wear masks and spend their entir…
Experiences of zainichi, brought over as labourers, highlights bitter historical legacy between South Korea and Japan that still lingersIt has charmed critics and attracted big audiences in the UK and the US, but the TV adaptation of Min Jin Lee’s best…
Concerns raised over development costs for ‘integrated resort’, as well as crime and gambling addictionThe focus of Japan’s quest to open its first casino is a human-made island in Osaka that, if the city’s government gets its way, will end decades of …
Ad campaign featuring Unko-sensei – aka Professor Poo – aims to help students appreciate the importance of the nation’s treasuryJapan’s government is hoping that children’s fascination with bodily functions will help them appreciate the importance of p…
Wife dismisses reports husband escaped inside an instrument case as world awaits full explanation from fugitiveThe world will have to wait until next week for what could be the only definitive account of how Carlos Ghosn managed to leave Japan months b…