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Japan governor will decide ‘soon’ on major nuclear plant restart

People visiting Arahama beach in front of the Kashiwazaki-Kariwa nuclear power station in Kashiwazaki, in Japan's Niigata prefecture, on Aug 5, 2024.

China to suspend imports of Japanese seafood amid diplomatic dispute, media reports

China told Japan that the re-imposition of the blanket ban was due to the need for further monitoring of the Fukushima water release, Kyodo reported.

Premium persimmons from Japan’s Gifu prefecture fetch record $9.3k for a pair

The persimmons fetched record high price of ¥1.11 million (S$9,310) for two fruits, before tax.

Japan counts cost of China’s travel boycott as tensions flare

Visitors from mainland China and Hong Kong account for around a fifth of all arrivals in Japan, official figures show.

One missing, 175 evacuated in Japan fire

A general view shows the scene of a major fire at a residential area in Saganoseki, Oita City late on November 18, 2025. One person was unaccounted for while 175 others were evacuated as a major fire engulfed a residential area in Japan, the local government said on November 19. (Photo by JIJI Press / AFP) / Japan OUT

Cargo plane engine accelerated before fatal Hong Kong crash, investigators say

A cargo plane lies partially in the sea after veering off the runway during landing at Hong Kong International Airport in Hong Kong, China, October 20, 2025. REUTERS/Tyrone Siu

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China President Xi Jinping is making Premier Li Qiang his top messenger on world stage

China's premier Li Qiang (right) is becoming President Xi Jinping’s top emissary on the world stage.

Taiwan charges Chinese national and six others with spying

Commuters at a metro station in Taipei on Nov 11. A Chinese national used business or tourism as pretexts to visit Taiwan multiple times, the Taiwan High Prosecutors Office said.

Temple blaze in China blamed on tourists’ ‘irresponsible’ handling of candle, incense

Although initially reported to be 1,500 years old, the Wenchang Pavilion was constructed in January 2008, and completed in October 2009. No cultural relics are housed in the pavilion.

China tour groups start cancelling Japan trips as spat simmers

China’s travel advisory against visiting Japan has nudged tour operators to cancel pre-booked flights and hotel bookings for group travellers in December.

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