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Japan

China's top paper urges US to rein in Japan over Taiwan

Mr Donald Trump told Ms Sanae Takaichi to avoid further escalation with China during their call, two Japanese government sources told Reuters.
Mr Donald Trump told Ms Sanae Takaichi to avoid further escalation with China during their call, two Japanese government sources told Reuters.

Trump urged Japan to avoid escalation in China dispute, sources say

US President Donald Trump (left) and Japan's Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi on Oct 20. Mr Trump had advised her not to provoke Beijing.
US President Donald Trump (left) and Japan's Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi on Oct 20. Mr Trump had advised her not to provoke Beijing.

China again cautions citizens against Japan visits

Members of a Chinese tour group in Tokyo's Ginza shopping district on Nov 17.
Members of a Chinese tour group in Tokyo's Ginza shopping district on Nov 17.

Kobe down Shenhua 2-0 to move clear in Asian Champions League

FILE PHOTO: Soccer Football - AFC Champions League - Quarter Final - Vissel Kobe v Suwon Bluewings - Al Janoub Stadium, Al Wakrah, Qatar - December 10, 2020  Vissel Kobe's Tetsushi Yamakawa celebrates after the match REUTERS/Ibraheem Al Omari/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: Soccer Football - AFC Champions League - Quarter Final - Vissel Kobe v Suwon Bluewings - Al Janoub Stadium, Al Wakrah, Qatar - December 10, 2020  Vissel Kobe's Tetsushi Yamakawa celebrates after the match REUTERS/Ibraheem Al Omari/File Photo

Overseas-based Tokyo condo buyers doubled in first half of 2025: Govt survey

Speculative purchases that drive up prices without actual demand are believed to exist, analysts said.
Speculative purchases that drive up prices without actual demand are believed to exist, analysts said.

Japan eyes tougher screening for foreigners to get nationality

Policies on foreigners in Japan have become a hot-button issue in Japan amid media reports about visa overstaying.
Policies on foreigners in Japan have become a hot-button issue in Japan amid media reports about visa overstaying.

20 rescued from giant Ferris wheel in Osaka after lightning strike

Lightning caused the 123m tall
Lightning caused the 123m tall

Japan opposition parties brace themselves for possible early snap election: Report

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi has enjoyed strong public approval ratings since taking office on Oct 21.
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi has enjoyed strong public approval ratings since taking office on Oct 21.

China warns it will ‘crush’ foreign efforts to interfere over Taiwan

Chinese and Taiwanese flags are seen in this illustration. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration
Chinese and Taiwanese flags are seen in this illustration. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration

Son allegedly kills 100-year-old mother amid caregiver fatigue in Tokyo

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2025 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.