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Welsh seaweed saw a UK scientist worshipped in Japan after she revived a dying seafood industry. Dignitaries are attending the "hamani" flower-viewing event to celebrate Anglo-Japanese relations.

It does not necessarily reflect the view of The Herald. Wisteria season is almost upon us and a stunning park in Peckham will soon be in full bloom. This fragrant and striking climbing shrub ...

Residential property prices in Japan, especially in the Tokyo Metropolitan Area, are increasing amidst improving demand and weakening construction activity. In January 2025, the residential property ...

U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth announced Sunday a plan to upgrade the U.S. military command in Japan, a country he described as indispensable in combating Chinese aggression. "We share a ...

By Martin Fackler Reporting from Tokyo Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth wrapped up his first official visit to Asia on Sunday by offering reassurances to Japan that President Trump wants a ...

I write about economics, markets and policymaking throughout Asia. Shigeru Ishiba, Japan's prime minister and president of the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP). Hearing that Japanese Prime Minister ...

Since the catastrophic nuclear accident at the Fukushima power plant in 2011, Japan has had a difficult time meeting its energy needs using renewable energy. The country may have just found its answer ...

Where else could this be but Japan? The West Japan Railway Group has reportedly turned to 3D printing to speedily construct a train station shelter at Hatsushima in the city of Arida, near Osaka, ...

Plus, there are often other flowers (azaleas, wisteria, etc.) coming into season as April progresses. Essentially, some part of Japan will have blossoms during the entire month of April; you might ...

TOKYO -- Japan's prime minister on Thursday sounded the alarm after U.S. President Donald Trump announced 25% tariffs on imported cars and car parts. "We need to consider appropriate responses ...