Japan
Company Publishes Birth Rate of Staff Members, Sparking Backlash
The company said the rate has been rising over the last decade as it has provided support to help those raising children while continuing to work.
Curry, Pizzas and a Buffet: Video Reveals How Different KFC Is in Japan
One viewer was left in awe of the all-you-can-eat offering, writing: "It's like every day is Christmas day in Japan."
Japan Alarmed by China, Russia Team-Up as NATO Turns Eye to Asia
Japanese officials have vowed a calm and resolute response to increased Chinese naval activity in the East China Sea.
'I'm an American in Japan, I'm Not Allowed To Get Married'
My partner will have no parental rights over our child unless our lawsuit is successful.
Japan Boosts Surveillance As Advanced Chinese Destroyer Circles Islands
President Joe Biden has been working to reorient NATO policies to reflect what he considers a growing threat from China.
Putin Seizes Control of Oil Project Amid Reports of Economic Turmoil
Multinational oil corporation Shell is currently invested in the venture, as are Japanese companies Mitsui and Mitsubishi.
China Rails Against NATO as Asian Rivals Attend Summit for First Time
Japan's Fumio Kishida and South Korea's Yoon Suk-yeol are among four leaders from the Asia-Pacific to attend the NATO summit for the first time.
'Chose Violence': Camper Awoken at 2am Finds Robber Crab Stealing Knife
"That's a tough neighborhood," joked one TikTok commenter about the viral video.
Japan Monitoring China-Russia Military 'Show of Force' Around Country
Tokyo says its forces been tracking seemingly coordinated efforts by China and Russia to circumnavigate Japanese territory this month.
Echoing China, North Korea Signals Opposition to U.S.-Led 'Asian NATO'
U.S. officials are still watching for what they believe could be North Korea's first nuclear test in five years.
Scientists Develop Security Check System That Uses One's Breath
Being able to fully rely on identity check systems is more crucial than ever for public institutions such as airports but also a wide variety of private companies.
What Is The G7 Summit 2022 And When Is It? Key Dates Plus Agenda
Helping Ukraine and tackling Russia will be priorities at the meeting held at Schloss Elmau in Germany's Bavarian Alps.
China and Russia Alarm Japan With Navy Drills South of Tokyo
Chinese and Russian warships have become an increasingly common sight near the borders of Japan's territorial claims.
Japan Hoping for Unlimited Clean Energy With Giant Ocean Turbine
Tidal power is one of the few stand-out choices available to Japan if it wants to build a renewable and domestic energy supply.
Straw Vladimir Putin Dolls Found Nailed to Sacred Trees in Japan
One straw doll carried a note that read: "Vladimir Putin, born 7 October 1952. Pray for his extermination."
Scientists Develop Living Human Skin for Robotic Finger
Researchers at the University of Tokyo are bringing androids a major step closer by crafting living human skin on robots.
China Moves to Stabilize Japan Ties Plagued by 'Old and New Issues'
China and Japan are marking half a century of diplomatic relations this year.
Veteran Reunites With Japanese Love 70 Years After He Lost Her
Duane Mann, 91, finally finds Peggy Yamaguchi: "I'm here to tell you that I didn't abandon you at all. I just couldn't find you."
'Top Gun' China Snub Helps 'Maverick' Movie Take Off in Taiwan
'Top Gun: Maverick' had its third-largest Asia-Pacific release in Taiwan's cinemas.
Wedding Guest's Pokemon Themed Suit Sparks Fury: 'Never Outdress the Bride'
The guest in question told Newsweek he was surprised by the reaction: "There are a lot of mean and judgy people out there."
How 'Berserk' Manga Is Returning One Year After Kentaro Miura's Death
"Berserk" manga creator Kentaro Miura died suddenly of an acute aortic dissection in May 2021, aged just 54.
Will U.S. Defend Taiwan if China Invades? Experts Weigh In
America's official policy of "strategic ambiguity" may not be as ambiguous as most people believe.
High-Speed Carbon Dioxide Catcher Heralds New Era in Climate Change Fight
The new carbon capture system is said to remove carbon dioxide directly from the atmosphere "with unprecedented performance."
U.S. Alarmed by China's Support of Putin's War in Ukraine
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken sharply rebuked China for maintaining close ties with Russia as the war in Ukraine continues.
'It's Too Real': Man Spends Thousands on Incredibly Lifelike Dog Costume
The man, Toko, ordered the costume through a Japanese company to fulfill his "dream of becoming an animal."
Japan, Emboldened by Biden and Wary Over Ukraine, Gets Tough on China
"The situation in Ukraine has kind of affected the psyche of the people in East Asia, including Japan, about the possibility of contingency in this region," a Japanese official told Newsweek.
Satellite Images Hint at China's Taiwan Invasion Plans
Satellite images from a desert in Xinjiang show a missile target resembling an aircraft operated by the Japanese military.
Backlash as Biden Says High Gas Prices Are Part of 'Incredible Transition'
The president was panned for downplaying the high price at the pump and seeming to suggest it'll hasten clean-energy development.
China-U.S. Relationship Like Titanic Headed for Iceberg: State Media Says
The Global Times said the U.S. is trying to soften its support of the One China Policy regarding Taiwan.
Joe Biden Is Using Putin Sanctions to Prevent War With China
The U.S. president said the sanctions on Russia serve as a warning to China about what would happen if it tries to take Taiwan by force.