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8 students wounded in Tokyo University hammer attack

Japan hammer attack at Tokyo university leaves 8 people wounded, media report

Japanese media say a sociology student attacked her classmates with a hammer during class after voicing frustration at being ignored.

Barron's · 7h

Hammer Attacker Wounds At Least 8 At Japanese University: Media

At least eight people were wounded in a hammer attack at a university in Tokyo on Friday, with the assailant a woman in her 20s, Japanese media said.

The Jerusalem Post on MSN · 1h

Eight students wounded in Tokyo University hammer attack

Eight students were wounded on Friday in a hammer attack at Hosei University's Tama Campus in Tokyo, Japan, according to international media reports. A 22-year-old female student of sociology was arrested in connection to the attacks,

Korea-Japan foreign ministers to meet in Seoul

Reuters · 6h

Japan foreign minister to visit S.Korea to shore up security cooperation

Japanese Foreign Minister Takeshi Iwaya will travel to South Korea on Monday to shore up security cooperation between the East Asian neighbours and their mutual U.S. ally that is meant to counter China's growing regional power.

Korea Joongang Daily on MSN · 13h

Korea-Japan foreign ministers to meet in Seoul as political turmoil continues

A Korea-Japan bilateral foreign ministers’ meeting will take place in Seoul next Monday afternoon, Seoul's Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced Friday.

Yonhap News English on MSN · 15h

Top diplomats of S. Korea, Japan to hold talks next week: Seoul foreign ministry

The top diplomats of South Korea and Japan will hold talks early next week on bilateral relations and other shared issues, Seoul's foreign ministry said Friday, The talks between Foreign Minister Cho Tae-yul and Japanese Foreign Minister Takeshi Iwaya will take place in Seoul on Monday,

Japan Nov. household spending falls

Hosted on MSN · 14h

Japan November household spending falls as price pressures persist

By Satoshi Sugiyama TOKYO (Reuters) -Japanese household spending fell at a slower pace than expected in November, government data showed on Friday, but the broader consumption trend remained soft, weighed by higher prices.

Business Insider · 9h

Japan Leading Index Declines In November

Japan's leading index as well as coincident index declined in November, preliminary data from the Cabinet Office showed on Friday.

Bloomberg L.P. · 16h

Japan’s Household Spending Falls for Fourth Month

Japan’s households cut consumption for a fourth month as inflation continues to weigh on their purchasing power, showing an economic fragility that’s likely to keep the Bank of Japan cautious about additional rate hikes.

Japan, Russia

essanews.com on MSN · 4h

Japan targets Russian banks in major sanctions update

Japan announced new sanctions against 11 individuals, 3 banks, and 29 companies from Russia. The sanctions also include export restrictions for 22 Russian organizations and 335 products. The sanctions are scheduled to be implemented on January 23.

The Washington Post · 9h

Japan imposes new sanctions on Russia

Japan on Friday approved additional sanctions against Russia over its war on Ukraine, including freezing the assets of dozens of individuals and groups and banning exports to dozens of organizations i

The Associated Press - Busines… · 6h

Japan slaps new sanctions on Russia and groups in other nations that allegedly helped it evade bans

Japan has approved additional sanctions against Russia over its war on Ukraine, including freezing the assets of dozens of individuals and groups and banning exports to dozens of organizations in Russia and several other countries that have allegedly helped it evade sanctions.

Japan, Malaysia commit to maintaining free and open world order

The leaders of Japan and Malaysia have reaffirmed they will work closely to maintain and strengthen a free and open ...

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‘Sea women’ and sacred waterfalls: Exploring one of Japan’s most stunning secrets

Surrounded by the vast Pacific Ocean, Japan’s Ise-Shima region is a place where ancient traditions, spirituality and the great outdoors collide.

Japan's Plans To Tackle Population Crisis in 2025

Japanese policymakers are increasingly anxious that the country's birth rate is nearing the point of no return.

Japan's Cabinet chief pledges action on abduction issue

Japan's Chief Cabinet Secretary Hayashi Yoshimasa has pledged to maximize efforts to return Japanese nationals abducted by North Korea as soon as possible.

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Japan's Ishiba visiting Malaysia and Indonesia to strengthen defense and economic ties

Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba is visiting Malaysia and Indonesia as part of an effort to strengthen defense and ...

Historical icons and natural wonders in Japan's cultural capital

Nara's Horyuji Temple is another World Heritage Site. Its central gate, main hall, and five-story pagoda were built around ...

Japan’s SBI Said to Agree to Take Majority Stake in Solaris

Japan’s SBI Holdings Inc. agreed to take a stake of more than 70% in Solaris SE as part of a new fundraising round for the ...

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Hyundai launches $18,000 EV in Japan to penetrate EV-wary market

South Korea's Hyundai Motor said on Friday it will introduce the cheapest compact electric car in Japan, to penetrate a ...

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