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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 · 11h

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.

India Blooms on MSN · 3h

Japan: Eight students injured in hammer attack at university in Tokyo

At least eight students were injured in a hammer attack at a university in Japan's Tokyo city on Friday, media reports said.

The Jerusalem Post on MSN · 5h

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 · 10h

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 · 17h

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 · 18h

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 · 18h

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 · 13h

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. · 20h

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 and sanctions

Yahoo · 4h

Japan's new sanctions are 'significant blow to Russia’s military-industrial complex,' Zelensky says

The new measures targeted individuals and entities from Russia, China, the United Arab Emirates, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Thailand, Turkey, and North Korea.

The Associated Press - Busines… · 13h

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

Japan's Cabinet 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 in Russia and several other countries that have allegedly helped it evade sanctions.

essanews.com on MSN · 8h

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.

Japan, Hyundai

Reuters · 16h

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

South Korea's Hyundai Motor said on Friday it would introduce the cheapest compact electric car in Japan, to penetrate a market dominated by local giants with established petrol and hybrid vehicle technologies.

Electrek · 4h

Hyundai just launched its cheapest EV in Japan, starting at only $18,000

Since re-entering the market in early 2022, Hyundai has only introduced several vehicles in Japan, including the IONIQ 5, Kona Electric, and Nexo FCEV. The Inster EV is Hyundai’s fourth electric car,

EconoTimes · 11h

Hyundai Introduces Japan's Cheapest Compact EV to Compete with Local Giants

Hyundai Motor (OTC:HYMTF) is launching its most affordable compact electric vehicle (EV) in Japan, the Hyundai Inster, aiming to break into a market dominated by local automakers like Toyota (NYSE:TM) and Honda

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Japan’s Ishiba heads to Malaysia and Indonesia to strengthen defense and economic ties

Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba has begun a tour of Malaysia and Indonesia as part of his effort to further strengthen ...

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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 ...

Apollo to boost staffing for Japan and Asia wealth, top regional exec says

Apollo Global Management plans to expand in Japan and add staff to its Asia wealth business, its regional top executive said, ...

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Canada crushes Japan 17-0 in quarterfinals at U18 women's hockey worlds

Canada earned a semifinal berth at the under-18 women's world hockey championship on Thursday with a 17-0 blowout win over ...

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Motorcycle-sized tuna fetches more than $1 million at Japan auction

A bluefin tuna about the size of a motorcycle has been sold for $1.3 million (207 million yen) at Japan’s most prestigious ...

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Japan links Chinese hacker MirrorFace to dozens of cyberattacks targeting security and tech data

Japan on Wednesday linked more than 200 cyberattacks over the past five years targeting the country's national security 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 ...

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