6 d. ago Japan security guard’s bond with cat moves many; museum honours feline’s memory

A special bond that was formed between a museum security guard and a black cat that died last year continues to move countless people online. The feline called Ken-chan visited the Onomichi City Museum in Japan’s Hiroshima prefecture for the first time in 2017, during a special exhibition themed on cats. He tried to enter the museum but was gently stopped by the guard, Sadao Umayahara. Instead of repelling Ken-chan, Umayahara patiently bent down to block his way. The cat also seemed to enjoy...

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1 week ago China, US hold ‘candid’ security talks amid Japan, South China Sea tensions

China and the United States have held their second round of maritime security talks this year to help manage risks between their militaries, according to the Chinese navy. The talks, held in Hawaii from Tuesday to Thursday, were “candid and constructive,” the PLA Navy said in a statement on Saturday. It said both sides exchanged views on the security situation, discussing cases of air and sea encounters and measures to improve operational safety. The meeting marked the latest effort by the...

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2 w. ago Singapore PM hopes China, Japan ‘find ways to resolve’ Taiwan Strait row

Singapore’s Prime Minister Lawrence Wong has voiced hope that China and Japan can de-escalate tensions, following a row sparked by Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s comments on the Taiwan Strait. At the Bloomberg New Economy Forum on Wednesday, Wong said Singapore and fellow Southeast Asian states supported Tokyo stepping into a bigger role in the region, including on the security front, for greater stability. Takaichi earlier this month said Japan could deploy its military in the event...

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2 w. ago Japan prepares to restart world’s biggest nuclear plant after years of caution

The Japanese governor overseeing the region that is home to the world’s largest nuclear power plant is set to give the approval this week for its restart, the Kyodo news agency reported on Wednesday. The approval will clear one of the remaining milestones in Tokyo Electric Power Company’s quest to bring the Kashiwazaki-Kariwa plant back online, more than a decade after the Fukushima nuclear disaster led to its shutdown. Niigata prefecture Governor Hideyo Hanazumi is set to announce his approval...

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2 w. ago Japan is ‘unqualified’ for UN Security Council place, Chinese ambassador says

China’s ambassador to the United Nations said Japan was “totally unqualified” to become a permanent member of the Security Council amid an ongoing row about the new prime minister’s comments about Taiwan. Fu Cong, China’s permanent representative to the UN, condemned Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s remarks as “highly dangerous” and “extremely mistaken” on Tuesday. “In light of Sanae Takaichi’s atrocious behaviour, how can the international community trust that Japan will adhere to its commitment...

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2 w. ago China’s Ministry Of Culture And Tourism Warns Citizens Against Traveling To Japan Due To Escalating Security Threats And Political Unrest

China’s Ministry Of Culture And Tourism Warns Citizens Against Traveling To Japan Due To Escalating Security Threats And Political Unrest  Travel And Tour World

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2 w. ago China Issues Alert for Its Students in Japan Due to 'Poor Public Security'

China Issues Alert for Its Students in Japan Due to 'Poor Public Security'  Tokyo Weekender

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2 w. ago China urges citizens to reconsider studying in Japan over security concern

China urges citizens to reconsider studying in Japan over security concern  Japan Today

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2 w. ago BREAKING NEWS: China urges citizens to reconsider studying in Japan over security concerns

BREAKING NEWS: China urges citizens to reconsider studying in Japan over security concerns  Japan Wire by KYODO NEWS

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3 w. ago ‘Worried’ lawmakers urge Japan’s new PM to get some rest after 3am start

Japan’s first female prime minister, Sanae Takaichi, secured her party’s nomination by vowing to “work like a horse”. Since taking office on October 21, she has kept her word – but her relentless workload is raising questions about her health. Takaichi arrived at her office at 3am on Friday to prepare for her first parliamentary debate, a budget committee hearing that was due to convene at 9am. Even by Japan’s workaholic standards, such an early start raised eyebrows. “My jaw dropped when I...

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3 w. ago Hongkongers urged to secure travel insurance as bear attacks rise in Japan

Hongkongers visiting Japan should purchase adequate travel insurance, remain vigilant and avoid entering sealed-off areas known for bear attacks, or they may risk losing their coverage, tourism industry leaders have warned. The warnings came after a rise in bear attacks in Japan over the weekend, prompting the closure of popular destinations known for autumn foliage and hot springs, including Senshu Park in Akita Prefecture and the tourist village of Shirakawa-go in Gifu Prefecture. Chan...

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