Japan to create new agency to counter fake news

Jan 30, 2023

The Japanese Government has announced that they will create a new unit that would counter fake news and online disinformation.

Japan asks China to show restraint with military activities near Diaoyutai Islands

Nov 12, 2021

Tokyo [Japan], November 12 : Japan has asked China to self-restraint its "increasing military activities" in the East China Sea, Taiwan News reported.

Japan confirms first case of Omicron variant

Nov 30, 2021

Tokyo [Japan], November 30 : Japan has confirmed its first case of Omicron variant of the coronavirus, Kyodo News reported citing a government source.

5.9 magnitude quake hits northeastern Japan, 3 people injured

Oct 06, 2021

Tokyo [Japan], October 6 : An earthquake with a magnitude of 5.9 struck northeastern Japan early Wednesday, leaving three people injured, Kyodo News reported.

Japan 'effectively' refuses to issue visas for two military-appointed diplomats of Myanmar

Aug 22, 2021

Tokyo [Japan] August 22 : Japan has "effectively refused" the request to issue visas for two military-appointed diplomats of Myanmar, Kyodo News reported citing...

Japan's Foreign Minister regrets COVID outbreak at US military base in Okinawa: Reports

Dec 22, 2021

Tokyo [Japan], December 22 (ANI/Sputnik): Japanese Foreign Minister Yoshimasa Hayashi expressed his regrets to the commander of US Forces Japan, Ricky Rupp, that American...