Japan to provide $3m to UNHCR to support Afghan refugees

ISLAMABAD: The government of Japan has decided to provide $3 million to UNHCR to support Afghan refugees and host communities in Pakistan. In light of humanitarian challenges in host communities, the Japanese financial contribution, which comes from Japan’ …

Japan Star Wars Celebration

Hammond, LA (70403) Today Partly cloudy skies this evening will become overcast overnight. Low 68F. Winds SE at 10 to 15 mph.. Tonight Partly cloudy skies this evening will become overcast overnight. Low 68F. Winds SE at 10 to 15 mph. Updated: April 18, …

M5.1 quake jolts central Japan

An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 5.1 struck Nagano Prefecture in central Japan on Friday, with no tsunami warning issued, according to the weather agency. No severe injuries or damage to buildings were reported following the 8:19 p.m. quake …

BTS' Taehyung, RM, BLACKPINK's Rosé, & more K-pop artists lead 2025 final nominations list at MUSIC AWARDS JAPAN: How to ...

On Thursday, April 17, 2025, the MUSIC AWARDS JAPAN 2025 released the list of nominees for the upcoming award ceremony. Several categories in the list were occupied by K-pop artists, including both solo artists and groups. Some of these nominees are BTS…

WATCH: Ryan Gosling shares movie news at 'Star Wars' celebration in Japan

US envoy urges Japan to 'push back' against China

The United States and Japan must cooperate more on defense in the face of an increasingly confrontational China, new US Ambassador to Tokyo George Glass said upon his arrival in the country on Friday. Tokyo has started a historic military build-up in …

Danielle Smith embarks upon week-long trade trip to Japan, South Korea

By Staff The Canadian Press Posted April 18, 2025 5:35 pm 1 min read Alberta’s premier is on her way across the Pacific for a week of meetings in Japan and South Korea. Danielle Smith’s office issued a news release saying she will depart Friday, adding the …

Paramount Japan Makes a Splash in the Land of the Rising Sun

In a move that’s sure to shake up the Asian entertainment landscape, Paramount+ has announced a strategic partnership with Japanese streaming giant Lemino. This bold alliance marks a significant expansion of the popular streaming service’s presence in …

Minister Kato: Japan does not manipulate FX to weaken the yen

Japan does not manipulate the currency market to weaken the yen, Finance Minister Katsunobu Kato told parliament on Friday, countering accusations from U.S. President Donald Trump that Japan intentionally depreciates its currency to help exporters. The …

19th Century Photos Showcase Japan’s Timeless Beauty

A new video by VX52 Movies on YouTube showcases some of the oldest photos taken in Japan. Captured from 1857 through 1925, the old photos are a brilliant time capsule of Japan as it rapidly and dramatically changed during the 19th and early 20th centuries. …