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Julian Ryall
Julian Ryall never expected to still be in Japan 24 years after he first arrived, but he quickly realised its advantages over his native London. He lives in Yokohama with his wife and children and writes for publications around the world.
Julian Ryall never expected to still be in Japan 24 years after he first arrived, but he quickly realised its advantages over his native London. He lives in Yokohama with his wife and children and writes for publications around the world.
Panda loans can be a ‘bargaining chip’ to make bilateral ties stronger and allow China to show it can be a regional leader, analysts say.
The Japanese are feeling ‘sad and betrayed’ at the US president’s treatment of a long-term ally, an observer says.
Japan has said its military could shoot down foreign drones flying over its territory, days after a Chinese-made drone entered its airspace.
For decades, survivors of a sacrifice made to protect their community from invading soldiers have been shamed into silence – until now.
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Tokyo’s government-backed ‘national dockyard’ initiative aims to rebuild infrastructure and provide support for repairing US Navy vessels.
Japan’s top envoy flew to Washington for last-ditch talks, but Trump’s ‘Dear Mr Japan’ remarks signal a tough road ahead.
Police accuse Wang Likun, 27, of posing as other students and using miniature microphones and smart glasses to feed answers to test-takers.
Donald Trump’s comments have been slammed as ‘unacceptable’ by officials of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, and survivors of the 1945 bombings.
Climate change, fewer hunters and shrinking habitats are causing the animals to venture into human territory, naturalist says.
Two primary school teachers have been arrested for taking and sharing indecent photos of girls, sparking a nationwide search for accomplices.
Analysts say the decision could be a missed opportunity to formalise Japan’s role as a trusted partner in global security.
According to an Ipsos poll, the percentage of Japanese who think their country is on a downward trend has increased by 30 points since 2016.
Airlines are cancelling flights to Japan due to reduced demand attributed to anxiety over the disaster prediction.
The teenager’s practical joke forced a full disinfection of the restaurant. So‑called sushi terrorism first emerged as a trend in early 2023.
After less than a year in office, Shigeru Ishiba is already under pressure following an abysmal showing for his party in a Tokyo election.
Meteorological agency issues precautions against early heatwave, as experts warn temperatures this year are likely to be ‘above normal’.
The proposal would expand subsidies to towns within a 30km radius of nuclear facilities, up from the current 10km.
Kiyofumi Iwata points to Beijing’s growing military preparations and incursions in the East China Sea as signs of a potential landing operation.
A Japanese veterinarian’s puzzling death from SFTS highlights the danger of this tick-borne virus for which there is no known cure.
The 27-year-old K-pop star said he was not aware of the hat’s historical and political significance.
More than US$150 million has been spent on raising the sea walls surrounding Kansai International Airport to slow the sinking rate.
Band of demonstrators in Japan is among the first in world due to time zone to stage the movement opposing perceived hubris by US president.
Such actions by the Chinese jet should be viewed as ‘threats’, as any error could escalate tensions in the Pacific, analysts say.
Deployments may be to islands already with radar capabilities, but experts say the plan is not a response to recent Chinese maritime presence.
The man is believed to have been inspired by a gunman who killed a reporter and injured another at an Asahi newspaper office in 1987.
While some Japanese agree with President Donald Trump’s crackdown against the protests, others urge Japan to be more receptive to foreigners.
Footage found during a raid shows yakuza members taking part in a ritual with individuals believed to be part of Hong Kong’s 14K triad.
The Liaoning and Shandong aircraft carriers are seen near two Japanese islands, with their presence signalling a message to Tokyo.
A 107-year-old South Korean has won his case against Mitsubishi after a court ordered the firm to pay him compensation for his labour.
