President Donald Trump is in Japan, and this isn't just another diplomatic meet-and-greet. The new Japanese Prime Minister, Sanae Takaichi, is hoping to hit it off with Trump to smooth out some rough patches in their trade relationship. Takaichi is trying to make a good impression. She's the first woman to lead Japan, and she's only been in office for a week. She's ...
Japan's newest leader, Sanae Takaichi, made her first big move by chatting with U. S. President Donald Trump. She didn't waste time. She told Trump that teaming up with the U. S. is super important to her. She also said Japan is a key player in the U. S. 's plans for China and the bigger Asian region. Takaichi was in Malaysia for a meet-up when she called Trump. Tru...
Golf enthusiasts, get ready for a new name to remember: Takumi Kanaya. This young golfer is making waves on the PGA Tour, and his journey is just beginning. Born in Hiroshima, Japan, on May 23, 1998, Takumi was introduced to golf at a tender age of five. His parents, Miyako Kanaya and her husband, nurtured his passion, setting him on a path to greatness. Takumi's de...
Japan is seeing a big change in how people smoke. Heated tobacco products, or HTPs, are becoming more popular. This is interesting because it shows how people are looking for different ways to smoke. HTPs are not the same as regular cigarettes. They heat tobacco instead of burning it. This makes them a possible lower-risk option. But is this really true? That's what...
Nasa Hataoka, a name that echoes ambition, is a testament to what determination can achieve. Born in Kasama, Ibaraki Prefecture, her parents named her after NASA, hoping she would achieve the extraordinary. And she did. At just 17, she made history by becoming the youngest and first amateur to win the Japan Women’s Open in 2016. Standing at 5 feet 2 inches, Hataoka’...
May is a special time to honor the history, culture, and contributions of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders (AAPI). This month, many people and organizations are sharing stories from the AAPI community. One important story is about the Japanese American Memorial to Patriotism in Washington, D. C. This memorial honors the Japanese Americans who served in the mili...
Japan is making a big move. They are sending eight planes, including four powerful F-15 fighters, to NATO bases in the U. S. , Canada, and Europe. This is a first for Japan. Their planes have never been to Canada or Europe before. A total of 180 people from different air bases in Japan are part of this mission. They come from places like Chitose, Komaki, Iruma, and ...
Shigeru Ishiba, Japan's Prime Minister, has stepped down after a short time in office. This move came after his party faced significant losses in recent elections. Ishiba, known for his centrist views, had been under pressure from more conservative members of his party to resign. Ishiba had been trying to handle tough talks with the United States about tariffs. He b...
Japan is at a crossroads. Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba has stepped down after a series of election losses. This opens the door for a new leader, but the path isn't straightforward. The ruling party, the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP), has lost its majority in both parliamentary chambers. This means the next LDP president isn't automatically the next prime minister. ...
Japan is making waves in the crypto world, but not in the way you might expect. While other countries are loudly announcing their crypto plans, Japan has been quietly building a strong foundation for stablecoins. The country was the first to create rules for stablecoins, but it hasn't had its own yen-backed stablecoin yet. That might change soon, as Japan is preparin...