Chinese nationalist outlets call Japan's nuclear talk and missile build-up a militarist revival

But a continuing string of crimes by US personnel, including rape, assault, hit-and-runs and drink-driving accidents, has caused long-standing resentment among Okinawans.

แต่เหตุอาชญากรรมฝีมือบุคลากรของสหรัฐฯ ที่เกิดขึ้นอย่างต่อเนื่อง ทั้งการข่มขืน การทำร้ายร่างกาย การชนแล้วหนี และอุบัติเหตุจากการเมาแล้วขับ ทำให้เกิดความไม่พอใจในหมู่ชาวโอกินาวะมาอย่างยาวนาน

The crime was "extremely brutal and violent."

อาชญากรรมครั้งนี้ “โหดร้ายและรุนแรงอย่างยิ่ง”

The Japanese government also lodged a strong protest with the United States over the incident.

جاپانی حکومت نے واقعے پر امریکا سے شدید احتجاج بھی کیا۔

He called for full cooperation from US military personnel in the investigation and for strict measures to prevent such incidents in the future.

انہوں نے امریکی فوجی اہلکاروں کی جانب سے تحقیقات میں مکمل تعاون اور مستقبل میں ایسے واقعات کی روک تھام کے لیے سخت اقدامات کا مطالبہ کیا۔

Outside observers worry that the case may reignite anti-American sentiment among Okinawans, and in turn affect military interaction between Japan and the US.

外界担忧，此案恐将重新点燃冲绳民众的反美情绪，进而冲击日美两国的军事互动。

Takaichi later also denounced the case on social media as "extremely cruel and vile in its method."

高市随后也在社交媒体上痛斥此案“手法极其残忍、恶劣”。

Okinawa is a military fortress of the Far East. Although it makes up only 0.6% of Japan's land area, it hosts 70% of the US bases in Japan.

冲绳是远东军事要塞，尽管面积仅占日本国土面积的0.6%，却拥有日本境内70%的美军基地。

Reducing food waste is indeed an important issue in Japan.

Pengurangan limbah makanan memang menjadi salah satu isu penting di Jepang.

A Japanese home appliance manufacturer has successfully sold craft beer made with leftover rice.

Sebuah perusahaan manufaktur peralatan rumah tangga Jepang sukses menjual bir rumahan yang dibuat dengan beras sisa.

This has prompted a university in Kagawa to innovate by turning udon noodles into biodegradable paper.

Hal tersebut membuat sebuah universitas di Kagawa melakukan inovasi dengan mengubah mi udon menjadi kertas yang dapat terurai secara alami.

The hosts staged a beautiful, spectacular programme of performances that greatly impressed athletes from every Asian nation.

เจ้าภาพ จัดชุดการแสดงไว้อย่างสวยงามตระการตา สร้างความประทับใจให้กับนักกีฬาจากทุกชาติเอเชียเป็นอย่างมาก

bringing "Aichi-Nagoya 2026" to a perfect close.

เป็นการปิดฉาก “ไอจิ-นาโกยา 2026” ลงอย่างสมบูรณ์แบบ

Kawasaki and other farmers in Saga are among the leaders of Japan's efforts to adapt the agricultural sector to increasingly hot weather.

Kawasaki dan petani lain di Saga menjadi antara peneraju usaha Jepun menyesuaikan sektor pertanian dengan keadaan cuaca yang semakin panas.

Hinatamaru is among several heat-resistant rice varieties giving farmers across Japan new hope of coping with the climate crisis

Hinatamaru adalah antara beberapa varieti padi tahan haba yang memberi harapan baharu kepada petani di seluruh Jepun untuk menghadapi krisis iklim

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi today expressed outrage, calling the incident "extremely brutal and vicious".

Thủ tướng Nhật Bản Sanae Takaichi hôm nay bày tỏ phẫn nộ, gọi đây là sự việc "vô cùng tàn bạo và độc ác".

Offences by US service members, including rape, assault, hit-and-run and drink-driving accidents, have long sparked protests in Okinawa.

Các hành vi phạm pháp của quân nhân Mỹ, trong đó có hiếp dâm, hành hung, đâm người rồi bỏ chạy và gây tai nạn do lái xe khi say rượu từ lâu đã làm bùng phát các cuộc biểu tình ở Okinawa.

It is also an issue that regularly causes tension in relations between the US and Japan, two close allies.

Đây cũng là vấn đề thường xuyên gây căng thẳng trong quan hệ giữa Mỹ và Nhật Bản, hai quốc gia vốn là đồng minh thân cận.

One of the highlights of the programme was a Bon Odori performance, the traditional dance of Japan's Obon festivals.

Một trong những điểm nhấn của chương trình là màn trình diễn Bon Odori, điệu múa truyền thống trong các lễ hội Obon của Nhật Bản.

OCA President Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al Thani also thanked host nation Japan

Chủ tịch OCA Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al Thani cũng cảm ơn nước chủ nhà Nhật Bản

creating a lively festival atmosphere that conveyed the spirit of "One Asia"

tạo nên không khí lễ hội rộn ràng, truyền tải tinh thần “Một châu Á”

like moving a guest from the VIP room to the corridor, and then out beyond the lobby

손님을 귀빈실에서 복도로, 다시 로비 밖으로 내보내는 것과 같다

Now neither courtesy nor face is left.

이제 예의도, 체면도 남지 않았다

It is being read as a signal that China-Japan relations, frozen since Takaichi's remarks last year on a 'Taiwan contingency,' have still not thawed.

지난해 다카이치 총리의 ‘대만 유사시’ 발언 이후 얼어붙은 중·일 관계가 풀리지 않고 있다는 신호로 해석된다

Japan is now hit by a flu epidemic that has become a national disaster.

Jepang kini dilanda wabah flu yang menjadi bencana nasional.

This decline may be temporary, considering trends in previous years.

Penurunan ini mungkin bersifat sementara, mengingat tren pada tahun-tahun sebelumnya.

Okinawa recorded the highest figure at 42.50, far above the warning threshold of 30.

Okinawa mencatat angka tertinggi dengan 42,50 orang, jauh di atas ambang batas peringatan sebesar 30.

Japan learned China's "rites" but did not inherit the "burden of rites"; it learned the "form" but avoided the "degeneration of form".

日本学了中国的“礼”,却没有继承“礼的负担”;学了“形式”,却避免了“形式的变质”。

They have kept "yuinō" in the culture but excluded "price" from marriage. This is precisely the maturity of a society.

他们把“结纳”留在文化里,却把“价格”排除在婚姻之外。这正是一个社会的成熟

When Chinese newlyweds are raising money for the wedding, Japanese newlyweds are planning how to split the rent.

当中国的新人在筹钱办婚礼时,日本的新人在计划如何分担房租。

US brings 'warship killer' NMESIS to Japan

Mỹ đưa ‘sát thủ diệt hạm’ NMESIS tới Nhật Bản

The move is unprecedented and comes as tensions between Beijing and Tokyo remain high.

Đây là động thái chưa từng có, diễn ra trong bối cảnh căng thẳng giữa Bắc Kinh và Tokyo vẫn ở mức cao.

Relations between Beijing and Tokyo are currently at their lowest in decades after Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's remarks on the Taiwan issue in November 2025.

Quan hệ giữa Bắc Kinh và Tokyo hiện ở mức thấp nhất trong nhiều thập niên sau những phát biểu của Thủ tướng Nhật Bản Sanae Takaichi về vấn đề Đài Loan vào tháng 11/2025.

A new study from Japan has claimed to control sugar through natural methods.

जापान की एक नई स्टडी में प्राकृतिक उपायों से शुगर कंट्रोल करने का दावा किया गया है।

The research said that gene editing can be used to create a natural Ozempic in the body, which would also help with weight loss.

रिसर्च में कहा गया कि जीन एडिटिंग से शरीर में नेचुरल ओजेम्पिक बनाया जा सकता है, जो वजन कम करने में भी मदद करेगा।

foreigners are being treated a bit too arbitrarily. We're asked to earn more than the average Japanese person and pay much higher fees, just to be able to work in Japan and pay taxes

warga asing diperlakukan agak terlalu seenaknya. Kami diminta berpenghasilan lebih tinggi dari rata-rata orang Jepang, membayar biaya yang jauh lebih besar, hanya untuk bisa bekerja di Jepang dan membayar pajak

There are fears these new requirements could deter talented professionals from settling.

Syarat-syarat baru ini dikhawatirkan dapat membendung minat para profesional bertalenta untuk menetap.

The strict policy has emerged amid a dilemma facing Japan between tightening immigration management and its high need for foreign workers.

Kebijakan ketat ini mengemuka di tengah dilema yang dihadapi Jepang antara memperketat pengelolaan imigrasi dan tingginya kebutuhan terhadap tenaga kerja asing.

These weapons have been developed to challenge the missile defence systems of South Korea and Japan.

इन हथियारों को दक्षिण कोरिया और जापान की मिसाइल रक्षा प्रणालियों को चुनौती देने के लिए विकसित किया गया है।

She said it showed that the two countries had not been able to track the missile's flight properly.

उन्होंने कहा कि इससे पता चलता है कि दोनों देश मिसाइल की उड़ान पर ठीक से नजर नहीं रख सके।

According to Japan's military, the missile fell into the sea outside its exclusive economic zone.

जापान की सेना के मुताबिक, मिसाइल उसके विशेष आर्थिक क्षेत्र के बाहर समुद्र में गिरी।

Takaichi and Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi protested Putin's visit at the time, but did not introduce new punitive measures. Instead, they kept pace with European countries, following up only after those countries announced their sanctions.

高市早苗和外长茂木敏充当时对普京的访问提出抗议，但并未出台新的惩罚性措施，而是与欧洲国家保持步伐一致，在它们宣布制裁后才跟进。

One reason the Takaichi government has avoided taking a tougher line toward Moscow is Japan's dependence on Russian energy supplies.

高市政府之所以避免对莫斯科采取更强硬的立场，原因之一是日本对俄罗斯能源供应的依赖。

Japanese public opinion has long worried that more aggressive sanctions could prompt Russia to retaliate by restricting LNG exports.

日本舆论一直担忧，更激进的制裁可能会促使俄罗斯以限制液化天然气出口来报复。

Japan's Coast Guard, citing a report from Japan's Ministry of Defense, said the object detected was believed to be a ballistic missile and had already fallen into the water.

ด้านกองกำลังรักษาการณ์ทางทะเลของญี่ปุ่น อ้างอิงรายงานจากกระทรวงกลาโหมญี่ปุ่น เปิดเผยว่า วัตถุที่พบคาดว่าเป็นขีปนาวุธทอดตัวและตกสู้พื้นน้ำเรียบร้อยแล้ว

It issued a warning for cargo ships and fishing boats in the area to take extra care when travelling.

พร้อมออกประกาศเตือนให้เรือบรรทุกสินค้าและเรือประมงในพื้นที่เพิ่มความระมัดระวังในการเดินทาง

continuing to exchange intelligence with the US and Japan

แลกเปลี่ยนข้อมูลข่าวกรองร่วมกับสหรัฐฯ และญี่ปุ่นอย่างต่อเนื่อง

The Japanese government believes Ukrainian-made drones have combat experience and have been repeatedly improved on that basis, giving them high performance.

日本政府认为乌克兰制造的无人机拥有实战经验并在这个基础上反复改良，性能较高。

Under Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, Japan is seeking to strengthen its defence capabilities, with an eye to making greater use of drones and artificial intelligence.

在首相高市早苗的领导下，日本正寻求加强其国防能力，并着眼于更多地使用无人机和人工智能。

tricked by a broker of the same nationality into being sent to a Chinese scammer gang at Payathonzu in Myanmar, to work in a call centre swindling people in their own country

ถูกนายหน้าชาติเดียวกันหลอกส่งไปให้แก๊งสแกมเมอร์ชาวจีนที่พญาตองซู ฝั่งเมียนมา เป็นคอลเซ็นเตอร์โทรหลอกเงินคนประเทศตัวเอง

The two also said there are still many more Japanese working for the scammer gang at Payathonzu.

ทั้งคู่ยังบอกว่ายังมีชาวญี่ปุ่นทำงานให้แก๊งสแกมเมอร์ที่พญาตองซูอีกหลายคน

Japan's Ambassador to ASEAN, Yonetani Koji, reaffirmed Tokyo's commitment to give full support to Timor-Leste in the process of integration and effective participation in ASEAN

Embaixadór Japaun ba ASEAN, Yonetani Koji, reafirma kompromisu Tóquio atu fó apoiu tomak ba Timor-Leste iha prosesu integrasaun no partisipasaun efetiva iha ASEAN

anti-foreigner sentiment is rising, which has prompted Sanae Takaichi, an ultranationalist, to call for stricter regulation of migrants.

le sentiment anti-étrangers augmente, ce qui a poussé Sanae Takaichi, une ultranationaliste, à réclamer une réglementation plus stricte concernant les migrants.

false information has circulated widely, such as the idea that a significant share of the country's welfare benefits goes to foreigners, or that they make the streets less safe.

de fausses informations ont largement circulé, comme l’idée qu’une part importante des prestations sociales du pays est versée à des étrangers ou encore qu’ils rendent les rues moins sûres.

Japan should stop viewing foreigners solely as a temporary workforce

Le Japon devrait cesser de considérer les étrangers uniquement comme une main-d’œuvre temporaire

The Science and Technology Research Partnership for Sustainable Development (Satreps) project is funded by Japan through the Japan International Cooperation Agency (Jica) and Agency for Medical Research and Development.

The Science and Technology Research Partnership for Sustainable Development (Satreps) project is funded by Japan through the Japan International Cooperation Agency (Jica) and Agency for Medical Research and Development.

Kaneko added that the project would generate vital scientific evidence for PNG’s 2031-2035 malaria control strategy and serve as a model for the wider Southwest Pacific.

Kaneko added that the project would generate vital scientific evidence for PNG’s 2031-2035 malaria control strategy and serve as a model for the wider Southwest Pacific.

The increase is part of the Sanae Takaichi government's tightening of immigration policy to manage the fast-growing foreign population.

今次加价是高市早苗政府收紧移民政策的一环，以管理快速增长的外国人口。

The fee for applying for permanent residency has been sharply increased from 10,000 yen (about HK$496) to 200,000 yen (about HK$9,933), a 20-fold rise.

永久居留申请费由1万日圆（约496港元）大幅上调至20万日圆（约9,933港元），涨幅达20倍。

Japan is number one when it comes to this kind of job.

जापान इस तरह के जॉब्स के मामले में सबसे अव्वल है।

One such bizarre job here is boyfriends available for rent.

ऐसा ही अजीबोगरीब जॉब ब्वॉयफ्रेंड का किराए पर मिलना है।

In this service called 'Roseship', lonely girls can easily choose the boy of their liking.

‘रोजशिप’ नाम के इस सर्विस में तन्हा लड़कियां आसानी से अपने पसंद का लड़का चुन सकती हैं।

This is to convey Japan's full support for Timor-Leste's effective participation in ASEAN activities.

Ida-ne’e atu hato’o Japaun nia apoiu tomak ba Timor-Leste nia partisipasaun ne’ebé efetivu ba atividade sira ASEAN nian.

Japan continues to support Timor-Leste in the areas of peacebuilding, infrastructure development, economic activity and economic diversification, including the modernisation of health services.

Japaun kontinua fó apoiu ba Timor-Leste iha área harii dame, dezenvolvimentu infraestrutura, atividade ekonómika no diversifikasaun ekonomia, inklui modernizasaun servisu saúde.

The shift to Ikusei Shuro is a momentum for Indonesia to improve the quality of prospective participants starting from within the country.

Perubahan menuju Ikusei Shuro merupakan momentum bagi Indonesia untuk meningkatkan kualitas calon peserta sejak dari dalam negeri.

so that participants can meet the standards set by Japan while also adapting to the work environment there

agar peserta dapat mengikuti standar yang ditetapkan Jepang sekaligus beradaptasi dengan lingkungan kerja di sana

Indonesia–Japan cooperation in human resource development is expected to continue growing sustainably

kerja sama Indonesia–Jepang di bidang pengembangan sumber daya manusia diharapkan dapat terus berkembang secara berkelanjutan

An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 5.1 struck Chiba Prefecture, near Tokyo, on Thursday night, with the tremors also clearly felt in the Japanese capital, Xinhua reported.

Gempa bumi dengan magnitud awal 5.1 melanda Wilayah Chiba, berhampiran Tokyo pada Khamis malam, dengan gegaran turut dirasai dengan jelas di ibu negara Jepun, lapor Xinhua.

No tsunami warning was issued.

Tiada amaran tsunami dikeluarkan.

Meunier openly admitted that the habits and supply chains of Western and Japanese carmakers have so far not worked hard enough to cut operating costs.

Meunier secara terbuka mengakui bahwa kebiasaan dan rantai pasok pabrikan Barat maupun Jepang selama ini belum bekerja cukup keras untuk menekan biaya operasional.

He even said that Nissan's current supply structure and cost efficiency are not yet tough enough to fight head-on against automotive giants like BYD.

Ia bahkan menyebutkan bahwa struktur pasokan dan efisiensi biaya yang dimiliki Nissan saat ini belum cukup tangguh untuk bertarung secara langsung berhadapan dengan raksasa otomotif seperti BYD.

The Japanese carmaker is launching a unique counter-strategy by using products developed and built directly in China.

Pabrikan asal Jepang ini melancarkan strategi balik yang unik dengan memanfaatkan produk yang dikembangkan dan diproduksi langsung di Tiongkok

Japan needs to discuss nuclear policy "with no forbidden zones," including the possibility of reviewing its long-standing non-nuclear principles and acquiring nuclear-powered submarines.

Nhật Bản cần thảo luận về chính sách hạt nhân một cách "không có vùng cấm", kể cả khả năng xem xét lại các nguyên tắc phi hạt nhân lâu nay và sở hữu tàu ngầm chạy bằng năng lượng hạt nhân.

I can state that there is absolutely no basis for optimism about the security environment around Japan.

Tôi có thể khẳng định rằng hoàn toàn không có cơ sở để lạc quan về môi trường an ninh xung quanh Nhật Bản

We must reflect sincerely on the management errors that have occurred.

Kami mesti bermuhasabah dengan ikhlas mengenai kesilapan pengurusan yang telah berlaku.

several countries have accused the local organisers of mismanagement.

beberapa negara telah menuduh penganjur tempatan melakukan salah urus.

There were issues involving buses that did not run on schedule, did not turn up at all or went to the wrong place.

Terdapat isu melibatkan bas yang tidak beroperasi mengikut jadual, tidak muncul langsung atau pergi ke tempat yang salah.

The continent's biggest sporting event has been plagued by problems including a shortage of beds and transport-related issues.

Acara sukan terbesar di benua itu telah dibelenggu oleh masalah termasuk kekurangan katil dan isu berkaitan pengangkutan.

several countries have accused the local organisers of mismanagement.

beberapa negara telah menuduh penganjur tempatan melakukan salah urus.

"There were human errors and a lack of communication with national teams.

“Terdapat kesilapan manusia dan kekurangan komunikasi dengan pasukan-pasukan kebangsaan.

Shrimahant Dr. Ravindrapuri said that Mahamandaleshwar is not merely a post but an important responsibility for the protection and promotion of Sanatan.

श्रीमहंत डॉ. रविंद्रपुरी ने कहा कि महामंडलेश्वर केवल एक पद नहीं, बल्कि सनातन के संरक्षण और संवर्धन का महत्वपूर्ण दायित्व है।

He expressed confidence that both newly appointed Mahamandaleshwars would contribute to spreading Sanatan in Japan.

उन्होंने विश्वास जताया कि दोनों नवनियुक्त महामंडलेश्वर जापान में सनातन के प्रचार-प्रसार में योगदान करेंगे।

They will work to connect devotees in Japan with Sanatan culture.

वे जापान में श्रद्धालुओं को सनातन संस्कृति से जोड़ने का काम करेंगे।

A syndicate of 13 foreigners was detained in Kampar for impersonating Japanese police to defraud victims.

Sindiket 13 warga asing ditahan di Kampar kerana menyamar polis Jepun untuk menipu mangsa.

They operated from a condominium since August, using Japanese police uniforms and scripts.

Mereka beroperasi dari kondominium sejak Ogos, menggunakan pakaian dan skrip polis Jepun.

Japan Ambassador to Papua New Guinea Hisanobu Mochizuki is strongly encouraging Japanese companies to actively explore the commercial potential available in Papua New Guinea.

Japan Ambassador to Papua New Guinea Hisanobu Mochizuki is strongly encouraging Japanese companies to actively explore the commercial potential available in Papua New Guinea.

Brands like Toyota (represented by Ela Motors) are trusted household names in PNG,”

Brands like Toyota (represented by Ela Motors) are trusted household names in PNG,”

Japan remains a premier buyer of PNG LNG, supporting its energy security while providing PNG with vital export revenue.

Japan remains a premier buyer of PNG LNG, supporting its energy security while providing PNG with vital export revenue.

The Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) urged Papua New Guinea to improve its business environment and regulatory policies supply to attract more Japanese private sector investment into the country.

The Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) urged Papua New Guinea to improve its business environment and regulatory policies supply to attract more Japanese private sector investment into the country.

The Papua New Guinea-Japan Business Exchange Meeting is particularly meaningful as we cast our eyes toward the future of our bilateral relationship, says Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Japan to Papua New Guinea Hisanobu Mochizuki.

The Papua New Guinea-Japan Business Exchange Meeting is particularly meaningful as we cast our eyes toward the future of our bilateral relationship, says Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Japan to Papua New Guinea Hisanobu Mochizuki.

Japan has handed over heavy construction and water-supply equipment valued at approximately VT300 million to Vanuatu to strengthen the country’s capacity to respond to natural disasters and restore infrastructure.

Japan has handed over heavy construction and water-supply equipment valued at approximately VT300 million to Vanuatu to strengthen the country’s capacity to respond to natural disasters and restore infrastructure.

Kavanagh calls for the U.S to “narrow its defence commitments in the region” by ending mutual defence alliances with South Korea, Japan, Australia and the Philippines.

Kavanagh calls for the U.S to “narrow its defence commitments in the region” by ending mutual defence alliances with South Korea, Japan, Australia and the Philippines.

“In my view, this is seeing the cost of everything and the value of nothing,” Mulloy said.

“In my view, this is seeing the cost of everything and the value of nothing,” Mulloy said.

“This is a venture into a fully restrained agenda and seems to be very accommodating to China,” Yang said.

“This is a venture into a fully restrained agenda and seems to be very accommodating to China,” Yang said.

Japan has stood firmly with Fiji in this fight, providing maritime law enforcement training, drug detection devices and digital border management systems

Japan has stood firmly with Fiji in this fight, providing maritime law enforcement training, drug detection devices and digital border management systems

Japanese Ambassador Hiroshi Tajima says Japan has committed about $12 million to support efforts to protect children and adolescents from drug-related harm.

Japanese Ambassador Hiroshi Tajima says Japan has committed about $12 million to support efforts to protect children and adolescents from drug-related harm.

the project represents a significant investment in Samoa’s health education infrastructure and will provide modern facilities to provide an improved environment for teaching, learning and training the next generation of health professionals.

the project represents a significant investment in Samoa’s health education infrastructure and will provide modern facilities to provide an improved environment for teaching, learning and training the next generation of health professionals.

highlighting Japan’s support for Samoa’s development and the bilateral cooperation that has contributed to the progress of the project.

highlighting Japan’s support for Samoa’s development and the bilateral cooperation that has contributed to the progress of the project.

The meeting highlighted the deep and enduring Kizuna – the bond between the two countries – which has been strengthened over decades through government-to-government and people-to-people ties.

The meeting highlighted the deep and enduring Kizuna – the bond between the two countries – which has been strengthened over decades through government-to-government and people-to-people ties.

The Ministry says Fiji values Japan's continued friendship and support, describing the partnership as one that continues to grow stronger through both good times and challenges.

The Ministry says Fiji values Japan's continued friendship and support, describing the partnership as one that continues to grow stronger through both good times and challenges.

Japan also wants to continue supporting Timor-Leste

O Japão também quer continuar a apoiar Timor-Leste

The delegation expressed concern about this situation in Timor-Leste and stated Japan's readiness to cooperate with the country

A delegação manifestou preocupação com esta situação em Timor-Leste e expressou a disponibilidade do Japão para cooperar com o país

The ministry is enthusiastic about the initiative, stating, “We would like to promote the appeal (of Japanese pop culture) in Africa and Latin America as well.”

The ministry is enthusiastic about the initiative, stating, “We would like to promote the appeal (of Japanese pop culture) in Africa and Latin America as well.”

The concert drew a crowd far exceeding the venue's capacity.

The concert drew a crowd far exceeding the venue's capacity.

The Embassy of Japan in Vanuatu and the Vanuatu Chamber of Commerce and Industry (VCCI) has introduced the traditional Japanese shochu to local businesses and stakeholders in Port Vila.

The Embassy of Japan in Vanuatu and the Vanuatu Chamber of Commerce and Industry (VCCI) has introduced the traditional Japanese shochu to local businesses and stakeholders in Port Vila.