Hokkaido: When Japan Means More Than Tokyo And Kyoto

Hokkaido reveals a side of Japan far removed from the crowds of Tokyo and Kyoto.

How Japan’s Railway Innovation Went Global

Japan’s railway innovation continues to shape global transport with its focus on safety, precision, and reliability.

Italian Cuisine Wins UNESCO World Heritage Status

UNESCO has officially inscribed Italian cuisine on its Intangible Cultural Heritage list, marking the first time an entire national cuisine—not just a dish—earned global recognition.
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Japan To Raise Visa Fees For 1st Time In 48 Years

Japan is preparing to raise its visa fees starting fiscal year 2026, marking the first adjustment in 48 years as the government updates costs for processing and administrative services.

Japan Government To Outline Policies On Foreigners In January

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi has directed ministers to draft new policies on foreign nationals by January.

President Lee Gets Smartphones From China’s Xi, Quips About Security

President Lee Jae Myung received Xiaomi smartphones and calligraphy tools as gifts from Chinese President Xi Jinping after their first summit meeting.

BTS’ RM Compares K-Pop To ‘Bibimbap’ At APEC CEO Summit

BTS leader RM made history at the APEC CEO Summit, becoming the first K-pop artist to deliver a keynote address before global business leaders.

Japanese PM Takaichi Vows More Defense Spending In Talks With United States President Trump

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi pledges stronger defense spending in her first meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump.

United States President Trump Arrives In South Korea For High-Stakes Summits With Lee, Xi

U.S. President Donald Trump lands in South Korea for pivotal talks with President Lee Jae Myung and China’s Xi Jinping.

APEC CEO Summit Offers Opportunity To Find Solutions To Protectionism

SK Group Chairman Chey Tae-won says the upcoming APEC CEO Summit will open doors to tackle global protectionism.

Pope, King Charles Pray Together In Sistine Chapel In Historic First

History unfolds as Pope Leo XIV and King Charles III pray together for the first time inside the Sistine Chapel.

Japan Study Discovers New Species Of Sea Anemone

A research team from Kumamoto University has discovered a new species of sea anemone found in the deep seabed off Japan’s coast, adding to the country’s growing list of unique marine biodiversity.

King Charles Arrives In Vatican To Meet, Pray With Pope Leo

King Charles arrived at the Vatican on Thursday for a historic meeting with Pope Leo, marking the first time in nearly 500 years that a British monarch has publicly prayed with a pontiff since the Church of England’s split from Rome.