Japan, S.korea Remain Divided Over 'comfort Women'

Japan, S.Korea remain divided over 'comfort women'

Japan and South Korea remain divided over the issue of people referred to as wartime comfort women, five years after the countries agreed to settle the issue.

In December 2015, Tokyo and Seoul confirmed that the issue was resolved finally and irreversibly.

Daily Infection Cases Remain High Across Japan

Daily infection cases remain high across Japan

The coronavirus continues to spread across Japan with Tokyo reporting 317 new cases on Wednesday. This marks the first time since late August that the capital's daily tally has exceeded 300.

New cases have topped 100 for the ninth day in a row. So far, more than 33,000 people have tested positive in the metropolis.

Most 'dementia Cafes' In Japan Remain Closed

Most 'dementia cafes' in Japan remain closed

A survey by Japan's health ministry shows that more than 80 percent of "dementia cafes" across the country remain closed because of the coronavirus pandemic.

There are about 7,000 such places in Japan, where people with dementia and their families gather and seek advice.

Chan-hom Veers Away, Mudslide Risks Remain High

Chan-hom veers away, mudslide risks remain high

Weather officials in Japan say Tropical Storm Cham-hom is veering away from the country after bringing record downpours to the Izu Island chain in the Pacific, but they warn that the risks of mudslides remain high.

The Meteorological Agency says Cham-hom was located 150 kilometers southeast of Hachijojima Island as of noon on Sunday.

Abe Tells Trump Japan-us Alliance To Remain Strong

Abe tells Trump Japan-US alliance to remain strong

Japan's Prime Minister Abe Shinzo has stressed to US President Donald Trump that his successor will continue to bolster the Japan-US alliance. Abe made the comment in a phone call on Monday, Japan time, to explain his decision to resign.

Abe and Trump talked for about 30 minutes. The prime minister announced on Friday that he is leaving office for health reasons.

Challenges Remain After 7 Years Of Abenomics

Challenges remain after 7 years of Abenomics

Japanese Prime Minister Abe Shinzo pushed to revive the economy through his signature Abenomics policy. But challenges remain as he steps down after more than seven years for health reasons.

Abenomics tried to pull the economy out of deflation and achieve sustainable growth.

Experts: Infections On Decline But Risks Remain

Experts: Infections on decline but risks remain

Experts advising the Japanese government say coronavirus infections may have peaked nationwide, but that vigilance is required due to the risk of a resurgence.

A panel of experts met on Friday to assess the latest data on the number of people who developed symptoms of COVID-19 daily.

Dpp Merger With Cdp Set, But Issues Remain

DPP merger with CDP set, but issues remain

Japan's second-largest opposition party, the Democratic Party for the People, has decided to dissolve itself and form a new party through a merger with the largest opposition group, the Constitutional Democratic Party.

The decision came at a meeting of more than 60 Lower and Upper House members of the party on Wednesday.

Hope To Remain 'last Atomic-bombed City'

Hope to remain 'last atomic-bombed city'

Hopes for peace have been shared in Nagasaki. People are holding various events to remember what happened 75 years ago.

Near the Peace Park, a mass to remember those who perished began at 6 a.m. More than 200 people attended.

Masks Remain In Short Supply In Japan

Masks remain in short supply in Japan

Face masks have been in short supply in Japan amid the coronavirus outbreak as well as hay fever.

The industry ministry says domestic mask makers are operating around the clock to triple their outputs to about 100-million masks a week.

China Auto Plants At Coronavirus Epicenter Will Remain Closed

China auto plants at coronavirus epicenter will remain closed

TOKYO — Japanese automakers delayed on Friday the restart of plants in China near the epicenter of a coronavirus outbreak, complying with authorities' directives but raising the risk of further supply disruptions that could hit global car production.

Nissan Motor Co said it would keep its plants in Xianyang in the central province of Hubei, and Zhengzhou in the neighboring province of Henan, shuttered after Monday, when it had planned to resume operations, but did not set a new date.