Japan’s tallest skyscraper, towering at a height of 330 meters, was completed at the heart of Tokyo, Mori Building Co. said Monday, beating the previous title holder by 30 meters. The Azabudai Hills Mori JP Tower building is a key feature of an area being redeveloped as...
Tokyo — Japan is the only country among the so-called G-7 industrialized nations that does not allow same-sex marriage. But momentum for change is growing, thanks in large part to couples who’ve stepped out of the shadows to push for equality and inclusion — despite the...
Gas-rich Turkmenistan has opened a US$7.5 billion “smart” city in honour of eccentric former dictator Gurbanguly Berdymukhamedov. Arkadag, translating as Protector, an unofficial title of Berdymukhamedov, is due to reach a population of about...
A western Japan city known for its ornamental square watermelons began this year’s shipments on Monday, with each fruit priced at about 10,000 yen ($70). A total of eight growers plan to deliver around 300 cubic watermelons from Zentsuji, Kagawa Prefecture through mid-July...
Japan and the European Union are considering issuing a joint statement announcing their intention to enhance maritime, cyberspace and supply chain security cooperation after their leaders meet next week, diplomatic sources said Monday. European Council President Charles Michel and...
