Japan’s Trade Deal with the US Draws Fire Over Lack of Documentation
Japan’s decision to move forward on a major tariff agreement with the United States without issuing a formal, written…
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Trump Promised 90 Deals in 90 Days: He Got Just 2 and Now Looks for More Time
“We invite you to participate in the extraordinary Economy of the United States, the Number One Market in the…
As the Trump Tariff Deadline Looms, Vietnam Is Relieved, Japan Resigned
A 90 day pause in the implementation of President Donald Trump’s new tariff rates will expire on Wednesday, and…
As Japan Retires Reliable Rocket, Honda Motors Blasts Off into the Space Sector with Surprise Rocket Test
Surprising investors and industry experts alike, Honda Motor Company announced on June 17th that it had successfully tested its…
Brooklyn Bonsai Museum Celebrates 100th Birthday Bash with Largest-Ever Exhibition on These Mini Trees
One of America’s largest bonsai tree collections recently celebrated its centennial with the largest exhibition on these miniature trees…
Is Finland Really the Happiest Country? New Global Flourishing Study Find Indonesians Are Most Fulfilled
A new measure of global mental wellbeing was recently released through a series of papers from Harvard University and…
Trump Doubles Down on Biden-Era Policy of Missiles in the Philippines
In his first major trip to Asia since taking the role as civilian leader of the US military, Sect.…
Travelers Are Being Increasingly Turned Off by Overtourism—Consider Skipping These Trending Destinations
WaL reported last year that 2024 was the most touristy year in human history, with many European destinations reeling from…
Scientist Exposes ‘Blue Zones’ to be Myth Based on Pension Fraud, Not Diet and Lifestyle
In what is likely to be seen as the health and fitness equivalent of something like the Watergate or…
Japanese Defense Strategy Paper Is ‘Tensest’ in History, Shedding All Language of Diplomacy
Japan’s ongoing military defense buildup accelerated, at least rhetorically, in line with the recent release of a national defense…
Relocation of the US Marines Corps from Okinawa to Guam Still Ongoing–as Are the Rapes Off-Base
The Kyodo News reported that Guam Governor Lou Leon Guerrero has said about 100 US Marines will move to…
03/25 End of the Empire: Hong Kong Back Behind the Bamboo Curtain
End of the Empire is a once-monthly feature on all news relating to the transition from the unipolar world…
What Makes the Perfect Forest for the Perfect Fall?
Depending on where you live in the world, you may be opening this story with every tree in your…
Denmark is Latest to Announce Dramatic Increases in Military Spending
As WaL has covered over the last 6 months, the world, and particularly NATO member states, are continuing to…
World Military Spending Continues to Soar Inside and Outside of Warzones
Global military expenditures continue to rise around the world, with the 11 highest spenders all continuing to increase budgetary…
France Commits to 40% Increase in Military Spending, Nuclear Weapon Modernization
French President Emmanuel Macron announced recently his administration would increase France’s national defense spending 40% over the next 6…
Japan Turning into National Security State with New Defense Plan and Big Guns Budget Increase
Citing “the most severe and complex security environment since the end of World War II,” the Kishida government of…
Gaffes in Tokyo – Biden Claims US Will Militarily Defend Taiwan – Calls Indo-Pacific “Our Region”
President Biden has forced his administration yet again to walk back comments he has made about the US commitment…
Japanese Cuisine Has Always Increased Lifespan — But What About Healthspan?
After years of gaining popularity as some sort of secret aging cure, the traditional Japanese diet and method of…