Is Japan "going to sink, right along with its birth rate"?
Some sociologists say the approach adopted by Japan's largely older, male leaders ignores the real problem.
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U.S. ambassador to Japan is confident Japan will ban LGBTQ discrimination
Activists are urging the government to enact anti-discrimination legislation before Japan hosts the G-7 summit of industrialized nations in Hiroshima in May.
Japan's women are done buying men Valentine's "obligation chocolates"
In the 1980s it became a custom for females to buy chocolate to hand out to male co-workers and bosses. Many are "glad it's over."
North Korea displays record number of missiles
North Korea put on a show of force this week with a military parade featuring more intercontinental ballistic missiles than ever before. Many of the missiles are believed to have the capability of reaching the U.S. Elizabeth Palmer has the details.
Murray Carter and secrets of bladesmithing
Murray Carter spent nearly two decades in Japan before bringing eastern bladesmithing techniques west. Today, he is one of the few Americans who make custom made knives full-time, inside his shop in Idaho. Carter’s kitchen knives are both works of art, and exceptional tools. Jeff Glor reports.
"Sushi terrorism" prank videos spark outrage, and sympathy, in Japan
A handful of "sickening" videos showing people tampering with items on Japan's ubiquitous sushi conveyor belts have caused shockwaves.
As China builds nukes and ties with Russia, NATO seeks new "friends"
"China is not our adversary," Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg said, "but we must understand the scale of the challenge and work together to address it."
American pro among skiers killed by avalanche in Japan
A photographer who was taking part in the backcountry ski trip said Kyle Smaine was "thrown 50 meters by the air blast and buried" in the avalanche.
Japan firm opens whale meat vending machines to push sales
Conservationists say they are worried the move could be a step toward expanded whaling.
Stocks fall as recession fears weigh on market
"Disappointing U.S. data releases and hawkish Fed rhetoric are also adding to the risk-off mood," said one analyst.
Getting to "yes": Marriage proposals become big business in Japan
In social media age, a simple declaration of devotion and a selfie may not cut it, prompting some young lovers to spend thousands for a more Instagram-able moment.
Fallout from Biden documents controversy
President Joe Biden is hosting the Japanese Prime Minister at the White House today amid fallout from the classified documents controversy. CBS News senior White House correspondent Weijia Jiang joins the show to discuss how the White House has been reacting to the controversy. She also shares details on the president's meeting with the Japanese prime minister.
Biden meeting with Japanese PM
President Biden is meeting with Japan's Prime Minister Fumio Kishida at the White House on Friday. It's the first meeting between the two leaders since Japan announced its biggest military buildup since World War II. CBS News senior White House correspondent Weijia Jiang joined Vladimir Duthiers and Anne-Marie Green to discuss the high-stakes meeting.
Exploring the art of Japanese swordsmanship
They say it's never too late to try something new, so CBS News correspondent Vlad Duthiers kicked off 2023 by learning the art of Japanese swordsmanship, a passion he's always wanted to explore. Duthiers learns the history of the samurai sword and what it takes truly master the katana.
Suspect in assassination of former Japanese PM Abe charged with murder
Tetsuya Yamagami allegedly shot and killed Shinzo Abe in early July but underwent a months-long mental evaluation that prosecutors say showed he's fit to stand trial.
As inflation eases, U.S. economy looks a little less bleak
With inflation showing signs of cooling down, Americans may yet evade a recession, experts said.
Why Japan's gov't is encouraging drinking
The Japanese government is concerned about the rise of the "sober curious" movement among young people, as tax revenues from alcoholic beverages dry up. So, the government is launching a "drink more" campaign. Correspondent Lucy Craft reports.
Bars without booze are starting to take off in Japan
As tax revenue from alcoholic beverages dries up, the government has been mocked for its efforts to encourage more drinking.
Running Boy keeps Japan streets safe for kids
Japan's ubiquitous "Running Boy" signs were created to address a rise in pedestrian accidents in the 1970s. In the birthplace of those signs, outside the city of Kyoto, they are still lovingly made by hand. Lucy Craft speaks with the manufacturer and with a Japanese traffic expert who says such signs actually do little to make streets safer.
How "Running Boy" became a Japanese cultural icon
The cartoony signs dot roads across the country, but many safety experts say as a method of keeping drivers and pedestrians safe, Running Boy comes up short.
Shiba Inu behind "Doge" meme has cancer and liver disease, owner says
In a series of Instagram posts, the dog's owner said she is in "very dangerous condition."
COVID-19 cases surge in China
COVID-19 cases surge in China as other countries look to place restrictions on travelers from the country. Lucy Craft reports.
17 dead, dozens injured as heavy snow hits Japan
The storms, which started last week, have killed 17 and left hundreds of homes without power.
China sees COVID surge after restrictions end
China is seeing a spike in COVID-19 cases after ending its "zero-COVID" policy. Meanwhile, Japan is increasing its defense spending in an effort to boost its counteroffensive capabilities, and North Korea is threatening a military response. CBS News senior foreign correspondent Elizabeth Palmer joined "CBS News Mornings" to discuss.
Japan to double defense spending, gain missiles amid regional threats
U.S. officials were quick to praise the massive adjustment to post-WWII Japan's pacifist policy as marking "a new era in the defense of democracy."
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