JFE Steel, Japan's No. 2 steelmaker and a unit of JFE Holdings, said on Thursday it will invest 329.4 billion yen ($2.26 billion) to build a large, advanced electric arc furnace (EAF) at its Kurashiki ... ( read original story ...)
President of Turkmenistan to attend opening of EXPO 2025 in Japan’s Osaka
ASHGABAT, Turkmenistan, April 10. President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhammedov will pay an official visit to Japan from April 13 through 15 to attend the opening ceremony of the World Expo 2025 in ... ( read original story ...)
US Steel shares tumble after Trump says he doesn’t want company sold to Japan’s Nippon
The comment appeared to contradict recent actions by the Trump administration. On Monday, Trump directed a national security panel to take a fresh look at Nippon Steel’s $14 billion bid. ( read original story ...)
I visited Japan for the first time. The trip was amazing, but I could’ve easily avoided these 5 mistakes.
It's never been a better time to visit Japan, and it can be an easy trip to plan. Don't stress about dinner reservations, and save time for Kyoto. ( read original story ...)
Asuka III Delivered to NYK
NYK Cruises today took delivery of the Asuka III from Meyer Werft. The company said in a press release that the traditional flag change occurred during the delivery ceremony. Onboard the ship, ... ( read original story ...)
Osaka police give lost rare parrot to animal rights group leader sparking probe
Osaka Prefectural Police gave a grey parrot they received as a lost item to an animal protection group leader, unaware that the bird was a rare specie ... ( read original story ...)
LOOK: Philippine pavilion stuns at Expo 2025 Osaka
The Pavilion is a showcase of our culture and a heartfelt expression of friendship, respect, and shared aspirations with our Japanese partners,” said Philippine Ambassador to ... ( read original story ...)
Uzbekistan Pavilion at Expo 2025 Osaka draws on ancient Silk Road shelters
A forest-like cluster of wooden columns crowns the Uzbekistan Pavilion at Expo 2025 Osaka, designed by German studio Atelier Brückner as a nod to ancient shelters along the Silk Road. Named the Garden ... ( read original story ...)
Local governments to showcase products and reconstruction work at Osaka Expo
Eye-catching items include a 1-meter lacquerware globe from Ishikawa Prefecture that escaped damage after a 7.6 magnitude earthquake struck. ( read original story ...)
After a tumultuous buildup, a first look at the Osaka Expo
Members of the media and other invited guests got a glimpse of the event's shiny pavilions spread over 155 hectares, and the signature Grand Ring overlooking them. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Nikkei surges 9% on relief after Trump pauses tariffs
Japan's Nikkei share average jumped 9% on Thursday as investors scooped up beaten-down stocks after U.S. President Donald Trump declared an immediate 90-day tariff pause for many countries. The Nikkei ...
Expo 2025 in Japan: five things to know
A multi-eyed mascot, a vast wooden Grand Ring, 160 countries and regions strutting their stuff, and robots and sushi galore: Expo 2025 begins Sunday in Osaka, Japan.- Grand Ring - Encircling dozens of ...
Liverpool to Play Yokohama Marinos in Japan
As part of the previously announced Asian tour for their preseason for the 2025/2026 season, Liverpool FC will play J. League team Yokohama F. Marinos at Yokohama’s Nissan Stadium on 30 July. The ... ( read original story ...)
LFC to face Yokohama F. Marinos on second leg of pre-season tour in Asia
Before visiting Yokohama LFC will clash with Italian giants AC Milan, in the first football match to be played in the newly opened 50,000-seater Kai Tak Stadium in Hong Kong, on Saturday 26 July, ... ( read original story ...)
Japan to act on Chinese steel imports if unfair practices found under WTO rules
Japan's trade and industry ministry will consider taking action on imports of Chinese steel if any unfair practices are identified under World Trade Organization rules, a ministry official said on ... ( read original story ...)
Kangwon Land revamp spurred by regional competition for Korean gamblers, Japan IR on horizon: management
The management at Kangwon Land, a resort with South Korea's only casino allowing locals to bet (pictured), has given GGRAsia an update on its "K-HIT 1.0 Project", an upgrade and revamp of the property ... ( read original story ...)