To mark its 25th anniversary, size? teams up with BILLY’s Tokyo and adidas for a commemorative three-way collaboration dubbed the “ Sapporo Collection .” The collection reinterprets the classic adidas ... ( read original story ...)
Etihad Airways, STARLUX Airlines sign strategic codeshare partnership
Etihad Airways has signed a strategic codeshare agreement with Taipei-based STARLUX Airlines, expanding customer access to Northeast Asia and ... ( read original story ...)
Dion Cools becomes first Malaysian to join Japanese top-flight club with Cerezo Osaka move
Dion Cools has become the first Malaysian footballer to sign for a Japanese top-flight club after joining J1 League outfit Cerezo Osaka. It was a move that was rapidly gaining traction in the rumour ... ( read original story ...)
Mass Layoffs, Factory Closures, and a $698M Deal: Inside Nissan’s Crisis Plan
Nissan is reportedly exploring the sale of its global headquarters in Yokohama, Japan, as part of a comprehensive strategy to reduce debt and finance a major restructuring initiative. According to a ... ( read original story ...)
Cools joins Cerezo Osaka, becomes first Malaysian to play in Japan’s top league
The 29-year-old Harimau Malaya defender will join the squad after fulfilling his national team duties as Malaysia prepare to face Vietnam in their second Group F match of the 2027 Asian Cup qualifiers ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo school group seeking $5M for ‘lost profits’ from enrollment decline after media reports
Details of financial damage claimed by an educational corporation in Tokyo that sued 10 people including a former student for 725.72 million ... ( read original story ...)
Takeaways from AP’s reporting on looming extinction of rare version of Christianity in rural Japan
On the rural islands off the coast of Japan, a handful of believers practice a version of Christianity that has direct links to a time of samurai, shoguns and martyred missionaries. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s top banks consider teaming up on ATMs to cut costs
The banks are seeing whether costs can be reduced for tasks needed to run ATMs such as monitoring, security and cash transportation. ( read original story ...)
Government adopts new intellectual property program to enhance competitiveness
The government aims to raise the country's ranking in the World Intellectual Property Organization's annual Global Innovation Index to fourth or higher by 2035. ( read original story ...)
Could ‘Golden Dome’ missile defense be Japan’s ticket out of Trump tariffs?
According to Japan's Nikkei media outlet, U.S. president Donald Trump and Japan's prime minister Shigeru Ishiba had talks on the phone, in May, about a ...
Monsha’at Showcases Saudi Arabia’s Entrepreneurship Journey at Expo 2025 Osaka
Saudi Arabia underscored its growing international presence as a hub for entrepreneurship through an interactive workshop held at its pavilion during Expo 2025 Osaka in Japan. The event aimed to ... ( read original story ...)
Osaka World Expo Kansai 2025 Attracts Some of the Planet’s Top Luxury Brands
This landmark event – held every 5 years in different locations worldwide – showcases incredible achievements across various industries. ( read original story ...)
Why Japan May Help the U.S. Develop Trump’s Golden Dome
The Asian ally is reportedly considering lending its technological capabilities to the missile-defense project in hopes of negotiating a better trade deal. ( read original story ...)
South Korea’s new President Lee vows to pursue talks with North and bolster ties with US and Japan
South Korea’s new President Lee Jae-myung says he’ll pursue dialogue with North Korea while bolstering a trilateral partnership with the U.S. and Japan. ( read original story ...)
‘Welcome to my room!’ Ramdane Touhami opens the doors to his new concept store in Tokyo
Enjoy 12 digital issues a year from the global design authority Choose a print or digital subscription, or both ... ( read original story ...)
Japan must pursue payment innovation as society becomes cash-less, BOJ official says
Japan currently has no plan to issue a central bank digital currency (CBDC) but must continue innovating its payment and settlement system in an increasingly cash-less society, a senior central bank ... ( read original story ...)