The Japan Association for the 2025 World Exposition expects a total of 28.2 million people to visit the event, which is set to run until Oct. 13. ( read original story ...)
Hours-long queue for ‘flying roti canai’ at Expo 2025 Osaka as crispy butter bomb takes over
The “Flying Roti Canai” has quickly become a crowd-puller at Expo 2025 Osaka, drawing visitors to the Malaysia Pavilion with its skilful preparation and ... ( read original story ...)
News in Easy English: Tokyo seniors have fun at day care cooking classes
In Tokyo, some special day care centers give cooking classes to seniors. One of these places is called "Nanairo Cooking Studio." There are fo･･･ ... ( read original story ...)
Survey: Tokyo has two of the world’s top ten airports for 2025
With Tokyo home to two of the world's best airports for food, it’s no surprise that the capital’s international gateways also consistently rank among the best globally. In the 2025 World Airport ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Q1 capital spending hits record but some export sectors weak
Investment by Japanese companies in plants and equipment surged to a record in the first quarter led by industries focused on domestic demand, but key export sectors reduced spending in a sign that U. ( read original story ...)
Japan to raise foreign direct investment target to $1 trillion by mid-2030s, sources say
Japan is set to raise its 2030 foreign direct investment target by 20% and push the figure as high as 150 trillion yen ($1.05 trillion) by the middle of the decade, people familiar with the matter ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Akazawa Reportedly Mulls Return to Washington This Week
Japan’s top trade negotiator Ryosei Akazawa is considering returning to the US for another round of trade negotiations this week as expectations mount for a deal as early as this month. ( read original story ...)
Where to Stay in Osaka If You’re There for Food, Culture or Nightlife
Dotombori, has many great restaurants, food stalls, and bars lining either side of the canal Osaka is regarded as the “capital of Japanese cuisine” and within Osaka, Minami is the place to go to if ... ( read original story ...)
Bank of Japan Sets Record Loss Provision Amid Interest Rate Pressure
The Bank of Japan (BOJ) has allocated its highest-ever provision for potential bond transaction losses, marking a cautious shift in monetary policy outlook as interest rate pressures build. According ...
Japan’s capital spending in Jan.-March rises 6.4% on year
Capital spending by Japanese companies in the January-March quarter rose 6.4 percent from a year earlier, the Finance Ministry said M ...
Japan factory declines slow in May but tariff worries persist, PMI shows
Japan's factory activity shrank at the slowest pace in five months in May as the decline in new orders eased, but worries over U.S. tariffs have dampened the recovery from an almost year-long ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Q1 corporate capex up 6.4%, points to solid domestic demand
Japanese corporate spending on plants and equipment rose 6.4% year-on-year in the first quarter, Ministry of Finance data showed on Monday, showing a bright spot in the country's patchy economic ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Firms Raised Capital Spending Ahead of US Tariffs
Japanese businesses increased capital investment at a faster pace in the first quarter of this year just as the Trump administration touted the coming tariff campaign that kicked off in March. ( read original story ...)
BOJ sets aside maximum provisions for bond transactions, Nikkei reports
The Bank of Japan has set aside the maximum provision for losses on bond transactions, the Nikkei reported on Monday.
Japan rocked by 6.0-magnitude earthquake, a day after quake hits Kushiro
A 6.0-magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of Hiroo, Japan, on Sunday evening. It comes a day after another 6.1-magnitude quake rocked the city of Kushiro. According to the U.S. Geological Survey ... ( read original story ...)
Pakistan embassy in Tokyo hosts business networking dinner to strengthen bilateral trade relations
The Embassy of Pakistan in Tokyo hosted a business networking dinner in honour of the Federal Commerce Minister Jam Kamal Khan aimed at fostering greater economic cooperation between the two countries ... ( read original story ...)