TOKYO -- Recent traffic accidents involving foreign drivers in Japan have drawn attention to the country's driver's license conversion system, prompting calls for reform.
Mount Fuji provides scenic backdrop for live fire exercises by Japan’s Ground Self-Defence Force
The iconic Mount Fuji provided a scenic backdrop for the annual live fire drill by Japan's Ground Self-Defense Force on Sunday. ( read original story ...)
Nagoya museum holds ceremony for retired ‘Doctor Yellow’ shinkansen train
Japanese railway fans have helped with preparations for the planned display of the iconic "Doctor Yellow" Shinkansen train at a museum in Nagoya City, central Japan. ( read original story ...)
When Shenzhen’s AI heartbeat meets Expo 2025 Osaka!
From multilingual interactions to agile navigation, Walker C unlocked a new identity as a humanoid robot host to welcome global visitors to witness the youthful dynamism of Shenzhen, China's ... ( read original story ...)
Japan introduces revised ‘crypto-friendly’ Payment Services Act – What should investors expect?
The upper house of Japan’s National Diet passed the revised Payment Services Act (PSA) on Friday, resulting in big changes ahead for enterprises dealing with crypto. The new category of “intermediary ...
Memorial held for victims of school stabbing 24 years ago
In the years since the incident, many local governments across the country have recruited former police officers to help keep students safe near school property. ( read original story ...)
KPDN Week In Osaka Expo Explores Opportunities For International Market Expansion
The Ministry of Domestic Trade and Cost of Living (KPDN) Week at Expo 2025 Osaka in Japan focuses on opportunities to explore market expansion at the international level. In addition to strengthening ... ( read original story ...)
Top Banker Vows Loyalty to DEI at Tokyo Pride Parade as Trump’s Pushback Rages
The head of one of Japan’s largest investment banks used the Tokyo Pride parade to strike a rare public stance on pushing ahead with diversity initiatives, as US President Donald Trump seeks to ... ( read original story ...)
Cebu’s Arnis de Abanico wows crowd at Osaka World Expo 2025
The Lapu-Lapu City Arnis de Abanico showcased their precision and artistry in Arnis during their performance at the Hiraya ng Kinabukasan (Imagined Future) event, part of Hinabing Hiraya at the World ... ( read original story ...)
Middle-aged men learn to take better selfies for dating apps at Tokyo event
An event aimed at helping middle-aged men take better pictures for dating apps was held in the Japanese capital May 31. ( read original story ...)
Japan Flexes Its Military Muscle at China, and Trump
A highly visible missile base on Okinawa is part of a Japanese defense buildup made amid fears of Beijing’s growing power and questions about U.S. commitment. ( read original story ...)
Corpse of man found in Nagoya hotel
Aichi Prefectural Police launched an investigation after a man was found dead in a hotel in Nagoya on Saturday ... ( read original story ...)
As Japan clamours for new fighter jets, UK-Italy GCAP delays test Tokyo’s patience
Japan finds its ageing aircraft outmatched by China’s advanced stealth jets amid setbacks to the trilateral Global Combat Air Programme. ( read original story ...)
Milei’s Crypto Promoting Not Improper, Corruption Office Says
Argentina President Javier Milei didn’t act improperly when he promoted a crypto token called Libra in February, according to a decision by a government anti-corruption office.
How CPAs Should Speak To Clients As Crypto Adoption Accelerates
CPAs need to be educated on crypto to better advise clients © 2013 Bloomberg Finance LP. CPAs have been discussing crypto for years, but given the rapidly (and positively) changi ...
Taiwan’s Yageo Plans to Keep Shibaura’s AI Technology in Japan
Taiwan’s Yageo Corp. said it would keep Shibaura Electronics Co.’s most advanced technology in Japan if it successfully acquires the artificial intelligence sensor maker. ( read original story ...)