Month: June 2025

NAGOYA, Japan -- The maker of Japan's popular Black Thunder chocolate bar is aiming to lure sweet-toothed tourists and other guests to a visitor center at its new $70 million plant, offering a ... ( read original story ...)

Must-see pavilions include the interactive Saudi village, future-themed Korea Pavilion, and Singapore’s red sphere built with recycled aluminium discs. ( read original story ...)

Japan had made some progress in a fifth round of trade talks with U.S. officials aimed at ending tariffs that are hurting Japan's economy, Tokyo's chief tariff negotiator said. ( read original story ...)

Four songs by Mrs. GREEN APPLE charted in the mid-year Japan Hot 100 top five -- the first time any act has accomplished this feat. ( read original story ...)

Mrs. GREEN APPLE topped the all-genre Japan Hot 100 song chart, the Hot Albums tally & the Artist 100 list on the Billboard Japan mid-year charts. ( read original story ...)

Mario Cucinella Architects, is inspired by the Renaissance Ideal City 90 bespoke seats developed by the Natuzzi Style Center for the Theater within the Italy Pavilion. SANTERAMO IN COLLE, Bari, Italy, ... ( read original story ...)

If you’re craving a quick break from Osaka’s city energy, Minoh Falls (also spelled “Minoo” sometimes) is the half-day activity you probably need. Just 30 minutes from Osaka-Umeda Station, this easy ... ( read original story ...)

USA Track and Field (USATF) has named the marathoners slated to race at the 2025 World Athletics Championships in Tokyo. On Friday, June 6, two Olympians were announced among the six athletes set to ... ( read original story ...)