Facing their biggest test yet at the Women's Asian Cup, Japan simply brushed aside South Korea to reach Saturday's final. ( read original story ...)
Salem Yokohama tire plant officially closes
SALEM, Va. (WDBJ) - The Yokohama tire manufacturing plant officially closed on Wednesday, March 18, 2026 leaving nearly 400 people out of a job. Yokohama says the closure was in response to the ... ( read original story ...)
Why Trump’s Call for Help on Iran Put Japan in a Bind
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi caught a break when US President Donald Trump backed away from a demand for Japan to send warships to help reopen the Strait of Hormuz. But the incident ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo’s Kita Ward to hire ex-police officers to address private lodging issues
A city in Tokyo plans to employ retired police officers to deal with an increasing number of complaints involving private lodgings. ( read original story ...)
South Korea’s stocks lead gains in Asia as investors assess Japan trade data, await Fed rate verdict
The Middle East war continues to escalate, keeping investors on edge.
Advan Sport V107 to come factory equipped on Lexus RZ
The Yokohama Rubber Co., Ltd., announced that it has begun supplying its ADVAN Sport V107 tires as original equipment (OE) for the special edition RZ 600e “F SPORT Performance” model of the Lexus RZ, ... ( read original story ...)
Japan raises alarm over measles amid recent outbreaks in Tokyo and other cities
The Tokyo Metropolitan Government announced Tuesday that a total of nine people, all males in their 20s working for the same eating and drinking venue, had been infected. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo records 34 measles cases in three months, equaling last year’s total
TOKYO: The cumulative number of measles cases in Tokyo since January has reached 34, equaling last year's total, the Tokyo metropolitan government announced on Tuesday (March 17). ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Takaichi Visits Trump as Hormuz Warship Standoff Simmers
Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi faces a diplomatic balancing act at a summit this week with Donald Trump, after the US president called on Japan to deploy warships to help secure the war-stricken Strait ... ( read original story ...)
US Focus on Iran May Impact Asia, Japan’s Ex-Defense Chief Says
A channeling of US resources into the conflict ravaging the Middle East could cause an imbalance in the current security environment surrounding Japan, renewing the need for the country to strengthen ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s leader faces high-wire act in Washington over Trump’s Iran demands
By Tamiyuki Kihara, Tim Kelly and John Geddie TOKYO, March 18 (Reuters) - Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi visits the White House on Thursday for meetings that offer U.S. ( read original story ...)
South Korea’s Kospi leads gains in Asia as investors assess Japan trade data, await Fed rate verdict
The Middle East war continues to escalate, keeping investors on edge.
Global market | Nikkei jumps nearly 2% as AI, chip stocks rally
Japan's Nikkei index surged on Wednesday, driven by technology stocks. Investors eased worries about rising oil prices, boosting market sentiment. Advantest and SoftBank Group saw significant gains.
Japan exports beat forecasts with 4.2% growth in February, but shipments to China and U.S. slump
Exports to China, Japan's largest trading partner, fell 10.9%, while shipments to the U.S dropped 8%. ( read original story ...)
South Korea’s Kospi leads gains in Asia as investors assess Japan trade data, Iran war developments
The Middle East war continues to escalate, keeping investors on edge. ( read original story ...)
Major crypto exchange reveals new plan in first shareholder letter
Following the release of its 2025 financial results yesterday, CEO Akshay Naheta has issued his first letter to shareholders. According to Naheta, 2025 was a year of "substantial" rebuilding, designed ...