India take on tournament favourites Japan in their second 2026 AFC Women's Asian Cup game ... ( read original story ...)
Shohei Ohtani Grand Slam! Dodgers’ Star Puts On Show In Japan’s WBC Win
Shohei Ohtani has thrilled Japan fans by hitting a grand slam in the second inning at the World Baseball Classic. ( read original story ...)
Amazon MGM Studios Taps Warner Bros. Discovery, Hulu Veteran Buddy Marini to Head Japan
Amazon MGM Studios has hired Buddy Marini to serve as its top executive in Japan, effective March 6. Based in Tokyo, he will drive the slate of local originals spanning film, TV series and anime, ... ( read original story ...)
Now Open: 1 Hotel Tokyo–A Nature-Infused Urban Sanctuary
Hotels, the mission-driven luxury lifestyle brand founded by hospitality visionary Barry Sternlicht, is proud to announce the official opening of 1 Hotel Tokyo, the brand's first property in Japan. ( read original story ...)
Bank of Japan chief vows to keep raising rates with eye on Iran conflict
By Leika Kihara TOKYO, March 4 (Reuters) - Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda said the central bank will continue to raise interest rates if its economic forecasts materialise, but warned of the ...
Yomiuri: Sapporo Holding’s Subsidiary to Sell Vending Machine Business
A subsidiary of Japanese brewing giant Sapporo Holdings Ltd. on Thursday announced it will sell its vending machine business. ( read original story ...)
Shohei Ohtani’s Batting Practice Is a Show of Its Own at the Tokyo Dome
This is the Shohei Ohtani effect. Lia Chan and her husband How and other family members flew in from Singapore — about a seven-hour flight to Tokyo — just to watch Ohtani play in the World Baseball ... ( read original story ...)
Shohei Ohtani Crushes Jaw-Dropping Grand Slam in Tokyo Dome WBC Opener
Shohei Ohtani hit a home run you need to see to believe to open the WBC for the defending champions from Japan. ( read original story ...)
In Tokyo, Carney signs agreement with Japanese counterpart to expand trade and defence ties
Prime Minister Mark Carney inked a series of agreements with his Japanese counterpart Friday designed to expand and “modernize” the bilateral relationship as he continues his push to develop deeper ... ( read original story ...)
Australia beats Taiwan 3-0 to open World Baseball Classic in Tokyo. South Korea also wins
Australia opened the World Baseball Classic by beating Taiwan 3-0 on Travis Bazzana's homer in the seventh inning and a two-run home run in the fifth by Robbie Perkins at the Tokyo Dome on Thursday. ( read original story ...)
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— Seriously: Japan’s Ambassador to Canada KANJI YAMANOUCHI told Playbook that a strong reason Japanese car companies come to Canada is because it’s a door into the biggest market in North America: the ... ( read original story ...)
Red Bull Tokyo Drift Returns for 2026 With an Exclusive Tokyo Drive Car Club Collaboration
Those who want to attend can only secure a ticket by purchasing pieces from the limited-edition clothing capsule. ( read original story ...)
Why Japan’s Nikkei 225 Can Stage A Minor Recovery After Its 4-Day Plunge
Nikkei 225 staged a decline of 6.1% from February 27 to March 5, 2026. The 4-day plunge is likely to stage a minor recovery at this juncture, supported by technical and intermarket factors.
Japan’s quake insurance exposes deep fault lines in ours
NZ’s earthquake cover is structured around uncapped govt guarantee and flat-rate levies, meaning huge claim volumes and long delays. As disaster losses rise, we would do well to take a page out of ... ( read original story ...)
Nikkei 225 Index crashed this week: Here’s why Japan stocks may rebound
The Nikkei 225 Index suffered a harsh reversal this week, its worst performance in months. It retreated by over 4.6%, mirroring the performance of other Asian stock indices as the ...
LA Ramen Scene Gets Disrupted: Taipei’s 4.5-Star Phenomenon Ramen Chikumo Launches $2 Sapporo Beer in Sawtelle
Ramen Chikumo -- a Tokyo-headquartered ramen brand that became a late-night sensation in Taipei with three locations earning 4.7+ stars across 10,000+ reviews -- is celebrating a major milestone at ... ( read original story ...)