BEIJING, Aug 5 (Reuters) - China's foreign ministry on Wednesday said it had complained to Japan about Tokyo's newly released defence white paper, accusing it of playing up a Chinese threat and making ... ( read original story ...)
Record heat wave impacts people and animals in Japan and Korean Peninsula
Fans fainting at a baseball park. Lions dying at a zoo. A woman taking shelter in a car found dead. A doctor advising people to eat dog meat to promote stamina. The scenes caused by a record heat wave ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Honda reports robust results after its first ever annual loss
Honda’s profit for the fiscal first quarter more than doubled from a year ago, as the Japanese automaker continues to tackle a turnaround from its first ever full year loss. ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka aims Toronto breakthrough ahead of US Open
Osaka hopes this is the year she posts a great result at the WTA 1000 tournament in Toronto. ( read original story ...)
Kim Yo Jong warns Japan over expanding military capabilities
Kim Yo Jong, the powerful sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, warned Wednesday that Pyongyang could adopt "additional military options" against Japan. ( read original story ...)
Global market: Japan’s Nikkei jumps over 3% as AI stocks rally, upbeat earnings lift sentiment
Japan’s Nikkei surged over 3%, led by AI-related stocks tracking Wall Street’s overnight rally. Strong corporate earnings and upgraded forecasts further lifted sentiment, while softer oil prices and ...
North Korea’s Kim Yo Jong denounces Japan’s Tomahawk test-firing
The sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has denounced Japan's first live-fire test of a Tomahawk cruise missile last month. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Nikkei soars 3.16% on AI stocks and earnings
Japan's Nikkei soared over 3%, driven by a rally in AI-related stocks and strong corporate earnings, while softer oil prices further supported market sentiment.
Nikkei 225 Jumps 3% as Chip Stocks Rally on Iran Deal Hopes
Despite issues with the Yen Intervention, Nikkei 225 climbs 3% as chip stocks jump and Bessent Iran remarks lift Hormuz deal hopes.
Japan earthquake update: Sanae Takaichi’s government to provide 24 billion yen package for earthquake relief in Kumamoto; evacuation orders to remain
India, Aug. 5 -- The cabinet of Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi approved the allocation of 24.2 billion yen (~$153 million USD) from the fiscal 2026 general reserve for recovery and relief efforts in the Kumamoto prefecture in Kyushu Island, ( read original story ...)
Japan’s business etiquette: What I wish I knew
This video provides an insight into Japan's intricate business etiquette, highlighting the importance of being a perpetual learner in the workplace. It portrays the consequences of improper ... ( read original story ...)
Four Seasons Hotel Osaka celebrates its second anniversary with an exclusive dinner collaboration with Four Seasons Hotel Singapore
It’s hard to believe that two years have already gone by, but Four Seasons Hotel Osaka is now celebrating its second anniversary. To mark the occasion, the hotel recently hosted a three-day ... ( read original story ...)
Persona Memoria event heads to Tokyo, Osaka, and Fukuoka
The event will feature a merchandise booth, a cafeteria, and attractions themed after the game series. ( read original story ...)
North Korea’s Kim Yo Jong warns of new military options over Japan’s strike capabilities
By Heejin Kim and Kyu-seok Shim SEOUL, Aug 5 (Reuters) - North Korea's Kim Yo Jong, the powerful sister of leader Kim Jong Un, warned on Wednesday that Pyongyang would adopt "additional military ... ( read original story ...)
Crypto Exchanges Make Buying Coins Easy but Weighing Risks and Fees Hard, Consumer Reports Finds
Consumer Reports' evaluations find that crypto exchanges make buying coins easy but weighing risks, costs, and fees hard.
Truck collides with train after crashing into car in Yokohama, 2 injured
A large truck collided with a train in Yokohama, south of Tokyo, on Tuesday, after entering the tracks following a crash with a ca ... ( read original story ...)