Over 100 vintage and classic cars will participate in The Classic Himalayan Drive 2025, a 10-day expedition partnered by Yokohama India. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo: Chairman Hiroyasu Ando Talks Festival Growth and Competing for Attention With Trump
Ando has raised the festival’s profile since taking the job in 2019, but admits there's much work to do with increasing the Japanese public's awareness of the event. ( read original story ...)
Takeda Reports First Half FY2025 Results, with Business Fundamentals Tracking as Planned. Updates Full Year Outlook to Reflect FX Impact and Pipeline Impairment. On Track for …
Takeda (TOKYO:4502/NYSE:TAK) today announced earnings results for the first half of fiscal year 2025 (six months ended Sep 30, 2025) and updated its full-year outlook. ( read original story ...)
‘One Piece’ Producer Tetsu Fujimura Says Japan’s IP Wave Is Going Global
Tetsu Fujimura’s keynote talk at the Tokyo market offered a convincing argument that Japanese IP is becoming one of the country’s core industries. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Central Bank Holds Fire as Tariffs, Politics Cloud Policy Target
TOKYO—The Bank of Japan held rates steady again, narrowing the window of opportunity to hike before the year’s end as it waits for clarity on the impact of tariffs and a political leadership change in ...
Bank of Japan holds rates in first meeting after Takaichi’s ascent to prime minister
The decision met analyst expectations, and comes even as inflation has stayed above the central bank's 2% target for 41 months in a row.
Yen softens after Bank of Japan holds interest rates
The Bank of Japan’s Monetary Policy Committee opted on Thursday to leave interest rates on hold, sending the yen sharply lower against the US dollar. The decision to keep the policy rate at around 0.5 ...
Tour bus fatally hits 15-year-old cyclist in central Osaka
A third-year junior high school student riding a bicycle here died after being struck by a tour bus on Oct. 29.The bus hit a 15-year-old boy ･･･ ... ( read original story ...)
OpenAI lays groundwork for juggernaut IPO at up to $1 trillion valuation
The company appears eager to tap public markets now that a complex restructuring that reduces its reliance on Microsoft is complete.
Bank of Japan holds rates in first meeting after ‘Abenomics’ proponent Takaichi’s ascent to prime minister
The decision met analyst expectations, and comes even as inflation has stayed above the central bank's 2% target for 41 months in a row.
Bank of Japan keeps rates steady
The Bank of Japan held off on raising interest rates on Thursday but repeated its pledge to continue increasing borrowing costs if the economy moves in line with its projections.
Bank of Japan sits tight with two holdouts
The BOJ held its policy rate at 0.5% Thursday, at the end of a two-day gathering, according to its statement in Tokyo.
China Pavilion at Osaka Expo 2025 wins the Gold Award! Unilumin provides a comprehensive multimedia solution
On the evening of October 12, 2025, the Osaka Expo 2025 witnessed a highlight moment before its closing—the China Pavilion stood out among 25 large self-built pavilions worldwide and won the Gold ...
News in Easy English: Portugal Pavilion staff help stranded visitors at Osaka Expo
On Aug. 13, a subway problem at Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai left over 10,000 people stuck at the venue overnight. At the Portugal Pavilion, staff ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo auto show highlights technology but Trump’s tariffs loom large
The Tokyo Mobility Show is showcasing futuristic transport, including robotic chairs and helicopter-like aircraft. ( read original story ...)
How Trump Is Extracting $900 Billion From Japan and South Korea
Donald Trump’s renewed trade offensive has come at a steep cost for Japan and South Korea. With little room to maneuver, both countries have been pressured by Washington to commit to investing ... ( read original story ...)