Japan's Nikkei share average slumped 5% in early trade on Friday, tracking Wall Street's sharp losses amid worries over uncertainty about the trade war's potential economic fallout. ( read original story ...)
Fish fossil found in Hokkaido named new species
A fossilized tooth of a cartilaginous fish found in Japan's northernmost prefecture Hokkaido in 2013 is of a newly discovered spec･･･ ... ( read original story ...)
Milky Way’s Closest Neighbor May Be Tearing Apart
Scientists at Nagoya University in Japan were surprised by their study results, which they say are "indisputable." ... ( read original story ...)
Fact check: Trump makes false claims about China, Japan and the EU at Cabinet meeting
President Donald Trump made a series of false claims in televised remarks Thursday at a meeting of his Cabinet, including inaccurate assertions about US relations with China, Japan and the European ... ( read original story ...)
Bitcoin expert explains the most important risk in Trump’s tariff gambit
When most investors think about Trump’s renewed trade war tactics, they look to China. But according to Jeff Park, Head of Alpha Strategies at Bitwise, the real danger may lie in the U.S. misplaying ...
Trump’s associates welcome pro-crypto Paul Atkins as new SEC chair
President Donald Trump's crypto executive director Bo Hines and Republican Senator Cynthia Lummis welcomed Paul Atkins' confirmation as the SEC chair.
SkyDrive Showcases Public Flight of SD-05 eVTOL at Osaka-Kansai Expo
SkyDrive debuts SD-05 eVTOL with a public flight at Expo 2025 Osaka, showcasing Japan’s airborne mobility future. ( read original story ...)
SkyDrive Conducts Public Flight of SKYDRIVE SD-05 during Media Day at Osaka-Kansai Expo
SkyDrive Inc. ("SkyDrive"), a leading eVTOL (*1) aircraft manufacturer based in Japan, is pleased to announce that, on April 9th, 2025, we successfully conducted a demo flight of "SKYDRIVE (SkyDrive ... ( read original story ...)
JFE to spend $2.26 billion to build large electric arc furnace in Japan
JFE Steel, Japan's No. 2 steelmaker and a unit of JFE Holdings, said on Thursday it will invest 329.4 billion yen ($2.26 billion) to build a large, advanced electric arc furnace (EAF) at its Kurashiki ... ( read original story ...)
President of Turkmenistan to attend opening of EXPO 2025 in Japan’s Osaka
ASHGABAT, Turkmenistan, April 10. President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhammedov will pay an official visit to Japan from April 13 through 15 to attend the opening ceremony of the World Expo 2025 in ... ( read original story ...)
US Steel shares tumble after Trump says he doesn’t want company sold to Japan’s Nippon
The comment appeared to contradict recent actions by the Trump administration. On Monday, Trump directed a national security panel to take a fresh look at Nippon Steel’s $14 billion bid. ( read original story ...)
I visited Japan for the first time. The trip was amazing, but I could’ve easily avoided these 5 mistakes.
It's never been a better time to visit Japan, and it can be an easy trip to plan. Don't stress about dinner reservations, and save time for Kyoto. ( read original story ...)
Asuka III Delivered to NYK
NYK Cruises today took delivery of the Asuka III from Meyer Werft. The company said in a press release that the traditional flag change occurred during the delivery ceremony. Onboard the ship, ... ( read original story ...)
Osaka police give lost rare parrot to animal rights group leader sparking probe
Osaka Prefectural Police gave a grey parrot they received as a lost item to an animal protection group leader, unaware that the bird was a rare specie ... ( read original story ...)
LOOK: Philippine pavilion stuns at Expo 2025 Osaka
The Pavilion is a showcase of our culture and a heartfelt expression of friendship, respect, and shared aspirations with our Japanese partners,” said Philippine Ambassador to ... ( read original story ...)
Uzbekistan Pavilion at Expo 2025 Osaka draws on ancient Silk Road shelters
A forest-like cluster of wooden columns crowns the Uzbekistan Pavilion at Expo 2025 Osaka, designed by German studio Atelier Brückner as a nod to ancient shelters along the Silk Road. Named the Garden ... ( read original story ...)