Shohei Ohtani is referred to in Japan as “kanpeki no hito” — the perfect person — because of his manners and impeccable behavior. That image may have taken a hit when the Dodgers fired his good friend ... ( read original story ...)
Japan quick strike beats North Korea; South Korea held by Thailand in Asia qualifying
Japan has scored after just 90 seconds and held out North Korea to win 1-0 in Asian qualifying for the 2026 World Cup. ( read original story ...)
Japanese Discount Supermarket Chain Jumps 29% In IPO Debut
S hares of discount supermarket operator Trial Holdings rose 29% in their public debut Thursday on Japan’s Growth market, valuing the company at ¥261.6 billion ($1.73 billion), the country’s largest ...
Airbus wins most of Japan JAL’s order for 42 new planes
Japan Airlines will buy 42 planes from Airbus and Boeing , it said on Thursday, in a breakthrough for European planemaker Airbus, which will provide single-aisle jets to the long-time Boeing customer ... ( read original story ...)
End of negative interest rates in Japan raises threat of yen volatility
International investors and foreign governments have used the currency as a reliable vehicle for low-cost borrowing ... ( read original story ...)
City Hall Insider: City manager search, Tokyo Electron campus acquisition & I-35 caps
The candidates meet with city staff on Monday and have a public town hall that evening. They will be interviewed by the City Council in executive session on Tuesday. The plan is to have a selection ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Niigata governor says more talks needed on nuclear plant restart
The governor of Japan's Niigata prefecture, Hideyo Hanazumi, said on Thursday more talks were needed over the possible restart of the Kashiwazaki-Kariwa nuclear power plant, suggesting operations may ... ( read original story ...)
Nine dead after South Korean-flagged vessel capsized off Japan, S.Korea says
At least nine people were killed when a South Korean-flagged vessel capsized off Japan, South Korea's foreign ministry said on Thursday. ( read original story ...)
Nikkei Hits New Record; Markets Expect BOJ Rate Hike Won’t Be Repeated Soon
The Bank of Japan raised interest rates this week, but traders seem pretty sure that rate hikes aren't going to become a regular event. The Nikkei Stock Average rose 2% to a new closing record of ...
What is that high-pitched alarm my phone makes before an earthquake in Japan?
Just before an earthquake strikes in Japan, you may hear every smartphone around you suddenly emit a loud, high-pitched alarm along with the words ... ( read original story ...)
American troops team up with local church to feed homeless people in Tokyo
Approximately 180 people recently turned up at Ueno Park for a free meal courtesy of a homeless outreach project organized by the Yokota Air Base chapel and a local church. ( read original story ...)
Japan shares scale record high, yen rebounds as Fed out-doves BOJ
Japan's Nikkei share average hit a record high on Thursday and the yen rebounded from a four-month low, after the U.S. Federal Reserve stuck to its easing path despite recent heated inflation readings ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Isuzu Motors to produce EV pickup trucks in Thailand
Japanese automaker Isuzu Motors plans to use Thailand as a production base for an electric version of its D-MAX pickup truck, with a plan to start exports next year, a Thai government spokesperson ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka, playing “the most free” since returning to tour, charges into Miami second round
With her mom and sister watching, Osaka made a winning return to Hard Rock Stadium for the first time since her run to the 2022 final. ( read original story ...)
Open-source AI models released by Tokyo lab Sakana founded by former Google researchers
Sakana AI, a Tokyo-based artificial intelligence startup founded by two prominent former Google researchers, released AI models on Wednesday it said were built using a novel method inspired by ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Struck by Earthquake A Reminder of Nature’s Power and Resilience
Japan was shaken by a powerful earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 5.3, sending ripples of concern across the nation. The quake, which struck around 9:08 a.m., originated in southern Ibaraki ... ( read original story ...)