(Reuters) -A Magnitude 6 earthquake struck off coast of Hokkaido, Japan on Sunday, the German Research Centre for Geosciences (GFZ) said. The quake was at a depth of 10 km (6.21 miles), GFZ said. ( read original story ...)
Sega unveils plans for Tokyo flagship store alongside Nintendo
The official store was announced via a video published on the Japanese Sega X account on Friday. No details were shared, however, VGC first reported last year that the Sega Store is set to open in ... ( read original story ...)
Japanese restaurants, food companies switching to noodles from rice
As cost-sensitive consumers are steering clear of rice after a price surge to record highs, restaurant chains and food companies are ... ( read original story ...)
Japan scraps US meeting after Washington demands more defence spending
But Tokyo scrapped the meeting after the US asked Japan to boost defence spending to 3.5 per cent, higher than its earlier request of 3 per cent, according to three people familiar with the matter, ... ( read original story ...)
Japan: The deep roots of a struggling economic giant
The Japanese economy, long a model of prosperity and fiscal discipline, is going through a period of complex turbulence. Between a contraction in its Gross Domestic Product (GDP), a consumer crisis, ... ( read original story ...)
Popular manga’s ‘catastrophe warning’ for Japan triggers mass travel cancellations and tourism slump
Popular manga’s ‘catastrophe warning’ for Japan triggers mass travel cancellations and tourism slump - Japan bookings have dropped 50 per cent after a manga artist ‘predicted’ a natural disaster, says ... ( read original story ...)
Kuwait Celebrates National Day at Expo 2025 Osaka with a Striking Showcase of Culture, Vision and Purpose
The State of Kuwait marked its National Day at Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, with a celebration that captivated audiences and strengthened the pavilion’s growing reputation as one of the most compelling ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Economic Mystery Is Defying the Rules: Thriving Without Growing?
Japan was once on track to become the world’s largest economy, but after decades of stagnation, that future never came. From the post-war boom to the Plaza Accord, risk-averse business culture, and an ... ( read original story ...)
Marcos in Japan for Osaka Expo, business meetings
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has flown to Japan to inaugurate the Philippine Pavilion at the Expo 2025 Osaka and to meet with businessmen and the Filipino community there. Malacañang announced the ... ( read original story ...)
Japan to cut super-long bond sales to calm markets
Japan's government plans to cut sales of super-long bonds by about 10% from its original plan in a rare revision to its bond programme for the current fiscal year, trimming overall bond issuance as a ... ( read original story ...)
Marcos heads to Japan for World Expo, business meetings
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. left for Osaka, Japan, on Thursday afternoon to attend the World Expo 2025, a Palace official said. Palace Press Officer Claire Castro said Marcos left around 1 p.m. ( read original story ...)
Tariffs boost strategic importance of US Steel deal, Nippon Steel CEO says
The U.S. administration's policy shift to introduce high tariffs will increase the strategic importance of Nippon Steel's business development in the U.S. market, the top Japanese steelmaker's CEO, ... ( read original story ...)
Marcos heads to Japan for World Expo, business talks in Osaka
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has departed for Osaka, Japan to attend the World Expo and hold business meetings, according to the Palace. Palace Press Officer Claire Castro confirmed Marcos left the ... ( read original story ...)
Marcos leaves for Osaka, Japan for working visit —Palace
Malacañang on Thursday said President Ferdinand ''Bongbong'' Marcos Jr. has left Manila for Japan for a working visit. Palace Press Officer Undersecretary Atty. Claire Castro said Marcos left this ... ( read original story ...)
Invest in Sharjah hosts business seminar in Tokyo, strengthening partnerships in innovation and advanced tech
Tokyo: The Sharjah FDI Office (Invest in Sharjah) is organising a high-level business seminar in Tokyo, titled “Discover Sharjah” to showcase the emirate’s diverse investment opportunities - ... ( read original story ...)
Marcos to leave for World Expo 2025 in Osaka, Japan
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. is set to visit the World Expo 2025 in Osaka, Japan and attend business meetings, the Presidential Communications Office (PCO) said Wednesday. ( read original story ...)