On a recent trip to Japan, one of Australia’s top travel content creators Jorden Tually decided to see for himself. “I thought, there’s no way this is real,” Tually told news.com.au. “It’s an internet ... ( read original story ...)
Japan seeks ‘fairness’ in US currency talks
Japan will emphasize 'fairness' in any discussions with the US on exchange rates, Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba said on Sunday, as bilateral trade talks grab global attention in President Donald Trump ... ( read original story ...)
‘Everything just works’: Why an Indian neuroscience student chose Tokyo to build his startup using Japan’s Startup Visa
A now-former doctoral student at the University of Tokyo, the Indian researcher moved to Japan in 2023 to pursue his PhD in neuroscience ... ( read original story ...)
Psychic dubbed ‘Japan’s Baba Vanga’ issues terrifying prediction about disaster set to strike in just three months’ time
A Japanese psychic who warned of the 2011 Tsunami and the deaths of Princess Diana and Freddie Mercury has issued a startling prediction about a mega tsunami ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Looks to Car Safety Rules For Deal with Trump: Nikkei
Japan is looking into reviewing its car safety standards as the country seeks to strike a trade deal with US President Donald Trump, Japanese business daily Nikkei reported on Sunday. ( read original story ...)
Earthquake of magnitude 5 strikes Japan’s Nagano Prefecture
An earthquake with a magnitude of 5 struck Japan’s Nagano Prefecture on Thursday, with no reports of casualties, damage, or tsunami warnings issued.According to the Japan Meteorological Agency, the ep ... ( read original story ...)
Japan braces for high-stakes trade talks with Washington
Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba says Tokyo will not make major concessions to the U.S. as trade deal talks begin in Washington, D.C. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo has ‘many cards’ to play in U.S. tariff negotiations, says Japanese economic advisor
He pointed out that Japan has been the biggest foreign investor in the U.S. and the largest holder of U.S. Treasury bonds. ( read original story ...)
Japan manufacturers turn cautious about business outlook due to Trump tariffs: Reuters poll
Japanese manufacturers expressed improved business sentiment in April versus March though are bearish about their outlook over the next three months as they brace for the impact of sweeping U.S. ( read original story ...)
Exclusive: Nissan to cut Japanese production of top-selling US model due to tariffs, source says
Nissan will cut Japanese production of its top-selling U.S. model, the Rogue SUV, over May-July, said a person familiar with the matter, becoming the latest global automaker to alter manufacturing ... ( read original story ...)
30 Malaysian Firms Set For 150 Business Matching Sessions At Expo 2025 Osaka – MITI
KUALA LUMPUR, April 14 (Bernama) -- A total of 30 Malaysian companies are scheduled to engage with five international counterparts in more than 150 business matching sessions at Expo 2025 Osaka, Japan ... ( read original story ...)
Gov. Wes Moore’s sales pitch in Tokyo is turning a few heads
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore met with a few dozen Japanese business leaders during multiple events Monday, the third day of a weeklong international trade mission. ( read original story ...)
Experts warn next major earthquake in Japan could wipe out hundreds of thousands
Japan could face an unprecedented disaster, with predictions warning of up to 300,000 deaths and massive material damage across the archipelago. These alarming forecasts are based on the scenario of a ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Lifestyle Co., Ltd. to Participate in D. Boral Capital Inaugural Global Conference in New York City
Tokyo Lifestyle Co., Ltd. (“Tokyo Lifestyle” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: TKLF), a retailer and wholesaler of Japanese beauty and health products, sundry products, luxury products, electronic products, ... ( read original story ...)
We got a picture of one of the first Waymos to touch down in Japan as the robotaxi prepares to map out Tokyo
Alphabet's Waymo said it sent 25 Jaguar I-PACE robotaxis to begin mapping out the streets of Tokyo through a partnership with Nihon Kotsu and GO. ( read original story ...)
Japan earthquake horror as forecast says 300,000 may die when next ‘big one’ strikes
EXCLUSIVE: Japan's next 'big one' earthquake could kill almost 300,000 people, do £1.4trillion worth of damage to the country's economy and generate 12.3 million evacuees, a report says. ( read original story ...)