Honda Motor Co., Ltd. (Honda) has opened Honda Software Studio Osaka, a new software development operation, in April 2025, at the Grand ... ( read original story ...)
Core inflation in Tokyo slows but stays above BOJ target
TOKYO] Core consumer inflation in Tokyo slowed in June but stayed well above the Bank of Japan’s (BOJ) 2 per cent target, data showed on Friday (Jun 27), keeping alive market expectations for further ... ( read original story ...)
Japan says no fentanyl seized at border in six years after US smuggling report
No fentanyl had been seized at Japan's borders in the six years through 2024, Finance Minister Katsunobu Kato said on Friday, after a media report alleged a Chinese group in Japan smuggled chemicals ... ( read original story ...)
Over 470 earthquakes rattle Japanese island chain with active volcanoes
As many as 474 such earthquakes had been observed around the Tokara island chain, south of Kyushu, the Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA) said. ( read original story ...)
Sheffield’s National Videogame Museum to showcase UK gaming excellence on world stage at Expo 2025 Osaka in Japan
July, the National Videogame Museum (NVM) will highlight UK videogame excellence and culture at Expo 2025, Osaka in Japan. ( read original story ...)
STT GDC launches data center in Tokyo
APAC data center firm ST Telemedia Global Data Centres (STT GDC) has launched a new data center in Tokyo, Japan. “We’re proud to announce that STT Tokyo 1 is now ready for service – a major milestone ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo gas in talks to seal long-term U.S. LNG purchase deals
Japan’s largest gas distributor is in talks with at least four companies over supply from projects dotting the U.S. Gulf Coast, according to sources. ( read original story ...)
Manga mayhem: Japan’s July catastrophe fear sparks tourism slump amid quakes and volcano
Japan is gripped by panic as a viral manga prophecy warning of a July 2025 disaster coincides with real earthquakes and a volcanic eruption. The growing fear has triggered a tourism slump and rising ... ( read original story ...)
Quake swarm and volcano eruption in Japan reignite fears linked to viral manga prediction
Airlines are cancelling flights to Japan due to reduced demand attributed to anxiety over the disaster prediction. ( read original story ...)
More than 300 earthquakes shake sea off Japan’s Kagoshima prefecture islands
The sea off the Tokara Islands in Kagoshima prefecture was hit with 336 earthquakes measuring at least a 1 on the Japanese seismic scale from Saturday local time to 5pm Tuesday, according to a ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Post stripped of truck transport business license
The transport ministry revoked Japan Post's general truck transport business license on Wednesday, in response to the company's improper roll calls to conduct alcohol and other checks on its drivers. ( read original story ...)
Over 200 earthquakes have shaken Tokara islands since Saturday
As of 2 p.m. on Monday, more than 200 earthquakes registering shindo 1 or higher on the Japanese seismic intensity scale had been observed. ( read original story ...)
Some in Bank of Japan called for keeping rates low for now, June summary shows
TOKYO] Some Bank of Japan (BOJ) policymakers called for keeping interest rates steady for the time being due to uncertainty over the impact of US tariffs on Japan’s economy, a summary of opinions at ... ( read original story ...)
US-based AI startup Anthropic picks Tokyo as 1st Asia hub
PALO ALTO, California -- Anthropic will open its first Asian office in Tokyo as early as this autumn, it was learned Tuesday, as the American venture behind ChatGPT rival Claude aims to capture ... ( read original story ...)
12 Hours in ANA’s EXQUISITE Business Class (my favorite) 🇯🇵
Journey from Sydney to Seoul with All Nippon Airways (ANA) featuring the Boeing 787-9 and 787-8 aircraft. Flight Details: - Airline: All Nippon Airways, NH - Aircraft: Boeing 787-9, Boeing 787-8 - ... ( read original story ...)
Indonesia Pavilion shines at Osaka expo, clocks 1 mln visits
The Indonesia Pavilion at World Expo 2025 Osaka, Japan, has marked a significant milestone by welcoming its one-millionth visitor, underscoring the interest ... ( read original story ...)