A magnitude 6.1 earthquake struck off Japan's southeastern Nemuro Peninsula, with no tsunami warning issued, according to the JMA. Meanwhile, Hong Kong Airlines cut flights to southern Japan amid a ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong Airlines suspends flights to Japan amid unfounded earthquake rumors
Hong Kong Airlines has canceled its flights to Kagoshima and Kumamoto in southern Japan for July and August due to an unfounded rumor predicting a major earthquake and tsunami in the country this ... ( read original story ...)
Marcos sets Japan trip for World Expo 2025, business meetings
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. is set to leave for Osaka, Japan for business meetings and to attend the World Expo 2025, the Presidential Communications Office (PCO) said on Wednesday. It did not yet ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka, Nick Kyrgios to play mixed doubles after becoming business partners
Naomi Osaka and Nick Kyrgios became business partners in recent years and now they are set to play mixed doubles together at the US Open. ( read original story ...)
Shibuya, Tokyo’s coolest ward, offers startups a leg-up in Japan
Shibuya wants to be more than just the scramble crossing, the landmark intersection recognized globally these days. The long-hip and ever-trendy Tokyo ward wants to become a magnet for international ... ( read original story ...)
Japan records trade deficit as exports suffer from Trump’s tariffs
Japan has reported its exports fell in May as shipments of autos to the U.S. dropped nearly 25% from a year earlier due to higher tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s exports post first drop in 8 months as auto firms hit by US tariffs
Japan's exports fell in May for the first time in eight months as big automakers like Toyota were hit by sweeping U.S. tariffs, and the failure of the Asian nation to clinch a trade deal this week ... ( read original story ...)
Tubi Acquires Naomi Osaka Tennis Doc ‘The Second Set’ (Exclusive)
The documentary, to debut in August 2025, will center on Osaka picking up the racket and getting back into competition after the birth of her first child, Shai. ( read original story ...)
I flew Business Class to Japan without the hefty price tag – and here’s what surprised me
From free-flowing bubbles to 14kg of hand luggage, Jetstar lets you level up your long-haul flight – and I’m on board. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Nikkei hits 4-month high on Wall Street’s lead
TOKYO] Japan’s Nikkei share average advanced to a four-month high on Tuesday (Jun 17), tracking overnight Wall Street gains following signs of a potential de-escalation of tensions in the Middle East. ( read original story ...)
Government aims to create 10,000 jobs via business relocations from Tokyo
The move is aimed at easing overconcentration of companies in the capital and bridge an urban-rural divide in economic growth. ( read original story ...)
Explainer: Why is the BOJ tweaking its buying of Japanese government bonds?
The normally sedate Japanese government bond (JGB) market has attracted global attention in recent weeks as a surge in yields sounded warnings for deeply indebted governments. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s ‘new Baba Vanga’ predicts major disaster on this date. It’s sooner than you think
Ryo Tatsuk’s predictions include the March 2011 Tohoku earthquake and tsunami, the death of Princess Diana, Freddie Mercury's passing and the COVID-19 pandemic. ( read original story ...)
Baba Vanga of Japan’s most DANGEROUS prediction, MASSIVE earthquake to hit THIS country after 20 days, warning issued…
After her prediction about the 2011 earthquake came true, Ryo Tatsuki became extremely popular in Japan. It is said about her that she sees dreams and expresses them through her manga comics. ( read original story ...)
Tariffs big part of discussions as Troy leaders visit Japan
Japanese business leaders meeting with Troy city and development officials had a common topic on their minds — tariffs. ( read original story ...)
Japan seeks trade deal with US as G7 looms
TOKYO: Japan and the United States held another round of trade talks in Washington as officials try to reach an agreement ahead of a Group of Seven (G7) summit in Canada and a meeting between ... ( read original story ...)