An earthquake of magnitude 6.1 struck Hokkaido in Japan on Saturday, the German Research Centre for Geosciences said, adding that it hit at a depth of 10 km (6 miles). ( read original story ...)
6.0-magnitude quake hits Hokkaido, Japan Region — GFZ
HONG KONG -- An earthquake with a magnitude of 6.0 jolted Hokkaido, Japan Region at 08:37:14 GMT on Saturday, the GFZ German Research Centre for Geosciences said. The epicenter, with a depth of 10.0 ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo says progress made in Washington tariff talks
Japan and the United States have made progress in their latest tariff talks, agreeing to hold another round of negotiations ahead of next month's G7 summit, Tokyo said ... ( read original story ...)
UAE Pavilion welcomes one millionth visitor at Expo 2025 Osaka
The UAE Pavilion at Expo 2025 Osaka-Kansai celebrated a major milestone on Friday as it welcomed its one millionth visitor, marking a significant achievement ... ( read original story ...)
Flying ‘roti canai’, green tech and RM13b goals: DPM Fadillah to launch Malaysia Pavilion in Osaka
Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof is scheduled to officiate the opening ceremony of the Malaysia Pavilion at Expo 2025 Osaka, ... ( read original story ...)
Asian shares mostly decline as uncertainty grows about what’s next with Trump’s tariffs
Australia's S&P/ASX 200 was little changed, inching down less than 0.1% to 8,404.50. South Korea's Kospi declined 0.6% to 2,703.64, ahead of a presidential election set for next week. Hong Kong's Hang ... ( read original story ...)
‘The Japanese want to see you have the attention to detail, customer service and quality they expect. You have to deliver’
Irish entrepreneurs visit Japan to scope out potential trading opportunities and learn from the country’s biggest companies ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s leading business lobby gets new chairman
Japan's leading business lobby has a new leader. Tsutsui Yoshinobu is a former chairman of Nippon Life Insurance. He is now head of the Japan Business Federation, or Keidanren, and the first person ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s top LNG buyer inks preliminary pact with Alaska project
Jera, which is also the nation’s largest power producer, inked the nonbinding pact ahead of a summit in the U.S. state next week. ( read original story ...)
Fadillah To Officiate Malaysia Pavilion Opening At Expo 2025 Osaka
Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof is scheduled to officiate the opening ceremony of the Malaysia Pavilion at Expo 2025 Osaka, Japan, tomorrow. Fadillah, who also serves as the Minister ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo prices rising most in two years keeps BOJ on hike path
The food price gains are a worrisome sign for Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba ahead of a summer election expected to be held by July. ( read original story ...)
Luxury Tokyo penthouse sold for over $65 million in new record
Home prices in Tokyo have been on a broad upward trend, driven by rising construction costs and a limited supply of new buildings. ( read original story ...)
Top Japan Shipper Sees Orders Recovering as Trade Tensions Ease
Japanese shipping giant, Nippon Yusen KK, is confident US tariffs won’t hurt its business as much as initially expected, with bookings already recovering and set to stay strong over the next three ... ( read original story ...)
Japan reaps the consequences of flawed rice policies
Persistent rice overproduction in Japan means that soaring rice prices are a symptom of systemic issues within Japan’s rice markets ... ( read original story ...)
MATRADE Supports Efforts To Achieve RM13 Bln In Potential Trade And Investments At Osaka Expo
The Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation (MATRADE) will be supporting the whole government approach in achieving RM13 billion in potential trade and investments at Expo 2025 Osaka, Japan. ( read original story ...)
Beloved owner of Japan Video, shares memories with KTVU on final day of business Wednesday
Japan Video's owner Takeshi Onishi says he had tears in his eyes as he met customers for the final day Wednesday, before closing his beloved anime video shop in San Francisco's Japantown West Mall. ( read original story ...)