Analysts at Bank of America said that the Japan deal "looks like a reasonable blueprint" for other auto-exporting countries like South Korea. ( read original story ...)
“The dots are connecting”: Netizens speculate as BTS’ Jungkook seemingly teases new Calvin Klein Tokyo project with recent cap detail
On July 25, 2025, Calvin Klein Japan shared a teaser image for its upcoming flagship store in Tokyo with a similar logo as earlier seen on BTS' Jungkook’s cap. ( read original story ...)
I went to a Costco in Japan—the variety of foods was ‘incredible’: Here’s the stuff you don’t really see in the U.S. stores
There are over 900 Costco locations worldwide. On a recent trip to Japan, longevity expert and nutritionist Michiko Tomioka visited a warehouse in Kyoto. From a variety of seaweed and tofu to ready-to ... ( read original story ...)
Trump’s “largest deal ever” faces Japan Diet in crisis
When President Donald Trump revealed that his administration had struck a "massive" trade and investment deal with Japan, he described it as "completed"—but it must still pass the Japanese parliament, ... ( read original story ...)
Sumo: Kotoshoho nears title as Kusano downs Aonishiki to stay in race
No. 15 maegashira Kotoshoho took the outright lead and moved within a victory of his first Emperor's Cup on Saturday though Kusano's ... ( read original story ...)
Why a ‘mini Trump’ is breaking through in Japan
The right-wing populist party Sanseito made big strides in parliamentary elections in Japan, capitalizing on concerns about the economy, immigration and overtourism. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s anti-foreigner politics on the rise as right-wing party wins votes online
"They are the party of YouTube," said Jeffrey Hall, a lecturer at Kanda University of International Studies who has authored a book on right-wing politics in Japan. ( read original story ...)
💪Óskarsson bags a brace as Real Sociedad bid farewell to Asia with a win
Today, Real Sociedad bid farewell to their Asian tour with a victory over Yokohama.✅ Victoria para terminar la gira. 𝗔𝗨𝗣𝗔 𝗥𝗘𝗔𝗟!!!#RSJapanTour pic.twitter.com/CwU9qZo4Em— ... ( read original story ...)
Raducanu beats Osaka but Venus Williams loses in DC
Britain's Emma Raducana is through to the quarter-finals of the Washington Open after beating Naomi Osaka in straight sets but Cameron Norrie, Dan Evans and Venus Williams lose. ( read original story ...)
Maria Sakkari ‘massively respects’ Naomi Osaka: Not many Slam champs would do that
Maria Sakkari is applauding Naomi Osaka's decision to play a WTA 125 (Challenger) tournament and reveals she privately approached the four-time Grand Slam champion to tell her how much she respected her move. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo sushi worker killed at restaurant, allegedly by colleague
A 32-year-old man was fatally stabbed Friday, allegedly by his colleague, at a sushi restaurant in Tokyo's busy Ikebukuro area where ... ( read original story ...)
Emma Raducanu clears air on if her celebration was response to Naomi Osaka shade
Some thought of Raducanu two-finger celebration in Washington as a response to Osaka's pre-match comments about their Slam success. ( read original story ...)
Expo crowds lift Osaka hotel rates 30%-40%, with further rise expected
The average daily rate for major hotels in Osaka prefecture last month was 21,201 yen ($145 at current rates), a 31% gain on the year, according to STR, a unit of U.S.-based commercial property data analytics firm CoStar Group. The jump was steeper than increases elsewhere, including 4.2% in Tokyo and the 7.2% national average. ( ...
Sumo: Ukrainian sensation Aonishiki moves closer to maiden title
Rising Ukrainian star Aonishiki continued to thrill fans at the Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament on Friday as he held onto a share of th ... ( read original story ...)
I Just Found the Style Formulas Tokyo’s Chicest Women Follow—and Yes, I Took Notes
Not quite sure what to wear in Tokyo when you start prepping for your flight? Check out the chicest Tokyo outfits to draw inspiration for your packing list. ( read original story ...)
Tradition meets AI in Nishijinori weaving style from Japan’s ancient capital
Nishijinori, the intricate weaving technique for kimonos that dates back more than a thousand years in Japan’s ancient capital of Kyoto, is getting a high-tech collaborator: artificial intelligence. The revered colorful weaving style associated with “The Tale of Genji” of the 11th-century Heian era, ( read original story ...)