Sanae Takaichi was sworn in as Japan’s first female prime minister a little over a month ago, and she’s already making waves in the East and West. The first priority for the people of Japan is if her ... ( read original story ...)
LHP Kay returns from Japan on 2-year deal with White Sox (source)
The White Sox have agreed to a two-year, $12 million deal with left-hander Anthony Kay, a source told MLB.com’s Mark Feinsand on Wednesday. The club hasn’t confirmed the deal, which includes a $10 ... ( read original story ...)
White Sox, LHP Anthony Kay agree to 2-year deal, sources say
Left-hander Anthony Kay is returning to the majors after a successful two-year run in Japan, agreeing to a two-year, $12 million contract with the White Sox, sources told ESPN. ( read original story ...)
Report: White Sox ink two-year deal with Anthony Kay after two seasons in NPB
After two seasons overseas in the NPB, left-hander reliever Anthony Kay is returning to the states, signing a two-year contract with the Chicago White Sox. ( read original story ...)
SC Capital Partners’ Zeus DC break ground on facility in Osaka, Japan
APAC operator SC Zeus Data Centers has started work on a new facility in Osaka, Japan. The company this week announced it has broken ground on Zeus OSA1, its first data center development in Japan. ( read original story ...)
Japan Poised to Increase Defense Spending to $70 Billion, 2% of its GDP
Japan’s cabinet approved a Fiscal Year 2025 supplementary budget that is poised to put the country on track to dedicate upwards of two percent of its GDP to defense. The supplementary budget includes ... ( read original story ...)
Catch the auspicious first sunrise of 2026 at Osaka’s highest observation deck
Usher in 2026 with the first sunrise of the New Year at Harukas 300 and enjoy traditional New Year dishes and activities ... ( read original story ...)
Justin Trudeau Shares PDA Moment With Katy Perry in Tokyo
Justin Trudeau and Katy Perry‘s romance is still going strong as the pair were spotted out and about in Tokyo. Recently captured photos show the couple out on a night stroll, while holding hands. ( read original story ...)
Princess Aiko’s popularity sparks calls to change Japan’s male-only succession law
Ikuko Yamazaki, 62, has been using social media to advocate for the succession of the emperor's first child regardless of gender. She says not having Aiko as a successor and the insistence on ... ( read original story ...)
AI supremacy: US and China dominate, but Japan Japan shows potential
The US and China are battling for AI dominance, but there's still plenty of opportunity for latecomers like Japan. NHK Deputy Chief Commentator IIDA Kaori explains. ( read original story ...)
Flights Cut By Nearly 50% Between 2 Of The World’s Largest Aviation Markets
Scout Clean Energy has state siting approval under former Washington Gov. Jay Inslee to build a wind farm along 24 miles of the Horse Heaven Hills within four to six miles of Richland, Kennewick, ... ( read original story ...)
You can now ride the One Piece Shinkansen between Osaka and Hakata
Three trains with unique designs inspired by the adventures of Luffy and friends now run on the Sanyo Shinkansen Line ... ( read original story ...)
A new animation festival lands in Nagoya with big plans
Despite its fame as an animation powerhouse, Japan didn't have a festival dedicated to full-length animated films until recently. The change came in 2023 with the founding of the Niigata International ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo police officer’s links to seedy criminal group revealed after arrest
He allegedly informed the group about monitoring cameras installed at locations connected to them. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
Auto repair firm near Tokyo accused of faking luxury vehicle inspections for cash
The president of an auto repair company in Yashio, Saitama Prefecture, has been referred to prosecutors for allegedly receiving cash in excha ... ( read original story ...)
China, Russia ‘reach consensus’ on issues concerning Japan
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi says his talks with a senior Russian official on Tuesday produced a consensus between the countries on issues related to Japan. The move is seen as part of an effort ... ( read original story ...)