Longstanding Japanese lifestyle magazines Brutus and Popeye have weighed in on the huge influx of tourists with two new books. ( read original story ...)
Core consumer prices in Japan’s capital accelerate, keep BOJ under pressure
By Leika Kihara TOKYO (Reuters) -Core inflation in Japan's capital accelerated in October and stayed above the central bank's 2% target, data showed on Friday, keeping alive market expectations for a ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Electron Gives Cautious Outlook in Warning on AI Optimism
Tokyo Electron Ltd. raised its annual forecast by less than expected, a sign of how export controls and Beijing’s push to build its own chip supply chain are tempering the Japanese chip gear maker’s ... ( read original story ...)
‘Blood & Sweat’ Examines Japan–Finland Co-Production Realities at Tokyo Market
At TIFFCOM, producers of ‘Blood & Sweat’ shared insights on language, workflow, and creative collaboration in a Japan–Finland TV co-production. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Takaichi tells China’s Xi she wants constructive stable ties
TOKYO (Reuters) -Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi told Chinese President Xi Jinping in a meeting on Friday that she wanted to build constructive and stable ties with Beijing. Takaichi, who ... ( read original story ...)
Deep dives: Osaka
Heirloom vegetables are an inconspicuous but fundamental part of Osaka cuisine. At Hirano Farm, an urban farm surrounded by project housing in suburban Suita, traditional greens like Suita kuwai ... ( read original story ...)
Yokohama-based architect Riken Yamamoto on creating spaces that connect people and generations
Discover how Yamamoto’s approach to public and private space creates architecture that nurtures community and memory. ( read original story ...)
TICAD9: A New Direction and New Challenges
Africa and Japan are forging a new path ahead of the upcoming G20 meeting in Johannesburg. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo’s consumer inflation hits 2.8% in Oct.
Tokyo's consumer inflation accelerated for the first time in five months in October, mainly due to higher water bills. ( read original story ...)
Yamada Yoji and Lee Sang-il Trade Insights on Art, Rivalry and Japan’s Film Future at Tokyo Festival
The Tokyo International Film Festival featured a conversation between Yamada Yoji, director of 'Tokyo Taxi,' and 'Kokuho' filmmaker Lee Sang-il ... ( read original story ...)
Japan plans to hire hunters as bear attacks rise
The Japanese government plans to recruit hunters to cull bears, as anxiety grows in the country over the rise a sharp rise in bear attacks. The environment ministry said on Thursday that it would set ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo: Rising Director Yuichiro Sakashita Delivers Sharp Social Satire in ‘Blonde’
The 38-year-old filmmaker discusses his socially charged comedy, inspired by a real-life student revolt over Japan’s outdated school rules. ( read original story ...)
‘1st grader problem’ may be behind increased violence at schools in Japan’s Kanagawa Pref.
Kanagawa Prefecture, south of Tokyo, saw a record 14,537 violent incidents at public schools in the 2024 academic year, and one of the rea ... ( read original story ...)
Russia says peace talks with Japan only possible if Tokyo abandons ‘anti-Russian course’
Russia said on Thursday that any dialogue with Japan regarding a peace treaty to formally end World War Two could only begin once Tokyo abandoned what Moscow described as a damaging "anti-Russian" ... ( read original story ...)
Jeonbuk Hyundai U14 heads to Nagoya for Midland Challenge 2025 tournament
Jeonbuk Hyundai U14 team departed on the 30th to participate in the Midland Challenge 2025 in Nagoya, Japan. Midland Challenge 2025 is a tournament that uses the name "Midland" to signify youth ... ( read original story ...)
UAE OTR Tire Market Forecast & Opportunities Report 2025, Competitive Analysis of Yokohama, Trelleborg, Michelin, Balkrishna, Continental, Goodyear, Bridgestone, TVS Srichakra …
The UAE OTR Tire Market is poised for growth driven by robust infrastructure projects and expanding sectors like construction and mining. Opportunities lie in high demand for durable, ... ( read original story ...)