Ridership on the Tokaido Shinkansen bullet train line during the 13-day Golden Week holiday travel period through Wednesday rose 4 p ... ( read original story ...)
Anti-war protests rock Japan as PM pushes for stronger defence
Japan's largest anti-war protests in decades highlight a population divided over changes to its pacifist constitution. ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka Explains Why She Wore a ‘Blood’-Covered Gown to 2026 Met Gala
The Grand Slam champion wore a two-part, performative number to the 2026 Met Gala with underlying significance relating to the human body ... ( read original story ...)
Japan and US forces spark fury from China after sinking warship near Taiwan
Japanese and US forces engaged in military exercises between the Philippines and Japan, sinking an old warship with surface-to-ship missiles and angering China. ( read original story ...)
Why Japan and South Korea Won’t Go Nuclear
In recent years, speculation among analysts, experts, and scholars that America’s two key allies in the Indo-Pacific could finally pursue nuclear weapons has intensified. The eminent diplomat Henry ... ( read original story ...)
Japan keeps US close as it signals unlimited yen defence
By Makiko Yamazaki and Leika Kihara TOKYO, May 7 (Reuters) - Japan faces no constraints on how often it can intervene in currency markets and is in daily contact with U.S. authorities, its top ... ( read original story ...)
Oil sinks, Tokyo leads Asia stock surge on growing Mideast peace hopes
Oil sank again Thursday and Tokyo's Nikkei index led another strong rally across Asia stocks, fuelled by growing optimism the Iran war is close to ending and the revival of demand for all things AI. ( read original story ...)
From Kyoto with Love: How Japan Conquered the World One Game at a Time
"The interactive worlds dreamed up by game designers in Kyoto and Tokyo are the core of Japan’s soft power," writes Bobby Ghosh ... ( read original story ...)
Japan may have fired its yen bazooka twice, but markets are testing Tokyo’s resolve
Japan's Ministry of Finance has intervened in the yen over the country's Golden Week holiday. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo leads Asia stock surge on growing Mideast peace hopes
Tokyo's Nikkei index soared Thursday to lead another strong rally across Asia stocks, fuelled by growing optimism the Iran war is close to ending and the revival of demand for all things AI. Oil ... ( read original story ...)
US Treasury Secretary Bessent to meet Japan premier, BOJ governor next week, source says
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent will meet Japan's prime minister, central bank governor and finance minister when he visits the country next week, a source familiar with the matter said on Thursday. ( read original story ...)
SoftBank shares surge over 16% as Japan tech stock-fueled rally lifts Nikkei 225 to record highs
The benchmark Nikkei 225 surged over 5% to a record high as Japan reopened after extended Golden Week holidays. ( read original story ...)
Sapporo adventures for your first trip
Sapporo is the vibrant gateway to Hokkaido, offering a unique blend of urban charm, seasonal beauty, and mouthwatering cuisine. From the iconic Sapporo Snow Festival to steaming bowls of miso ramen, ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Nikkei 225 tops 61,000 for the first time as Asia markets look past Trump’s Iran threats
Asia-Pacific markets jumped, shrugging off renewed tensions in the Middle East. ( read original story ...)
Sapporo mother accused of strangling 6-year-old son to death denies murder
Police in Sapporo City have arrested a 46-year-old mother on suspicion of murder after her 6-year-old son was found strangled to death at their home ... ( read original story ...)
There’s No Way to Recognize Naomi Osaka in This Quirky Dress
Naomi Osaka is loved not only for her tennis but also for her dresses. This time again, she stunned everyone with her dramatic look for the Met Gala after-party. Her look was so unique that her fans ... ( read original story ...)