Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi pledged on Saturday to deepen ties with Vietnam, highlighting energy and critical minerals in talks ... ( read original story ...)
Wildfires in northeastern Japan town contained, mayor declares
Officials of Otsuchi Town in Japan's northeastern prefecture of Iwate say wildfires that had been raging there for over one week have now been contained. ( read original story ...)
Baggage handlers at Japan Airlines are getting new coworkers: Humanoid robots
Japan Airlines has announced (1) a partnership with a Japanese robotics company which it hopes will result in humanoid robots handling luggage and cargo. The carrier will launch a trial in May, but ... ( read original story ...)
Sustainable travel dreams meet Sapporo and Raja Ampat
From Sapporo’s seasonal magic to Raja Ampat’s pristine marine parks, more travelers are embracing eco-conscious adventures. These destinations show how sustainability and unforgettable experiences can ... ( read original story ...)
Japan PM Sanae Takaichi meets top Vietnam leaders in Hanoi
Japan is Vietnam's largest provider of official development assistance and a key investor and trading partner. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Takaichi to revamp Indo-Pacific vision in Vietnam speech
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi on Saturday will use a speech in Vietnam to lay out her vision for the Indo-Pacific, as she seeks to bolster economic and security ties across the region in a ... ( read original story ...)
Texas nurse off life support, takes first steps after Japan honeymoon emergency
Family says the San Antonio nurse has shown signs of progress after being flown home from Japan for emergency treatment. ( read original story ...)
Exclusive: Ukraine sees path to getting Japanese arms after Tokyo eases export rules
Japan's relaxation of its weapons-export rules opens a path for talks that could one day lead to Tokyo supplying military equipment to help Ukraine resist Russia's invasion, Kyiv's ambassador to ... ( read original story ...)
Humanoids will handle your baggage at Tokyo’s short-staffed airport
The next time you fly through Tokyo's Haneda Airport, your luggage might be taken care of by the dexterous hands of a humanoid robot. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s PM Takaichi in Hanoi, to meet Vietnamese leaders
HANOI, May 2 (Reuters) - Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is set to meet Vietnam's leader To Lam in Hanoi on Saturday as the countries try to shore up ties amid a sharp slowdown in Japanese ... ( read original story ...)
Osaka hails retiring Nishikori as ‘inspirational’
Naomi Osaka paid tribute to retiring Japanese legend Kei Nishikori in posts to social media, highlighting his achievements in tennis, including reaching a Grand Slam final and setting records for ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka Champions Mental Health Awareness Month for OLLY
Four-time Grand Slam champion Naomi Osaka is starring in OLLY's "Do What Serves You" campaign for Mental Health Awareness Month. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s big trading houses expect record profits but utilities forecast pain as Iran war weighs
Some big Japanese trading houses forecast on Friday record annual profits as the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran keeps commodity prices high, while Japanese utilities warned of weaker earnings as fuel procurement costs spike. ( read original story ...)
Japan risks Trump’s ire as Iran war fallout sparks currency intervention
“FX intervention will only get them so far,” one strategist said after the yen surged. ( read original story ...)
2 men arrested after crashing car while being pursued by police
Police in Nagoya have arrested two men after they got out of a car which they crashed while being chased by a patrol car in Nagoya. The incident occurred at around 5:30 p.m. in Nakagawa Ward on ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka sends emotional tribute to former world No 4 Kei Nishikori as the Japanese legend announces retirement
Japanese tennis star Naomi Osaka shared a heartfelt message for Kei Nishikori after he announced his retirement from professional tennis. Nishikori, one of Japan’s greatest players, decided to step ... ( read original story ...)