Roula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter. Japan has long been known as a retail graveyard, where even global giants like Tesco, Walmart and Carrefour ... ( read original story ...)
Japanese children make up over 50% of students at Indian int’l school in Tokyo. Here’s why
The majority of students at an Indian international school in Tokyo are Japanese, and behind the school's popularity are its educational prog ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Trading House Shares Rise, Berkshire to Hold Long Term
Shares of Japanese trading houses climbed after Warren Buffett said he expects Berkshire Hathaway Inc. to hold its investments in them for 50 years or more. ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka Wins 1st WTA Title Since Giving Birth, Last Title Was 2021 Australian Open
Naomi Osaka is a WTA winner again. The four-time Grand Slam winner captured the L'Open 35 de Saint-Malo tournament title on Sunday by defeating Kaja Juvan 6-1, 7-5 in the final of the WTA 125 tournament. ESPN noted it was her first WTA championship since she gave birth in 2023 and her first title since ...
10,000 participants join biggest ever Awa Odori circle dance at World Expo in Osaka
Some 700 dancers descended on Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai on May 2 and 3 for a traditional Awa Odori dance event hosted by western Japan's Tokush･･･ ( read original story ...)
Olympics Respond to Historic Naomi Osaka News
Naomi Osaka won a WTA title on Sunday, taking down Slovenia's Kaja Juvan 6-1, 7-5 in the final of the L'Open 35 de Saint-Malo. This win marks Osaka's first WTA ( read original story ...)
From Tokyo to Los Angeles, workers observe May Day with marches and demonstrations
People across Asia have kicked off May Day celebrations with marches and protests that spotlighted growing unease over U.S. President Donald Trump’s policies and fears of global economic instability ... ( read original story ...)
Chinese actress Fan Bingbing poses with Tokyo Tower during Japan vacation
Fan Bingbing, one of Asia's most influential celebrities, was seen posing for photos with Tokyo Tower, inspired by the Eiffel Tower in Paris and considered as tourist landmark of Japan. ( read original story ...)
Exhibition exposing Japanese military’s chemical warfare crimes during WWII held in Yokohama
An exhibition exposing atrocities committed by the Japanese military during its invasion of China in World War II was held from Friday to Tuesday in Yokohama, Japan, China National Radio reported on ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka’s fiery message to critics after winning tournament in France
Naomi Osaka won her first WTA title since the 2021 Australian Open over the weekend. She fired off a message at the critics as she celebrated the victory. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s SMBC is closer to acquiring 51% stake in India’s Yes Bank, sources say
Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corp (SMBC) is close to agreement on acquiring a stake in Yes Bank, with the Japanese firm eyeing a majority 51% equity in the Indian lender, three sources familiar with the ... ( read original story ...)
Investors worry about Fed independence as stocks rise in China and Japan
Wall Street is almost certain that the Fed will keep interest rates steady in the 4.25-4.50% range, but analysts expect that Trump will ratchet up his attacks on Fed Chair Jerome Powell for not ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s SMBC inches closer to acquiring 51% stake in India’s Yes Bank, sources say
Talks between Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corp (SUMFGI.UL) (SMBC) and Yes Bank are apace as the Japanese firm eyes a majority 51% stake in the Indian lender, three sources familiar with the deal said on ... ( read original story ...)
Jeong Woong-in’s three daughters travel to Sapporo with the girl group’s visuals. (My life)
Actor Jung Woong-in's three daughters Se-yoon, Soyoon, and Dayoon will appear on My Child's Private Life.It's ENA released on the 5thThe pre-released video of the 20th episode of the entertainment ... ( read original story ...)
Asian Development Bank will hold its annual meeting in Nagoya in 2027
The Asian Development Bank formally decided Monday to hold its 60th annual meeting in the city of Nagoya in 2027. At the ongoing ADB annual meeting in Milan, Finance Minister Katsunobu Kato said in a ... ( read original story ...)
Sunbirds and Marvelous each secure titles for Osaka in inaugural SV. League
The SV. League was launched last year with the aim of becoming the world's most popular volleyball league by 2030. ( read original story ...)