Japan declares ‘serious incident’ after passenger plane lands in Hokkaido with ground crew vehicle still on runway - Pilot altered the plane’s course shortly before arrival to avoid thunderclouds and ... ( read original story ...)
Nagoya Railroad Completes Treasury Stock Disposal for Directors and Employees
Nagoya Railroad Co., Ltd. ( ($JP:9048) ) just unveiled an update. Nagoya Railroad Co., Ltd. has completed the payment procedures for the disposal ... ( read original story ...)
Yokohama event explores Africa as potential market for Japanese anime, manga
An event was held on Friday in Yokohama, near Tokyo, to explore the possibility of expanding businesses related to Japanese anime and manga in Africa. It took place in conjunction with the Tokyo ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka Reveals She Expected to Retire from Tennis After Giving Birth to Her Daughter (Exclusive)
Naomi Osaka opened up to PEOPLE exclusively about her daughter Shai and how she "inspired" her to continue playing tennis professionally after initially thinking she'd retire after pregnancy. ( read original story ...)
Over 3 million visitors have explored UAE’s Expo 2025 site in Osaka, Japan since April opening
The UAE Pavilion at Expo 2025 Osaka has welcomed over three million visitors since its opening in April, showcasing cultural heritage, innovation, and sustainability under the theme 'Earth to Ether'. ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka gets solid draw to start US Open, but then it gets significantly tougher
Being seeded at a Grand Slam for the first time in years instantly helped Naomi Osaka as on paper, the Japanese tennis star received a solid draw to start the US Open. ( read original story ...)
Japan to ramp up bond interest rate assumption for next annual budget, Yomiuri reports
Japan's Ministry of Finance is preparing to ramp up the interest rate it factors in for long-term government bonds to the highest level in 17 years as it gathers in other ministries' budget requests ... ( read original story ...)
‘Pacifist’ Japan emerges as major arms exporter
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries' deal to furnish Australia with frigates marks the largest Japanese defense contract since Tokyo relaxed export controls in 2014. ( read original story ...)
Matcha madness leaves Japan’s tea ceremony pros skeptical
Matcha, a finely ground Japanese green tea, is experiencing a boom. It's popping up in lattes, ice cream, and more, leading to a worldwide shortage. ( read original story ...)
A new record high for Japan’s 30-year bond yield; SocGen expects it to continue
Japan's 30-year bond yield rose to a new record high on Friday, recently yielding 3.22%. Analysts at Societe Generale say Japan's entering a second reflationary phase, that will lead to stocks ... ( read original story ...)
Will Melissa Jefferson-Wooden Carry Her Impeccable Form to Tokyo?
All world titles come with a gold medal, but only the 100 meter champion can claim to be the fastest woman or man in the world. At blistering fast speeds of 21+ ... ( read original story ...)
South Korea must navigate the ‘Trump risk’ at key summits in Japan and US
Barely two months into office, South Korean President Lee Jae Myung faces a pivotal foreign policy test, heading into back-to-back summits in Tokyo and Washington that reflect the wider struggle of U. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s core inflation slows in July, stays above BOJ target
Japan's core inflation slowed for a second straight month in July but stayed above the central bank's 2% target, keeping alive market expectations for another interest rate hike in the coming months. ( read original story ...)
Victim of fatal bear attack on Hokkaido mountain likely encountered animals on blind curve
A man who was killed by a brown bear while climbing a mountain on the Shiretoko Peninsula in Hokkaido is believed to have been running alon ... ( read original story ...)
Japan, African nations adopt Yokohama Declaration at close of TICAD
A Japan-led meeting on African development has concluded with a joint declaration. The Tokyo International Conference on African Development, or TICAD, brought together the leaders of Japan and 49 ... ( read original story ...)
Japan ‘bear attack’ victim, 93, was actually murdered, son arrested in shocking twist
Fujiyosh Shindo, 93, was discovered collapsed and bleeding by his wife inside their home in Japan’s northern Akita prefecture on Monday in a suspected bear attack. ( read original story ...)