Kenya's economic growth this year is expected to exceed official forecasts despite higher US tariffs and other challenges, President William Ruto said at a conference on Wednesday, where ... ( read original story ...)
Japan seeks bigger role in Africa at Yokohama summit
Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba, second right at bottom, arrives at a photo session for the Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD IX) in Yokohama ... ( read original story ...)
Winter in Sapporo: 10 Must-Do Experiences
Travel with Gilbert and Lilian 🌍✈️ as they explore the world for great sights 🏞️, good food 🍜, and delightful experiences 💫. #TravelWithUs #FoodieAdventures #Wanderlust #CoupleTravel #ExploreTheWo ... ( read original story ...)
Ruto gets standing ovation in Yokohama with call for global cooperation
President William Ruto was on Wednesday accorded a standing ovation after delivering a powerful speech to the Yokohama City Council Assembly. In his address, Ruto underscored the importance of global ... ( read original story ...)
Unique 57sqm ⁄ 613sqft Tokyo Family Home – Art Meets Architecture
Set in Tokyo’s Suginami-ku neighbourhood, home to many manga artists, Open Sky House is home to artists and architect Zajirogh, his wife, and their three children. Having always dreamed of living in a ... ( read original story ...)
Fireball streaks through skies over Japan
A fireball was caught on multiple cameras lighting up the night skies in southern Japan on Tuesday evening. Path of potential cyclone behind Hurricane Erin suddenly shifts ... ( read original story ...)
Busman’s holiday? Tokyo should be first choice, with Rio next
Tokyo's fast internet, efficient public transport and perceived safety are part of why it has been labelled the world’s best city for travellers who want to break up a holiday by doing some work. The ... ( read original story ...)
Japan PM proposes economic zone initiative for Africa amid China’s clout
TICAD is a Japan-hosted international aid conference that dates back to 1993 and was last held in Tunisia in 2022. China has also been holding a forum on African cooperation since 2000 and has been ... ( read original story ...)
African development conference opens in Japan
A Japan-led global conference on African development has opened in Yokohama, near Tokyo. Japanese Prime Minister Ishiba Shigeru, African leaders and other representatives are attending the three-day ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo stocks slide as chip shares sold, gains locked in
Tokyo stocks fell sharply Wednesday, dragged down by semiconductor-related issues on caution over the U.S. government's increased inv ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo police station chief handed stern reprimand over sexist ‘bridal training’ remarks
The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) has handed the then Machida Police Station chief the most severe reprimand over sexist comments refe ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s exports log biggest drop in 4 years as US tariff impacts intensify
Japan's exports posted the biggest monthly drop in about four years in July, government data showed on Wednesday, as the impact of U.S. tariffs intensified, raising concerns about the outlook for the ... ( read original story ...)
Driver’s dash cam captures bright meteorite streaking across the night sky over Japan
A meteorite was seen lighting up the night sky over western Japan on Tuesday night. Dashcam footage filmed in Kagoshima showed the ball of light around 11 p.m. local time (1400GMT). ( read original story ...)
Lutnick: Japan’s $550 billion will be directed by Trump
The U.S. commerce secretary said the funds promised by Tokyo in the course of tariff talks will be deployed to benefit the United States. ( read original story ...)
Japan tourism arrivals hit July record despite weather disruption, quake fears
Japan's tourism boom continued in July, with record arrivals for the month despite a steep drop in visitors from Hong Kong due to typhoon-related flight disruption and jitters about possible ... ( read original story ...)
‘Bear attack’ victim in Japan was actually killed by son, police say
Authorities withdrew their bear attack alert after finding that the 93-year-old victim’s wounds were inconsistent with an animal mauling. ( read original story ...)